Omega Kettle Lead With UK Plug — Replacement Power Cable for Grow Room Ballasts
Best for: Growers needing a spare or replacement mains power lead for ballasts, reflectors, and hydroponic equipment
Our thoughts
If your ballast lead's given up the ghost or you're building out a second setup, this is a solid, straightforward replacement. Omega kettle leads are industry standard in grow rooms — reliable, BS-approved, and they just work. One we sell a lot of.
The Omega Kettle Lead is a mains power cable designed to connect your ballast or reflector safely to wall power. It's got a standard 3-pin UK plug on one end and a female IEC socket on the other, making it compatible with most 250w, 400w, 600w, and 1000w ballasts and reflectors. Whether you're replacing a worn cable or setting up a spare, this is proper kit that does exactly what it should.
How it compares
- 1.75m length sits in the sweet spot — compact enough for clean cable runs without being too short for most setups
- BS1363/A approved UK plug with 13A fuse for safety peace of mind
- Standard H05VV-F cable rated for reliable hydroponic and lighting applications
- Shorter than 2.5m–5m extension options, but that's the point if you don't need the extra reach
Usage guidance
Ballast connection
Plug the female IEC end into the male socket on your ballast, then plug the UK mains head into your wall socket. Job done.
Reflector setup
Works identically with reflectors that have moulded IEC connections. Make sure the ballast and reflector are switched off before connecting or disconnecting.
Important: Never plug a high-intensity discharge lamp directly into mains. This lead connects to a ballast or reflector — the ballast is what actually regulates power to the lamp. Skip that step and you're looking at fire, explosion, or serious electric shock.
Technical specifications
- Length: 1.75 metres
- Mains connector: Standard 3-pin UK plug (BS1363/A)
- Device connector: Female IEC socket
- Cable type: H05VV-F 3G 1.00mm² PVC
- Fuse rating: 13 Amps
- Compatibility: 250w, 400w, 600w, 1000w ballasts and reflectors with male IEC connections
Who this is for
- Growers replacing a damaged or worn kettle lead
- Anyone setting up a second or backup lighting system
- Hydroponic growers maintaining multiple ballasts and reflectors
- First-time growers who need a reliable spare cable on standby
Our take
This is a straightforward, safe replacement for ballast power connection. It's approved, it's rated properly, and it'll handle the job reliably. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated — just a proper power lead at a fair price.
If you've got a ballast waiting for a new lead, or you're building a spare system and want to keep one of these in your kit bag, worth picking up while stock lasts.
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