High-intensity Discharge Lighting (HID) systems

Optimum Supernova ballast assemblies

Our many years in the grow light industry have allowed us to design and build this light system which offers the best features available on the market at a great price. Fully assembled, ready to plug in. Louvered vents keep the ballast running cool for a long life. 2-metre cord to outlet, 4- metre cord between ballast and socket. Buy the ballast system alone or combine with the bulb and/or reflector of your choice. 120 volts and 240 volts.
HPS
250w 120v
  400w 120v
  430w 120v
  600w 120v
  600w 240v
  1000w 120v
  1000w 240v
MH
250w
120v
400w
120v
1000w
120v
1000w
240v

Maverick Sun switchable ballast

Maverick Sun switchable steel case ballast converts between MH and HPS at the flick of a switch. Dual voltage option (120 & 240v). 120v power cord included.  Powder coat paint finish. Rugged design with superior cooling. Extra soft feet to greatly reduce noise and vibration. Premium capacitor. 5 year warranty. UL listed. Lamp cord with socket sold separately.

Available 1000 watts

 

Maverick Sun open gear box

Maverick Sun open ballasts are constructed with UL listed components including premium capacitors. The open design gives maximum cooling. All units offer dual voltage (120 & 240v). Powder coat paint protects the life of each unit. Mounted on sturdy metal plate with carry handle. If you are looking for a remote ballast with top components at a very low price, this is the best choice. Wired and ready to plug in.  Lamp cord with socket sold separately.  3-year warranty.

Available:

• 1000W HPS • 600W HPS • 400W HPS • 1000W MH

HID Bulbs

We offer only the best replacement bulbs in a wide assortment including High Pressure Sodium, Metal Halide and Conversions bulbs.

H.I.D. bulbs are not interchangeable. Halide bulbs cannot be used in Sodium fixtures, and vice-versa (except for Conversion bulbs).

Do not use a bulb with a wattage rating different from the wattage of the ballast system.

Here is a selection of some of our best selling replacement bulbs.

  • Hortilux: Enhanced red, orange, yellow and blue spectrum HPS bulb designed specifically for plant growth. Superior quality, long life. Nickel plated brass base won't seize in the socket. Base ceramic insulator will not crack. 2-year warranty.
  • Sun Pulse Lamps by Life Light Technology
    These lamps are specially formulated for plants and other living things. They are designed specifically to work with high frequency digital ballasts. They are available in 3000K, 4000K, 6400K and 10,000K. The choice available allows growers to mix and match to create perfect blends of light to meet the specific needs of plants from new seedlings to mature plants ready for harvest. These lamps are suited to all manufacturers of electronic ballasts and are engineered to withstand the high frequencies generated by these systems (25Khz – 130Khz). A lighting schedule to show to mix and match these bulbs at different stages of plant growth is available. Using Sun Pulse lamps with electronic systems assures long and even lamp life with little colour shift or loss. The Sun Pulse line is available in the 4 Kelvin spectrums noted above in 400-watt and 600-watt sizes. 750-watt and 1000-watt versions are in development and coming soon.

For details on our lighting systems and all accessories and components including bulbs, ballast kits, reflectors, light movers/tracks and much, more order our complete catalogue.

Fluorescents

Fluorescent lights are recommended only for small salad gardens or for starting seeds and cuttings.

We offer a complete range of fluorescent fixtures, tubes and stands including: 

  • Agrosun Fluorecent Tubes: Best full-spectrum fluorescent tubes available on the market -- up to 20% brighter than other full-spectrum options. Great for plants, people and animals. Fit standard fluorescent fixtures. 24" (60 cm) and 48" (120 cm)
  • T5 fluorescent bulbs and fixtures

    Sun Blaster Lighting™ self ballasted fixtures with high output full spectrum (6400K) bulbs simulate natural sunlight. Ideal for cuttings or vegetative growth. Use less power than traditional fluorescent tubes. Come ready to plug in and grow. These ultra-compact fluorescent tubes and fixtures also can be connected in series (maximum 8) to create an extended fluorescent growing kit. Available in 3 models. Kits includes fixture, bulb, 6' cord and 2 mounting clips for easy installation. Replacement tubes available

    Specifications :

    24” • 110V/60Hz  6400°K  24 watts

    36” • 110V/60Hz  6400°K  39 watts

    48” • 110V/60Hz  6400°K  54 watts

  • Sun Blaster 200 watts

    A powerful compact fluorescent bulb from Sun Blaster for use in the garden, office, warehouse, or home environment where flicker free lighting is desired. Full spectrum bulbs available in 6400K and 2700K. Every light has a built-in ballast. Simply screw the mogul base into a ceramic socket. All Sun Blaster Lighting bulbs have a life expectancy of 10,000 hours or more before the intensity will diminish.

  • Mini Blaster 125 watts

    An all-purpose compact fluorescent bulb from Sun Blaster for use in the garden, office, warehouse, or home environment where flicker free lighting is desired.  Full spectrum (6400K). Every light comes with a built-in ballast. Just screw the mogul base into a ceramic socket. All Sun Blaster Lighting bulbs have a life expectancy of 10,000 hours or more before the intensity will diminish.

For details on our tropical plant and fluorescent lighting systems, stands and accessories order our complete catalogue.

HID Components

We offer top quality high intensity discharge lighting replacement parts and components -- all CSA approved

  • - ballast kits
  • - ballast boxes
  • - parts packages
  • - ceramic sockets,
  • - relay switch

For details on these parts and accessories, order our complete catalogue.

Reflectors

A reflector makes a big difference in lighting efficiency by directing all the light down towards your plants.

Optimum  Solarix: Our classic round vertical cone-shaped reflector can be used with metal halide or HPS systems. Reflector shape is ideal for greater growing area coverage. Complete with screws and bracket. 42" diameter, 1000 watt. Choose from two finishes: electro-plated white or polished aluminum.
Reflex Reflectors: Horizontal design is ideal for focusing light down on a selected growing area. Measures 18" X 21". Highly recommended for HPS systems. Complete with brackets and screws. Good for all horizontal bulbs. Choose from two finishes: electro-plated white or polished aluminum.
Optimum Parabolix vertical reflector: Strong, full size, parabolic reflector, 48", white.
Pro Ultralite: Outperforms all others in its class by as much as 30%. High performance, light weight and an amazingly low price.

Adjust-A-Wings Reflectors
Considered one of the best reflectors available on the market. Made from high quality materials including glass-coated flexible aluminium (95% reflective) and colour-bonded spring steel (indestructible). These precision-tooled reflectors are designed to provide years of excellent service. The "minimalist" design does not require reflector end-plates to maintain its shape; therefore, airflow around the lamp and wings is uninhibited, significantly reducing heat buildup within the reflector and the entire grow-room, producing a "cool" broad uniform spread of light, with unmatched power and efficiency, for a wide range of applications.

Super Wide 8” Air-Cooled Reflector

Maverick Sun SuperWide 8" reflector is for the serious grower who demands wide spread light for plants with a large canopy. Hinged glass with safety chain for easy lamp changes and cleaning.  Includes Maverick Sun Hi-Shine reflective inserts - a spectral pebble reflective material for smooth and even light distribution. Patent pending “No Tools” adjustable socket.  Comes with 8” ducts fully adjustable to additional sizes with add-on flanges. Comes complete with safety glass, 15-foot 14-gauge wire cable and adjustable socket. Two hanging brackets for ceiling mount included. Ready to “plug and play” after you install a lamp and connect a remote ballast.

Glass is sealed into the frame with silicone. Rubber gasket gives years of quiet operation with no air leaks.

Kool Tube Air-Cooled Reflector

The 6" Kool Tube air-cooled reflector is the ideal solution for minimizing heat build-up problems in a grow room. Now pre-wired. Comes ready to plug and play. Pebbled aluminum insert offers excellent reflectivity. External reflective wings attach and adjust easily using pre-installed magnets. Many Kool Tubes can be installed in-line for greater cooling efficiency. 150 cfms of cooling power is recommended per Kool Tube reflector. Use with 400, 600 or 1000 watt HPS bulbs.  Each unit comes with an internal reflector and 2 external magnetic clip-on reflectors for greater light adjustment possibilities.

 

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Light Movers

Light movers allow you to cover a greater area, and ensure that all plants receive the same light so you'll have uniform growth. There are two types of light movers on the market; linear tracks best for long and narrow grow rooms, and circular movers that are best for square areas. All tracks and movers can be used with vertical or horizontal reflectors, and 1000 watt or 400 watt light systems.

Hydrofarm Light Track: A popular aluminum linear track that works to hang either horizontal or vertical reflectors. Excellent quality, inexpensive.

Light Rail: Smooth running lightweight 6'  (1.8 m) aluminum track with no sprockets or chains. Options include: add-a-lamp extender, smart box addition and intergrated smart box.

Pro Trac: A precision engineered light track made of heavier aluminum and quality components. Considered one of the best built light tracks on the market. Can move 1, 2 or 3 lights.

Timers

Encore repeat cycle timer

Finally an affordable choice! Controls foggers, misters, sprayers, pumps, fans and much more. Ideal for aeroponic gardens or any application requiring short, repeat cycle timing. Microprocessor time counter with adjustable frequency and duration. Cycle running times (on) between 5 seconds and 30 minutes with interval gaps (off) ranging between 5 minutes and 8 hours. Fully assembled with no hard wiring required.  Mounted in a sealed plastic casing providing superior humidity protection, CSA (UL) approved.