Mars Hydro FC-E4800 LED Grow Light

Discover the Mars Hydro FC‑E4800: a powerful, versatile LED grow light for hobbyists and professional growers that combines technical precision with practical ease of use. The fixture consumes 480 watts and is equipped with 2646 high-quality Bridgelux LEDs that provide a full spectrum, ideal from seedling to flowering. With an efficiency of 2.8 µmol/J, the FC‑E4800 efficiently converts every watt into usable photosynthetic radiation, giving you more light per unit of energy. The footprint of approximately 100 x 100 cm provides wide and even coverage, while the dimmable, modular design and passively cooled beams offer flexibility, easy maintenance, and stable heat management; the IP65 housing and warranty provide additional security during intensive use.

Key features

• Power consumption: 480 watts
• Growth footprint: 120 x 120 centimeters
• Flowering footprint: 100 x 100 centimeters
• Efficiency: 2.8 µmol/J
• Diodes: Bridgelux
• Spectrum: Full spectrum

Bridgelux LEDs provide light

The Mars Hydro FC‑E4800 is equipped with 2646 high-quality Bridgelux LEDs that provide consistent light quality and color stability throughout the life of the fixture. Bridgelux is known for low lumen degradation and reliable performance, allowing the FC‑E4800 to maintain stable PAR output during long grow cycles. The precise placement and selection of Bridgelux chips ensure even PAR distribution across the canopy, fewer hotspots, and improved light penetration, which directly contributes to more efficient photosynthesis and better yield results for both hobbyists and professional growers.

480 W of reliable power

The Mars Hydro FC‑E4800 fixture consumes 480 watts, and this power is focused on delivering a high, constant light output for medium to larger grow rooms. The 480 W specification indicates the maximum power consumption at full load; in practice, you can often dim or work with only some of the bars to save energy. The distribution of power across multiple passively cooled bars ensures even heat dissipation and minimal thermal stress, which increases the reliability and lifespan of the FC‑E4800 and guarantees consistent performance during intensive use.

High efficiency of 2.8 µmol/J

With an efficiency of 2.8 µmol/J, the Mars Hydro FC‑E4800 offers a strong photosynthetically active photon output per watt consumed, a critical metric for energy-efficient growing. This 2.8 µmol/J means that each watt generates approximately 2.8 µmol of usable PAR photons, which directly contributes to higher PPFD values and optimal plant responses. For growers, this efficiency translates into lower energy costs per gram of biomass produced and more sustainable growing performance, with better light utilization and economic profitability over the lifetime of the FC‑E4800.

Full spectrum for growth

The Mars Hydro FC‑E4800 delivers a full spectrum specifically designed to support growth and flowering, with a balanced mix of blue, red, and broad white wavelengths. This spectrum promotes robust vegetative growth thanks to blue bands and stimulates flowering and bloom development with enhanced red and deep red components; broad white LEDs improve color rendering and plant observation. With this complete spectrum, the FC‑E4800 supports key processes such as photosynthesis, root development, flowering activation, and secondary metabolite formation, giving growers consistent quality and optimal crop behavior in every growth phase.

Smart control and dimming function

The Mars Hydro FC‑E4800 offers comprehensive smart control options and a precise dimming function that allows you to fine-tune light profiles and photoperiods. The modular design allows individual bars or the entire fixture to be dimmed to adjust intensity, transition profiles, and energy demand. The FC‑E4800 is designed for integration with common external controllers and timers and supports easy connection to industrial controllers or optional Mars Hydro interfaces, making programmed cycles, energy savings, and automated growing scenarios easy to achieve.