Mars-Hydro LED Grow Light Discussion

[uhewekguilw]

Yeah, I thought about that... lol . Here ya go!

Mars2 900 - 4x4 - Scrog

 

[Mars Hydro]

you can call them to arrange the right delivery time. they can delivery when you at home.

... I don't think I like DHL.
Apparently I "wasn't home" when the delivery guy came and now my package is "on hold", also he/she didn't bother leaving behind a paper telling what day it will be delivered next.


Hope they will deliver tomorrow.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Yeah, I thought about that... lol . Here ya go!

Mars2 900 - 4x4 - Scrog

first one, haha

 

[Mars Hydro]

hey brother, how are you ?

In winter months, temps around 75-77, in the summer with house set to 76/77 F 79-81 with an occasional 82 ish lights on. If you have sufficient exhaust you shouldn't be above 85 unless the room it's located in is 80+ ambient temperatures. Living in 80+ weather is no bueno. My wife would cry if the house was in the 80s.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Nice! And mine are ordered, two 144x5 reflectors headed my way!

Thank you MY,

 

[Mars Hydro]

Hello Possibly, please email to : service@mars-hydro.com she will help you very soon. working time here.

Hi Sara,

I just received my second Mars Hydro light. This one is replacing a complicated CFL light system that I had, that runs too hot to run in the summer and we're getting 90+ degree heat within five days. I had to disassemble the CFL system to remove it from the closet, so its in pieces now. I went to hang the new 96x3 Reflector, and one of the brass hanging tabs came off while I was working with it. This is a really big problem in my little world, since I have live plants in the room and can't put the old system back in -- in other words, one way or another I have to use this new light starting right now.

I used what I have on-hand, and the Mars Hydro light is attached to a hanging rack with bungie cords. It is keeping the plants alive, but this is not an acceptable long term solution. What do you suggest?

Thanks -

 

[Oinnk]

Hi Sara,

I just received my second Mars Hydro light. This one is replacing a complicated CFL light system that I had, that runs too hot to run in the summer and we're getting 90+ degree heat within five days. I had to disassemble the CFL system to remove it from the closet, so its in pieces now. I went to hang the new 96x3 Reflector, and one of the brass hanging tabs came off while I was working with it. This is a really big problem in my little world, since I have live plants in the room and can't put the old system back in -- in other words, one way or another I have to use this new light starting right now.

I used what I have on-hand, and the Mars Hydro light is attached to a hanging rack with bungie cords. It is keeping the plants alive, but this is not an acceptable long term solution. What do you suggest?

Thanks -

Easy to fix. Just undo the screws and the cover pops open like this:

First thing I did with my light, because I had to change the fan to a quieter one.

 

[Mars Hydro]

we are doing international business, and we are far from each other. so we would like to make the light easier to repair. )))

Easy to fix. Just undo the screws and the cover pops open like this:

First thing I did with my light, because I had to change the fan to a quieter one.

 

[HydroDyna]

Hopefully I finally have my LEDs tomorrow.
Otherwise I'll have to contact DHL again.

 

[JohnnieJC3]

hey brother, how are you ?

I am excellent. I'm missing my tent but I have my outdoor started with little babies popping up. I promised the wifey I would shut the tent down for most of the summer and a deal is a deal. The good news is I'm upgrading to a 2x4 in August so... I'll be needing another 400. . I can't wait, in the meantime I have some seedlings to worry about. I figure for about $350 I can double my space and cover the months I'm not growing indoors. I can't wait. I love this hobby SO much.

 

[Dennise]

Here's a research article with all the relevant graphs and such (just in case you want to read a bit more about it) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3550641/pdf/12298_2008_Article_27.pdf

Thank you SweetHeart... and I'm sure what ever all that says it is really good info... but I'm a blonde all the way to the roots and to be honest.... I didn't understand a word of it but KJC says 86 is the optimal temp and if King says it... I believe it... and that makes it so.........

 

[Possibly]

Sara - I have a quick question for you. I have one "Old Model" 100x3w and one Reflector Model 96x3w, and I'm wondering if there is any differences in the types of LED chips used between those models?

Thanks for you great support -

 

[Possibly]

Easy to fix. Just undo the screws and the cover pops open like this:

First thing I did with my light, because I had to change the fan to a quieter one.

Thanks for that good information!

I tried to do that first thing, actually, and I was not able to slide it open because of the switches. How did you get the cover to slide past the on/off switches?

 

[Oinnk]

Thanks for that good information!

I tried to do that first thing, actually, and I was not able to slide it open because of the switches. How did you get the cover to slide past the on/off switches?

At least on mine, the switches don't obstruct the opening of the top cover in any conceivable way.

 

[Possibly]

At least on mine, the switches don't obstruct the opening of the top cover in any conceivable way.

That would imply that the inside has open cut-outs where the switches are? From the outside it looks like the switches run straight through circular openings in both cases, but I could be wrong about that, the other way would actually make more sense. I'll try again. I saved piece that fell off, even caught the little washer. A drop of Loctite on the screw and that shouldn't happen again... if I can get in there.

Of course, it would seem that I'm losing my warranty by doing this?

 

[Oinnk]

That would imply that the inside has open cut-outs where the switches are? From the outside it looks like the switches run straight through circular openings in both cases, but I could be wrong about that, the other way would actually make more sense. I'll try again. I saved piece that fell off, even caught the little washer. A drop of Loctite on the screw and that shouldn't happen again... if I can get in there.

Of course, it would seem that I'm losing my warranty by doing this?

Only the bottom casing has cutouts for the switches. The bent lips (that have the receiving screw threads) on the top cover are very short and do not reach the switches. Your unit has different kind of construction?

I don't see why this would affect the warranty, unless you tell them that you opened it and broke something in the process

 

[Wahtoogee]

Mars Hydro has you fix there units as it is easier for everyone. I'm not Mars Hydro.. But it will not void your warranty.

 

[Dennise]

As long as they know that you are doing this and obviously they do... it will not void your warranty... as Wahtoogee stated it is the most cost effective way for such an easy fix.....

 

[uhewekguilw]

Maybe when you get it open and put it back together a little Loctite wouldn't hurt. Just don't use the RED Loctite! Maybe Mars could start putting Loctite on those parts anyways, this is not the first I've heard about those nuts coming loose.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Good morning everyone.