Mars Hydro LED Grow Light VS Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Reviews
Grow lights are vital in making sure your indoor cannabis plants keep growing and stay healthy. Dimensions, for instance, tell you which option is ideal for the shape and size of your indoor grow facility. You also need to be aware of weight so you can figure out what kind of support you need. Other key features are average power draw, input voltage, as well as type and number of LEDs. These will tell you the power requirements of the device and give you a general idea of the light output. It is also essential to look into the warranty. These are the things we used to judge which of the many options were the best full spectrum LED Grow Lights.
Spider Farmer LED Grow Lights: How Do They Compare? (2020)
Are you considering a Spider Farmer LED grow light? You landed at the right place because I bought a Spider Farmer grow light and tested it myself. Keep reading for more details about my experience.
Spider Farmer is an Asia based LED grow light manufacturer currently offering four models of quantum board LED grow lights for use with indoor gardening. The four quantum board LED grow light models currently offered by Spider Farmer are the SF 600, SF 1000, SF 2000, and SF 4000.
Spider Farmer SF-4000 LED Grow Light — Premium Pick
The Spider Farmer SF-4000 LED Grow Light is another square-shaped unit to feature on our list. Given the fact that it is the premium pick, expect to pay a lump sum to own it. However, for some people, the cost is acceptable.
So, what do you get for your money? It features 5’ x 5’ bloom coverage with vegetative coverage extending to 6’ on all sides. With such a big area, you would expect a higher number of LEDs on the surface, and you would be right. It comes with a total of 1212 LEDs. The product ships ready to use, which means no assembly. You just install it above your plants, connect it to a socket, and light it up. The resulting plants should have even canopies and natural colors.
The LEDs are waterproof, and that should help protect the device and keep it working for longer. Also, there are one or two similarities between the Spider Farmer SF-4000 LED Grow Light, and the MARS HYDRO TS 3000W LED Grow Light. One of them is the aluminum construction. The next is that two Meanwell drivers are included in this invention. Another design pro is the inclusion of protective covers for the cables, which prevents water damage. With such a design, it is no wonder the manufacturer provides you with a three-year warranty.
The first unique feature of Mars hydro it the high efficient white LED, powered by the newest SMD LED technology, it provides the highest PAR/LUMEN output. The whole idea is to replace a single-ended 1000-watt HP. This plant-growing lamp increases your yield by 30% in comparison to the OLD purple led lights. When it comes to energy consumption, it consumes 150W with 342 LEDs only.
Thus, it saves up to 50% of your energy, while its coverage allows plants to absorb over 90% light energy. It offers almost 100% natural light, which is best for plant growth at all stages. Similarly, it provides rapid plant response from seed to flower while increasing the yield and crop quality. You will enjoy it’s highly reflective yet noise-free fan less LED grow lights, and quick heat dispersing. In addition, the aluminum material reduces the light lost to aisles and walls. More so, increased light intensity allows your plants to receive extra energy without burning them.
Mars Hydro TS Series Review
The TS series has four lights: the 600 is the smallest, the 3000 is the largest and the TS 1000, TSW 2000 and TSL 2000 are in the middle and about the same, differing mainly in their form factor.
The TSW is almost square and gives you a square coverage area, while the TSL is long and gives you a rectangular coverage area similar to the SP series of lights.
This review focuses on the Mars Hydro TSW 2000, but everything written here goes for the other three lights as well, apart from the individual specifications. The table above shows the differences in specs.
Features
- Uses 310 watts — save about 50% on your electric bill over HID lights
- Equivalent to 450 HID watts — but costs less to operate
- Ideal spectrum for plants — the perfect light for all stages of growth, with peaks on red and blue and a lot of light in every other color
- Highly efficient — great output from a low power usage (2.35 μmol/J)
- 3 by 3 foot core coverage — the coverage for vegging is a bit larger at 4 by 4 feet
- Epistar diodes — not the best on the market, but very good and keeps costs down
- Dimmable Driver — Chinese branded driver (except the TSW3000, which has 2 Meanwell drivers); all drivers are dimmable and can be removed from the unit and placed outside your grow tent to keep heat down
- Rated for 50,000 hours — 4–5 years with no bulb changes
- 3 year warranty — and a 30 day money back guarantee
Mars Hydro Warranty
Mars Hydro provides a 3 year true warranty. Whenever you buy a LED grow light, it’s important to check the warranty that the company offers. I can’t tell you how many times I hear about people buying lights and then the light dies on them in the first month of operation. To protect against that, the better companies offer a warranty that covers any initial light failures. The best companies offer even more protection than that. The quality of a light manufacturer’s warranty is a direct signal as to how much they believe in the product that they’re making and selling to you.
Our Verdict
There are a few options which we consider superior to the rest. As such, if we were in your position, they would be our go-to options for purchase.
These are the MARS HYDRO TS 3000W LED Grow Light, Spider Farmer SF-4000 LED Grow Light.
They have superior numbers in terms of LED lights, excellent coverage, and are dimmable. Additionally, they are waterproof hence protected from water damage. This makes them the best options for commercial indoor grow areas.