Mars-Hydro LED Grow Light Discussion

[TheMunchies]

Right now I really don't know how to help you, can you give us some clue? Since you don't wanna tell us what and how many the fans' problem is, we have no idea what can we do to help you.

Evening Munchies, hope you get the replaced lights soon,

Hello sara,

Just finished emailing Lucy, everything seems to be going in that direction.

My Lights should arrive at your repair center tomorrow at some point, I believe i will be receiving a mars II 1200w as my replacement

 

[Zombiewoof]

That one guy has a issue with his house electric if his leds glow on all the lights not just one
power strip or timer leaking voltage into the ground &/or common if it's just one light but if all then it's the house crossed common

 

[Mars Hydro]

High lostreas, really sorry about this.
For the first question, our lights can stock some current, so the light will still be on some times after you turn the light off. Usually the light will be off within 1 munite in this case. But if the lights are still dimly on for a long time, then it is not normal. Can you tell me how long will these lights on after you turn the light off?
For the second question, it is also strange that you still not get any update on the tracking ob DHL, please tell me your order number so I can check the order status for you.

Another issue that's troubling me beyond the light that does not turn completely off along with the rest, is that it's been a week and still status hasn't changed in DHL's site considering an order about 1200w Mars Hydro i placed. Any way to learn where the package is now? Considering the first problem, i searched and found 1 or 2 more threads where led lights don't turn completely off with lights off, they are very very dimly lit. Still unable to know whether it allowed plants to flower normally or if they hermied.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Evening supergroomer

Not that it should be on, but I don't think a dimly lit LED is going to be an issue. I have power strips in my tents with little red lights and that has not caused any problems.

If the dimply light will just on 1 munite, I don't think it would be a problem.

I wish this is the case. Would you risk to enter flowering with all your plants being photoperiods, photoperiod plants which have been 45 days in veg and are your only future private stash? If they were autos, i would not be troubled, although still, the light should turn completely off.

I can't see how much light is coming from the LED in your picture. If it is fully lit, there might be an issue. If it is dim, I wouldn't think it should hurt. Others may have a different opinion.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Excited for you too ganjazz, lol,

Waiting for mars2 400w and free reflector 150w for arrival.

Plants are growing good, but 5 are too mush for 60 x 90 x 150cm
So gonna make another small growcloset and move pregrow(2x55w TL) there and will also use it for the reflector 150w 1 plant scrog

Big closet will be 180cm height than for mars2 400w(2 regular grow) and reflector 300w(2 scrog)
That should be enough coverage and give good yield as 700w led equals 400w hps

Want my first grow to be a good one

best wishes from here

 

[Mars Hydro]

Thank you randy.

You are getting bleed through your timer there is nothing wrong with the light if you have a meter check the voltage at the timer when it is off there should be 0 volts since LED's use a low voltage the amount leaking through is enough to light those few lights. Vary common when changing over to LED bulbs in a series circuit in a house to have a light that glows until switch is changed. Like I said just use a meter and go through the power timers when they should be off until you find the source and change it.

That seems like a good explanation to me. I will try another relay timer i have and see. I used 2 different timers and 2 different power sockets and the result is the same. I don't have a meter to do what you are saying. Gonna see how much it costs and buy one if need be. Edit:But why only 1 out of 4 units does this? And why this light does the same with other timer in other socket?

It is either the first in the series or the resistance is lower in that light allowing the current to flow through it. Electricity is like water and takes the path of least resistance. The lights can neither create power or store enough to operate for extended periods if you could figure how they can you would be rich. Old style and worn switches or timers allow low current to flow through them which is enough to operate the lights with low output . Power sockets wont matter it is the power source the timer is the control device and if all your timers are of the same make or age they could be at fault another item to check is the rating of your timer if all four lights are on one timer or if you used them on high draw items for a long time previously they might be damaged. Checked some timers I am not using the new ones less than .25 volts old ones 1.9 volts both dial type and digital. You might try moving the light plugs around and see if it changes anything as far as meters go there are $6 and there are $600. a simple one from any hardware or home store under $10 should do. The main thing is off is off and current is coming from somewhere in home lighting problems usually are caused by dimmer switches a series of three or four lights and the first will glow when the switch is off. Remember the first law of electricity it's PURE F'N Magic

 

[Mars Hydro]

Evening Wahtoogee

+1 on Randy's explanation.. That light HAS to be getting voltage/current somehow.... If the timer is truly off, there should be ZERO volts at the output socket. A simple VOM can be had for cheep! Harbor Freight has em for like 6 bucks..

Evening Dennise

Good morning Sara.....

 

[Mars Hydro]

Hello sara,

Just finished emailing Lucy, everything seems to be going in that direction.

My Lights should arrive at your repair center tomorrow at some point, I believe i will be receiving a mars II 1200w as my replacement

Thank you Zombiewoof

That one guy has a issue with his house electric if his leds glow on all the lights not just one
power strip or timer leaking voltage into the ground &/or common if it's just one light but if all then it's the house crossed common

 

[Robert Celt]

Morning Sara

I have a question/request. The Mars II 1600 and the reflector series have Veg/Bloom switches. Is it possible for you to post the draw (wattage) during veg for these lights compared to the draw in bloom? And also pictures of the lights in veg mode?

The MarsHydro site doesn't state or show the differences. I intend to purchase more lights this fall and would like to see the differences to make my decisions on what lights and how many I want. TBH I WANT them all LOL

 

[Mars Hydro]

One more thing, did I forget to mention the promotion on our website? The 48x3w reflector, 700w mars II and the 3'11''x3'11'' tent are on sales. Pretty good price now. But the promotion will be end at June 15th, so anyone has interest, please feel free to order on our website.

 

[Mars Hydro]

We are ging to update the information on our website soon as the reflector lights will be all upgrated soon I will forward your suggestion to the IT colleague who will be in charge. Anyway, if they decide not to put the information on the website, you can always email us about the information you need.

Morning Sara

I have a question/request. The Mars II 1600 and the reflector series have Veg/Bloom switches. Is it possible for you to post the draw (wattage) during veg for these lights compared to the draw in bloom? And also pictures of the lights in veg mode?

The MarsHydro site doesn't state or show the differences. I intend to purchase more lights this fall and would like to see the differences to make my decisions on what lights and how many I want. TBH I WANT them all LOL

 

[Robert Celt]

Thank you Sara

It is not a rush for me, I have my outdoor girls to tend to for about 4 months and my indoor girls for another 8 to 10 wks, but I am sure that information would help a lot of growers with their decisions

 

[Mars Hydro]

Yes, thank you also for the good advice.

Thank you Sara

It is not a rush for me, I have my outdoor girls to tend to for about 4 months and my indoor girls for another 8 to 10 wks, but I am sure that information would help a lot of growers with their decisions

 

[Mars Hydro]

Updated on the Cree lights,
As I mentioned before, I am now back in the factory to check the Cree lights this week and I have a great news to tell you. In spite of the Cree chips we are using this time, we also make a remote control for the lights. You can control the light spectrum easily now. Oh wait wait wait, this is not the end of story, you can also check the RH and Room temperature on the remote control, lol :cheers:, we even add the timer on.
Cannot wait the new light to release, lol

 

[TheMunchies]

Morning Sara

I have a question/request. The Mars II 1600 and the reflector series have Veg/Bloom switches. Is it possible for you to post the draw (wattage) during veg for these lights compared to the draw in bloom? And also pictures of the lights in veg mode?

The MarsHydro site doesn't state or show the differences. I intend to purchase more lights this fall and would like to see the differences to make my decisions on what lights and how many I want. TBH I WANT them all LOL

The veg only draw of the 1600w is something i have tried to look into myself but couldn't find the information either. If someone has one or could add some input that would be awesome.

Colorado Finest has a youtube video of the 144x3 veg and bloom draws on his channel

There was also a member here who has the new 144x5 Reflector that posted a video on the difference of the draw name was allbernation or something close to that if my stoned ass if remembering all of this correctly lol

 

[MagicMediwana]

Hi Sara!!

 

[Robert Celt]

AWESOME news Sara

I can't wait to see these new lights released and test reviews. As much as I love my Mars II 900, maybe the new cree lights will get my money LOL

 

[apeshot]

Right now I really don't know how to help you, can you give us some clue? Since you don't wanna tell us what and how many the fans' problem is, we have no idea what can we do to help you.

My apologies but I don't know how may of the fans are affected as I am not in a position to pull the fan apart.

I have chronic pain in my back, neck, shoulders and sternum which is the reason why I grow my medicine and need the light, and it also means I have to call in assistance from friends and caregivers when I need anything heavy moved, such as the light fixture in question.

Further, I am also not sure if I am willing to take a screwdriver to the fixture as sometimes my frame of mind is not the best when dealing with electrical goods or anything complex, and I am scared I will further damage the light. Despite you and others saying how easy it is, there is no-one here who knows me and my limitations.

I do not doubt that a person who is reasonably handy can carry out the instructions you are saying, but unfortunately that is not me. Sometimes these things really get me down, and lately I have felt pretty useless about the whole situation, to be honest.

Please rest assured that I am impressed with your light, the LEDs are brilliant and the cost is very low. I do not wish to deter anyone from buying a Mars Hydro light.

I would have preferred not to bring these reasons up, but I hope now you can now appreciate why my situation is different to what you may be used to dealing with normally, and why I have been resistant to the idea of doing the work myself based on my physical and mental limitations.

 

[lostreas]

Hello Sara

First of all my light appears to stay lit all the time after the rest of the lights go off. I put each of the other 3 of the lights in the same socket where THAT ONE light does this and the others go off normally too. I tried everything, i understand how other members support problem with my electrics, but i can't understand why in THIS one light particularly whatever i do and the others are fine with the same parameters. Anyway, i sent you through mail my order number. Thank you.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Hi all, seems a needy information here, the 1600w lights, when turn only veg light on, the actual draw power is 576watt/120v and when only turn flower light on, the real wattage is 170w/120v. As to the 144x5w one, I believe it is @allanobrian who made the video in his thread Go check it.

The veg only draw of the 1600w is something i have tried to look into myself but couldn't find the information either. If someone has one or could add some input that would be awesome.

Colorado Finest has a youtube video of the 144x3 veg and bloom draws on his channel

There was also a member here who has the new 144x5 Reflector that posted a video on the difference of the draw name was allbernation or something close to that if my stoned ass if remembering all of this correctly lol