Mixing 3w/5w

[olfdart]

HI, I just ordered a Mars II 400 LED thinking that I could use it with a BlackStar 180 watt LED Grow Light. Just noticed that the Mars has 5w led's and the BlackStar has 3w led's.

Anyone know whether I can run these in unison or should I just order another? They are both around 180W but have different wattage globes - 3w and 5w

BTW I just purchased on e-bay and then while searching for answers on Mars site got a much better price talking to the sales people in China (delivered from the same warehouse here locally)

[gbauto]

I don't think that it will cause any issues. I run a King 1200w/ 6w lamps and a couple of the Mars 300 and they have given me great results. The Mars seem to be more blue-shifted compared to the King so when they are combined I think that the plants really like them

[olfdart]

thx for the info gbauto - had thought it would be ok. but as I haven't used lights before, wanted to hear from exp growers!

thx again

od

[Saturnalia]

Hi Oldfart. There's no problem mixing these bulbs. You can mix any lights, even different types like some HiD and some LED and some CFL. The plants don't care, they just want more light ;-)

[Schmokin]

Hello Oldfart. Ditto the previous responses. You can use a mix of any type of lighting. It won't cause an issue. The more light the better.