{"product_id":"dimlux-expert-series-mkii-1000w","title":"Dimlux Expert Series MKII 1000W – 400V DE HPS Grow Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA complete 1000W double-ended HPS fixture that boosts to 1,200W\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDimlux Expert Series MKII 1000W\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete \u003cstrong\u003e400V double-ended (DE) HPS grow light\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dimlux's MKII digital ballast and the \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Optics Hybrid 98 reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e built into one low-profile fixture. Dimlux rate the system at about \u003cstrong\u003e2,107 µmol\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1000W with a Philips GreenPower Xtra 1000W DE lamp, and the \u003cstrong\u003eboost setting\u003c\/strong\u003e drives the lamp up to 20% harder, to \u003cstrong\u003e1,200W and about 2,528 µmol\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the largest footprints. A single button steps the output from \u003cstrong\u003e500W to 1,200W\u003c\/strong\u003e in 100W stages, and the fixture can be run on its own or from a \u003cstrong\u003eDimlux Maxi Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e with stepless dimming and soft start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost to 1,200W\u003c\/strong\u003e - up to 20% more output, about 2,528 µmol\/s, for larger areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMKII digital ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e - 97% efficient and around 30% smaller and lighter than the original Expert Series, in a closed housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Optics Hybrid 98 reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e - 98% reflectivity, single-bounce design that sends light to the canopy rather than back through the lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart lamp driving\u003c\/strong\u003e - the ballast adjusts as the lamp ages to keep its output steady for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull control\u003c\/strong\u003e - 4-character status display, Maxi Controller compatible, plus a Smartport for a plant temperature camera or humidity sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm extraction port\u003c\/strong\u003e - connect a duct to pull lamp heat out of the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Does Lamp Output Fall Away, and How Does the MKII Stop It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HPS lamp loses output steadily as it ages, so a room that was evenly lit at the start of the year ends it with weaker light, slower growth and patchy coverage at the edges. The MKII ballast compensates by pushing the right voltage and current to the lamp as it wears, holding its output at the optimum for longer, and the open single-bounce reflector keeps reflected light off the arc tube, which also helps lamp life. Adjustable side reflectors improve overlap between fixtures and cut light lost to the walls, giving a more even canopy and better use of every watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang:\u003c\/strong\u003e suspend the fixture level above the canopy and raise it as the plants grow; set the side reflectors for overlap with neighbouring lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the output:\u003c\/strong\u003e press the power button to step between 500W and 1,200W, or connect a Dimlux Maxi Controller for central control, sunrise and sunset and stepless dimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtract heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit 50mm ducting to the reflector port if the room runs warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fixture takes a 400V double-ended 1000W HPS lamp; the Dimlux Xtreme HPS 1000W\/1250W DE is the matching lamp from the same maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete double-ended HPS fixture (ballast and reflector in one)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400V DE, 1000W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500W, 600W, 700W, 800W, 900W, 1,000W, 1,100W and 1,200W (boost); soft-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight output (Dimlux figures, with a Philips GreenPower Xtra 1000W DE lamp):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,107 µmol\/s at 1,000W; 2,528 µmol\/s at 1,200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4-3.3m² at 1,000W; 1.65-4m² at 1,200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallast:\u003c\/strong\u003e MKII digital, 97% efficient, ultra-high frequency, soft start, power factor 0.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra Optics Hybrid 98, adjustable side reflectors, 50mm extraction port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e push-button and 4-character display; Dimlux Maxi Controller compatible; Smartport for sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.5 x 27.3 x 12.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big an area does it cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eDimlux rate it at 1.4 to 3.3m² at 1,000W and 1.65 to 4m² when boosted to 1,200W, depending on the intensity you want at the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a Maxi Controller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The output is set with the button on the ballast. The Maxi Controller adds central control of many fixtures, stepless dimming, sunrise and sunset, and zero inrush current at switch-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the MKII 600W\/750W?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt is the larger fixture in the same MKII series, running a 1000W double-ended lamp with a boost to 1,200W, where the 600W\/750W model runs a 600W lamp boosted to 750W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimlux-xtreme-hps-1000w-1250w-de-bulb\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/dimlux-xtreme-hps-1000w-1250w-de-bulb-default-title-1.jpg?v=1790229419\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Dimlux Xtreme HPS 1000W\/1250W DE Bulb\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eDimlux Xtreme HPS 1000W\/1250W DE Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e400V double-ended lamp for this fixture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimlux-maxi-controller-v1-2-controls-lighting-co2-heaters-and-humidifi\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/light-controller-dimlux-maxi-controller-v1-2-controls-lighting-co2-heaters-and-humidifiers-29629274259640.jpg?v=1785325052\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Dimlux Maxi Controller v1.2\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eDimlux Maxi Controller v1.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eCentral dimming and scheduling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimlux-interlink-cable\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/dimlux-interlink-cable.webp?v=1787265160\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Dimlux Interlink Cable\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eDimlux Interlink Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eLinks fixtures to the Maxi Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dimlux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931119673610,"sku":"LGT-DIM3-009-01","price":308.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/dimlux-expert-series-mkii-1000w-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792296030","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/dimlux-expert-series-mkii-1000w","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}