We have 2 mars we Have been running for a few years with no problem also. We are ramping up our recreational grow and we’re thinking about purchasing additional lights,probably the cob version though, but with no customer service we can’t make that kind of investment for multiple rooms.
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We have 2 mars we Have been running for a few years with no problem also. We are ramping up our recreational grow and we’re thinking about purchasing additional lights,probably the cob version though, but with no customer service we can’t make that kind of investment for multiple rooms.
EastCoastGhost
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All this is a little scary to me. I saved up for a long time to get the PS COB and just got it the other day. I hope I don't have any problems with the light. That's one reason I went with higher end lights, cause I expect them to last a couple years anyway. I guess if you could get good customer service and get parts mailed right away it wouldn't be as much of a problem but if you have to wait a month for parts like Dark did then that would be a major problem, especially if you didn't have a good backup. Idk I hope mine doesn't give any problems. Are they any one out there that has run these lights for an extended time without any problems, just wondering?..️
Mayne
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I have done it. I did it to my Mars300. Change the spectrum by replacing factory diodes with 4000K and a few Fullspectrum diodes, then put lenses on them, much like Neil. Its a badass light, awesome Veg spectrum. Big leafs, thick stems. Flowers good too, but didnt get thru the entire flower, got black mold on stems from lack of air and high humidity.
So, back to the soldering, FK, i hated it.. If i ever do it again, Im going to go the heatless solder glue route, lol.. Probably reason why it only half works now. But other then that, easy peasey..
Mayne
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I had someone interested in buying 4 Goliaths. Dude had questions, emailed Neil, took like 2 weeks to get back to him, Lost money because the dude got tired of waiting for simple answers.
Only thing special with PS is the spectrum, and that again, isnt really jaw dropping to me, anyways.
Only thing special with PS is the spectrum, and that again, isnt really jaw dropping to me, anyways.
BTzGrow
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I'm really disappointed to hear such information about Neil and the Black Sun customer service. I'm feeling very fortunate that I have only invested in the lower cost PS MIni's . Hopefully I I won't have difficulties as some of you have.
Thanks for the info ! What and where did you get the leds that you used to replace the burned out ones.
Mayne
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The Zon or ebay, just make sure you get the same watt diode, and use thermo paste. Not sure what the PS boards are like. Mars is pretty easy tho.
Darkscotia
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The ps boards and lights are easy to work on. If you have any knowledge of soldiering then you will be good. When my light broke Neil was either going to send replacement boards or a kit to replace leds by themselves. I ended up getting new pcb boards in the end.
Mayne
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and just so you know, Neil lives in Oregon, and the lights are shipped from Cali. so, he doesnt manually put the orders in the mail. Not sure the rest, as far as him, personally dispatching orders from a warehouse, or friend, I dont know.
lol, im not going to lie, the thought of him swapping out lights for HIDs for video purposes hasnt crossed my mind.
lol, im not going to lie, the thought of him swapping out lights for HIDs for video purposes hasnt crossed my mind.
Mayne
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IDK bro, good luck..
I just took my Mini out and put in my broke Mars300 back in. Boxed it up, , lol,
I just took my Mini out and put in my broke Mars300 back in. Boxed it up, , lol,
Darkscotia
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My replacement boards where shipped from China or somewhere like that.
Mayne
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O really? interesting,
EastCoastGhost
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I'm gonna go with a diy timber cob on my next purchase or a diy QB. I'm starting to understand lighting a little better and you are better off building your own, you can build yourself a setup and get even coverage across whole canopy. ..️
BTzGrow
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So pleased to hear that you got some nice responses. I do know that the lights ship out of California, even though he's in Oregon. Saves me Sales Tax which I really appreciated.
BTzGrow
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Surprise in the mail today. I received my second PS Mini in no time flat after ordering on Tuesday afternoon.
Here's my set up for the moment. I didn't raise or change the distance since what I'm really trying to do is add coverage on the side and in the corners. I did take PAR reading, and they are awesome. Will post in my own thread about the PS Mini.
Here's my set up for the moment. I didn't raise or change the distance since what I'm really trying to do is add coverage on the side and in the corners. I did take PAR reading, and they are awesome. Will post in my own thread about the PS Mini.
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