What's everyone's views on this light.

• Model: Mars Hydro Mars TSW 2000
• Noise Level: 0 DB
• Number of Leds: 684pcs
• LED Type: Newest Epistar SMD Chips
• Spectrum: 420-470nm, 660-665nm,3200-4200Knm,5200-6800Knm
• Actual Wattage(+-5%): 307.8W/110v; 300.2W/220v
• Amp Draw: 2.551A/110v; 1.316/220v
• Core Coverage: 3ft × 3ft = 90cm × 90cm
• Max Coverage: 4ft × 4ft = 122cm × 122cm
• PAR Value: 910 μmols
• Lumen Output: 50909Lm±5%@AC120V 50729Lm±5%@AC240V
• Replaces HPS/HID/MH: 500 watt
• Product Size: 21.2 x 19.6 x 3.7inch=53.9cm x 49.9cm x 9.5cm
• Product Weight: 3.72KG
• Input Voltage: 85V-265V(AC)
• Frequency Range: 50~60Hz
• Life Rating: 50000-100000hrs

WILL IT REALLY REPLACE A 500W GOD

I no nothing about these lights. Any info would be appreciated cheers.

I don't trust mars I would do a strip diy imo.

Gond00s said:

I don't trust mars I would do a strip diy imo.

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What's one of them m8 I'm old school HPS for flower that's all I no. Cheers

Keeprollinup said:

What's one of them m8 I'm old school HPS for flower that's all I no. Cheers

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He’s saying build your own. Cheaper and better options

Powertech said:

He’s saying build your own. Cheaper and better options

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Wouldn't no were too start what's your view on the light in question thanks.

Keeprollinup said:

Wouldn't no were too start what's your view on the light in question thanks.

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For the cost you could get 2each 220W boards from Archibald, a Chinese company. I wouldn't buy Mars, way overpriced like every other light on amazon

The light is sufficient for a small grow .... I have good results with the 1000.
Takes a while too convert to these from hps . Anyone can yield with an hps but working with these low wattage lights takes allot of attention to detail.

323cheezy said:

The light is sufficient for a small grow .... I have good results with the 1000.
Takes a while too convert to these from hps . Anyone can yield with an hps but working with these low wattage lights takes allot of attention to detail.

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My plan was to flower 6 plants under 2 of these if you think it's a waste of money I won't bother getting them ill just stick to HPS with summer coming I wanted a little less heat as have trouble keeping my room under 32°c even at night.

Keeprollinup said:

My plan was to flower 6 plants under 2 of these if you think it's a waste of money I won't bother getting them ill just stick to HPS with summer coming I wanted a little less heat as have trouble keeping my room under 32°c even at night.

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that $600....I just got this (minus the middle single) for less than that including shipping

Keeprollinup said:

My plan was to flower 6 plants under 2 of these if you think it's a waste of money I won't bother getting them ill just stick to HPS with summer coming I wanted a little less heat as have trouble keeping my room under 32°c even at night.

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Maybe look toward cmh

Mars is great at making their lights look more powerful than they are.

When you see specs like this:

• Core Coverage: 3ft × 3ft = 90cm × 90cm
• Max Coverage: 4ft × 4ft = 122cm × 122cm

They are making it more difficult for new growers to understand that those numbers actually mean that the light would be suitable for plants in a 4ft x 4ft (16 square feet) area during vegetation but the effective footprint is reduced to 3ft x 3ft (9 square feet) for plants during flower. IMHO, Mars Hydro lights are overpriced for what they are.

Keeprollinup said:

My plan was to flower 6 plants under 2 of these if you think it's a waste of money I won't bother getting them ill just stick to HPS with summer coming I wanted a little less heat as have trouble keeping my room under 32°c even at night.

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If you have the ability to assemble parts, and wire up pretty basic circuits, then I would recommend reading the thread I link below. I was able to build two lights that blow away two of these lights for around $500. But I also went with premium materials, for the frame and heat sinks, so you could probably knock another $100 off that total price if you went with angle aluminum for the frame and square tube aluminum for the heat sinks.

TreeFarmerCharlie said:

If you have the ability to assemble parts, and wire up pretty basic circuits, then I would recommend reading the thread I link below. I was able to build two lights that blow away two of these lights for around $500. But I also went with premium materials, for the frame and heat sinks, so you could probably knock another $100 off that total price if you went with angle aluminum for the frame and square tube aluminum for the heat sinks.

Samsung F Strip Build

I built this unit yesterday and since I can't show it to anyone personally, I am going to show it off here instead. It was very helpful for me to look at other builds and there is a ton of information on this website so thanks everyone. Overall Dimensions 37" x 24" Strips - 6 x Samsung F-Series...

www.rollitup.org

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I'm in the UK in guessing your U.S. so not sure where to buy parts thanks for the link ill check it out. Cheers.

thanks all for your input.

I think mars lights suck if you want to reach your true potential. If you can go HID, do it. If you cant for heat reasons, then look at LED