New Light!!!

Looking for a new light. I was checking out the Mars Hydro ts3000 for 629.99 CDN. Right about the max of my budget for a new light. Is this a decent value for a premade, plug and play light? I don't want to do a diy and this seems decent. My room is 4'x4' and this light would be for a flower room.

these lights aren't prebuilt, but are very simple to assemble and come with everything you need..

This one is prebuilt
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/lamps/products/hlg-550-v2-rspec but is 200$ more than your budget.

to build the same one it is much cheaper
all you need is a pair of wire strippers a screwdriver and wrench, and a little patience. The kit comes with everything. Plus they are much better quality lights and will last a very long time. I think mars has finally put out a decent product just not sure if they're worth it.

Nizza said:

QB Kits

All kits feature full-spectrum, high efficiency white light Quantum Board®. Choose R spec options for our latest module powered by Samsung LM301B and Deep Red LED 660nm.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

these lights aren't prebuilt, but are very simple to assemble and come with everything you need..

This one is prebuilt
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/lamps/products/hlg-550-v2-rspec but is 200$ more than your budget.

to build the same one it is much cheaper

600W QB288 V2 R spec LED Kit

600W LED Module with 4x QB288 V2 Quantum Board using Samsung LM301H LED

horticulturelightinggroup.com

all you need is a pair of wire strippers a screwdriver and wrench, and a little patience. The kit comes with everything. Plus they are much better quality lights and will last a very long time. I think mars has finally put out a decent product just not sure if they're worth it.

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So that one you linked is better than the mars one by a fair bit then?

How is the HLG light in terms of heat?

Thanks for your help!

Nizza said:

QB Kits

All kits feature full-spectrum, high efficiency white light Quantum Board®. Choose R spec options for our latest module powered by Samsung LM301B and Deep Red LED 660nm.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

these lights aren't prebuilt, but are very simple to assemble and come with everything you need..

This one is prebuilt
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/lamps/products/hlg-550-v2-rspec but is 200$ more than your budget.

to build the same one it is much cheaper

600W QB288 V2 R spec LED Kit

600W LED Module with 4x QB288 V2 Quantum Board using Samsung LM301H LED

horticulturelightinggroup.com

all you need is a pair of wire strippers a screwdriver and wrench, and a little patience. The kit comes with everything. Plus they are much better quality lights and will last a very long time. I think mars has finally put out a decent product just not sure if they're worth it.

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Isn't the 600W a little overkill for a 4x4? Most people I've seen who run HLG QBs in their 4x4 tents are running the 480W HLG-550 setups.

P10p said:

So that one you linked is better than the mars one by a fair bit then?

How is the HLG light in terms of heat?

Thanks for your help!

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HLG is to Mars Hydro as Corvette is to Camaro

the 600w is slightly too much but it is also dimmable and about 100$ cheaper than the premade 550's, so it is an option if you just dim it!

You could get two 260w kits but they're all sold old in r-spec's

P10p said:

So that one you linked is better than the mars one by a fair bit then?

How is the HLG light in terms of heat?

Thanks for your help!

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yes it is worth the extra money for this type of light. Another good brand I've seen is the Timber LED's
https://timbergrowlights.com/redwood-vs/ this is perfect for a 4x4 but expensive as well..

I have had excellent customer service through HLG and just because of that, I am a loyal customer . I had a small problem adjusting a screw on my driver and they sent me a brand new driver for free, no hassle at all!
My old mars lights work ok but these HLG lights are much much better, and the diodes are samsung not epistar
on my old mars light all the LEDS were overdriven and it had fans on it. The new model is fanless so i bet the diodes arent being overdriven anymore, which is a huge improvement.

You get what you pay for....
FF

I would recommend the bava green quantum boards. Alwen the manager lets me have the $190 unit for $150 + shipping. In the budget you have chance are u could get three board. The units are prebuilt with switches all you have to do is hang and plug it in. I reckon you can get 2-3 lights for your money. Migro did a review on em and they are pretty decent.

Thanks for the input, going with the 600w v2 r spec diy. Changed my mind if the quality is worth it, i'll figure it out lol.

As for the overkill, thats perfect. I'll have the option to expand.

2 of these would rock a 4x4. The layout of the diodes are unlike any other board. I own them and love em. The spread is so even because of the clusters in the corners.

TreeFarmerCharlie said:

HLG is to Mars Hydro as Corvette is to Camaro

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What did the Camaro ever do to you to deserve that comparison?

Barristan Whitebeard said:

What did the Camaro ever do to you to deserve that comparison?

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LOL! How's this?

HLG is to Mars Hydro as Corvette is to Chevette

TreeFarmerCharlie said:

LOL! How's this?

HLG is to Mars Hydro as Corvette is to Chevette

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HLG is to Mars Hydro as Corvette is to Horse Carriage missing a wheel

P10p said:

Thanks for the input, going with the 600w v2 r spec diy. Changed my mind if the quality is worth it, i'll figure it out lol.

As for the overkill, thats perfect. I'll have the option to expand.

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Since your going to be running the driver dimmed down it will last alot longer now too. I hear alot of people saying their quantum boards outlive many drivers, with no diodes burning out

I hope you love the light, you may also want to grab a cheap LUX meter (20$) and some cal-mag feed. The led's definately make the plants eat alot more cal-mag and the trick to using these boards is dialing in the correct amount of light at the right stages

Nizza said:

Since your going to be running the driver dimmed down it will last alot longer now too. I hear alot of people saying their quantum boards outlive many drivers, with no diodes burning out

I hope you love the light, you may also want to grab a cheap LUX meter (20$) and some cal-mag feed. The led's definately make the plants eat alot more cal-mag and the trick to using these boards is dialing in the correct amount of light at the right stages

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Its a strong flowering light?

P10p said:

Its a strong flowering light?

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Hopefully, just dropped 850 CDN on it, can't wait for it to arrive!

P10p said:

Its a strong flowering light?

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4 V2 QB's on a 600 watt driver will ROCK a 4x4. I use a 480w driver on my 4x4 QB rig and that's bright AF.

Nizza said:

QB Kits

All kits feature full-spectrum, high efficiency white light Quantum Board®. Choose R spec options for our latest module powered by Samsung LM301B and Deep Red LED 660nm.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

these lights aren't prebuilt, but are very simple to assemble and come with everything you need..

This one is prebuilt
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/lamps/products/hlg-550-v2-rspec but is 200$ more than your budget.

to build the same one it is much cheaper

600W QB288 V2 R spec LED Kit

600W LED Module with 4x QB288 V2 Quantum Board using Samsung LM301H LED

horticulturelightinggroup.com

all you need is a pair of wire strippers a screwdriver and wrench, and a little patience. The kit comes with everything. Plus they are much better quality lights and will last a very long time. I think mars has finally put out a decent product just not sure if they're worth it.

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Man I'm so stoked about this light, should be here next week and I CANT WAIT.

BUT......

I thought the price was 844... well.... it was 844. 844 USD. I'm from Canada so that's roughly 1100 cdn I paid without realizing. Let's just say the girl wasnt thrilled, I almost shit myself. But we are both excited to see it and I've gotten over the shock lol.

Lol I hear man....I dropped a ton o cash on leds...damn exchange rate lol.
FF