Mars hydro complete kit?

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BranKris630

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Lol ah ya that's my wife's hand in that pic. Its a team grow ill say that. As for the lights. Obviously there's better out there. I did want spider farm but it was a month longer delivery at the time so I got the mars. It worked good so I got more. I have 2 1000, 1 2000 and 1 so 150 1000. It does very well for what I paid and haven't had an issue with any of the 4 lights and on my 3rd grow. I posted pix because someone asked for pix grown under Mars lights. Im not a professional weed photographer but I do work at a dispencery and part time for a commercial grow. Mars light can grow bud as good as the big boys, just won't have the same weight imo.
 
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jonnynobody

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BranKris630 said:
Lol ah ya that's my wife's hand in that pic. Its a team grow ill say that. As for the lights. Obviously there's better out there. I did want spider farm but it was a month longer delivery at the time so I got the mars. It worked good so I got more. I have 2 1000, 1 2000 and 1 so 150 1000. It does very well for what I paid and haven't had an issue with any of the 4 lights and on my 3rd grow. I posted pix because someone asked for pix grown under Mars lights. Im not a professional weed photographer but I do work at a dispencery and part time for a commercial grow. Mars light can grow bud as good as the big boys, just won't have the same weight imo.
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Friend of mine I grew up with who has much more expendable cash than myself bought several of the high end LED lights when he first started growing about a year ago. $2500+ is what he spent. When he needed more lights he hopped on Amazon to see what else was out there. Ordered a few mars hydro units. He says the mars units do just as well as the overpriced high end units he initially bought. When he expanded his garden to 3 additional rooms he ordered mostly mars hydro. I think I saw a couple spider farmer quantum boards in there also. Predominantly mars though. When you're running a business and your electric bill is $1150/month what name is on the light isn't all that relevant. What the light can do and how much it costs to get it in your garden is all that matters. Keep rocking it man. Your garden looks great :)
 
BluntMoniker

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So I've been in the market for a tent, and while I wont comment on their "complete kits", the tents look very well made, and are more than double the material thickness of most other brands. Im sure youll have a few pinholes at the stitching, but you get that with almost any tent.

Their lights don't have the best reputation, but I wouldn't think twice about buying a Mars brand tent. The only reason I didn't, is because their 3x3 is actually 39"x39", and I can physically only fit 37" wide in my space >_>.

If I were buying an all new setup, id grab a Mars tent, AC Infinity fan/filter combo, and then do a Samsung strip build or grab another HLG for lighting
 
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BranKris630

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I have vivosun tents, honestly for the money I don't think you can find better. Im not a fan of kits in general but I like mars lights n vivosun tents the new mars lights have a external dial and on off switch now and same price as old style.
 
BucketGrower

BucketGrower

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Lmao, how/why are you guys getting shocked? You must have pulled too hard on something and now there's a current running through the aluminum hood, are my thoughts...
 
PadawanWarrior

PadawanWarrior

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BucketGrower said:
Lmao, how/why are you guys getting shocked? You must have pulled too hard on something and now there's a current running through the aluminum hood, are my thoughts...
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There's been a few people complaining about getting shocked. Here's one of the threads.

Whos having problems with Mars Hydro

Ok I've seen in a couple posts that a decent amount of ppl are having problems with mars hydro so just wanted to make this thread to see who's all going through the same kind of stuff with them. My problem with them was I bought 2 of their 150w lights from Amazon not used. So I set them up and...
www.rollitup.org
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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BluntMoniker said:
So I've been in the market for a tent, and while I wont comment on their "complete kits", the tents look very well made, and are more than double the material thickness of most other brands. Im sure youll have a few pinholes at the stitching, but you get that with almost any tent.

Their lights don't have the best reputation, but I wouldn't think twice about buying a Mars brand tent. The only reason I didn't, is because their 3x3 is actually 39"x39", and I can physically only fit 37" wide in my space >_>.

If I were buying an all new setup, id grab a Mars tent, AC Infinity fan/filter combo, and then do a Samsung strip build or grab another HLG for lighting
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Another sales pitch for over priced un needed fancy. Vivo sun tents are fine. Wind tunnel inlines and vivo filters are flawless beyond the extra bit of sound. Add a CAT fan control. Most expensive thing I will ever suggest. And any quality white brand name LED. I have 14 year old cheap ballasts still going. 3 HLG's in the bottom of the closet. Who's paying you?
 
BluntMoniker

BluntMoniker

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MICHI-CAN said:
Another sales pitch for over priced un needed fancy. Vivo sun tents are fine. Wind tunnel inlines and vivo filters are flawless beyond the extra bit of sound. Add a CAT fan control. Most expensive thing I will ever suggest. And any quality white brand name LED. I have 14 year old cheap ballasts still going. 3 HLG's in the bottom of the closet. Who's paying you?
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Next time I'll be sure to say "if MICHI-CAN were buying an all new setup" instead of "if I were buying an all new setup" and repeat everything you just said....

You could have just quoted OP and told him your opinion, instead of quoting me acting as if your opinion matters more or less, because vivosun tents and filters, and 14 year old light balasts are what you prefer better.

So thanks for informing me that you can buy a vivosun tent for the same price as Mars or basically anyone else, or that im being paid to say that modern high end LED light brands or self building your own would be a good buy... but didnt really ask you for that opinion, nor do I care what it is.

You must be getting paid by those 14 year old light companies to say that, arent you? Or your Uncle is a vivosun rep, thats what it is isnt it? Your opinion must be bought if its different than mine, right?
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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BluntMoniker said:
Next time I'll be sure to say "if MICHI-CAN were buying an all new setup" instead of "if I were buying an all new setup" and repeat everything you just said....

You could have just quoted OP and told him your opinion, instead of quoting me acting as if your opinion matters more or less, because vivosun tents and filters, and 14 year old light balasts are what you prefer better.

So thanks for informing me that you can buy a vivosun tent for the same price as Mars or basically anyone else, or that im being paid to say that modern high end LED light brands or self building your own would be a good buy... but didnt really ask you for that opinion, nor do I care what it is.

You must be getting paid by those 14 year old light companies to say that, arent you? Or your Uncle is a vivosun rep, thats what it is isnt it? Your opinion must be bought if its different than mine, right?
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About time you almost talk. I know you can grow. Just the constant advertisements kill me.

I bought all my goodies with hard work and ebay sales as a partially disabled person. And I never posted a search until less than 2 years ago. Wish I had sponsorship. But too late. Used and top of the line budget ut yields all comers here with cheap 20+ year history water solubles. Tired of hearing it takes this. No it takes a good knowledge and basics. Spat sucks but entertaining and enlightning. I actually still like you. Top that.
 
Romulanman

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I can say for me Mars Hydro tents are pretty great. I own the 4x8, 5x5, 4x4, and the 3x3. They all are great quality. I'll prob up getting the 2x4 as well. 8x8 is also a great deal but no space for that yet.

The mars light t1000 seems to do better at veg than the HLG rspec tho. I will use the T5s until I get a bspec HLG for the veg tent. T1000 is decent besides the amount of heat it puts off compared to the HLG.
 
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jonnynobody

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BucketGrower said:
What version of light did he end up going with?
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He bought a lot of the smaller boards because they spread the light better than a bunch of large boards, especially in a large room. We both order our lights through Alibaba now. No state side vendor can compete, because you're completely cutting out the middle man.

I ordered this for my flower room:
660W 6 panel quantum board with lm301b chips and mean well drivers:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Shenzhen-sunlight-lm301b-quantum-Bar-grow_62551149687.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-bn-b.0.0.5b7b2fc2nZkQQh
I paid $504. It's on sale for $455 now. Too much power for a tent though.

When I was shopping for an appropriate light for my 5'x5'6.5' nursery tent I went with two of these 110W units for $187 delivered:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Full-Spectrum-110W-qb288-Samsung-lm301b_62512497620.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.2b6e2fc2oRi1UG

They worked out fantastic! If I were flowering in my 5'x5' nursery I would add 2 more of these for a total of 440W. They would provide a more even light spread than using a single high powered large board in addition to preventing light burn by spreading the load. Large high powered boards pack a lot of diodes into a very small foot print which can easily burn foliage. Spreading the load through the use of multiple small boards resolves that issue while providing a beautiful spread of light. 4 of these units could be had for under $400 delivered to your front door.

To compare prices look no further than amazon. A 100W board of equal size sold by spider farmer and mars hydro charge about $160 for each board with 10 watts less power than the alibaba boards of the same size:
https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=spider+farmer&qid=1604755824&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQ0c1TVZNVTJQVDBTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTExMDEwMUFLQUhOUUtYRFJQMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODk2MTgwMkZMWlhPTDg1QTNCNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Let's compare here. $160+ sales tax for a single 100W board state side or $187 for two 110w boards across the pond through alibaba? Need I say more?

Alibaba all day babe :)

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BucketGrower

BucketGrower

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jonnynobody said:
He bought a lot of the smaller boards because they spread the light better than a bunch of large boards, especially in a large room. We both order our lights through Alibaba now. No state side vendor can compete, because you're completely cutting out the middle man.
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Damn, just checked out some other lights on baba. Hella cheap prices if these are correct. I'm looking at 720 watt bar light fixtures for only like 400 canadian. Thxs for the heads up! I was an aliexpress fan but now, this is even better! The diodes might be 2835's on some listed fixtures I believe. How does one know if they are actually 301b?

Upon looking... damn did these prices come down all of a sudden or has alibaba always been this cheap? I know the prices are better when you buy in bulk, but I didnt expect buying directly from the manufacturer would be THIS cheap.

CA$260.06 /Piece, 1 Piece (Min. Order) SpiderFarmer SF4000. I hope this is correct!
 
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Dapper_Dillinger

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tkmk said:
Any recommendations for better complete kits?
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Yea .dont get a complete kit. Do your self. A favor look up the price for each item individually, get the right equipment for your planned growing style. My first light was the mars ts 600 only 90 actual watts. Honestly i wasn't as impressed with the light it runs hot as hell for how small it is. It only flowers 18in x 18in area. My new viparspectra xs2000 pulling 260ish from the wall and is running 10 degrees cooler. I just received my second xs2000 today and the mars hydro is going in the closet. Or i might sell it for 30$ bout what it worth honestly
 
Jbomb999

Jbomb999

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jonnynobody said:
He bought a lot of the smaller boards because they spread the light better than a bunch of large boards, especially in a large room. We both order our lights through Alibaba now. No state side vendor can compete, because you're completely cutting out the middle man.

I ordered this for my flower room:
660W 6 panel quantum board with lm301b chips and mean well drivers:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Shenzhen-sunlight-lm301b-quantum-Bar-grow_62551149687.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-bn-b.0.0.5b7b2fc2nZkQQh
I paid $504. It's on sale for $455 now. Too much power for a tent though.

When I was shopping for an appropriate light for my 5'x5'6.5' nursery tent I went with two of these 110W units for $187 delivered:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Full-Spectrum-110W-qb288-Samsung-lm301b_62512497620.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.2b6e2fc2oRi1UG

They worked out fantastic! If I were flowering in my 5'x5' nursery I would add 2 more of these for a total of 440W. They would provide a more even light spread than using a single high powered large board in addition to preventing light burn by spreading the load. Large high powered boards pack a lot of diodes into a very small foot print which can easily burn foliage. Spreading the load through the use of multiple small boards resolves that issue while providing a beautiful spread of light. 4 of these units could be had for under $400 delivered to your front door.

To compare prices look no further than amazon. A 100W board of equal size sold by spider farmer and mars hydro charge about $160 for each board with 10 watts less power than the alibaba boards of the same size:
https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=spider+farmer&qid=1604755824&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQ0c1TVZNVTJQVDBTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTExMDEwMUFLQUhOUUtYRFJQMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODk2MTgwMkZMWlhPTDg1QTNCNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Let's compare here. $160+ sales tax for a single 100W board state side or $187 for two 110w boards across the pond through alibaba? Need I say more?

Alibaba all day babe :)

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Mate with this setup how do you controll the different stages of growth? Or is it an all in one light that you just set and forget? Im considering somthing like this setup for winter next year, price is very reasonable and I really want to keep my costs down. Im just a hobby/first time green thumb so these do impress me.

FYI I'm east coast aus, so winter is like 15-20 degrees at night and average 20-25 degrees c during the day
 
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