Iluminar 1000W DE MH Lamp: Three Kelvin Options for Every Growth Stage
The Iluminar 1000W DE MH comes in three color temperature variants — 4000K, 6000K, and 10,000K — each targeting a different phase of the growth cycle from a single lamp platform. All three run the same double-ended architecture with less than 5% degradation, significantly increasing PAR light production compared to single-ended lamps without drawing more energy. The 4K variant sits in the transitional range, ideal for the end of vegetative growth and into early flowering where the warmer MH spectrum helps plants shift stages without the abrupt spectral jump of switching straight to HPS.
Vegetative, Transitional, and Finishing Spectrums in One DE MH Platform
The 6K variant runs a cool blue veg spectrum that promotes bushy growth and short internodal spacing — the springtime sunlight equivalent that keeps plants compact during the vegetative stage. The 10K Frost variant is a finishing lamp, deployed in the last 7–14 days of bloom where its super-enhanced blue spectrum drives trichome production and increases essential oil density. Having all three Kelvin options available on the same 1000W DE platform means growers can run phase-optimized MH lighting without switching fixture types or ballast configurations throughout the cycle.
Key Features
- 4000K Transitional Spectrum: Bridges the gap between veg and bloom, supporting plants through the end of vegetative growth and into early flowering without abrupt spectral shifts
- 6000K Vegetative Spectrum: Cool blue output mimics spring sunlight to promote bushy growth, short internodal spacing, and strong structural development
- 10,000K Frost Finishing Spectrum: Super-enhanced blue drives trichome and essential oil production during the last 7–14 days of flowering for maximum potency
- Less Than 5% Degradation: DE arc tube architecture holds output stable across the lamp's service life with minimal spectral and intensity loss
- Higher PAR Than Single-Ended: Double-ended design produces more photosynthetically active radiation per watt than SE lamps without consuming additional energy
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Lamp Type | Metal Halide (MH) |
| Wattage | 1000W |
| Configuration | Double-Ended (DE) |
| Color Temperature Options | 4000K / 6000K / 10,000K |
| Growth Phases | 4K: Transitional | 6K: Vegetative | 10K: Finishing |
| Degradation Rate | <5% |