Adjust-A-Wings Hellion Avenger 600/750w Grow Light - Close-Proximity DE-HPS Fixture
Best for: Growers with restricted ceiling height or multi-tier setups who need a DE-HPS fixture that can run close to the canopy.
Our thoughts
Adjust-A-Wings built their name on open reflector design, and the Hellion takes that thinking into double-ended HPS territory - which normally runs hotter and needs more headroom than single-ended kit. Being able to safely run this 16 to 18 inches from canopy is a genuine advantage if you're growing under a low ceiling or stacking tiers. Premium fixture, priced like one, but there's real engineering behind the price.
The Hellion Avenger is a double-ended HPS (DE-HPS) lighting fixture built around Adjust-A-Wings' own custom 750w enhanced spectrum lamp, which can be dialled down to 600w on a compatible dimmable ballast with minimal spectral degradation. The open-ended Avenger reflector design, paired with a DE-specific Super Spreader, is engineered to distribute heat evenly and prevent the hot spots that make most DE fixtures unsafe to run close to the canopy.
That close-proximity capability is the fixture's headline feature - it can be safely positioned just 16 to 18 inches (40-45cm) from the top of the canopy, considerably closer than most DE-HPS reflectors can manage. It covers a footprint of roughly 5ft x 3ft 3in (1.5m x 1m) even at that minimum distance, and offers three wing positions and five lamp heights so you can adjust light and heat distribution as plants grow.
How it compares
The Hellion Avenger sits at the premium end of DE-HPS fixtures, built specifically to solve the height-restriction problem that other DE lights struggle with.
- Vs Gavita Pro 750e DE: Gavita is the other major name in DE-HPS and is excellent for standard-height rooms, but doesn't offer the same close-proximity positioning the Hellion's open Avenger reflector allows.
- Vs generic single-ended 600w HPS kits: DE fixtures like the Hellion generally deliver more usable light per watt than single-ended lamps, at a higher upfront cost.
- Vs LED alternatives in the same power bracket: LEDs run cooler and can also sit close to canopy, but a well-specced DE-HPS fixture like this still holds its own on raw output for growers who prefer HPS.
You're paying a premium price for a fixture engineered around a specific, real problem - low ceiling height - rather than a generic DE reflector with a big-name badge.
Usage guidance
Getting the most from this fixture means using the adjustability it's built around.
Hanging distance
Start around 16 to 18 inches (40-45cm) from canopy for close-proximity setups, adjusting up if you see any leaf stress at the top of the canopy.
Wing position and lamp height
Use the three wing positions and five lamp height settings to fine-tune light spread and heat as plants grow taller and canopy area increases.
Dimming
Run at 600w for lower-heat setups or restricted rooms, and step up to the full 750w custom lamp output where ceiling height and ventilation allow.
Ventilation
DE-HPS fixtures produce significant heat even with good reflector design - make sure extraction is sized for a 750w-capable light before running it at full power.
Technical specifications
- Fixture type: Double-ended (DE) HPS reflector
- Lamp included: Custom 750w enhanced spectrum DE-HPS lamp
- Dimming range: 600w / 750w (compatible dimmable ballast required)
- Minimum canopy distance: 16-18 inches (40-45cm)
- Coverage footprint: Approx. 5ft x 3ft 3in (1.5m x 1m)
- Adjustability: 3 wing positions, 5 lamp heights
- Fixture dimensions (widest setting): Approx. 70cm x 55cm
- Design feature: Open-ended Avenger reflector with DE-specific Super Spreader
- Brand: Adjust-A-Wings
Who this is for
- Growers with low ceiling height who still want DE-HPS output
- Multi-tier growers needing a fixture that can sit close to each canopy layer
- Experienced growers upgrading from single-ended HPS or budget reflectors who want more usable light per watt
- Anyone who wants flexibility to run at 600w or 750w depending on room conditions
Best suited to growers who've already got ballast and ventilation sorted and are investing in the reflector and lamp as a specific upgrade.
Our take
The close-proximity engineering here solves a real problem that a lot of DE-HPS fixtures simply can't - running high-output double-ended lighting in a room where headroom is tight. That's a genuine, verifiable advantage, not marketing spin.
Proper kit for growers who've outgrown single-ended HPS and want to step up without needing a taller room to do it.
