Mars-Hydro LED Grow Light Discussion

[Mars Hydro]

oh... ganjazz, sweet sugar... so frosty

Bud -Trichome pics mars2 700w

 

[ConstantGreen]

hello Stoney, MarsII1200w will be a good choice for 4'x4' grow area.

I came here to ask this question as well - which Mars Hydro is the best light for flowering a 4x4 coverage area?
Website says the 1200w is Maximum Coverage: Covers a full 4' x 4' easily replace a 600W HPS or HID.

I know from experience the 550 watt Mars1200 does easily replace a 600w HPS, but don't people recommend using 1000w HPS for flowering a 4x4? And 600w for 3x3?

Going by that logic, I need 1 size bigger than recommended, except the 1600 only draws 730 watts, so I don't think it could truly compete with a 1000w HPS and still wouldn't be quite enough for a 4x4.

I'm sure the 1200 could flower a 4x4 fine but the extra power really adds to the quality and yield I think. So does anyone have a 4x4 overpowered recommendation?

I don't know enough about the new PRO series to understand how they scale watt for watt with a top quality hps grow. The highest watt CREE option is only 670w draw, which still doesn't sound like enough power, or is it really that much more efficient than 1000w?

 

[ugdfuiga]

hi flyboy, sorry about this, could you tell me more about it? After you plug it and resend the program, will the light work properly? Then the light will not work with the program again, you need to unplug it again and resend it. Hope we can work it out together. More details are apprecaited very much.

Tina got right on it , going to send out a new receiver with the new light I ordered, I'll install , should fix the problem ,it's always hard with new tech , it's all good

 

[ugdfuiga]

I came here to ask this question as well - which Mars Hydro is the best light for flowering a 4x4 coverage area?
Website says the 1200w is Maximum Coverage: Covers a full 4' x 4' easily replace a 600W HPS or HID.

I know from experience the 550 watt Mars1200 does easily replace a 600w HPS, but don't people recommend using 1000w HPS for flowering a 4x4? And 600w for 3x3?

Going by that logic, I need 1 size bigger than recommended, except the 1600 only draws 730 watts, so I don't think it could truly compete with a 1000w HPS and still wouldn't be quite enough for a 4x4.

I'm sure the 1200 could flower a 4x4 fine but the extra power really adds to the quality and yield I think. So does anyone have a 4x4 overpowered recommendation?

I don't know enough about the new PRO series to understand how they scale watt for watt with a top quality hps grow. The highest watt CREE option is only 670w draw, which still doesn't sound like enough power, or is it really that much more efficient than 1000w?

They really are that efficient ,I'm using 2 X 320 pro series over a 5x10 , would really recommend the Mars II 1600w for a 4x4 and true 1000w replacement, or 2 X 1200w over a 4x4 , I had 4 of those and a pro 320 in a 5x10 at one time 3000w. Now it's just 2 of the new epistar 320 pros .

 

[gudyul]

the leaves look happy. maybe it's time for a bigger pot.

LOL THe roots hang down into the recirculating 20 gallon hydro reservoir. But you knew that right , Hmm... THese pot these leaves are super big n fat like cabbage, must be indica dominant. First time growin Kush strain from seed , seems to really like Mars 1200. peace.

 

[arellanobrian]

I came here to ask this question as well - which Mars Hydro is the best light for flowering a 4x4 coverage area?
Website says the 1200w is Maximum Coverage: Covers a full 4' x 4' easily replace a 600W HPS or HID.

I know from experience the 550 watt Mars1200 does easily replace a 600w HPS, but don't people recommend using 1000w HPS for flowering a 4x4? And 600w for 3x3?

Going by that logic, I need 1 size bigger than recommended, except the 1600 only draws 730 watts, so I don't think it could truly compete with a 1000w HPS and still wouldn't be quite enough for a 4x4.

I'm sure the 1200 could flower a 4x4 fine but the extra power really adds to the quality and yield I think. So does anyone have a 4x4 overpowered recommendation?

I don't know enough about the new PRO series to understand how they scale watt for watt with a top quality hps grow. The highest watt CREE option is only 670w draw, which still doesn't sound like enough power, or is it really that much more efficient than 1000w?

I feel that the new pro series panels are truly worth it, the pro series seems to have upgraded drivers so even though you pull less wattage from the wall the drivers actually turn more of that wattage to usable power my the diodes (so they are more efficient) and CREE diodes are universally considered the most efficient chips as well so the more wattage that goes from the driver to the diode with provide a higher lux/par/lumen output then a panel that pulls less..

so in conclusion i would say the bigger style CREE panel should cover you area perfectly and you should be able to save some money on the electric bill

 

[Klovneposen]

yeah them teas work But yer smokin' that what you apply is a general rulz thingy

the lady birds are just a bother when they migrate , i'd have spot infections of mites & they'd clear in days
the lady birds will eat any bug around
Oh yeah I had rot issues tryin to keep the pred mites happy it was a lose/lose grow even bubble hash was lousy

yes you smoke what you apply if it isn't biodegradable (or what it is called in english im not sure about the word but im sure of this) and trust me everyone who have ever bought commercial produced weed or hashish would have smoked way worse things and if using these teas a very good rinse after it sit for 20 minutes is necessary. i have tested the end result by giving it to friends and asking if anything is different in taste or smell from last grow of same strains they say it is exactly the same. and the home made incecticidal soap was made from natural soap as well. im not worried at all. of course if you have a dispensary one should not do something like this. but for a small personal grower who depends on his harvest this is of great use i promise.

 

[Klovneposen]

oh yeah remember to cover your mediums good with plastic bags or something before using these teas there is no need to get too much soap and alcohol and stuff into the soil messing with microorganisms 'n' stuff

 

[Klovneposen]

WOW, Klovneposen! I am speechless... My gratefulness for your post is beyond words. This is very instructive and helpful. I will make use of it sometime in the future.

Many thanks Sara.

I know its not like even near any professional studies or anything but i keep journals of my every step and mite population and stuff. so its better info for people who just noticed a mite problem then no info at all. in a couple of weeks i will post the results of the final product with mite and destroyer mites in. it will be interesting. at this moment the destroyer mites are not getting rid of the mite problem on these last untreated plants but they seems to keep them at bay around the bigger leafs all buds looks very clean still. but the tea treated plants just looked so much more healthy than these way later in the bloom stage. i would at anytime use those teas again on my plants if in need of a fast solution to the problem. actually i think if i had started that treatment on vegging plants i could eliminate those mites real good before flipping the switch. with no flowers to be concerned about. further more the plants actually really seemed to enjoy the tea with the foliarspray with aloe vera that i just applied every time lights went of. leafs was all happy and jumpy in the mornings after

If you guys give me the thumps up on the final posts on the subject i will collect my writings about it and post it in the Pest and problem section on 420.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Hi Versai, the effective coverage of MarsII1200w is 4'x4'. I believe it will cover that space during flower. MarsII1600w will be able to replace 800w rather than 1000w. The effective coverage of MarsII1600w is 4.2'x4.2'. You can consider about adding more watts, which will maxmize the possibility of more yield. I have checked your grow, very good harvest under MarsII1200w in 3'x3' grow space.

I came here to ask this question as well - which Mars Hydro is the best light for flowering a 4x4 coverage area?
Website says the 1200w is Maximum Coverage: Covers a full 4' x 4' easily replace a 600W HPS or HID.

I know from experience the 550 watt Mars1200 does easily replace a 600w HPS, but don't people recommend using 1000w HPS for flowering a 4x4? And 600w for 3x3?

Going by that logic, I need 1 size bigger than recommended, except the 1600 only draws 730 watts, so I don't think it could truly compete with a 1000w HPS and still wouldn't be quite enough for a 4x4.

I'm sure the 1200 could flower a 4x4 fine but the extra power really adds to the quality and yield I think. So does anyone have a 4x4 overpowered recommendation?

I don't know enough about the new PRO series to understand how they scale watt for watt with a top quality hps grow. The highest watt CREE option is only 670w draw, which still doesn't sound like enough power, or is it really that much more efficient than 1000w?

 

[Mars Hydro]

thanks for the understanding and sorry about the trouble. I know you still love our Mars Pro

Tina got right on it , going to send out a new receiver with the new light I ordered, I'll install , should fix the problem ,it's always hard with new tech , it's all good

 

[Mars Hydro]

Our recommend coverage of Mars Pro Epsitar320 is 4'x4'. It seems two of them will also do well in 5'x10'.

They really are that efficient ,I'm using 2 X 320 pro series over a 5x10 , would really recommend the Mars II 1600w for a 4x4 and true 1000w replacement, or 2 X 1200w over a 4x4 , I had 4 of those and a pro 320 in a 5x10 at one time 3000w. Now it's just 2 of the new epistar 320 pros .

 

[Mars Hydro]

haha, yeah, they really look like cabbage... as long as they love the light, it will be good.

LOL THe roots hang down into the recirculating 20 gallon hydro reservoir. But you knew that right , Hmm... THese pot these leaves are super big n fat like cabbage, must be indica dominant. First time growin Kush strain from seed , seems to really like Mars 1200. peace.

 

[Mars Hydro]

thank you for this explanation, Brian. The lux and Par of Cree leds lights is higher than equivalent Epistar leds panel

I feel that the new pro series panels are truly worth it, the pro series seems to have upgraded drivers so even though you pull less wattage from the wall the drivers actually turn more of that wattage to usable power my the diodes (so they are more efficient) and CREE diodes are universally considered the most efficient chips as well so the more wattage that goes from the driver to the diode with provide a higher lux/par/lumen output then a panel that pulls less..

so in conclusion i would say the bigger style CREE panel should cover you area perfectly and you should be able to save some money on the electric bill

 

[Mars Hydro]

this is very professional to me. No professional studies will exist without practices. Your sharing will help a lot people with same problem. I am much looking forward to the final writings.

Many thanks Sara.

I know its not like even near any professional studies or anything but i keep journals of my every step and mite population and stuff. so its better info for people who just noticed a mite problem then no info at all. in a couple of weeks i will post the results of the final product with mite and destroyer mites in. it will be interesting. at this moment the destroyer mites are not getting rid of the mite problem on these last untreated plants but they seems to keep them at bay around the bigger leafs all buds looks very clean still. but the tea treated plants just looked so much more healthy than these way later in the bloom stage. i would at anytime use those teas again on my plants if in need of a fast solution to the problem. actually i think if i had started that treatment on vegging plants i could eliminate those mites real good before flipping the switch. with no flowers to be concerned about. further more the plants actually really seemed to enjoy the tea with the foliarspray with aloe vera that i just applied every time lights went of. leafs was all happy and jumpy in the mornings after

If you guys give me the thumps up on the final posts on the subject i will collect my writings about it and post it in the Pest and problem section on 420.

 

[420Amard]

 

[lazo61]

Hello Mars Hydro Fans

I wil show my europ tent 240x120 cm inside 144x3 and 192x5 led reflectors
Inside at this moment only 11 plants Green poison,critical kush and california hash plant (medical)
in my tent the left side is empty and i am thinking about 1 panel more dont now 192 panel or bether 144 panel.

 

[Dopey Bob]

Morning All. Sara I am talking to Ruby about a light upgrade but I need some more advice.

Setup - grow area is almost 4x2 feet. I have input and output fans
Light for veg - 96x5 reflector which has grown a great plant
Flowering - I would like more light for the flowering phase

My choices seem to be - mars II 700 or 900 horizontal over top of plant and my 96x5 vertical and turn plant regularly
- Or epistar 160

I know the epistar has built in program's and timers but I am not too worried about this. I just want a sensible wattage that gives the best bang for my buck over a very well vegged one plant scrog.

Thoughts guys?

 

[David Bowman]

Hi lazo61,

I've embedded your photo for you. Personally, I use the "My Photos" button at the bottom left side of the text input window to embed photos in my posts. I hope that helps.

Greenest Regards,
Colorado High

 

[Stoney Roads]

Hi, Stoney, 2pcs Reflector96 will be able to cover 4'x4 area during veg, during flower, they two can cover 4'x3'. Since you have HPS, why not add more light... You can supplement the light with HPS. They three will make up for each other.

That sounds great but I wanna get rid of the HPS And just go LED I wanna try and lower my electric cost some and if I add light I feel that will raise my cost more. So I believe my best option is the Mars ll 1200 running next to my Mars 300 watt or use the Mars 300 watt just for veg and the 1200 for flower. I only grow for my self and 4 ladies under the 1200 should grow about 120 grams per plant I'm hoping. Unless it would be better to get the two 96 reflectors with my 400 HPS. All I know is this lighting choices are hard as heck. I feel this is a hrs Der choice than when I bought my first house lol