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yeah mars sucks because they give off shocks but other then that they are decent lights. Also I'm surprised my thread about them didn't turn into a massive shit show like most threads do.
What lights? Please help! Need to get setup for harvest soon!
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yeah mars sucks because they give off shocks but other then that they are decent lights. Also I'm surprised my thread about them didn't turn into a massive shit show like most threads do.Adobear420
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I hear these are good! Seems a lot of people are telling me to go CMH. 4 of these bad boys. also been told doing 2 630w CMH would be nice.
Adobear420
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Also heard these HPS also were good. I am also in no super quick rush really so i have time to study, learn, and listen to what people have to say. the lights i have right now are okay for veg for a little.
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Anyone ever messed around with any of these? thinking 2 of these would do good for me. by the looks it says case of 2. i think that means 2 lamp fixtures if i am correct anyone confirm? also it says lamps sold separately. does that mean the bulbs are sold separate or what? i am confused. if i am correct and it is bulbs sold separate then how much would those runs me? what ones would i want 3100k? please help. 
NukaKola
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Nanolux has a high rate of ballast failures.
Grab these. You need two bulbs per light.
Prism Lighting Science 630w Ceramic MH (CMH) Fixture 120-240v (No Lamp) | direct from Growers House
Comes standard with 120V & 240V plugs. Lamps sold separately. Choose the best lamp options for you in the
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Philips Mastercolor CDM-T Elite 315W CMH Agro Lamp T12 - 3100ºK direct from Growers House
The Philips MasterColor CDM Elite 315W CMH is a flowering, budding spectrum lamp designed for maximum efficiency. This CMH is the bulb that comes with the Sun System Ceramic MH 120 and 240v fixture.
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PadawanWarrior
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Those are the ballasts I have for my CMH lights.
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Adobear420
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thank you for that. how many should i grab? thinking 2? also do i select one of those add ons to get bulbs with it?Nanolux has a high rate of ballast failures.
Grab these. You need two bulbs per light.
Prism Lighting Science 630w Ceramic MH (CMH) Fixture 120-240v (No Lamp) | direct from Growers House
Comes standard with 120V & 240V plugs. Lamps sold separately. Choose the best lamp options for you in thePhilips Mastercolor CDM-T Elite 315W CMH Agro Lamp T12 - 3100ºK direct from Growers House
The Philips MasterColor CDM Elite 315W CMH is a flowering, budding spectrum lamp designed for maximum efficiency. This CMH is the bulb that comes with the Sun System Ceramic MH 120 and 240v fixture.
Adobear420
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Adobear420
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oh i see you linked the bulbs. thankyou.Nanolux has a high rate of ballast failures.
Grab these. You need two bulbs per light.
Prism Lighting Science 630w Ceramic MH (CMH) Fixture 120-240v (No Lamp) | direct from Growers House
Comes standard with 120V & 240V plugs. Lamps sold separately. Choose the best lamp options for you in thePhilips Mastercolor CDM-T Elite 315W CMH Agro Lamp T12 - 3100ºK direct from Growers House
The Philips MasterColor CDM Elite 315W CMH is a flowering, budding spectrum lamp designed for maximum efficiency. This CMH is the bulb that comes with the Sun System Ceramic MH 120 and 240v fixture.
Adobear420
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Or i could go with 3 of them if that is needed? as long as i can run it in my outlets without problems.Nanolux has a high rate of ballast failures.
Grab these. You need two bulbs per light.
Prism Lighting Science 630w Ceramic MH (CMH) Fixture 120-240v (No Lamp) | direct from Growers House
Comes standard with 120V & 240V plugs. Lamps sold separately. Choose the best lamp options for you in thePhilips Mastercolor CDM-T Elite 315W CMH Agro Lamp T12 - 3100ºK direct from Growers House
The Philips MasterColor CDM Elite 315W CMH is a flowering, budding spectrum lamp designed for maximum efficiency. This CMH is the bulb that comes with the Sun System Ceramic MH 120 and 240v fixture.
NukaKola
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2 should be fine for a 4x8. 3 of them is 1890w which isn’t safe to run on a standard 15A 120v breaker.
Also houses normally have each breaker ran to multiple outlets in the house so you want to make sure you don’t have any other power hungry devices plugged into outlets that are on the same breaker.
Adobear420
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I do have a lot of stuff connected like 4 tvs, couple computers, Already a few lights, what would be considered to much. How would i know. If i cannot run those lights i need to know as that would suck to mess things up.
WattSaver
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If you already have a hood heres a retro so you can run the new CMH 315W bulbs. These used to be close to $400 now $126
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Prism Lighting Science 315W CMH Light Conversion Kit
Now you can use a 315W CMH Lamp in your existing reflector with a standard mogul socket! CMH conversion kit including 315W ballast, CMH to MOG lamp adapter. (Not included in price of Kit: Your choice for options of 4200k or 3100k 315W CMH Lamp.)
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Adobear420
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Not sure what you mean. I am new to this information. I have not bought any CMH lights before.If you already have a hood heres a retro so you can run the new CMH 315W bulbs
Prism Lighting Science 315W CMH Light Conversion Kit
Now you can use a 315W CMH Lamp in your existing reflector with a standard mogul socket! CMH conversion kit including 315W ballast, CMH to MOG lamp adapter. (Not included in price of Kit: Your choice for options of 4200k or 3100k 315W CMH Lamp.)
WattSaver
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These units are for people that have been running MH and HPS light the sockets for the bulbs in these reflectors / hoods have mogul sockets for the bulbs. The kit has a ballast for a 315W CMH bulb and a socket converter for the new 2 prong CMH bulbs.
But since you don't have a hood and the the price of Prism fixture is the same as 2 of these kits you'd be better off with the single fixture.
WattSaver
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I have a large 2' square hood over a 4' square grow, it has 3 bulbs in it (2 400W retro CMH and a 1000W HPS in the center) I have 3 of these kits to install once the retro bulbs I have all reach end of life, I know they are all well past their prime I just love how plants preform under them compared to the HPS. Much happier plants. But I have to admit the 1K has much better penetration.
bodhipop
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Easy with the assumptions and attitude, you're starting to show your age.
I realize the old fixtures are trash. If you've used the FC series then speak on it.. I haven't bought any Mars but the FC series is a step in the right direction for them. Not worth the money they are asking though. The diodes aren't top bin either.
Adobear420
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Anyone had experience with Kingbrite or Meijiu which are cheap brands from alibaba. apparently they are compared to spiderfarmers? same diodes and drivers? what would be the point in getting more expensive spiderfarmers if they are the same basically?
NukaKola
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I have two of the Kingbrite 240w 3500k double heatsink. I’d have a hard time justifying twice the price on a SF. They’re coming out of a factory in China too so what makes them worth double the price? Being able to call someone in located in the US just to get shitty customer service. I’ve seen plenty pictures of email responses customers have gotten back from them and it’s a joke.
Either fork up the cash for an HLG if you want a product made in the US and good customer service or go with Kingbrite/Meijiu if you want something cheap that still works good.
