The grow tent I am using is also from Mars Hydro and has dimensions of 28”×28”×64”(70cm x 70cm x 160cm). This would be really handy if you didn’t need the full power output of the light and wanted to use the light in the most efficient way. I personally haven’t used this option for my plants, but it is a nice feature to have. Wattage adjustment mechanism of the TS 1000W How Did My Plants Grow?

When you compare that to the closest competitors, the HLG 300 and HLG 550 v2, those lights pull 240 watts and 480 watts respectively, but they emit the same intensity of light! Compared to the Mars Hydro TS Series, the HLG lights are pulling almost double and emitting a very similar level of light intensity. One of the biggest improvements on quantum board designs is the more evenly spread light intensity. For example, a low end traditional LED grow light may emit 1000 micromoles of light directly underneath the center, but as you measure 1 foot from center, the intensity will drop significantly.The annoying thing is, I don’t have a very bad ‘before’ picture, because I used to photograph it from its best angles. The plants directly underneath the light will get the most light, but the light claims to cover an area of 2 feet squared but I have plants that are farther away than that that are still benefiting. I don’t claim to be a lighting expert, but the TS 1000W compares very favorably with other LED grow lights in terms of the light output and coverage. The newer LED lighting technology, with SMD LEDS are more efficient, so the power usage is less than many other LED grow lights with the same light output. Thankfully, Mars Hydro was kind enough to include a single outlet timer so you don’t need to manually unplug the grow light after each day’s light cycle. There’s only a few plants under there in the above picture, but I was rearranging them for a video. You can fit loads under there, and more in the surrounding vicinity.

My plants have THRIVED under the grow light. THRIVED. Having it has really lit a fire in me, plant care-wise, so they’ve all been watered, fertilised and cleaned far more often than ever before. How do you use the MarsHydro TS1000? They’ve been around for horticulture lighting for roughly ten years. The Mars Hydro TS 3000 is just one new item in a full product line of LED grow lights, grow tents, grow kits, and related accessories.I’d also like to see an on/off switch included. Admittedly it’s not totally necessary and other quantum boards don’t include this feature either.

In operation, I was impressed by the even distribution of light across my grow space. While I’m not technically minded enough to measure individual PAR values, I feel that the entirety of my grow tent is receiving plenty of light and the initial results from the growth of my plants is very encouraging. Light Intensity And Quality Of The Mars Hydro TS 1000W LED Grow LightLEDs are cheap and efficient to run – they tend to be more expensive to buy in the first place, but are cheap to run. It creates a great microclimate The MarsHydro suspension wires (I’m sure they have a proper name, but I don’t know what it is) are as long as my finger. On other brands, they’re as long as my forearm. As you can see, I don’t use them and have to buy four separate rope rachet clip hangers s I can McGyver another suspension system. Not particularly aesthetically pleasing

Another owner told me “So far, I love it, seems to grow fast. I last used 600w MH/HPS. This is my first time with any LED light… It only gets about 5 degrees warmer than the thermostat setting. I can put my hand on the light and leave it without getting too hot.” The effects of ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths on cannabis plants are well documented ³, and I’d definitely like to see those wavelengths implemented on the Mars Hydro TS 1000 and the TSW 2000 in the future. These wavelengths are already included in some other cheap LED grow lights, so including them shouldn’t be a burden on the company. Also in the box was an instruction manual and a warranty leaflet. The instruction manual was short and to the point. It didn’t really give much instruction regarding setup, but provided plenty of technical detail for those interested and suitable warnings and guidance regarding safe use. Setting Up The Mars Hydro TS 1000W Grow Light Focusing on personal indoor growing and small-scale cultivation, Mars Hydro TS LED grow lights are highly cost-efficient – TS Series provides sufficient lighting energy for indoor plants and achieve bountiful grow results from year-round production. As a comparison, I kept another group of cacti and succulents in my greenhouse with natural sunlight, and they transitioned very similarly. The foliage on both sets of plants became more vibrant and buds began to swell, indicating new growth on the way. The LEDs radiated a very consistent light intensity from edge to edge across the entire growing surface, which led to results comparable to what was achieved with natural sunlight. Is the Mars Hydro TS1000 worth the money?

Hanging The Light

I got the basic kit with light and hanging kit, which was great as I already had the other things needed to get me growing.If you are just starting to grow plants indoors, the TS 1000 kit is really good value and will get you up and running with a lot of essential equipment to monitor your growing plants. Pros And Cons Of The Mars Hydro TS 1000W LED Grow Light Pros