{"product_id":"maxibright-daylight-315w-v3-single-reflector","title":"Maxibright Daylight 315W V3 Single Reflector – CMH Reflector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpread One 315W CMH Lamp Evenly Across the Canopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaxibright Daylight 315W V3 Single Reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-generation shade from Maxibright's Daylight \u003cstrong\u003eCMH (ceramic metal halide)\u003c\/strong\u003e system – the same reflector supplied in the Daylight 315W Single Lighting System, sold here on its own as a replacement or for a self-built setup. It takes one \u003cstrong\u003e315W CMH\/CDM lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e in the included \u003cstrong\u003ePGZ18 lamp holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, has a fitted lead to run from a separate 315W ballast, and measures \u003cstrong\u003e49 x 44 x 22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maxibright redesigned the V3 for improved light coverage over the earlier Daylight shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird-generation V3 design\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved light coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePGZ18 lamp holder included\u003c\/strong\u003e – takes single-ended 315W CMH lamps such as the Maxibright and Philips Daylight lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammered aluminium insert\u003c\/strong\u003e scatters light down and outwards, cutting the hotspot under the lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 49 x 44 x 22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e body that suits smaller grow tents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitted lamp lead\u003c\/strong\u003e for connection to a separate 315W CMH ballast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHotspots and Uneven Growth Under a Bare Lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 315W CMH lamp gives a broad, sunlight-like spectrum, but without a well-shaped reflector much of that light escapes sideways or piles into a bright spot directly beneath the bulb. Plants at the edges stretch towards the light while those in the centre take the heat, and the canopy grows unevenly. The V3's shaped, textured insert sends that stray light back down onto the crop, so a single lamp lights around \u003cstrong\u003e1.0 x 1.0 m\u003c\/strong\u003e evenly in flowering and up to about \u003cstrong\u003e1.2 x 1.2 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolate the power\u003c\/strong\u003e and let any lamp cool fully before working on the fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the lamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e push a 315W CMH\/CDM lamp with a PGZ18 base into the holder, handling the glass with clean gloves or a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the lead\u003c\/strong\u003e to a 315W CMH ballast – a standard HPS or MH ballast will not run a CMH lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang it level\u003c\/strong\u003e above the canopy on rope ratchets and raise it as plants grow so the tops never feel hot under the lamp\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\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxibright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daylight 315W V3 single reflector (shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 315W CMH\/CDM, single-ended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e PGZ18, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammered aluminium insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 490 x 440 x 220 mm (49 x 44 x 22 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.0 x 1.0 m in flowering, up to 1.2 x 1.2 m in vegetative growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflector with lamp holder and lead – lamp and ballast sold separately\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;\"\u003eDoes it come with a lamp or ballast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. This is the reflector with its PGZ18 lamp holder and lead. It needs a 315W CMH ballast and a 315W CMH lamp, both sold separately.\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;\"\u003eWill it take an E40 HPS or MH lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The PGZ18 holder is made for single-ended 315W CMH lamps such as the Maxibright and Philips Daylight 315W lamps, and those must run on a dedicated CMH ballast.\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;\"\u003eSingle or twin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThis is the single-lamp reflector. For two 315W lamps in one fixture there is the Maxibright 315W Twin Daylight Reflector, which needs two ballasts.\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\/maxibright-315w-daylight-cmh-cdm-ballast\" 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\/grow-light-ballast-maxibright-315w-daylight-cmh-cdm-ballast-29227628626104.webp?v=1773447929\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Maxibright 315W Daylight CMH\/CDM Digital Ballast\" 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;\"\u003eMaxibright 315W Daylight CMH\/CDM Digital Ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e315W CMH ballast to drive the lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxibright-315w-daylight-cdm-lamps\" 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\/Maxibright-315w-Bulb-only-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746905297\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Maxibright 315W Daylight CDM Lamps\" 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;\"\u003eMaxibright 315W Daylight CDM Lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e315W CMH lamp with PGZ18 base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maxibright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930852745482,"sku":"LGT-MAX2-042-01","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/maxibright-daylight-315w-v3-single-reflector-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792275643","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/maxibright-daylight-315w-v3-single-reflector","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}