Metal Halide Lamp

Metal Halide Lamp

If you plan on using your greenhouse all year regardless of the climate, it's all about your greenhouse lights. If you're just a beginner, you'll be faced with a lot of choices. You'll hear about different kinds of fixtures, cathode lights, tube lamps, fluorescent lighting and much more.

Here is a quick basic rundown:

Fluorescent are designed for the beginner or smaller greenhouse owner in mind. Most of you reading this will probably only need fluorescent bulbs. On the opposite side of the spectrum, commercial lights are made to withstand tough conditions for larger spaces.

Mini-lights are systems in which the ballast and reflector are in the same housing. These are smaller and use up less energy. They're good for their ease of use and for beginners.

HID lights or High Intensity Discharge lights offers a more intense direct light. If you want to invest in the best, this is the way to go.

If you're looking into really taking care of your plants and a little more money and elbow grease isn't a problem. Look into Ballast that you can easily change. It has been shown that plants that grow under a metal halide light in earlier stages and then exposed to light with high-pressure sodium later grow healthier.

Do I really need to use a garden light for my greenhouse?

Yes, if you want a healthier garden. For example, different plants need different light intensities. If for example you have a taller plant next to a shorter one. You will need a higher power lamp to reach the lower sections of the taller plant.

So what's better? HID or Fluorescent?

Usually fluorescent lights were used for early growing and plants that needed only low lighting and HID was used for plants requiring a brighter light. Today, fluorescent lights are more technologically advance and have more options that can equal the more expensive HID set up.

What's a typical energy bill for my greenhouse lights?

Depending on the size of your greenhouse, your electricity bill for your greenhouse lighting only will range anywhere from $5 to $25 a month.

How often do I need to change my lights?

Manufacturers usually say that their lights last from around 15,000 to 20,000 hours. But if you're using lights for growing, you should change your lights every 10,000 hours.

How far should my lights be?

Most lights can be located anywhere from 7 to 40 inches away from the top of a plant. It really depends on your plant and light. Many gardeners like to hit their plants hard with a higher intensity thus leading into faster growth.

Do I need a light timer?

A light timer is a good investment. A lot of people underestimate the times they forget to turn on their lighting.

Any other tips?

Yea, look into lights that are quiet. HID lights are notorious for producing an annoying buzz. And I know you're trying to save money, but lights will probably be one of your bigger investments on a greenhouse. So don't just purchase the cheapest set of lights out there.

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Ceramic Metal Halide PAR20 Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR20 lamp; 39 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Ceramic Metal Halide T4.5 Lamp $130 Ceramic metal halide T4.5 lamp with G8.5 base. 20, 39 or 70 watts. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30 Long Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR30 Long lamp; 39 or 70 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

150W Replacement Projector Metal Halide Lamp for 119083 119084 119085 (HTP-L01) $13.99 Features:150W Replacement Projector Metal Halide Lamp for 119083, 119084, 119085.Specifications:150W Metal Halide Lamp Life time: around 6000 hours

Metal Halide Lamp 400w 6.5K : HY $112.13 400 Watt Eye Hortilux Blue 6.5K Metal Halide Lamp. Horizontal Burn Only. Glass Envelope Clear. Manufacturer's Code: MT400D/HOR/HTL - BLUE Initial Lumens: 29,000

GE Ceramic Metal Halide HID T4.5 $133.5 Ceramic metal halide HID T4.5 lamp. Choose wattage and color temperature. Lamp life of 12,000 hours.

Metal Halide Lamp 1000w 6.5K : HY $214.45 1000 watt EYE HORTILUX BLUE Horizontal Burn Metal Halide 6.5K Manufacturer's Code: MT1000D/HOR/HTL - BLUE Initial Lumens: 80,000

Metal Halide PowerPaq Lamp - HQI - 14,000K - 250W $58.99 This 250 Watt 14,000K metal halide PowerPaq lamp is ideal for providing intense lighting to even the deepest-water corals. These lamps are manufactured with precision, which deliver consistent halide temperatures and higher maintained light output over the life of the lamp. Each lamp is put through vigorous testing and quality control which includes a burn-in process to stretch the filament and ensure proper wavelength emission. When coupled with Current's proprietary electronic driving system, PowerPaq lamps produce the highest lumen per watt of any comparable lamp. High lumen output means not only significant energy savings - it means your corals will grow faster and stay healthier.

Protected Metal Halide Lamp: Eye Hortilux Metal Mp1000Bx/U 1000 Watt Protected Metal Halide Lamp - Bt-37: J $93.46 This is the first protected metal halide lamp (MH) designed to run in a horizontal position. Protective glass safety lens NOT required when using this lamp for ETL listing to apply. Which lamp is best for your growing needs? METAL HALIDE LAMPS - This type of light is blue-orientated in the spectrum. It is the best type of light to be used as a primary light source (if no or little natural sunlight is available). This type of lamp promotes plant growth. HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS - These lamps are red/orange in the spectrum. They are the best lamps available for secondary or supplementary lighting (used in conjunction with natural sunlight). This type of light promotes flowering/budding in plants. It is ideal for Green houses/Commercial growing applications. CONVERSION LAMPS - A). Sodium lamps which run on halide ballasts - more common. B). Halide lamps which run on sodium ballasts. This type of lamp allows you to tailor the light source to the growth stage of the plant (halide blue light for growth and sodium red light for fruiting & flowering) by merely changing lamps. FLUORESCENT - This type of light is perfect for starts and seedlings (T8 & T12). The latest T5 High Output (HO) products are great for full-term plant growth, and produce very little heat. See our Knowledge Center / Lighting for more details.

Hitachi Replacement Lamp - 250W Metal Halide Projector Lamp - 2000 Hour CPL540LAMP $385.74 Hitachi Replacement Lamp - 250W Metal Halide Projector Lamp - 2000 Hour CPL540LAMP

Panasonic Replacement Lamp - 280W Metal Halide Projector Lamp - 2000 Hour ETLA095 $465.82 Panasonic Replacement Lamp - 280W Metal Halide Projector Lamp - 2000 Hour ETLA095

220 watt High Pressure Sodium to Metal Halide Lamp by Hortilux: HY $89.7 220 watt EYE Hortilux Ultra Ace EN sodium lamp for use in Metal Halide ballasts. Burn in any position. Glass envelope clear.

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 40 Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 644W/Mounting legs $263.16 40" Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 644W

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 48 Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 716W/Mounting legs $294.74 48" Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 716W

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 48 Metal Halide HQI+ T5 516W/Mounting legs $263.16 48" Metal Halide HQI+ T5 516W

Current Metal Halide 14000K HQI Lamp 150watt $59.99 Current USA PowerPaq HQI Metal Halide 14000K Aquarium Lamp PowerPaq lamps deliver a whole new world of brightness and illumination. The high-intensity blue light produced by the 14000K PowerPaq lamp is so brilliant, no other supplemental actinic lamps are required. When coupled with Current's proprietary electronic driving system, PowerPaq lamps produce the highest lumen per watt of any comparable HID lamp. High lumen output means significant energy savings. Features: Perfect for coral aquariums; emitting the high intensity and crisp color rendition your corals crave Manufactured with precision, delivering consistent halide temperatures and higher maintained light output Each lamp is put through vigorous testing and quality control which includes a burn-in process to stretch the filament and ensure proper wavelength emission Rapid-start halides with a special igniter and higher gas fill pressure provide full brightness and quick re-strike in 50% less time Produces more lumens per watt, extending the lamp's life

GE Ceramic Metal Halide HID MR16 $148.5 Ceramic metal halide MR16 lamp. Choose wattage, beam spread and color temperature. Lamp life of 12,000 hours. MR16 reflector for maximum beam control. Available in 12eg;, 25eg; or 40eg; beam spreads

Shopzeus USA zeusd1EPST1252729 20000k Hqi Halide Replacement Bulb 150w $177.38 Coralife 20000K HQI HALIDE BULB20 000K Daylight doubleended HQI metal halide lamp

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000K - 250W $69.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 400W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 175W $59.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 250W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000K - 175W $58.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 250W $67.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 175W $58.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 400W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

Metal Halide HQI Double Ended Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $73.99 When you need the ultimate in lighting for your aquarium, nothing illuminates like metal halide. This spectacularly bright bulb mimics the high-intensity light of the midday sun while producing the same refracted shimmering, dappled look of natural sunlight. With the highest light-output-per-watt you can find, this double-ended halide lamp brings out vibrant colors and keeps your corals, plants, or any other aquatic life in optimum health. Fits any 150 watt double-ended HQI metal halide M81 ballast.

Metal Halide HQI Double Ended Lamp - 10,000K - 150W $59.99 When you need the ultimate in lighting for your aquarium, nothing illuminates like metal halide. This spectacularly bright bulb mimics the high-intensity light of the midday sun while producing the same refracted shimmering, dappled look of natural sunlight. With the highest light-output-per-watt you can find, this double-ended halide lamp brings out vibrant colors and keeps your corals, plants, or any other aquatic life in optimum health. Fits any 150 watt double-ended HQI metal halide M81 ballast.

Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 14,000K - 70W $49.99 The quality and power you expect from Current. These double-ended HQI metal halide bulbs provide intense, full-spectrum lighting, simulating the bright midday sun. Built to last.

Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 10,000K - 150W $49.99 The quality and power you expect from Current. These double-ended HQI metal halide bulbs provide intense, full-spectrum lighting, simulating the bright midday sun. Built to last.

Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $49.99 The quality and power you expect from Current. These double-ended HQI metal halide bulbs provide intense, full-spectrum lighting, simulating the bright midday sun. Built to last.

Coralife Halide Mogul 20000K Aquatic Lamp 400watt $86.99 Coralife Metal Halide 20000K Replacement Aquarium Lamp Coralife offers a complete range of replacement lamps suitable for a wide variety of saltwater and coral aquarium set ups. Metal Halide lamps provide the highest light output available for aquarium lighting. It is a popular choice for lighting large reef aquariums. 20000K lamps are ideal lighting for all types of coral and marine life. Features: Provide a high intensity blue-white light to promote coral growth and showcase natural coral coloration UV Shielded glass construction Metal halide lamps can be used alone or in conjunction with Actinic lamps for a bluer effect Item Specifications: Base: Mogul (screw type) Size: 175 watt 250 watt 400 watt

Coralife Halide HQI 20000K Aquarium Lamp 150watt $66.99 Coralife Metal Halide HQI 20000K Replacement Aquarium Lamp Coralife offers a complete range of replacement lamps suitable for a wide variety of saltwater and coral aquarium set ups. Metal Halide lamps provide the highest light output available for aquarium lighting. It is a popular choice for lighting large reef aquariums. 20000K lamps are ideal lighting for all types of coral and marine life. Features: Provide a high intensity blue-white light to promote coral growth and showcase natural coral coloration UV Shielded glass construction Metal halide lamps can be used alone or in conjunction with Actinic lamps for a bluer effect Item Specifications: Base: Double-Ended HQI Size: 150 watt 250 watt