Mars Hydro FC-E6500: The BEST PAR Map Analysis & Results
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- The Mars Hydro FC-E6500 is the first LED Bar Array with adjustable Bars. It puts out a ton of light and has industry leading efficiency - But what Bar positions create the BEST PAR Map?
First, I tested both of the manufacturer suggested bar positions at two different heights, they are great maps - but I thought we might be able to do better. I offered up the Mars Hydro FC-E6500 that I am testing as a prize, for the grower who could suggest the setup that would produce the BEST PAR map. Dozens of growers made suggestions - I selected 5. In this video we review and analyze all of the tests and consider what makes “The BEST PAR map”!
I am sure you will learn something in this video - I learned a lot running and analyzing these tests!
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Are you going to test the fc-8000
What a fun video! I love these in-depth par map videos, and adding in the contest made it even more exciting. Looking forward to the next one. Grower Love 🌱💚
my lights! bought one and got sent 2!! thanks Mars!!!!!
Cool to see the different PAR maps. Good work Doc Grower love 💚🌱💚🌱
Thanks for all the hard work!!! Very informative and what a great price.
great video, thanks for the in-depth analysis, Dr MJ coco!
Awesome work. Growers love
Dr MJ Coco we need atleast 2 videos from you a week even if your not giving away the light. Thanks was a great video have a great day guys
Thanks great content 💚💚💚🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏 growers love and happy Halloweed 💚💚💚
I saw Dr. Coco's first review video of the FC-E6500 and have been looking forward to seeing who won the giveaway competition! Thank you for sharing :) Great info!
I actually won the light and it is a BEAST, doing my first grow with it right now. Thanks Dr. Coco, Peace
Great details Doc! I evaluate PAR maps by looking at the average delta of the PPFD in each quadrant. The lower the delta the more even the spread of light across the canopy.
I grow 4 plants in my tent and train them to one cola in every 6" square (same spacing as the trellis). I assume the more uniform the light is from edge to edge the more uniform the growth.
Mars-Hydro FC-E6500 ($700)
Height, Position, Avg PPFD, Average Delta
Low, 1, 692, 647
Low, 2, 687, 560
High, 1, 670, 455
High, 2, 667, 380
So comparing these 4 results, the average PPFD drops 4% from first entry to last while the delta improves a whopping 41%. This tells me the delta is a more important factor to chase for those looking for uniform coverage. The last entry (higher height and position 2) would be my clear choice for this light.
Ahh, but what about the king, my Medic-Grow Fold-8 at $590?
Height, Avg PPFD, Average Delta
Low, 723, 550
High, 691, 367
Compared to my choice for the FC-E6500, the Fold-8 mounted high average PPFD is 4% higher, Average Delta 3% better, and price 16% less.
Looking at design features, I predict PPFD delta will drive the home grow lighting market. Look at the square shaped PhotonTek SQ series for a preview.
Grower love! and I LOVE my Fold-8! :)
Great video👍
These new array adjustable rack lights are the next revolution for sure. I would prefer two 300w 4x2 fixtures or even 4 150w 2x2 fixtures. So many more options that way, and benefits when you have a break down, or when you are running less or different stages of plants. I took one of my 100w panels out of my flower tent to re-veg a strain I had troubles getting, until another one came. I'm still sold on the TSL-2000 or SP-3000's for my needs. Mars seems to be ahead of the market.
sp3000 outperforms clearly, lower cost in electric, better profile - sure cost a bit more but what you get more in harvest pays for it generously
Fantastic
Congratulations, CParks good one, close.
Very informative... I just added a 4X4 tent to my grow room & I'm going with the FCE-4800. The Quantom board technology is decent for a small tent but for bigger bar style surely has better distribution. What height are people hanging the 4800 for veg (dimmer %) and flower stage? I was thinking 50% 16" then 100% at the same height. I'll check ppfd with the photone app to get an idea.
Don't buy Mars aelius led has better lights and better customer service I posted a comment if u need more details on why
I can’t wait! Mine will be here on Wednesday. I did try the code and it did t work, but I’m good with it
I have a similar setup as Zappagrow except i bring in the 4 outside bars closer for a 4x4 and I daisy chain multiple LEDs so everything is about 800+ ppfd. Of course my setup is a commercial grow.
I’m a beginner and I’m thinking of a 5x5 tent. Would this light do good in that space ?
Had to comment Great video thank you for you deep dive Tests,
Something people should be aware of Mars Hydro has sales especially in UK /EU price now is 526£ from 588£ at there store free shipping if you watch store it has regular sales, i seen it go to 489£ then back up then down to 439£ , after missing this sale, it went to 399£ so bought it. :() just keep watching only problem now is electric more than doubled in price bummer.
I like the 20in set up heck maybe installing 2 inf red displayed in the center 🤔 you'd have to order separate lol
My fce appears to have fewer red diodes? Are their two models if so where can see test on both
What was your amp draw from your outlet when you used this light?
Will an FC-E3000 test be coming for those small growers? :D
Can you test the new upgrade SE7000 by spider farmer
I was so close to WIN!
Would it matter what way around in the tent you put this light I have it in a 4x4 so it fits basically corner to corner but confused what way around to have it
How do you like it? Am cosidering the same setup. Can you measure PPFD?
Is the FC 6500 worth the cost difference of the FCE 6500
Do I understand correctly that there is no point in overpaying for FC-6500?
I feel like I’m in high school science damn all these terms ha. Is this a great light for 5x5 or 4x4 ?
Looks like a O.K 4x4 light, I probably wouldn't put this light in a 4x4 by itself without supplemental lighting, Definitely isn't breaking new grounds or is the best. very low light on like a foot+ in on each side of the lights par charts.
But it's cool they're offering some affordable lighting, Competes with like the Medic grows and bests it slightly in usable umols.
These par maps are for 5x5
@@domingogonzales3101 yeah and the corners are too low for flower, I would need supplemental lighting on each side so it's over 450-550 ppfd and closer to 700-1000
@@codys14 most people flower in a 4x4 with 650ish watts and get a even coverage of 800-1000 all around just as these would .
if that's true than it's suitable for a 4x4.
SE7000 next!!
If you change more than one variable, then it’s difficult to make compassion. Zappa set up a little higher is most likely your best set up.
Should do a grow earwig
FC 6500 vs FC-E 6500 THE BEST PAR MAP
Buy two of these, put all the bars on one frame and hang it at 32-40inches 😂😂😂
you guys never mention if the light is on 100% power or how it changes if you dim it
Before you know it, someone will figure out how to put LED lights and the tent itself so there is 360 light available to the plants.
I bought this light and returned it for the SE7000.
Why
@@domingogonzales3101 more wattage and more Par. Mars numbers are all over the place when you look up their ppfd on different sellers. It is roughly around 1750 ppfd while Spider is roughly 2000
There king in a 4x4 or to in 4x8 5x5 is bit much
Can u please review some high end brands such as Aelius among others please and thank and please stop promoting Mars hydro lights . I left a comment with more details !!! Or could do a long term review ?! Since just turning the light on and letting warm up and running some test gives us no idea of the quality . It doesn't matter WHT the par is if it only last 3 months . Thanks 4 the videos
This Same Light Is ON SALE Right Now For $523.79 WITH THE CCFC Discount code.
The par maps are little difficult to read Dr