Specs And Comparisons For 600w HPS Bulbs

DaveCoulier

DaveCoulier

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Ive had my Lumatek 600w bulb running now for about 15 hours, and I just now took some readings.

The average output in F.C. for the Lumatek was 3715 F.C. at 18 inches high over 3 x 3 area. The ushio was 3778, so pretty damned close. The highest rated spot under the lamp maxed out at 7660 F.C. Thats actually higher than the Ushio, which had peaked at 7300 under the bulb. Its a bit surprising it fared slightly worse when it came to average output.

Someone may loan me a Quantum Meter so I can better accurately measure the true PAR values. Then I will really know whether Ushio or Lumatek is better. It will be a month before I could possibly do this. If I do get to use the meter, then I will report back.
 
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right on man thats good to know i hope you get that meter. im currently growing the same plants under a sunmaster 600w and a 600 luamtek high par output bulb i will let you guys know if there is a difference in yield between the two bulbs.
 
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DO NOT BUY THE LUMATEKS THEY ARE GARBAGE!

2 of the went out on me in less than 4 months


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I searched and searched for comparisons side by side of different bulbs and came up with nothing so i decided to make my own, hope it helps you guys when making a purchase. I will be adding more lights as time goes on. Enjoy

If I missed anything or if you have something to add let me know. Im far from a lighting expert. :bigjoint:



First up: Hortilux EYE 600w View attachment 1231687

PRICE $86.47 ---->>http://www.growlightsupply.com/eye-hortilux-600-watt-super-hps-lamp-p-97.html

EYE Hortilux SUPER HPS Horticultural Lamps Extend the growing season to 365 days a year with EYE Hortilux grow lamps. Choose EYE Hortilux lamps to raise your lighting system to a new level of performance and optimize spectral energy levels to promote vigorous plant growth.

EYE Hortilux lamps are designed with exclusive chemistry and technology that set new standards of plant lighting excellence. A complete line of grow lamps.

Hortilux Super HPS bulbs provide 25% more energy in the violet, blue and green spectrum essential to plant growth than standard High Pressure Sodium bulbs they are designed to replace.

New EN designation indicates that these lamps pass EPA, TCLP test criteria as non-hazardous waste, which means they are better for the environment!

17% more total light output
25% more spectrum in Violet, Blue and Green than regular HPS bulbs



SPECS
Lumens: 88,000
PAR Watts: ?????
Color Temp: 2100 K
Operating Position: Universal
Rated Hours: 16,000

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bulb info V
http://www.eyehortilux.com/tb/superhps/EQS-N-52-78-66710.pdf


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SECOND SunMaster Super HPS Deluxe View attachment 1231686

PRICE $64.99 ------->> http://www.hydrowarehouse.com/sunmaster-sunmaster-super-hps-deluxe-600-watt-p-2027.html

Science/Technology:
Sunmaster physicists and design engineers have worked in tandem with lighting professionals and agricultural researchers to produce lighting systems that feed various plant photosynthetic requirements. Our arc tube dosing technology achieves more usable light energy without sacrificing intensity or lamp life. We concentrate on providing high PAR values (Photosynthetically Active Radiation between 400 and 700nm), an accurate way to measure useable light for plant growth.

Sunmaster develops and manufactures the highest output hydroponic lighting systems available. Venture Lighting, Sunmaster's parent company, is an industry leader in delivering high-output HID lamp and ballast systems with higher efficacy (lumens/watt or PAR/watt) values.

SPECS:
Lumens: 90,000
PAR Watts: 215
Color Temp: 2100 K
Operating Position: Universal
Rated Hours: 24,000


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THIRD Sylvania Grolux View attachment 1231685

PRICE $76.92 -------------->> http://www.hydroponics.net/i/132723

Improved quality of light : increased red and blue light output
10% higher photosynthesis flux when compared to standard HPS 'super' bulbs
High PAR radiation

SPECS:
Lumens: 90,000
PAR Watts: ????
Color Temp: 2,050 K
Operating Position: ????
Rated Hours: 24,000

could not find much info on this bulb


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FOURTH Lumatek High-PAR Output HPS View attachment 1231684

PRICE $69.15 ----------->> http://www.rsghydro.com/600W-High-PAR-Output-HPS-p/hf-lkb6hps.htm

Designed for use with Lumatek Digital Ballasts, these Lumatek High-PAR Output HPS Lamps are designed by the world’s leading HID lamp engineers. They provide exceptional performance on both magnetic and electronic ballasts and are 100% European-engineered and manufactured. Lumatek High-PAR Output Lamps deliver an optimized spectrum and high level of photosynthetic active radiation to promote healthy plant growth. They have strengthened seals and a reinforced arc frame to ensure long lasting performance with stable lumen output. Available in 400-, 600-, and 1000-watt varieties

SPECS:
Lumens: 92,000
PAR Watts: 1030 <----!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Color Temp: 2,050 K
Operating Position: Universal
Rated Hours: 24,000

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JUST E-MAILED LUMATEK and this is what they sent me

The new Lumatek bulbs are one of the brightest on the market. Even brighter than the Hortilux. The Lumatek bulb has a great red with the perfect amount of blue that plants need for optimum growth. Our bulb has proven reliability on our digital ballast and is guaranteed to give you fantastic results.
He also gave me the chart below and specs of the lamp. Big thanks to John at lumatek


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FITH Ushio HiLux Gro View attachment 1231690

PRICE $69.15 ------>> http://www.rsghydro.com/Ushio-600W-Super-HPS-Bulb-p/8033.htm

USHIOs HiLUX GRO is a new line of grow lamps that promote enhanced vegetative growth and flowering. The lamps are made to assure consistency in quality and optimized for high performance. Made in Germany by an ISO 9001 certified facility.

FEATURES:

Super high output lamp technology
Optimized spectrum, distribution pattern, lumen output and irradiance
Reliable operation throughout the growth cycle
Highest quality and consistent performance
Engineered in an ISO 9001 certified facility


SPECS:
Lumens: 97,000
PAR Watts: ????
Color Temp: 2,100 K
Operating Position: Universal
Rated Hours: 19,000

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Spec sheet PDA - http://www.ushio.com/files/specs/hiluxgro.pdf
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Thanks to whodatnation for suggesting it +rep

SIXTH Digilux HPS Bulbs View attachment 1233244

PRICE $69.90 -------->>http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/digilux-600w-enhanced-blue-spectrum-hps-grow-bulb-p-2986.html

Ideal for digital ballasts! Digilux Bulbs are favored by growers because of the wide color spectrum and efficiency. They are engineered for use in digital ballasts and feature enhanced red and orange spectrums, better color uniformity, longer bulb life and less lumen depreciation.

These lamps are hot start approved and offer superior performance compared to traditional HID lamps. Ideal for use in both vertical and horizontal fixtures and delivers 25% more energy in the blue, violet and green spectrums than standard High Pressure Sodium bulbs. One year warranty.



SPECS:
Lumens: 95,000
PAR Watts: ????
Color Temp: ??????
Operating Position: Universal
Rated Hours: ?????

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Digilux Spec Sheet pdf----------->>http://www.horticulturesource.com/pdfs/DigiluxSpecSheet.pdf


Again not much info out there on this bulb...

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SOME INFO ON PAR: View attachment 1231688

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Lighting.html#par





If you guys have anything to add just post them and ill edit later. I will be adding more in the future.:-P

If I got anything wrong dont hesitate to let me know and I will Fix it.
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endogarden

endogarden

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and one of them did this and almost burnt down my house
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Damn I'm glad everything's alright....thanks for the heads up on the potential bad build quality...I've had a few lumatek ballasts die on me, although they were the older generation, not these new 'super lumens' ones...
 
forgetfulpenguin

forgetfulpenguin

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I like the Ushio HiLux bulb that I just bought from a local shop.

It's really bright and if their spectral distribution graph isn't just bullshit it provides an acceptable amount of blueish light for a HPS.

I also like that it is made in Germany and not China. Nothing against China but there are quite a few Chinese manufacturers who have less then effective quality controls.

I switched from a 400w watt so I can't tell how good it is in comparison to other 600w bulbs and I haven't had it long enough to know it's life span.

At any rate my plants have responded well to it and I will post if anything happens.
 
endogarden

endogarden

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The Ushio's do seem awesome, I think I'll get em for next round, I've been burning the same bulbs for 3 cycles, and a few were used even before that. They are the Agrosun and Ultrasun bulbs. And they grew some dankity dank.
 
maps84

maps84

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just fired up my brand new 600w lumatek HPS bulbs and wow there bright it also seems like the light is whiter than my sunmaster bulb(witch has a really yellow light).. but this comparison is not really fair cause my sunmaster is almost a year old
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Nah in fact Sunmaster is hotter than hortilux in the kelvin scale to the naked eye, I've tried both in my 1000W system. The sunmaster burnt after 2 weeks btw, then the Hortilux came in and it was like you said, whiter.

I also think you should add the GrowBright 600W Hps bulb. It's very good and cheap!
 
322special

322special

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Sube'd plus reps to the ushio bulbs..accring to some resources there one of the best bulbs n do well with lumatek ballast.. Props to the germans
 
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frankpetersen

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you can have a 600 watt and dim it to 400 with the switch as for just getting a 400, i think you can do that but im not sure and my room is dark right now... i know it says on the ballast but i will have to check tomorrow morning....ill post it tomorrow
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ALWAYS match voltage to your bulb..whenu use a dimmer u lose efficiency..about 30%..so always match bulb watt to ballst watt..
 
smellzlikeskunkyum

smellzlikeskunkyum

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i know this thread is old but i wanted to chime in and save some headaches possibly.

Ive had a 600 hps lumatek eballast since about 2007. it really only has been used mostly in the past 3 years.
I had no idea at all that i needed bulbs that were compatible with the ballast. stupid ass htg supply gave me a bulb that blew right away because it was the WRONG type of bulb for the digital lumatek ballast.
I actually went thru about 3 more bulbs, including a couple expensive SolarMax bulbs, until someone talked to me at a shop about it. the guy was very nice and helpful, he explained that my lumatek ballast is basically in a class of its own when it comes to ballasts. because of that, some bulbs just dont work good with it, usually cheap ones. He told me i needed a bulb that is designed to be used with a digital ballast.
he showed me a couple different brands, told me what makes them good choices and all. digilux, lumatek, ushio, etc etc.
the guy kinda up-sold the eye hortilux super hps tho... he said it honestly puts out more useable light even tho the lumens are lower. he also re-assured me that he has had very few people complain about the hortilux bulbs blowing or breaking, which was a huge concern for me. i started to think, well crap i bet this is just the bulb he makes the most cash off of. then he offers to drop $30 off the price, making it under 100 out the door. so then i was fairly certain that the guy was really just trying to help, and i bought the eye hortlux super hps.

almost 1.5 years later that same bulb is doing very good. it has gone thru a TON of issues with electricity and even being bumped around badly. i have no idea what has made this bulb so damn reliable, but im very happy with it. i have people tell me all the time not to spend the $$ on eye hortilux, but honestly ive not had a better experience with any other brand of bulb.
i do really want to try a lumatek bulb too and compare. i think the lumatek was the only other bulb i looked into that had any sort of track record on durability, and life of the bulb.

btw digital ballasts are the only way to go... i hate magnetic ballasts now. i feel digital ballasts are also safer to use.
 
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