Mars Hydro Product Documents
Level Up Your Crops With UV Tech
UV lighting, a pivotal innovation in the cultivation space, is brought to the forefront with Adlite UV. This series enhances color vibrancy, flavor, and nutritional value in plants. Controlled exposure to UV light catalyzes the production of secondary metabolites like flavonoids and anthocyanins, bolstering plant defense against pests and diseases. Additionally, it plays a significant role in enhancing the plant's nutritional profile and biomass production. With Adlite UV, growers can fine-tune exposure during different growth stages, leading to more robust and resilient plants.
Features & Benefits of the Adlite UV Series
Supplementation of UV light in full spectrum grow light cultivation or other specific cultivation to improve plant nutritional quality and stimulate biomass production.
- Targeted 365-370nm UVA Spectrum: Designed to provide UV supplemental lighting to improve the quality of plant yields
- Produce More THC: Proper UV light for plants can also improve the nutritional quality of plants and stimulate biomass production by stressing them.
- Disease Prevention: Adlite UV light exposure prompts plants to produce secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids and anthocyanin, which help prevent the growth of certain pathogens and molds to improve plant health
- Suitable for Specific Plants: Adlite UV light is particularly beneficial for plants that naturally receive more UV exposure in their natural habitats, such as certain herbs, fruits, and flowers.
- Maximize Crops With Full Adlite Lightings: It's crucial to add supplemental lights to optimize plant growth, UV55/IR30/Deep Red55 are recommended for main lights over 500W, such as FC6500, FC-E6500, FC8000, FC-E8000
Maximizing Growth with Adlite UV Series
The effective utilization of UV light in plant growth necessitates precise control of its usage due to its unique characteristics.
As a general guideline, it is not advisable to use UV light during the germination process. Excessive UV exposure has the potential to inhibit seed germination and can be detrimental to young seedlings. However, in the growth phase of your plants, it's a good practice to activate UV light for 5 minutes every hour. The 5-minute duration every hour strikes a balance between providing the benefits of UV light and avoiding potential harm from excessive exposure. It allows your plants to reap the advantages of UV light without the risk of overexposure.
During the early vegetative stages, it's beneficial to incorporate UV light, specifically UV-A, for approximately 1-2 hours each day. UV-A light plays a pivotal role in the production of essential pigments and antioxidants, which in turn strengthens seedlings and improves their photosynthetic efficiency. This exposure aids in the development of sturdy seedlings with enhanced light absorption capabilities and robust defense mechanisms.
During the flowering stage, as you switch on your main light, it's beneficial to incorporate 10 minutes of UV light into every hour.
In the early flowering stage, consider providing a total of 60 to 90 minutes of supplementary UV light. This practice plays a pivotal role in enhancing the development of flowers and buds, ensuring a strong start to the flowering process.
As you progress into the middle of the flowering stage, it is advisable to increase the total UV light supplementation to a range of 90-120 minutes. This extended exposure helps maintain the flowering process in a smooth and productive trajectory, supporting consistent growth.
In the late stages of flowering, specifically during the final 2-3 weeks, it becomes advantageous to further boost the total UV light supplementation to a total of 120 minutes. This additional UV exposure proves instrumental in the final development of flowers and buds, contributing to a flourishing and successful harvest.
Specifications for the Adlite UV Supplemental Bars
| Model | UV30 |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 30w (Each bar is 15W) |
| Spectrum | 365-370nm |
| Amps | 0.18 @ AC120V |
| Dimension | 23.6" x 1.3" x 1.1" (60*3.3*3cm) |
| Warranty | 5 Year |
| Model | UV55 |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 55w (Each bar is 27W) |
| Spectrum | 365-370nm |
| Amps | 0.44 @ AC120V |
| Dimension | 35.4" x 1.3" x 1.1" (90*3.3*3cm) |
| Warranty | 5 Year |
| Brand | Mars Hydro |
|---|---|
| SKU | ADLITE-RED55 |
| Weight (lb.) | 5.0000 |
| Prop 65 | No |
| Length (in.) | 35 |
| Width (in.) | 1.5 |
| Height (in.) | 1.5 |
| Warranty (*Spec-Box) | 10 Year |
| Lead Time | Ships in 3-5 business days |
| Hazmat? | No |
| UPC | No |
| Case/Pack/Pallet Amount | 2 |
| Lighting Type | LED |
| LED Light Spectrum | Bloom Spectrum |
| LED Fixture Type (New) | Bar/Strip |
| LED Fixture Type (Old - DNU) | No |
| LED Features | No |
| Est. Electricity Cost /mo (*Spec-Box) | $1.72 |
| Exact Watts (*Spec-Box) | 55 Watt (x2 27 Watt ±5%) |
| HID Equivalent | No |
| Suggested Hanging Height | No |
| LED Diode Type | No |
| LED Driver Type | No |
| PAR Efficiency | No |
| Total PPF Output | No |
| Power Factor | No |
| Daisy Chain | No |
| Voltage (*Spec-Box) | 100/277 Volts |
| Amps | 0.488 Amps @ AC120V - 0.252 Amps @ AC240V - 0.223 Amps @ AC277V |
| Frequency | No |
| Power Cord(s) Included | Yes |
| Power Cord Length | No |
| Coverage Area (*Spec-Box) | Veg: 1.5' x 1.5'; Flower: 1.5' x 1.5' |
| Grow Light Certifications | No |
| ETL Listed | No |
| UL Listed | No |
| Dimming Option | No |
| Maintenance Information | No |