Have you heard about the best bulb for use in horticulture? The Phillips MasterColor Ceramic Metal Halide 250 Watt is like no other. Many customers are reporting stunning results. One Bulb for both VEG and BLOOM, there is no reason to change anymore.
The basics first - NO DIGITAL BALLASTS (you will destroy the bulb) only use a regular 250 watt HPS ballast, the are designed to be EITHER horizontal or vertical (they can not be used universally) and most growers report better success with the use of supplemental silica.
There are many benefits to these lamps - they have a great full spectrum output, they "throw" less heat, very little color shift (less than 200K over their life time) and can be used in both VEG and BLOOM. The MasterColor HPS Retro White Ceramic Metal Halide are the real deal...try them you wont go back.
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Specifications:
* Phillips Part Number: CDM250S50/HOR/4K/ALTO
* Initial Lumen: 20,500
* Bulb Life: 20,000 hrs
* Bulb Shape: ED-18
* CRI: 92
* Temperature: 4K
* Position: Horizontal
