1000W HPS DE PROGROW

Description

Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp

A 1000W double-ended HPS replacement

The Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp is a high-pressure sodium lamp for compatible high-frequency digital lighting systems. Its double-ended connection needs the correct lamp holders and ballast arrangement. Choose it by the complete specification of your existing lighting system rather than by wattage alone.

The supplier catalogue identifies the 1000W DE HPS 2K version as PG1000/2DE. The 2K designation corresponds to a nominal 2000K colour temperature. This product is a lamp; it is one component in a lighting system that also requires suitable control gear and a fixture.

Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp details

The key selection details are the Pro Grow brand, 1000W rating, HPS light-source type, double-ended connection and compatibility with high-frequency digital ballasts. Keep these details together when comparing replacements. A single-ended lamp or a metal-halide lamp is a different product even if its power rating looks similar.

Pro Grow offers multiple lamp types and wattages. The supplier’s 600–750W DE lamp has a separate catalogue reference and specific compatibility notes. Those notes should not be transferred automatically to this 1000W version. Match the exact lamp required by your ballast and fixture documentation.

Checking the existing lighting system

Confirm that both the ballast and reflector or fixture are intended for the Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp. Check the permitted lamp type, power and holder arrangement together. If your existing lamp has failed, keep its model information available rather than discarding the packaging before you identify the replacement.

A digital ballast is not proof that every lamp will work with it. Follow the ballast manufacturer’s compatibility instructions, including any restrictions on lamp technology or operating mode. Ask for help with the exact ballast model if the instructions are unclear.

Understanding the colour designation

The supplier catalogue lists this lamp as 2K. Kelvin describes the nominal colour appearance; it does not tell you the light intensity reaching every leaf or how evenly a reflector distributes the light. Do not use a colour-temperature number as a substitute for a measured canopy light map.

Lighting performance depends on the complete arrangement, including fixture position, reflector and growing area. When comparing alternatives, separate source specifications from measurements taken at a canopy. Keep the measurement distance and test layout consistent if you want a useful comparison of your own setup.

Installing the Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp

Follow the instructions supplied with the lamp, ballast and fixture. Disconnect the equipment and allow it to cool as directed before maintenance. Check the lamp holders and fit the lamp using the handling procedure specified for that equipment, avoiding strain on the lamp connections.

Keep the fixture’s required operating clearances and ventilation arrangements in mind when replacing a lamp. A replacement should not change how the surrounding equipment is supported or place leads under tension. Inspect the system before returning it to routine operation.

Estimating energy use

A 1000W rated lamp represents 1kW at its stated lamp power. For comparison, 12 hours at 1kW represents 12kWh of lamp energy; 18 hours represents 18kWh. These are calculations from the lamp rating, not measurements of total wall consumption. Ballast losses and other equipment add to the complete system’s use.

Use measured consumption and your tariff when estimating actual operating costs. A timer schedule tells you how long the system is intended to run, while a power measurement tells you what the connected system draws at that setting. Keep those two quantities separate in your calculations.

Planning future replacements

Record the lamp model and the date it is installed so the next replacement can be identified easily. The catalogue information used here does not establish a specific service-life promise for this variant. Follow the product instructions and assess output consistently when planning maintenance.

Compare the Pro Grow 1000W HPS DE Lamp with your existing equipment before ordering. Browse our grow lamps, contact Hunter Hydro, or consult the supplier’s Pro Grow lamp catalogue.