Recommended use: 2 hours mid-light cycle for the last 3 or 4 weeks of flowering. ( UV light exposure can be dangerous, please use responsibly – protect eyes and skin! )
Venture Metal Halide (MH) lamps are designed for plants during their growing cycle, i.e. for non-fruiting or non-blooming plants: they are great for reproducing the spring to summer light spectrum. Metal Halide lighting is therefore the best HID choice for the plant’s vegetation growing phase.
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The output of Metal Halide lamps is closer to natural sunlight than most other light sources.
Venture Metal Halide Lamps are a high output horticultural grow lamps specifically designed for the Vegetative/Growth phase of a plants cycle.
Each Venture MH Lamp is fitted with an E40 screw fitting for connection to most brands of HID reflectors and cables. These lamps can only be struck with a HID lighting ballast of the same wattage.
Metal Halide Lamps are for use during the Growth phase of plants (light cycle 18/6).
Venture Metal Halide Grow lamps can be used with analogue or digital ballast.
Each Metal Halide Lamp from Venture produces a light that is 4000 Kelvin – Blue Spectrum.
Venture 250w MH Lamp – Lumen Output: 22,000
Venture 400w MH Lamp – Lumen Output: 36,000
Venture 600w MH Lamp – Lumen Output: 50,000
Venture1000w MH Lamp – Lumen Output: 90,000
Remember: When handling grow lamps to ensure you don’t leave fingerprints on the glass as this will impair the performance of the lamp. It is best to use a cloth when handling grow lamps.
Ballast is required to fire lamp
METAL HALIDE – (MH)
Metal halide bulbs are very efficient and produce between 65 and 115 lumens of light output per watt of electricity used. MH bulbs produce a light that is very close to full summer sun, with a spectrum rich in the blue end. This promotes fast vegetative growth and compact, stocky plants with short internodal leaf spacing.
Metal Halide bulbs create light by passing electricity through an clear inner arc tube that is enclosed in the vacuum of an outer clear glass tube. This inner arc tube contains mercury and other metals in iodide form. When electricity is applied to these metal iodides they give off very intense light and heat. The outer casing can be either clear or phosphorus coated. Most gardeners prefer the clear bulb as it produces the brightest white light available.
MH bulbs come in sizes from 70 to 1500 watts with the 250 w, 400 w , 600 w and the 1000 w being the most popular sizes for gardening. All the bulbs need to run with a ballast (basically a transformer to step up the voltage to the proper amount), that are designed to run a specific size bulb.
Medal Halide bulbs (except the 1000 w Super Bulb) should be replaced about every 9500-10000 hours or aprox.18 months (assuming an 18 hour / day on cycle).
Garden HighPro ProCufs fit all types of grow tent poles or other overhead beams up to 5cm diameter.
The thick rubbery plastic cuffs with their galvanizediron clips have a hanging capacity up to 84kg/pair!
This is ideal when you need to secure larger grow lights or reflectors, heavy carbon filters, or other heavy equipment from an overhead support.
Sold per pair.
We’ve recently received a lots of great new gear from Garden HighPro and also stock their Prohanger XL Ratchets, Prohanger Regular Ratchets and LightHangers. Having various types of ratchet hangers around is great, as they always come in handy when you are making changes to your grow area or when you are adding new items to it!
Lumii 5m Kettle Plug Extension 0.75mm Core – Extend kettle plug connections with this 5m Link Lead, use with Lumii Bar LED Fixture, Electronic Ballasts, or RAM Inline Fans. Suitable for HID Reflectors and Hoods with Lamps of up to 600W / 7 Amp load. 3 Core Copper wire of 0.75mm.
The Mars Hydro TS-600 2022 Upgrade LED grow light has arrived – improving on the already well known performance and reliability of the TS range.
Key upgraded features :
New flat white reflector casing, with angled edges on all four sides.
Improved thermal insulation and heat dissipation.
Improved diode layout that allows for a more even light distribution over the coverage area. (More diodes around the edges of the quantum board, softening the light intensity in the center of the growing area).
Core features :
5 year warranty, with quick local repairs and after-sales service.
2.0μmol/j PPE efficiency (Photosynthetic Photon Efficacy is the PAR photon output of a light source (measured in micromoles per second or µmol/s) divided by the input power (Watt) to produce that light.
Optimized Light Spectrum, including a mix of cool and warm white diodes, and red and near infrared diodes.
Coverage Area: Flowering: 45 cm x 45 cm | Veg: 60 cm x 60 cm
Bridgelux LED diodes.
No moving parts, completely silent operation.
Specifications:
WATTAGE
100W±5%@AC120V, 99W±5%@AC240V
Core Coverage
1.5’x1.5′
Max Coverage
2’x2′
PPE
2.0μmol/j
PPF
190umol/S
Chip Brand
BridgeLux
LEDS QUANTITY
225 pcs@120V 240 pcs@240V
Spectrum
660-665nm 730-740nm 3000-3200K 6000-6500K
Max Yield
1.8g/W
DRIVER
/
Voltage
AC110-130V，220-240V
Amps
1.38A@AC120V 0.80A@AC240V
BTU
341
Certificate
UKCA,CE,RoHS, ETL
Lifespan
50000 H
WARRANTY
5 years
Dimension
356*310*36mm
Benefits of using a Mars Hydro TS-600 2022 Upgrade LED Grow Light, compared to HPS or CFL lighting:
More efficient
Longer lasting
More natural light spectrum
Way less heat than HPS
Disclaimer:
As MARS HYDRO is constantly working on improved iterations of their LED grow lights, some specifications may change over time without notice. Hydroponic.co.za tries to keep this information as accurate and current as humanly possible.
The Mars Hydro TS-1000 2022 Upgrade LED grow light has arrived – improving on the already well known performance and reliability of the TS range.
Key upgraded features :
New flat white reflector casing, with angled edges on all four sides.
Improved thermal insulation and heat dissipation.
Improved diode layout that allows for a more even light distribution over the coverage area. (More diodes around the edges of the quantum board, softening the light intensity in the center of the growing area).
Core features :
5 year warranty, with quick local repairs and after-sales service.
2.3μmol/j PPE efficiency (Photosynthetic Photon Efficacy is the PAR photon output of a light source (measured in micromoles per second or µmol/s) divided by the input power (Watt) to produce that light.
Includes a dimming module that can be daisy-chained.
Optimized Light Spectrum, including a mix of cool and warm white diodes, and red and near infrared diodes.
Coverage Area: Flowering: 76 cm x 76 cm | Veg: 90 cm x 90 cm
MOSO drivers with Bridgelux LED diodes.
No moving parts, completely silent operation.
Specifications:
WATTAGE
150W±5%@AC120V, 148W±5%@AC240V
CORE COVERAGE
2’x2′
MAX COVERAGE
2.5’x2.5′
PPE
2.3 μmol/j
PPF
343 umol/S
CHIP BRAND
BridgeLux
LEDS QUANTITY
354
SPECTRUM
660-665nm 730-740nm 3000-3200K 6000-6500K
MAX YIELD
2.0g/W
DRIVER
MOSO
VOLTAGE
AC100-277V
AMPS
1.235A@AC120V 0.6223A@AC240V 0.5498A@AC277V
BTU
511.5
IP65 WATERPROOF
No
LIFESPAN
50000H
WARRANTY
5 years
CERTIFICATE
UKCA,CE,RoHS, ETL
DIMENSION
382*336.63*54.5mm
WEIGHT(KG)
1.76
Benefits of using a Mars Hydro TS-1000 2022 Upgrade LED Grow Light, compared to HPS or CFL lighting:
More efficient
Longer lasting
More natural light spectrum
Way less heat than HPS
Disclaimer:
As MARS HYDRO is constantly working on improved iterations of their LED grow lights, some specifications may change over time without notice. Hydroponic.co.za tries to keep this information as accurate and current as humanly possible.
The Mars Hydro TS-3000 2022 Upgrade LED grow light has arrived – improving on the already well known performance and reliability of the TS range.
Key upgraded features :
New flat white reflector casing, with angled edges on all four sides.
Improved thermal insulation and heat dissipation.
Improved diode layout that allows for a more even light distribution over the coverage area. (More diodes around the edges of the quantum board, softening the light intensity in the center of the growing area).
Core features :
5 year warranty, with quick local repairs and after-sales service.
2.7μmol/j PPE efficiency (Photosynthetic Photon Efficacy is the PAR photon output of a light source (measured in micromoles per second or µmol/s) divided by the input power (Watt) to produce that light.
Includes a dimming module that can be daisy-chained.
Optimized Light Spectrum, including a mix of cool and warm white diodes, and red and near infrared diodes.
Coverage Area: Flowering: 120 cm x 120 cm | Veg: 150 cm x 150 cm.
MeanWell drivers with Bridgelux LED diodes.
No moving parts, completely silent operation.
Specifications:
WATTAGE
450W±5%@AC120-277V
CORE COVERAGE
4’x4′
MAX COVERAGE
5’x5′
PPE
2.7μmol/j
PPF
1210umol/S
CHIP BRAND
BridgeLux
LEDS QUANTITY
1016
SPECTRUM
660-665nm 730-740nm 3000-3200K 6000-6500K
MAX YIELD
2.4g/W
DRIVER
MOSO
VOLTAGE
AC100-277V
AMPS
3.868A@AC120V 1.929A@AC240V 1.692A@AC277V
BTU
1534.5
LIFESPAN
50000 H
WARRANTY
5 years
CERTIFICATE
UKCA,CE,RoHS, ETL
DIMENSION
641.5*579.2*68.63mm
WEIGHT(KG)
5.1
Benefits of using a Mars Hydro TS-3000 2022 Upgrade LED Grow Light, compared to HPS or CFL lighting:
More efficient
Longer lasting
More natural light spectrum
Way less heat than HPS
Disclaimer:
As MARS HYDRO is constantly working on improved iterations of their LED grow lights, some specifications may change over time without notice. Hydroponic.co.za tries to keep this information as accurate and current as humanly possible.
The Mars TS-600 LED grow light has many advantages over traditional HPS and older LED grow lights.
The spectrum produced by the Mars TS-600 is closer to natural light and glasses are not required.
Compared to the same wattage HPS, the TS-600 is 50% more efficient.
No fans mean no noise.
Aluminum cover and reflector for better heat and light dissipation.
The Mars grow tent 60cm x 60cm x 1.4m is very quick and easy to assemble and comprise of all the useful features you would expect. Provides a practical solution to creating a controlled horticultural environment.
It features top quality double thick Mylar with a 99% efficient reflective surface and a full metal frame. The tents collect and then reflect any light emitted outside of the canopy footprint and delivers it directly back to the plant. These tents are designed to reflect the spectrum’s provided by Mars Hydro LED grow lights and other HID grow lights. HID Grow lights such as Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps can also be used in this grow tent. This special surface easily outperforms any other grow tents available. The Mars Grow Tents are one of the first LED engineered grow tents, specifically for growing with Mars Hydro products.
Features of Mars Grow Tent:
Ultra-Reflective Lined Mylar for superior light reflectivity and dispersal.
Premium Mylar sides: 2X stronger & thicker than the competition.
Vented flaps with screens: helps maintain a light proof environment.
Steel construction: Including poles, fixture braces & corners.
Supports up to 65Kg fixture for a a safe grow environment.
Removable waterproof material floor liner tray: contains spills/water within tent.
Completely non-toxic bug and disease resistant ”no off-gassing”.
Garden HighPro LumaxPro HPS Lamps feature an optimized spectrum for photosynthesis. For use with magnetic and digital/electronic ballastsand any type of reflector or cooling hood with an E40 lamp holder.
Proper lighting is a key ingredient in promoting robust, healthy growth as well as meeting the needs of various plant growth phases through optimized spectral outputs. Specifically tailored for the hydroponic and horticultural industries.
HPS bulbs are the most efficient bulbs that are commonly used by the hobby gardener. They are high in the red and yellow parts of the spectrum and low in the blue, this imitates the fall sun. Because of this spectrum some plants that are grown with HPS lights only can grow elongated and rather leggy, while many other plants are not effected by the light spectrum. For plants that normally bud and flower in the fall this is usually the light of choice because the light spectrum promotes flower production.
HPS bulbs are made out of a translucent ceramic arc tube containing a mixture of sodium, mercury and xenon gas. This arc tube is suspended in a outer glass shield (bulb). HPS bulbs range in power from 35w to 1000w, with the 250w, 400w, 600w and 1000w being the most popular for indoor horticulture.
HPS bulbs should be changed out after about 24 months. The bulbs slowly lose their brightness over time and to maintain good light quality the bulbs must be changed before the end of their rated life.
Garden HighPro LumaxPro HPS Lamps offer a great light spectrum at an affordable price!
The Garden HighPro MediPro Plant Guardian is here to save your plant tops from the intense heat emitted by hot HPSlamps!
The Medipro marks off the required distance between your plants and lamp, with each stick in the modular system measuring 10cm (with 5 sticks in the set). Fit the heat resistant clip over the E40 light fitting of your reflector, with the right number of measuring sticks screwed onto it. Now you will reduce the risk of having your light fixture too close to your plants. A mini thermo hygrometer is also included and can be attached at the other end of the Garden HighPro MediPro to indicate temperature and humidity in the area of the leaf-tops.
Ceramic metal halide lamps work by heating up a ceramic tube within the bulb. Ceramic can withstand much higher temperatures than other media typically used in lights. This higher temperature results in the bulb creating a plasma-like light source similar to the sun.
Since the light emitted from a CMH is akin to natural sunlight, its spectrum is closer to that of natural sunlight, so that plants exposed to CMH light are getting a wider range of wavelengths of usable light than other types of grow lights can produce.
PLEASE NOTE: On first illumination, Hydrodepot 600W CMH Lamps need to be run continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes. This will allow the metals within the lamp to fuse correctly. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN LAMP FAILURE!
3K Kelvin or 4K Kelvin ? – Although both lamp types should be able to light a complete growing cycle with great results due to their amazing spectral outputs, traditionally growers have leaned towards higher Kelvin ratings for vegetative stages and lower Kelvin ratings for flowering stages. A 3K lamp will have a slightly yellower tint to the light it provides compared to a 4K lamp.
Why use CMH?
Best CRI color rendering index – CMH lights provide the highest measures of color rendering index (CRI) as compared to other grow lights. (Objects that are fully visible in natural, unobstructed light appear to the human eye with a CRI of 100.) Artificial lighting does not reproduce the same light as the sun, but CMH bulbs come very close, with CRI ratings ranging between a low of 80 to a high of 96.
Provides UV Lighting – CMH bulbs, as a function of offering a fuller spectrum of light, provide significantly more ultraviolet light than many other types of grow lights. Plants thrive during their vegetative stages with this type of light and it aids in the development of stronger branches. The UV-B provided by these lamps could trigger more oil and resin production in plants – a natural defense against UV light (Just like humans would put on sunscreen when out in the sun) which could provide a more terpene and trichome rich harvest! (Please use eye and even skin protection when spending longer periods under these lights)
Color Stability – Unlike various other types of grow lights, CMH bulbs provide a consistent quality and duration of light throughout their useful life. Many types of grow lights lose effectiveness over time that may not be evident to the human eye; CMH bulbs retain their wide spectrum.
More Efficient – This is subject depending on what is being compared and for the duration that the bulb is in use, but CMH bulbs are up to 20 per cent more efficient than other types of metal halide bulbs. The yield per watt of CMH bulbs is higher.
Longer Lasting – This is another subjective benefit, but CMH bulbs do last longer than halogen and incandescent lights. They have been confirmed to run as long as 24,000 hours (almost 3 years).
Produce Less Heat – Though they operate at higher temperatures, CMH bulbs emit less heat than other types of bulbs. This is important in smaller grow rooms, where a grow light may contribute to temperatures that are too high for efficient growth and yields.
No Electromagnetic Interference – The ceramic in CMH bulbs does not interfere with electronics such as cell phones or television signals the way that some other types of grow lights or electronic ballasts can. This is not only a convenience, but helps to avoid detection if the intent of a grow room is to keep a low profile.
An E40 Lamp Holder device which mechanically supports a lamp for the purposes of making electrical contact with the lamp.
E40 is the standard fitting for all our HPS, MH and CFL bulbs
DIY – Build your own light system
E40 Lamp Holder fitting is commonly used for horticultural lamps. Useful for growers who are creating their own lighting fixtures or those who have no need for a reflector. The holder is suitable for use with all CFLs, MH and HPS lamps.
Please note: Our E40 socket CFL lights (85 Watt and 140 Watt) emit a colour temperature of 6400K ( “Cool Blue” ), ideal for vegetative growth. Our 2700K (“Warm White”) CFL lights (200 Watt), also E40 light fitting.
We suggest starting off with 140 Watt Cool Blue E40 CFL’s if you are planning to switch colour temperatures during the later stages of your grow cycle.
The Mars TS-3000 LED grow light, which is part of the TSW-3000 Mars Hydro Combo has many advantages over traditional HPS and older LED grow lights. Experience impressive results with your harvests. An impressive option for those seeking to get maximum coverage & output per watt, the Mars TS-3000 LED Grow Light performance will exceed your expectations!
The spectrum produced by the Mars TS-3000 LED grow light is closer to natural light and glasses are not required.
Compared to the same wattage HPS, the TS-3000 is 50% more efficient.
No fans mean no noise.
Aluminum cover and reflector for better heat and light dissipation.
Easy dimming.
The Mars grow tent 1.2m x 1.2m x 2m is very quick and easy to assemble and comprises of all the useful features you would expect. Provides a practical solution to creating a controlled horticultural environment.
It features top quality double thick Mylar with a 99% efficient reflective surface. The tents collect and then reflect any light emitted outside of the canopy footprint and delivers it directly back to the plant. These tents are designed to reflect the spectrum’s provided by Mars Hydro LED grow lights and other HID grow lights. HID Grow lights such as Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps can also be used in this grow tent. This special surface easily outperforms any other grow tents available. The Mars Grow Tents are one of the first LED engineered Grow tent specifically for growing with Mars Hydro products.
Features of Mars Grow Tent:
Ultra-Reflective Lined Mylar for superior light reflectivity and dispersal.
Premium Mylar sides: 2X stronger & thicker than the competition.
Vented flaps with screens: helps maintain a light proof environment.
Steel construction: Including poles, fixture braces & corners.
Supports up to 65Kg fixture for a a safe grow environment.
Removable waterproof material floor liner tray: contains spills/water within tent.
Completely non-toxic bug and disease resistant ”no off-gassing”.
The TS-1000 Mars Hydro Combo celebrates the combination of the Mars Hydro TS-1000 2022 Upgrade
and the Mars-Hydro 70 x 70 x 160 cm grow tent.
The Mars TS-1000 LED grow light which is part of the TS-1000 Mars Hydro Combo has many advantages over traditional HPS and older LED grow lights.
The spectrum produced by the Mars TS-1000 is closer to natural light and glasses are not required.
Compared to the same wattage HPS, the TS-1000 is 50% more efficient.
No fans mean no noise.
Aluminum cover and reflector for better heat and light dissipation.
Easy dimming.
The Mars grow tent 70cm x 70cm x 1.6m is very quick and easy to assemble and comprises of all the useful features you would expect. Provides a practical solution to creating a controlled horticultural environment.
It features top quality double thick Mylar with a 99% efficient reflective surface. The tents collect and then reflect any light emitted outside of the canopy footprint and delivers it directly back to the plant. These tents are designed to reflect the spectrum’s provided by Mars Hydro LED grow lights and other HID grow lights. HID Grow lights such as Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps can also be used in this grow tent. This special surface easily outperforms any other grow tents available. The Mars Grow Tents are one of the first LED engineered Grow tent specifically for growing with Mars Hydro products.
Features of Mars Grow Tent:
Ultra-Reflective Lined Mylar for superior light reflectivity and dispersal.
Premium Mylar sides: 2X stronger & thicker than the competition.
Vented flaps with screens: helps maintain a light proof environment.
Steel construction: Including poles, fixture braces & corners.
Supports up to 65Kg fixture for a a safe grow environment.
Removable waterproof material floor liner tray: contains spills/water within tent.
Completely non-toxic bug and disease resistant ”no off-gassing”.
The Mars TSW-2000 LED grow light which is part of the TSW-2000 Mars Hydro Combo has many advantages over traditional HPS and older LED grow lights.
The spectrum produced by the Mars TSW-2000 is closer to natural light and glasses are not required.
Compared to the same wattage HPS, the TSW-2000 is 50% more efficient.
No fans mean no noise.
Aluminum cover and reflector for better heat and light dissipation.
Easy dimming.
The Mars grow tent 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.8 m is very quick and easy to assemble and comprises of all the useful features you would expect. Provides a practical solution to creating a controlled horticultural environment.
It features top quality double thick Mylar with a 99% efficient reflective surface. The tents collect and then reflect any light emitted outside of the canopy footprint and delivers it directly back to the plant. These tents are designed to reflect the spectrum’s provided by Mars Hydro LED grow lights and other HID grow lights. HID Grow lights such as Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps can also be used in this grow tent. This special surface easily outperforms any other grow tents available. The Mars Grow Tents are one of the first LED engineered Grow tent specifically for growing with Mars Hydro products.
Features of Mars Grow Tent:
Ultra-Reflective Lined Mylar for superior light reflectivity and dispersal.
Premium Mylar sides: 2X stronger & thicker than the competition.
Vented flaps with screens: helps maintain a light proof environment.
Steel construction: Including poles, fixture braces & corners.
Supports up to 65Kg fixture for a a safe grow environment.
Removable waterproof material floor liner tray: contains spills/water within tent.
Completely non-toxic bug and disease resistant ”no off-gassing”.
