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Phantom 1000W Digital Ballast, 120/240v Dimmable
SKU: PHE1THD
Weight: 16.4 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 14.5L x 9.8W x 3.8H
Suggested Retail: $399.95


Hydrofarm's Phantom Digital Ballast arrives on the market as the most rigorously tested ballast in the industry. The Phantom features silent operation, lightweight design, multiple placement options and the maximum lumen output around. We listened to your needs and learned. Now you can reap the benefit with this durable, premium digital ballast.

â?¢Tri-mode, push-button dimmable feature gives you the light you need in your specific growing situation.
â?¢Hot re-strike programming protects the lamp in the event of a power outage
â?¢Tested for compatibility with most brands of high intensity grow lamps
â?¢Dual resettable breakers - protects lamp and household circuits
â?¢Only ballast on the market designed for vertical operation for coolest running and optimum grow space
â?¢Drives the highest light output for maximum plant growth
â?¢Universal reflector adaptor and 8 ft heavy duty cord included
â?¢Unlike magnetic ballast, Phantom runs completely silent
â?¢Patented lock & seal BAREF lamp cord installed
â?¢Internal RF protection
â?¢Triple surface aluminum fins - most efficient cooling in its class
â?¢Internal Resin coating protects components for long life

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Additional Info Phantom Instructions 3100K
Phantom Specifications 56K



Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can the Phantom digital ballast operate different wattage lamps using the dimmability feature?
A: No, the Phantom dimmable feature is not made to allow different operation of multiple wattages. A 1000w ballast should only operate 1000w lamps, 600w models with 600w lamps, etc.

Q: Which lamps are recommended for use in the Phantom digital ballast?
A: All lamp brands distributed by Hydrofarm are approved for use in the Phantom digital ballasts. Sun Pulse lamps are the preferred lamp brand for use in the Phantoms.

Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: No, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc. *This does not apply to some of the newer dimmable electronic/digital models*

Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and operation) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb, this is a special type of bulb which allows an HPS ballast to operate a MH bulb or visa versa. *This does not apply to the Phantom digital mod