Omega 1000w 400v DE Euro Reflector - Even Spread for Double-Ended HID Lamps
Best for: growers running a 1000W 400V double-ended (DE) HPS or CMH lamp who want wide, even light coverage without paying premium-reflector money.
Our thoughts
Worth being clear on what this is: a reflector, not a lamp or ballast, so it doesn't draw power itself - it's built to house and direct light from a 1000W 400V DE lamp. It's a simple, honest bit of kit that does one job well: spreading light evenly and cutting hot spots. At this price it's an easy addition to any DE 1000W setup.
The Omega 1000w 400v DE Euro Reflector is an open-ended reflector built for double-ended 1000W lamps running on a 400V DE ballast. It uses a Euro-style shape with dimpled silver wings and ridged detailing along the top to scatter light evenly across the canopy and reduce the harsh hot spots you get with cheaper, flat reflectors. The open-ended design keeps it lightweight and lets heat escape more freely than an enclosed reflector, which suits growers who want maximum light output over absolute heat containment.
It comes fitted with two heat-resistant DE lamp holders and a 5 metre IEC cable, so it's ready to wire straight into a compatible 400V DE ballast. Being an open design, it's best paired with good extraction to manage the heat a 1000W DE lamp puts out.
How it compares
DE reflectors range from budget open designs like this one up to premium enclosed units costing several times more.
- Adjust-a-Wings Enforcer and similar premium DE reflectors add adjustable wing angles and enclosed glass, at a much higher price
- Omega's own Enclosed Spectrum Reflector is the closer-to-premium option in the same range, trading some lightweight simplicity for tighter light control
- Against generic unbranded Euro reflectors, this one holds up on build quality and comes with the full 5m IEC lead included
If you want a no-fuss, well-made DE reflector without paying for adjustable wings or enclosed glass, this covers the basics properly.
Usage guidance
Pairing
Match it with a 1000W 400V DE ballast and a 1000W 400V DE lamp (HPS or CMH/metal halide) - it's not compatible with single-ended (SE) lamps or ballasts.
Hanging height
Start around 60-90cm above the canopy for a 1000W DE lamp and adjust based on leaf response; DE lamps run hotter and brighter than SE equivalents so err on the higher side to start.
Cabling
The 5m IEC lead should comfortably reach most ballast placements outside the tent; route it away from ducting and other cables to keep the grow space tidy.
Technical specifications
- Reflector type: Open-ended Euro-style DE reflector
- Compatible lamp: 1000W 400V double-ended (DE) HPS/CMH
- Lamp holders: 2x heat-resistant DE holders
- Finish: Dimpled silver wings with ridged top for light dispersion
- Cable: 5m IEC lead
- Build: Lightweight open-frame construction
- Compatible ballast: 1000W 400V DE ballast (e.g. Omega Digital Pro)
Who this is for
- Growers building or replacing a 1000W 400V DE lighting setup on a budget
- Anyone upgrading from a single-ended reflector to DE for the efficiency gain
- Growers who already have a compatible ballast and just need a reliable reflector
Best suited to growers who want dependable DE coverage without paying for adjustable-wing extras.
Our take
This is a straightforward, well-built DE reflector that does exactly what a 1000W Euro reflector needs to do - spread light evenly, keep hot spots down, and not cost a fortune. It won't out-perform a premium enclosed reflector on light containment, but for the price it's a sensible way to get a DE setup running properly.
Does exactly what it should, day in, day out. Good pick if you're kitting out a 1000W DE setup and want to spend your budget on the lamp and ballast rather than the reflector.
