Over the course of the test month, with a couple of applications of fertilizer, they perked up nicely. Biologists often use PPFD to measure light intensity in terms of the light that indoor plants will actually absorb.

It has performed really well, was easy to setup and use, and delivers better and more efficient light output than a lot of other grow lights. All our packages are shipped with plastic foam to stuck the light and keep it safe; and without any labels “grow lights”, “grow tents” or brand name mentioned on the packages.We have a 5-year warranty(1st year free,2-5 year limited), and 5 warranty centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Canada. Consuming 150w and also mounted with 354 chips, TS1000 has the ability to replace a 250w HPS light while reducing 40% power intake.

They supply growers with products such as grow tents, LEDs, ventilation devices, hydroponic growing setups, and grow accessories. It is not a negative as such, but it would be fantastic if these lights came with their own app or at least the option to control them via Bluetooth or a wireless network. Mars Hydro TS600 is a full spectrum LED grow light with a low upfront cost and good results, for novices who are interested in growing indoor plants. Installed with Samsung LM301B chips and broad spectra, FC4800 utilizes a uniform photon distribution to acquire an even PPID and optimal PPF across the plant canopy.Detachable drivers on Mars Hydro TS 3000 – ability to hang it 6 feet away – possibly outside grow tent which would help keep temperatures down inside your grow tent. The Mars Hydro TS-3000 includes the ability to separate the drivers from the grow light, and locate them outside your grow tent.

In case you aren’t familiar with white spectrum, it’s been shown to be better than red and blue spectrum alone (better than purple spectrum lights). Perfectly comfortable when not looking directly at it, but the manufacturer advises not to look directly at it and certainly, it was a bit uncomfortable if you happen to glance directly at it. Aside from being one of the best cheap LED grow lights, these Mars Hydro grow lights actually beat HLG quantum boards on efficiency. Advertised to not need a fan due to the aluminum reflector (and probably the ballast), but I have one fan angled above light to fan the light (as a precaution) and plants at the same time, and a separate fan for plants alone. Follow us on Reddit and Join our Reddit Community to get advice on tips for grow equipment operation, share effective growing experiences, and explore the Mars Hydro indoor growing universe with growers from around the world!

Since it requires overhead mounting points, users must commit to installing ceiling hooks or building some sort of framework from which to suspend the unit. I haven’t used the filter, as I don’t have a need for it yet because my plants don’t have a smell to them just yet but overall everything works great! After opening the box, I found the light itself was held in place with two pieces of foam and there was a wooden board protecting the front, to avoid damage to the LEDs in transit. The new 2022 version comes with an advanced cooling system that improves heat dissipation even more and has an optimal PAR distribution. They actively serve in indoor grow tents, closets, cabinets, balconies, garages, plant stands or shelves, and are the best lighting for seedlings, veg, and flowering plants.