Mars Hydro FC1500 150W Bridgelux 3030 Deep Red Full‑Spectrum LED Grow Light,

The Mars Hydro® FC-1500 150W LED Grow Light is a high-efficiency multi-bar LED grow light engineered for small grow tents, personal propagation setups, and micro-cultivation spaces. Drawing 150 watts of real power, this compact 3-bar fixture generates a photon flux output of 427.5 µmol/s at a photon efficacy of 2.85 µmol/J. Designed as an energy-efficient LED replacement for 250W traditional HID lamps, it provides uniform PAR distribution across a 2.3' x 2.3' vegetative or 2' x 2' flowering footprint. Key Features High Efficacy Bar Design: Generates 427.5 µmol/s PPF at 2.85 µmol/J efficacy for energy savings and minimal thermal output. 250W HID Replacement: Consumes only 150W while delivering light penetration comparable to legacy 250W single-ended HPS/MH lamps. Balanced Full Spectrum: Blends Bridgelux white diodes (2800K–3000K, 4800K–5000K) with 660nm deep red LEDs for seed-to-harvest growth phases. Uniform 2x2 Coverage: 3-bar layout reduces hot spots and edge light falloff over 2.3' × 2.3' vegetative or 2' × 2' flowering areas. Fanless Passive Cooling: Heavy-duty aluminum heat sink dissipates heat quietly without mechanical cooling fans (0 dB operation). Stepless Manual Dimming: Features an onboard rotary dimmer knob (10%–100%) to tailor light intensity for seedlings, vegetative growth, and bloom. Smart Controller Ecosystem: Compatible with Mars Hydro iControl and iHub Pro digital controllers for automated schedules, mobile app management, and daisy-chaining. Equipped with high-performance Bridgelux 3030 white LEDs and upgraded 660–665nm deep red diodes, the FC-1500 emits a full-spectrum light output that accelerates vegetative expansion and triggers flower development. Built with a fanless aluminum frame for silent passive heat dissipation, IP65 water and dust protection, manual step-less dimming (10%–100%), and smart app/controller port compatibility, it offers reliable performance for home growers and compact vertical rack setups. Product Specifications Model: FC-1500 150W LED (MH-FC1500) Power Draw: 150W ±5% PPF Output: 427.5 µmol/s Photon Efficacy (PPE): 2.85 µmol/J HPS/MH Equivalent: 250W Single-Ended HID Light Source: Bridgelux 3030 White Diodes + 660–665nm Deep Red LEDs Vegetative Coverage: 2.3' × 2.3' (70 cm × 70 cm) Flowering Coverage: 2' × 2' (60 cm × 60 cm) Input Voltage: AC 120V – 277V (50/60Hz) Amperage Draw: 1.27A @ 120V | 0.64A @ 240V | 0.56A @ 277V Dimming Control: Off, 10%–100% Manual Knob + RJ Port Smart App Compatible Thermal Management: Passive Aluminum Heat Sink (Fanless, 0 dB) Dimensions: 16.4" L × 15.7" W × 2.8" H (41.7 cm × 40.0 cm × 7.2 cm) Product Weight: ~5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) Lifespan: > 50,000 Hours