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