Mars Hydro FC-e 8000 LED Grow Light

Discover the Mars Hydro FC-E8000, a powerful full-spectrum LED grow light designed for maximum yield and efficiency. With a power output of 800 watts, this lamp delivers strong, deep light penetration over a footprint of 150×150 cm during the growth phase (and approximately 120×120 cm in the flowering phase), while high-quality Bridgelux LEDs ensure reliable color quality and long life. With an efficiency of 2.8 µmol/J, the FC‑E8000 offers an excellent ratio between light output and energy consumption, resulting in higher yields per kW and lower operating costs. Ideal for both hobby and professional growing environments.

Key features

• Power consumption: 800 watts
• Growth footprint: 150 x 150 centimeters
• Flowering footprint: 120 x 120 centimeters
• Efficiency: 2.8 µmol/J
• Diodes: Bridgelux
• Spectrum: Full spectrum

LED brand is Bridgelux

The Mars Hydro FC-E8000 uses high-quality Bridgelux LEDs, chosen for their consistent light quality, long lifespan, and limited lumen degradation over time. Bridgelux diodes deliver stable spectral output that ensures uniform crop illumination and less color shift after thousands of hours of operation. Combining Mars Hydro design and Bridgelux chips, the FC-E8000 benefits from reliable performance, better color rendering, and lower maintenance in both hobby and professional growing environments.

Power is 800 watts

With a nominal input of 800 watts, the Mars Hydro FC-E8000 provides a powerful light source intended for medium to large growing setups. The 800 W power translates into deep penetration of the canopy and a wide effective footprint, ensuring that plants receive sufficient PAR in both the growth and flowering phases. The power requires good heat dissipation and appropriate setup, but also ensures high absolute light output and consistent results when correctly mounted and cooled.

Efficiency is 2.8 µmol/J

The Mars Hydro FC-E8000 achieves an efficiency of 2.8 µmol/J, which indicates how many photosynthetically usable photons (µmol) are produced per joule of energy absorbed. This efficiency value means that the lamp delivers a lot of PAR output relative to energy consumption, resulting in better yield per kW and lower operating costs. For growers, 2.8 µmol/J translates into efficient energy utilization, especially during longer light schedules and intensive growing cycles.

Full-spectrum deep penetration

The full-spectrum tuning of the Mars Hydro FC-E8000 is designed to support the entire growth process, with a balanced mix of blue, red, and supplemental wavelengths for photosynthesis and secondary metabolites. This spectrum composition, combined with high output per diode, ensures deep penetration through the canopy and homogeneous PPFD across the footprint. As a result, both undergrowth and buds benefit from consistent lighting for better growth, flowering, and quality.

Smart control and timers

The Mars Hydro FC-E8000 offers integrated control options that give growers flexibility in lighting schedules and intensity. The unit supports dimming functions and timing options so that light levels and switching times can be precisely tailored to growth stages; in addition, the FC-E8000 is compatible with external controllers and timers for advanced automation. This smart control facilitates energy management, phase-controlled lighting, and easy integration into existing grow management setups.