--- product_id: 2252106 title: "APL1000 Hydroponic 1000 - Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast" brand: "apollo horticulture" price: "€ 62.93" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/2252106-apl1000-hydroponic-1000-watt-hps-mh-digital-dimmable-electronic-ballast store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 1000W Power 30% More Lumens Short Circuit Protection APL1000 Hydroponic 1000 - Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast **Brand:** apollo horticulture **Price:** € 62.93 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate Your Grow Game with APL1000! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** APL1000 Hydroponic 1000 - Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast by apollo horticulture - **How much does it cost?** € 62.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/2252106-apl1000-hydroponic-1000-watt-hps-mh-digital-dimmable-electronic-ballast) ## Best For - apollo horticulture enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apollo horticulture brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Safety First:** Automatic power shut-off ensures ultimate safety with short circuit protection. - β€’ **Dual Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with both MH and HPS bulbs for versatile growing. - β€’ **Light Up Your Yields:** Experience up to 30% more lumens than traditional magnetic ballasts. - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Built-in cooling fan and lightweight design keep your setup efficient and discreet. - β€’ **Max Efficiency at Your Fingertips:** Adjustable wattage at 100%, 75%, and 50% for tailored performance. ## Overview The APL1000 Hydroponic 1000-Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast is engineered for maximum efficiency and safety. With adjustable wattage settings, it delivers up to 30% more lumens than traditional magnetic ballasts, ensuring improved yields. Compatible with both MH and HPS bulbs, it operates on 120V and 240V power supplies, includes a 2-meter power cord, and features a built-in cooling fan for optimal performance. CE certified and ETL listed, it comes with a 3-year warranty for peace of mind. ## Description From the manufacturer Review: Switching from Magnetic to Digital Ballast - The dude at my hydro shop has been telling me to switch over from my magnetic ballast to digital ones for years now. I really never took him seriously since I thought he was just trying to over sell me these ballast, but recently I decided to do some research to find out if it was worth the switch (considering I have 15 lights) Here are my findings and why I chose Apollo Horticulture: Digital ballast is more efficient, quieter, cooler and softer on the bulbs. Digital ballasts do not have any of the usual transformers, capacitors or igniters; instead this ballast has electronic circuitry to do the same job, more efficiently. What might take a standard coil/magnetic ballast 680-700 watts to fire a standard 600 watt bulb, may only take a digital ballast only 600-620 watts to fire the same bulb to the same brightness. Magnetic ballasts are hard starting ballast; when the ballast fires the bulb it sends full power to the cold bulb. Over time, this shortens the bulb life and reduces the PAR output of the bulb. Digital ballast starts by sending a low amount of power to the bulb and steadily increases the power over the next few minutes until the bulb has reached full brightness. This is also known as soft starting, which minimizes the damage to the bulb and increases its PAR life (PAR represents the plant useable light; it’s what plants β€œsee” and use, versus lumens which are what people see). After one year of use the plant useable light coming from bulbs that are run on digital ballast has decreased only by 20-25% whereas the same bulb being used in the coil type ballast would have lost 50-60% of its plant useable light over the same period of time. Magnetic type ballast is also known to cause the bulb to flicker or strobe. This takes place so quickly that neither human eye nor light meter can pick it up. Digital ballast provides a uniform power supply to the bulb, thus eliminating the flickering from the bulb. A great feature of digital ballast is the ability to run both MH and HPS bulbs on the same ballast without having to flip a switch. Digital ballast will recognize the difference between the two types of bulbs and fire them accordingly. This Digital ballast will also shut down if there is a short in the system. After some savvy research I found out that there really isn’t much of a difference from let’s say a Lumatek digital ballast to an Apollo Horticulture. The big difference I did find was its price tag. I was going to go with another well known internet brand (iPower), but the thing is that they do not offer a 3 year warranty. The warranty alone made me buy Apollo Horticulture. So far so good, if I have any Cons in the future with this brand I will make sure to update my review. Review: Amazing ballast! - This product is very well made and does everything the information says it does. Upon receiving the item in the mail, I read the directions and they were very easy to understand and follow. The box it came in was sturdy, packed well. No defects or anything upon arrival. I hooked it up, and it started right up after getting everything hooked together. The ballast is not loud at all, it does make noise, but that because of the cooling fans. The ballast never has overheated ever, not once has there been a problem with any of it. You can turn down settings or wattage of the ballast. This is a dimmable digital electronic ballast, and you can run it at 100% power (1000w), 75% power (750 watts), 50% power (500 watts). I run my ballast at 75% just so it saves on electric and drain on the house. I have it connected to a analog timer, and it works like a charm. It does a "cool start" so it doesn't drain the electric from the house all at once. I wanted to wait to review this product, until I have used it for awhile, and I can say from all my usage of this ballast, I can say, I would recommend this product for anyone who needs a good, energy efficient ballast! ## Features - 1000 Watt Ballast Adjustable at 100%, 75% and 50% for maximum efficiency, Up to 30% more lumens than magnetic ballasts for improved yields, Compatible w/ both MH and HPS bulbs - Compatible w/ 120V and 240V power supplies (We include a 2 meter 120V chord), High frequency output results in less power loss (50/60Hz Frequency), 99% Power factor - Short circuit protection by automatic power shut off for ultimate safety, Fast lamp ignition by lighting up the bulbs within 1-2mins max, Stable light output by constant lamp voltage, lamps will be flicker free - Built in cooling fan and Graduating fin design to minimize ballast temperature, Light weight (Under 10lbs), CE certified and ETL listed. Each Unit Includes a 3 year Warranty - Package Includes: 1 – 1000 Watt Ballast / 1 – 120 Volt Power Chord / 1 – Pamphlet ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 177 Reviews | ## Images ![APL1000 Hydroponic 1000 - Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xq4Oh5M9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Switching from Magnetic to Digital Ballast *by J***Y on April 4, 2013* The dude at my hydro shop has been telling me to switch over from my magnetic ballast to digital ones for years now. I really never took him seriously since I thought he was just trying to over sell me these ballast, but recently I decided to do some research to find out if it was worth the switch (considering I have 15 lights) Here are my findings and why I chose Apollo Horticulture: Digital ballast is more efficient, quieter, cooler and softer on the bulbs. Digital ballasts do not have any of the usual transformers, capacitors or igniters; instead this ballast has electronic circuitry to do the same job, more efficiently. What might take a standard coil/magnetic ballast 680-700 watts to fire a standard 600 watt bulb, may only take a digital ballast only 600-620 watts to fire the same bulb to the same brightness. Magnetic ballasts are hard starting ballast; when the ballast fires the bulb it sends full power to the cold bulb. Over time, this shortens the bulb life and reduces the PAR output of the bulb. Digital ballast starts by sending a low amount of power to the bulb and steadily increases the power over the next few minutes until the bulb has reached full brightness. This is also known as soft starting, which minimizes the damage to the bulb and increases its PAR life (PAR represents the plant useable light; it’s what plants β€œsee” and use, versus lumens which are what people see). After one year of use the plant useable light coming from bulbs that are run on digital ballast has decreased only by 20-25% whereas the same bulb being used in the coil type ballast would have lost 50-60% of its plant useable light over the same period of time. Magnetic type ballast is also known to cause the bulb to flicker or strobe. This takes place so quickly that neither human eye nor light meter can pick it up. Digital ballast provides a uniform power supply to the bulb, thus eliminating the flickering from the bulb. A great feature of digital ballast is the ability to run both MH and HPS bulbs on the same ballast without having to flip a switch. Digital ballast will recognize the difference between the two types of bulbs and fire them accordingly. This Digital ballast will also shut down if there is a short in the system. After some savvy research I found out that there really isn’t much of a difference from let’s say a Lumatek digital ballast to an Apollo Horticulture. The big difference I did find was its price tag. I was going to go with another well known internet brand (iPower), but the thing is that they do not offer a 3 year warranty. The warranty alone made me buy Apollo Horticulture. So far so good, if I have any Cons in the future with this brand I will make sure to update my review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing ballast! *by T***H on April 14, 2016* This product is very well made and does everything the information says it does. Upon receiving the item in the mail, I read the directions and they were very easy to understand and follow. The box it came in was sturdy, packed well. No defects or anything upon arrival. I hooked it up, and it started right up after getting everything hooked together. The ballast is not loud at all, it does make noise, but that because of the cooling fans. The ballast never has overheated ever, not once has there been a problem with any of it. You can turn down settings or wattage of the ballast. This is a dimmable digital electronic ballast, and you can run it at 100% power (1000w), 75% power (750 watts), 50% power (500 watts). I run my ballast at 75% just so it saves on electric and drain on the house. I have it connected to a analog timer, and it works like a charm. It does a "cool start" so it doesn't drain the electric from the house all at once. I wanted to wait to review this product, until I have used it for awhile, and I can say from all my usage of this ballast, I can say, I would recommend this product for anyone who needs a good, energy efficient ballast! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ works great *by G***. on May 6, 2016* works great; just be careful not to overload your home's electric! I had to reset the circuit breaker a few times prior to settling on the 50% power option. It is nice that you can choose between 50 vs 75 vs 100%, so can regulate the lighting output. Simple to set up, easy to use, gets a little warm with use but not hot - so I just set it on a towel to insulate the floor below and make sure not to obstruct the unit's fan. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/2252106-apl1000-hydroponic-1000-watt-hps-mh-digital-dimmable-electronic-ballast](https://www.desertcart.it/products/2252106-apl1000-hydroponic-1000-watt-hps-mh-digital-dimmable-electronic-ballast) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*