Here's a couple plants I have chilin under my Mars II 1200...they work...
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Thanks guys 
OO and i have had some people tell me the MARS 2 has terrible penetration, does not seem to be that case with Curso's plants.
I think they just had bad grow.
I think they just had bad grow.
I agree. I have no penetration issues really. These lights can get pretty close I am somewhere between 10-13" from the tops depending on the strain. Less is always more in your area too. I had to learn it the hard way too. I learned that fewer bigger plants do these lights more justice than trying to cram your area. Lowering the light helps loads too. I played with it until I found the sweet spot to light all my plants and low enough for the intense light.
Cannabomb
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Second Curso, I have my light height at 9". (Very nice plants, looking lush 
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Just out of curiosty, is P.H down bought from a pet store the same stuff as P.H down bought from the local hydro store?
)Just out of curiosty, is P.H down bought from a pet store the same stuff as P.H down bought from the local hydro store?
budstep
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Think yeah
By definition, a light without reflectors will have more diffusion and less penetration. That doesn't mean it's "terrible." But, a tradeoff.
Here is a comparison Advanced did between their Diamond 3w (with reflector) and a Mars II 5w (without reflector):
DS 200 LED Grow Light vs TopLED MARS II 400
The parts showing coverage at different distances, and uMol is interesting. You can have the Mars closer to the plant which could be an important factor for someone with limited vertical space. But, the uMol is higher for the Advanced even when the Mars is closer.
The comparison was done by Advanced. It looks objective. For example, the Mars runs cooler at < 50% max wattage (compared to the Advanced running at > 50%).
az2000, Honestly I am not so sure about the results of that test, i have a DS 200 and a Mars II, but it 1200, and the results they got does not make sense from what I see with both.
I am always skeptical of ANYTHING these LED manufacturers post on their websites, particularly those with higher price points.
I am always skeptical of ANYTHING these LED manufacturers post on their websites, particularly those with higher price points.
TheBoogyman
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i lowered my lights about 8 inches. nice and bright now!
here are a couple pics from today
here are a couple pics from today
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yes, we are out of stock in UK now, so all the products need to be shipped from China, and we promise do discreet shipment and mark lower value.
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thanks for your sharing Curso
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Here's a couple plants I have chilin under my Mars II 1200...they work...
you're welcome Sara it's my pleasure to show people they dont have to spend a grand on lighting to grow nice plants...thanks for your sharing Curso
Dusty Kiefers
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Thank you sara. Savin up will email sum time soon I hope.
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