Omega 1000W DE 400V Metal Halide Lamp — Full-Spectrum Vegetative Growth Light
Best for: Growers wanting proper full-spectrum Metal Halide performance for vegetative and early growth stages without the premium pricing
Our thoughts
This is the first 1000W DE Metal Halide lamp to hit the UK market properly, and it's generating real interest. If you're running a vegetative setup and want usable light energy rather than just raw lumens, this delivers. Superior colour rendering, lower heat output, and the kind of full-spectrum performance that mimics natural spring light. Solid bit of kit.
The Omega 1000W DE 400V Metal Halide Lamp is a double-ended grow lamp engineered for serious vegetative growth. It combines 1000W/400V technology with full-spectrum output that sits much closer to natural sunlight than traditional HPS. The dual ceramic tube design optimises light distribution, reduces hot spots, and delivers consistent PAR across your growing area — all while running cooler and more efficiently than older Metal Halide tech.
How it compares
This sits in the premium tier of 1000W Metal Halide lamps, but offers real technical advantages over alternatives.
- Superior colour rendering (CRI 90.0) vs HPS lamps (typically CRI 33) for more natural plant response
- Full 5062K spectrum designed for robust vegetative growth, not just raw output
- PAR output of 1358.4 µmol/s with smoother beam patterns and reduced striations
- Thermal management — designed to run cooler and extend lifespan compared to standard Metal Halide
- Higher energy efficiency per watt of usable light, not just inflated lumen claims
Where HPS excels at bloom, this Metal Halide pushes hard on the vegetative side with light quality that plants actively respond to.
Usage guidance
Vegetative stage
This is where this lamp genuinely shines. The 5062K spectrum mimics spring and early summer light — plants respond by growing thick, structured, and bushy. This is exactly what you want before transition.
Early flowering
Can be used through early flower, though many growers transition to HPS at peak bloom for the warmer spectrum. Works cleanly for both.
Fixture compatibility
Requires a 1000W/400V electronic ballast system — specifically high-frequency ballasts. Compatible with Omega V-Pro and X-Pro fixtures, and all certified 1000W/400V double-ended systems. Check your ballast voltage before ordering.
Operating environment
Runs cooler than legacy Metal Halide, but still HID-level heat output. Pair with solid air movement and temperature control. The reduced thermal footprint means smaller cooling demands compared to older 1000W setups.
Technical specifications
- Power rating: 1000W at 400V
- Lamp type: Double-ended (DE) Metal Halide
- Colour temperature: 5062K
- Colour rendering index (CRI): 90.0
- Lumen output: 75,964 lm
- PAR output (400–700nm): 1358.4 µmol/s
- Power factor: 0.9916A
- Design features: Dual ceramic tubes with air purification chambers
- Lifespan: 12 months claimed operating life
- Certification: CE Mark certified
- Warranty: Minimum 1 year
- Ballast requirement: High-frequency electronic ballast only (400V)
Who this is for
- Growers running dedicated vegetative rooms who want quality light, not just volume
- Operators upgrading from older single-ended Metal Halide or fluorescent systems
- Anyone already invested in 400V electronic ballast infrastructure
- Growers building a dedicated vegetative-to-HPS transition setup
- Those seeking better colour rendering and cooler operation than standard HPS
Not a replacement for LED (which runs cooler and lasts longer), but a serious upgrade if you're committed to traditional HID growing.
Our take
This is proper Metal Halide technology done right for 2025. The UK's been waiting for a decent double-ended MH option, and Omega's delivered one that actually reduces heat, improves colour rendering, and handles the vegetative stage better than anything you'd slap HPS into.
If you're setting up a veg room or rotating a dedicated Metal Halide fixture, this is worth picking up while it's in stock. Does exactly what it should — builds strong, structured growth without the thermal headaches of legacy kit.
