HELP Two Mars 2 1200w LED in 5x5 too much?

TheBeesKnees

TheBeesKnees

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Hey I'm interested in getting two Mars 2 1200w and putting them in a 5x5 gorilla grow tent. Does anyone think this is too much wattage for that amount of space, I've seen some dudes grow forum using multiple 1200w Mars 2 and they would fry his plants but then I see other people using these same LEDs and they aren't that high above the canopy and the plants seem fine...
 
TheBeesKnees

TheBeesKnees

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They are the Topledgrowlights that use the 5w diodes but I'm pretty sure they draw about 50% of that actually so the actual power draw of each is around 550 watts, about 1,100 for both. I wanna know if using both would be fine in a 5x5 area or maybe that would fry my plants... O yea and the height of my room is a little over 7 and a half feet.
 
Silky Shagsalot

Silky Shagsalot

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i'm no led aficionado, but i'd guess you'd be hard pressed to have too much led lighting. you'd prob. run out of available space, before you'd have too much lighting.
 
ficklejester

ficklejester

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It'd be helpful to know the manufacturer or specs of the diodes to see their lumens/lux. But, at that price I'd assume it's on the low end. You should be fine with a minimum distance of 14-18".
 
theking2202004

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Just do 2 smaller lights for that tent size. If you go to dhgate.com and type in mars II you will find a bunch of info on these leds. There is also info on this forum. I know people say that they don't believe manufacture hype. But roll it up has tons of info on mars leds. Do the research and decide for yourself. A lot of haters and know it alls on cannibus forums. They sound like this " I had a friend who........"
 
TheBeesKnees

TheBeesKnees

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theking2202004 said:
Just do 2 smaller lights for that tent size. If you go to dhgate.com and type in mars II you will find a bunch of info on these leds. There is also info on this forum. I know people say that they don't believe manufacture hype. But roll it up has tons of info on mars leds. Do the research and decide for yourself. A lot of haters and know it alls on cannibus forums. They sound like this " I had a friend who........"
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ya believe me lol I've checked a lot of forums about this light not only on rollitup, and thanks for the advice I just wanted to know if two of these 1200w's would be possible in a 5x5 because I haven't come across a thread of someone trying it.

ficklejester said:
It'd be helpful to know the manufacturer or specs of the diodes to see their lumens/lux. But, at that price I'd assume it's on the low end. You should be fine with a minimum distance of 14-18".
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I don't see the relevance of your post... other than the distance part
 
theking2202004

theking2202004

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Of course it's possible. People on here get multiple ounces per plant using 400watts and a bunch of CFLs. I recently bought 3 mars lights and have them as supplemental lights. Keep them 3ft from tops and then move them down 6 inches a week. I have my 400s led 18 inches from tops. No burns or shriveled leaves. Every environment and strain is different
 
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purplegrower02

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Do these have narrow lenses on them? I just can't figure why everyone keeps there panels so high up. I run cree cobs and keep them 4-5 inches away from the tops and have great results.
 
ficklejester

ficklejester

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TheBeesKnees said:
ya believe me lol I've checked a lot of forums about this light not only on rollitup, and thanks for the advice I just wanted to know if two of these 1200w's would be possible in a 5x5 because I haven't come across a thread of someone trying it.



I don't see the relevance of your post... other than the distance part
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Power consumption alone is not the only indicator of light intensity.
 
ficklejester

ficklejester

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purplegrower02 said:
Do these have narrow lenses on them? I just can't figure why everyone keeps there panels so high up. I run cree cobs and keep them 4-5 inches away from the tops and have great results.
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A lot of the commercial panels I've seen have 90 degree lenses. Your cobs are 115-120 degrees without lenses.
 
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purplegrower02

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YEA i know, all leds are 120 degree for the most part without lenses.

i didn't think 30 degrees would make a 2ft difference. i would much rather have no lenses to reduce the light and have them closer.
 
GreenthumbQC

GreenthumbQC

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I run a 1200 mars 2 and a hps 600. No issues. The mars 2 gives off very little heat compsred to the mixed revies. And a cross ligh pattern would be shivvy. Go for it!
 
GreenthumbQC

GreenthumbQC

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Thanks! Im TRYING it out. Trying to avoid the neg and shit. Figure I seen a few top notch guys switch or at least succesfuly grow. I appreciate the comments!
 
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