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Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt
The Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt is a magnetic control gear for 600-watt MH and HPS horticultural lamps, housed in a sealed white steel enclosure with vents along the top panel. It ships pre-wired on the mains side and includes an internal fuse plus a retaining clip that locks the IEC lead running to your reflector. Rated at 230 V / 50 Hz, IP20, measuring 29.5 x 13 x 12 cm and covered by a two-year warranty. Non-dimmable by design, which keeps the component count and the failure rate low. Suitable for growth, flowering and dual-spectrum bulbs alike, provided the wattage matches exactly. A straightforward replacement for a worn control gear. Order yours today at plantandflower.be.
Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt - magnetic control gear for MH and HPS lamps
The Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt is a magnetic ballast that strikes and drives 600-watt metal halide (MH) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) horticultural lamps. It operates at 230 V / 50 Hz, sits inside a sealed steel enclosure rated IP20 and is approved for indoor use only. Pair it with a lamp of exactly matching wattage, such as the Philips GreenPower 600 W.
Magnetic versus digital: what the architecture changes
A magnetic ballast regulates lamp current through a choke and a capacitor. A digital unit does the same job with a switching board. That single design difference accounts for nearly every practical distinction between the two families. The magnetic build is heavier, emits a low mains hum and offers no output control at all - it delivers 600 watts whenever it is powered. What you get in return is a very short list of components that can fail and a lower purchase price. A switching unit such as the Lumatek digital ballast 600 W runs silently and offers stepped output, which matters if you want a soft start or reduced intensity at certain points in the cycle. For a fixture that runs flat out from the day it is installed, that flexibility adds cost without adding value.
Wattage matching is not optional
Control gear and lamp must carry identical wattage ratings. This is the single most common installation error on HID setups, and it is worth spelling out because the consequences show up slowly rather than immediately.
- Under-rated lamps: a 400 W bulb fed by a 600 W ballast receives more current than its arc tube is designed to handle and degrades well before its rated service life.
- Over-rated lamps: a 1000 W bulb will not receive enough energy to strike reliably and tends to flicker or fail to start altogether.
- Spectrum changes are fine: swapping between MH, HPS and dual-spectrum bulbs mid-cycle causes no problem provided the wattage stays at 600 W.
- Complete fixtures: if you are starting from scratch, a 600 W lighting set removes the matching question entirely.
Everything else in the fixture is modular. A ballast, a bulb and a reflector are replaced independently of one another, so an existing setup can be upgraded in stages rather than rebuilt in one go. The reflector in particular is the one component you can choose freely. A hammertone reflector spreads light more evenly across the canopy, while a mirrored finish concentrates a higher intensity directly beneath the lamp. Neither choice affects the ballast, which continues to supply the same 600 watts.
Technical specifications
| Power | 600 W |
|---|---|
| Ballast type | magnetic |
| Compatible lamps | MH and HPS 600 W |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Enclosure | steel, white, top vents |
| Dimensions | 29.5 x 13 x 12 cm |
| Dimmable | no |
| Use | indoor |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Reference | VSI60B |
Orders leave our Belgian warehouse with fast shipping across Europe. If you are unsure whether this unit fits your existing reflector or lamp holder, our team will check the details with you before you order. Get yours now.
Which lamps work with the Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt?
Any horticultural MH or HPS lamp rated at 600 watts, including dual-spectrum bulbs. The wattage of lamp and ballast has to match exactly, so a 400 W or 1000 W bulb is not an option on this unit. Within the 600 W band you are free to switch spectrum at any point without changing the control gear.
Magnetic or digital ballast - which should I choose?
Choose magnetic when you want a simple, low-cost unit with almost nothing in it that can break, and when output control is irrelevant to you. Choose digital when you need dimming steps, silent operation or lower hanging weight. The Ballast Horti Gear PRO 600 Watt is not dimmable and runs at full output whenever it is switched on.
Does this ballast need wiring by an electrician?
No. The mains side is wired at the factory and every live component sits behind a closed IP20 enclosure. Installation comes down to connecting the IEC lead to your reflector, locking that lead into the retaining clip on the housing, and placing the unit somewhere dry with airflow around it.
Do you ship this ballast across Europe?
Yes. We dispatch from Belgium with fast delivery throughout Europe. The unit is considerably heavier than a digital ballast, so it travels in reinforced packaging. You can order it on its own as a replacement, or add a matching 600 W lamp and reflector to the same basket and receive the complete fixture in one shipment.