What is the PPF of the 315W 4200K Hellion lamp?
The lamp produces 578µmol/s of photosynthetic photon flux at its rated 315W output.
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Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE CMH Lamp - E40 Full Spectrum Ceramic Metal Halide
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The Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE-CMH Lamp is a high-performance single-ended ceramic metal halide lamp delivering 578µmol/s PPF from a broad daylight spectrum, with an industry-standard E40 mogul base for use in compatible 315W CMH lighting systems.
Designed specifically for plant lighting, the 4200K lamp combines strong blue-spectrum output with a broad distribution of wavelengths across the photosynthetically active range. It is particularly well suited to propagation, vegetative development and mother plants, while its broad spectrum also allows it to be used throughout the complete crop cycle.
Adjust-A-Wings developed the Hellion 315W CMH lamps around bespoke Japanese ceramic arc tubes, rather than simply adapting a general-purpose discharge lamp. An XOS borosilicate outer jacket complements the specialist arc-tube design.
The lamp produces 578µmol/s PPF at 315W with a high CRI of approximately 95, giving it a broad, natural-looking output that differs substantially from the narrower spectral profile of conventional HPS lighting.
Why choose the Adjust-A-Wings 315W 4200K CMH Lamp?
- 315W ceramic metal halide technology - high-intensity broad-spectrum plant lighting in a compact format.
- 4200K daylight spectrum - strong blue content makes it particularly useful for vegetative development and mother plants.
- 578µmol/s PPF - high photosynthetic photon output from a 315W discharge lamp.
- Approximately 1.85µmol/J efficacy - efficient photon production from the 315W CMH platform.
- CRI 95 - broad visible-spectrum output and natural colour rendition.
- E40 mogul base - single-ended format for compatible E40 CMH lamp holders and reflectors.
- Bespoke Japanese arc tube - developed specifically for the Adjust-A-Wings Hellion CMH system.
- XOS borosilicate jacket - part of the specialist Hellion lamp construction.
- Full-cycle capable - suitable for vegetative growth as well as flowering where a cooler broad spectrum is preferred.
- Excellent supplementary lamp - useful alongside HPS or DE-HPS lighting to increase spectral diversity.
4200K daylight spectrum
The 4200K Hellion lamp has a cooler spectral balance than the 3100K version, with additional blue light that makes it particularly useful during active vegetative development.
Its spectrum is considerably broader than conventional HPS lighting, extending across blue, green and red wavelengths rather than concentrating the majority of visible output into yellow, orange and red.
Adjust-A-Wings also designed its 4K CMH spectrum with useful deep-red output, allowing the lamp to remain effective beyond vegetative growth and making it suitable for complete crop-cycle lighting.
578µmol/s PPF from 315W
The Hellion 315W 4200K lamp produces a specified 578µmol/s photosynthetic photon flux, equivalent to approximately 1.85µmol/J.
PPF measures the quantity of photosynthetically active photons produced by the lamp every second and provides a more useful measure of plant-light output than lumens alone.
Actual PPFD at crop level will depend on the reflector, mounting height, fixture spacing and lighting layout. Adjust-A-Wings designed the lamp to work particularly effectively with its Hellion ballast and Defender reflector system.
High CRI broad-spectrum light
With a specified CRI of 95, the 4200K Hellion CMH produces a much more natural-looking visible spectrum than conventional high-pressure sodium lighting.
This makes visual inspection of foliage, colour and general crop condition easier under the operating light. CRI is primarily a human colour-rendering measurement, however, so plant-light performance should be judged using spectrum, PPF and PPFD alongside CRI.
Vegetative, mother plant & full-cycle lighting
Adjust-A-Wings positions its 4K CMH lamps as particularly effective for vegetative development, while retaining sufficient spectral breadth for use throughout the plant lifecycle.
- Propagation - broad daylight-style spectrum for developing young plants.
- Vegetative development - strong blue-spectrum availability supports compact structural growth.
- Mother plants - well suited to long-term vegetative plant maintenance.
- Pre-flowering - the broad spectrum allows the same lamp to remain in use as plants transition between growth stages.
- Full-cycle lighting - usable through flowering where a cooler, broad-spectrum CMH source is preferred.
- HPS supplementation - can add blue and broader-spectrum light to an HPS or DE-HPS installation.
4200K or 3100K CMH?
| 4200K / 4.2K | Cooler daylight spectrum with additional blue. Particularly suited to propagation, vegetative development, mother plants and supplementing warmer HPS lighting. |
|---|---|
| 3100K / 3.1K | Warmer broad spectrum. Particularly suited to standalone full-cycle applications and flowering. |
Both versions are broad-spectrum CMH lamps and can support multiple stages of crop development. The choice is primarily about the spectral emphasis required from the lighting system.
Single-ended E40 lamp format
Unlike the larger 630W Hellion DE-CMH lamps, this 315W version uses a conventional E40 mogul screw base.
This makes the physical lamp format compatible with appropriate E40 lamp holders and reflector assemblies. However, the presence of an E40 fitting does not mean the lamp can be operated by any E40 lighting system.
The electrical control gear must be specifically compatible with 315W CMH lamp technology.
Use with compatible 315W CMH control gear
The Hellion 315W lamp is designed to work with suitable 315W CMH electronic control gear. Adjust-A-Wings developed its own Hellion ultra-high-frequency electronic ballast alongside the lamp so the two components could operate as a matched lighting system.
Do not connect the lamp directly to the mains and do not operate it from a conventional HPS or metal halide ballast unless that control gear is specifically approved for the 315W CMH lamp.
Correct ballast matching is important for reliable ignition, stable output, spectral performance and lamp life.
Lamp life & replacement
The 315W 4200K Hellion CMH has a specified rated average life of approximately 12,000 hours.
Adjust-A-Wings recommends changing its 315W and 630W CMH lamps approximately every 12-18 months when operated for 18 hours per day to maintain lighting performance.
A new CMH lamp should initially be operated at its full rated output for the first 24 hours to season the lamp before using a compatible dimming function.
Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE-CMH Lamp product details
| Brand | Adjust-A-Wings |
|---|---|
| Range | Hellion |
| Lamp technology | Ceramic metal halide (CMH) |
| Power | 315W |
| Lamp format | Single-ended (SE) |
| Base | E40 mogul screw base |
| Colour temperature | 4200K / 4.2K |
| Photon flux | 578µmol/s |
| Photon efficacy | Approximately 1.85µmol/J |
| Colour rendering index | CRI 95 |
| Luminous flux | Approximately 32,700 lumens |
| Luminous efficacy | Approximately 104lm/W |
| Bulb type | T46 |
| Overall length | Approximately 198mm |
| Glass diameter | Approximately 46mm |
| Lamp weight | Approximately 125g |
| Operating position | Horizontal or vertical |
| Rated average life | Approximately 12,000 hours |
| Control gear | Compatible 315W CMH electronic ballast required |
| Typical applications | Propagation, vegetative development, mother plants, full-cycle and mixed-spectrum lighting |
Adjust-A-Wings 315W 4200K CMH Lamp FAQs
What is the 4200K spectrum best suited to?
Its cooler broad spectrum and strong blue component make it particularly useful for propagation, vegetative development and mother plants. It can also be used throughout the complete crop cycle.
Does the lamp have an E40 fitting?
Yes. The 315W single-ended Hellion CMH uses an industry-standard E40 mogul screw base.
Can I put it into any E40 reflector?
The E40 base provides broad physical compatibility with suitable lamp holders, but the complete fixture must be appropriate for the lamp and the electrical control gear must be compatible with 315W CMH technology.
Can I run it from a normal HPS ballast?
No. Use a ballast specifically designed or approved for 315W CMH operation. The fact that the lamp uses an E40 fitting does not make conventional HPS control gear compatible.
What is the difference between this and the 630W DE-CMH lamp?
This model is a 315W single-ended lamp with an E40 base. The 630W version uses a double-ended format and requires a different fixture and compatible 630W DE-CMH control gear.
Can the 4200K lamp be used alongside HPS?
Yes. Its broad spectrum and additional blue output make it particularly useful for increasing spectral diversity in an installation that also uses warmer HPS or DE-HPS lighting.
How long is the lamp rated to last?
The manufacturer's technical specification gives the 315W 4200K lamp a rated average life of approximately 12,000 hours.
When should the lamp be replaced?
Adjust-A-Wings recommends replacing its CMH lamps approximately every 12-18 months when operated for around 18 hours per day to maintain lighting performance.
Can a new 315W CMH lamp be dimmed immediately?
Adjust-A-Wings recommends operating a new lamp at its full rated output for the first 24 hours before using a compatible dimming function.
Can the lamp operate horizontally or vertically?
Yes. The manufacturer's technical specification permits both horizontal and vertical operating positions when the lamp is installed in a suitable fixture.
How should a used CMH lamp be disposed of?
Used discharge lamps should be handled through an appropriate lamp recycling or WEEE waste route rather than being placed in general waste.
Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE CMH Lamp - E40 Full Spectrum Ceramic Metal Halide
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1250
£12.50
Unit price perThe Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE-CMH Lamp is a high-performance single-ended ceramic metal halide lamp delivering 578µmol/s PPF from a broad daylight spectrum, with an industry-standard E40 mogul base for use in compatible 315W CMH lighting systems.
Designed specifically for plant lighting, the 4200K lamp combines strong blue-spectrum output with a broad distribution of wavelengths across the photosynthetically active range. It is particularly well suited to propagation, vegetative development and mother plants, while its broad spectrum also allows it to be used throughout the complete crop cycle.
Adjust-A-Wings developed the Hellion 315W CMH lamps around bespoke Japanese ceramic arc tubes, rather than simply adapting a general-purpose discharge lamp. An XOS borosilicate outer jacket complements the specialist arc-tube design.
The lamp produces 578µmol/s PPF at 315W with a high CRI of approximately 95, giving it a broad, natural-looking output that differs substantially from the narrower spectral profile of conventional HPS lighting.
Why choose the Adjust-A-Wings 315W 4200K CMH Lamp?
- 315W ceramic metal halide technology - high-intensity broad-spectrum plant lighting in a compact format.
- 4200K daylight spectrum - strong blue content makes it particularly useful for vegetative development and mother plants.
- 578µmol/s PPF - high photosynthetic photon output from a 315W discharge lamp.
- Approximately 1.85µmol/J efficacy - efficient photon production from the 315W CMH platform.
- CRI 95 - broad visible-spectrum output and natural colour rendition.
- E40 mogul base - single-ended format for compatible E40 CMH lamp holders and reflectors.
- Bespoke Japanese arc tube - developed specifically for the Adjust-A-Wings Hellion CMH system.
- XOS borosilicate jacket - part of the specialist Hellion lamp construction.
- Full-cycle capable - suitable for vegetative growth as well as flowering where a cooler broad spectrum is preferred.
- Excellent supplementary lamp - useful alongside HPS or DE-HPS lighting to increase spectral diversity.
4200K daylight spectrum
The 4200K Hellion lamp has a cooler spectral balance than the 3100K version, with additional blue light that makes it particularly useful during active vegetative development.
Its spectrum is considerably broader than conventional HPS lighting, extending across blue, green and red wavelengths rather than concentrating the majority of visible output into yellow, orange and red.
Adjust-A-Wings also designed its 4K CMH spectrum with useful deep-red output, allowing the lamp to remain effective beyond vegetative growth and making it suitable for complete crop-cycle lighting.
578µmol/s PPF from 315W
The Hellion 315W 4200K lamp produces a specified 578µmol/s photosynthetic photon flux, equivalent to approximately 1.85µmol/J.
PPF measures the quantity of photosynthetically active photons produced by the lamp every second and provides a more useful measure of plant-light output than lumens alone.
Actual PPFD at crop level will depend on the reflector, mounting height, fixture spacing and lighting layout. Adjust-A-Wings designed the lamp to work particularly effectively with its Hellion ballast and Defender reflector system.
High CRI broad-spectrum light
With a specified CRI of 95, the 4200K Hellion CMH produces a much more natural-looking visible spectrum than conventional high-pressure sodium lighting.
This makes visual inspection of foliage, colour and general crop condition easier under the operating light. CRI is primarily a human colour-rendering measurement, however, so plant-light performance should be judged using spectrum, PPF and PPFD alongside CRI.
Vegetative, mother plant & full-cycle lighting
Adjust-A-Wings positions its 4K CMH lamps as particularly effective for vegetative development, while retaining sufficient spectral breadth for use throughout the plant lifecycle.
- Propagation - broad daylight-style spectrum for developing young plants.
- Vegetative development - strong blue-spectrum availability supports compact structural growth.
- Mother plants - well suited to long-term vegetative plant maintenance.
- Pre-flowering - the broad spectrum allows the same lamp to remain in use as plants transition between growth stages.
- Full-cycle lighting - usable through flowering where a cooler, broad-spectrum CMH source is preferred.
- HPS supplementation - can add blue and broader-spectrum light to an HPS or DE-HPS installation.
4200K or 3100K CMH?
| 4200K / 4.2K | Cooler daylight spectrum with additional blue. Particularly suited to propagation, vegetative development, mother plants and supplementing warmer HPS lighting. |
|---|---|
| 3100K / 3.1K | Warmer broad spectrum. Particularly suited to standalone full-cycle applications and flowering. |
Both versions are broad-spectrum CMH lamps and can support multiple stages of crop development. The choice is primarily about the spectral emphasis required from the lighting system.
Single-ended E40 lamp format
Unlike the larger 630W Hellion DE-CMH lamps, this 315W version uses a conventional E40 mogul screw base.
This makes the physical lamp format compatible with appropriate E40 lamp holders and reflector assemblies. However, the presence of an E40 fitting does not mean the lamp can be operated by any E40 lighting system.
The electrical control gear must be specifically compatible with 315W CMH lamp technology.
Use with compatible 315W CMH control gear
The Hellion 315W lamp is designed to work with suitable 315W CMH electronic control gear. Adjust-A-Wings developed its own Hellion ultra-high-frequency electronic ballast alongside the lamp so the two components could operate as a matched lighting system.
Do not connect the lamp directly to the mains and do not operate it from a conventional HPS or metal halide ballast unless that control gear is specifically approved for the 315W CMH lamp.
Correct ballast matching is important for reliable ignition, stable output, spectral performance and lamp life.
Lamp life & replacement
The 315W 4200K Hellion CMH has a specified rated average life of approximately 12,000 hours.
Adjust-A-Wings recommends changing its 315W and 630W CMH lamps approximately every 12-18 months when operated for 18 hours per day to maintain lighting performance.
A new CMH lamp should initially be operated at its full rated output for the first 24 hours to season the lamp before using a compatible dimming function.
Adjust-A-Wings Hellion 315W 4200K SE-CMH Lamp product details
| Brand | Adjust-A-Wings |
|---|---|
| Range | Hellion |
| Lamp technology | Ceramic metal halide (CMH) |
| Power | 315W |
| Lamp format | Single-ended (SE) |
| Base | E40 mogul screw base |
| Colour temperature | 4200K / 4.2K |
| Photon flux | 578µmol/s |
| Photon efficacy | Approximately 1.85µmol/J |
| Colour rendering index | CRI 95 |
| Luminous flux | Approximately 32,700 lumens |
| Luminous efficacy | Approximately 104lm/W |
| Bulb type | T46 |
| Overall length | Approximately 198mm |
| Glass diameter | Approximately 46mm |
| Lamp weight | Approximately 125g |
| Operating position | Horizontal or vertical |
| Rated average life | Approximately 12,000 hours |
| Control gear | Compatible 315W CMH electronic ballast required |
| Typical applications | Propagation, vegetative development, mother plants, full-cycle and mixed-spectrum lighting |
Adjust-A-Wings 315W 4200K CMH Lamp FAQs
What is the PPF of the 315W 4200K Hellion lamp?
The lamp produces 578µmol/s of photosynthetic photon flux at its rated 315W output.
What is the 4200K spectrum best suited to?
Its cooler broad spectrum and strong blue component make it particularly useful for propagation, vegetative development and mother plants. It can also be used throughout the complete crop cycle.
Does the lamp have an E40 fitting?
Yes. The 315W single-ended Hellion CMH uses an industry-standard E40 mogul screw base.
Can I put it into any E40 reflector?
The E40 base provides broad physical compatibility with suitable lamp holders, but the complete fixture must be appropriate for the lamp and the electrical control gear must be compatible with 315W CMH technology.
Can I run it from a normal HPS ballast?
No. Use a ballast specifically designed or approved for 315W CMH operation. The fact that the lamp uses an E40 fitting does not make conventional HPS control gear compatible.
What is the difference between this and the 630W DE-CMH lamp?
This model is a 315W single-ended lamp with an E40 base. The 630W version uses a double-ended format and requires a different fixture and compatible 630W DE-CMH control gear.
Can the 4200K lamp be used alongside HPS?
Yes. Its broad spectrum and additional blue output make it particularly useful for increasing spectral diversity in an installation that also uses warmer HPS or DE-HPS lighting.
How long is the lamp rated to last?
The manufacturer's technical specification gives the 315W 4200K lamp a rated average life of approximately 12,000 hours.
When should the lamp be replaced?
Adjust-A-Wings recommends replacing its CMH lamps approximately every 12-18 months when operated for around 18 hours per day to maintain lighting performance.
Can a new 315W CMH lamp be dimmed immediately?
Adjust-A-Wings recommends operating a new lamp at its full rated output for the first 24 hours before using a compatible dimming function.
Can the lamp operate horizontally or vertically?
Yes. The manufacturer's technical specification permits both horizontal and vertical operating positions when the lamp is installed in a suitable fixture.
How should a used CMH lamp be disposed of?
Used discharge lamps should be handled through an appropriate lamp recycling or WEEE waste route rather than being placed in general waste.
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