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Phantom Digital 600W Electronic Ballast, 120/240V Dimmable

SKU: PHE600D  

Suggested Retail:  $249.95
3 Year

Hydrofarm's Phantom Digital Electronic Ballast is the most rigorously tested ballast on the market. The Phantom features silent operation, lightweight design, multiple placement options and the maximum lumen output around. We listened to your needs and learned. Now you can reap the benefit with this durable, premium digital ballast.

  • Tri-mode, push-button dimmable feature gives you the light you need in your specific growing situation.
  • Hot re-strike programming protects the lamp in the event of a power outage
  • Tested for compatibility with most brands of high intensity grow lamps
  • Dual resettable breakers - protects lamp and household circuits
  • Only ballast on the market designed for vertical operation for coolest running and optimum grow space
  • Drives the highest light output for maximum plant growth
  • Universal reflector adaptor and 8 ft heavy duty cord included
  • Unlike magnetic ballast, Phantom runs completely silent
  • Patented lock & seal BAREF lamp cord installed
  • Internal RF protection
  • Triple surface aluminum fins - most efficient cooling in its class
  • Internal Resin coating protects components for long life

When using at 240V, do not use with timer TM01240, also known as the Intermatic HB112. You must use the TMHDT104, or a lighting controller, such as the APCL4240.

Weight: 10.9 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 13.8L x 9.0W x 3.5H
Units/case: 4
Units/pallet: 216
Rated Wattage: 600
Voltage: 120/240
Convertible: Yes
Rated Amperage: 6
Warranty: 3 Year
  Phantom Instructions   3100K
  Phantom Specifications   56K
Q: Can the Phantom digital ballast operate different wattage lamps using the dimmability feature?
A: No, the Phantom dimmable feature is not made to allow different operation of multiple wattages. A 1000w ballast should only operate 1000w lamps, 600w models with 600w lamps, etc.
Q: Which lamps are recommended for use in the Phantom digital ballasts?
A: Most lamp brands distributed by Hydrofarm are approved for use in the Phantom digital ballasts. Sun Pulse and Plantmax lamps are the preferred lamp brands for use in the Phantoms. NOTE: Many "blue", "super blue", or dual arc tube bulbs will work intermittently with Phantoms. Try to avoid using these bulbs with our digital ballasts.
Q: Why is my Hortilux bulb not working with my Phantom ballast?
A: Hortilux Blue Daylight Metal Halide bulbs are not compatible with Phantom digital ballasts. A magnetic ballast is recommended for these. If you have problems with other Metal Halide bulbs and our digital ballasts, try using a MH conversion bulb.
Q: If I cannot use item TM01240 with my Phantom at 240V, what timer can I use?
A: Use item TMHDT104, or one of our 240V-compatible lighting controllers, such as APCL4240.
Q: Are my ballasts Generator-Ready?
A: All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready, except for the UltraGrow E-ballasts. They are not recommended for use with a generator. Generator Ready ballasts include: Xtrasun Ballasts, Phantom Ballasts, Nano Ballasts Super Grow Ballasts
Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: As a general rule, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc.
Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and HID bulb type) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb. This is a bulb that is designed to produce a MH spectrum on a HPS ballasts, or vice versa. Phantom digital ballasts can ignite HPS or MH bulbs, except for the 750W model, which is meant only for HPS.

Overview

Hydrofarm's Phantom Digital Electronic Ballast is the most rigorously tested ballast on the market. The Phantom features silent operation, lightweight design, multiple placement options and the maximum lumen output around. We listened to your needs and learned. Now you can reap the benefit with this durable, premium digital ballast.

  • Tri-mode, push-button dimmable feature gives you the light you need in your specific growing situation.
  • Hot re-strike programming protects the lamp in the event of a power outage
  • Tested for compatibility with most brands of high intensity grow lamps
  • Dual resettable breakers - protects lamp and household circuits
  • Only ballast on the market designed for vertical operation for coolest running and optimum grow space
  • Drives the highest light output for maximum plant growth
  • Universal reflector adaptor and 8 ft heavy duty cord included
  • Unlike magnetic ballast, Phantom runs completely silent
  • Patented lock & seal BAREF lamp cord installed
  • Internal RF protection
  • Triple surface aluminum fins - most efficient cooling in its class
  • Internal Resin coating protects components for long life

When using at 240V, do not use with timer TM01240, also known as the Intermatic HB112. You must use the TMHDT104, or a lighting controller, such as the APCL4240.

Specifications

Weight: 10.9 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 13.8L x 9.0W x 3.5H
Units/case: 4
Units/pallet: 216
Rated Wattage:600
Voltage:120/240
Convertible:Yes
Rated Amperage:6
Warranty:3 Year

Related Items

Click for item details PHE1THD   Phantom Digital 1000W Electronic Ballast, 120/240V Dimmable   
Click for item details TMHDT104   Intermatic Heavy Duty Timer   
Click for item details APCL4240   High Power HID Controller 4000W (240V Only) 30A   

Additional Info

  Phantom Instructions   3100K
  Phantom Specifications   56K

FAQs

Q: Can the Phantom digital ballast operate different wattage lamps using the dimmability feature?
A: No, the Phantom dimmable feature is not made to allow different operation of multiple wattages. A 1000w ballast should only operate 1000w lamps, 600w models with 600w lamps, etc.
Q: Which lamps are recommended for use in the Phantom digital ballasts?
A: Most lamp brands distributed by Hydrofarm are approved for use in the Phantom digital ballasts. Sun Pulse and Plantmax lamps are the preferred lamp brands for use in the Phantoms. NOTE: Many "blue", "super blue", or dual arc tube bulbs will work intermittently with Phantoms. Try to avoid using these bulbs with our digital ballasts.
Q: Why is my Hortilux bulb not working with my Phantom ballast?
A: Hortilux Blue Daylight Metal Halide bulbs are not compatible with Phantom digital ballasts. A magnetic ballast is recommended for these. If you have problems with other Metal Halide bulbs and our digital ballasts, try using a MH conversion bulb.
Q: If I cannot use item TM01240 with my Phantom at 240V, what timer can I use?
A: Use item TMHDT104, or one of our 240V-compatible lighting controllers, such as APCL4240.
Q: Are my ballasts Generator-Ready?
A: All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready, except for the UltraGrow E-ballasts. They are not recommended for use with a generator. Generator Ready ballasts include: Xtrasun Ballasts, Phantom Ballasts, Nano Ballasts Super Grow Ballasts
Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: As a general rule, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc.
Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and HID bulb type) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb. This is a bulb that is designed to produce a MH spectrum on a HPS ballasts, or vice versa. Phantom digital ballasts can ignite HPS or MH bulbs, except for the 750W model, which is meant only for HPS.
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