{"product_id":"mars-hydro-fc-e8000-led-grow-light-800w-5x5-ft","title":"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Cost-Effective Full Spectrum LED Grow Light","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMars Hydro FC-E 8000 Cost-Effective Full Spectrum LED Grow Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruggling to find a professional-grade LED that delivers massive power without the massive price tag? The Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 is the solution for commercial cultivators and serious hobbyists. Now featuring enhanced OSRAM red spectrum to boost flowering performance, this powerhouse fixture delivers a 2.8 µmol\/J PPE and a PPF of 2240 µmol\/S to fuel vigorous growth from seedling to harvest. It's one of the most cost-effective \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/collections\/800w-led-grow-lights\"\u003e800W LED grow lights\u003c\/a\u003e available, ensuring you get maximum return on your investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowered by high-efficiency Bridgelux LEDs, the FC-E 8000 mimics natural sunlight with a full-spectrum output, providing the perfect balance of wavelengths for all growth stages. A premium heat dissipation structure and durable build keep it operating stably with low heat generation, effectively avoiding plant light burn and extending service life for long-term cultivation. The fixture supports daisy-chaining of up to 80 units, perfectly suited for large-scale lighting layouts in commercial planting operations, and its innovative foldable frame simplifies setup — just hang and connect the driver to start. Pair it with the optional Mars Hydro iConnectu, Controller, or iHub-Pro for remote monitoring, smart scheduling, and precise dimming via the MarsPro app. For growers looking for similar power with upgraded diodes, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mars-hydro-fc-8000-full-spectrum-led-grow-light\"\u003eMars Hydro FC 8000 EVO\u003c\/a\u003e is an excellent alternative within the esteemed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/collections\/mars-hydro\"\u003eMars Hydro\u003c\/a\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.image-gallery-container{width:100%;overflow:hidden;margin:20px 0;}.image-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:15px;}.gallery-item{aspect-ratio:1;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.3s ease;}.gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}@media (max-width:768px){.image-gallery{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;gap:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}.gallery-item{flex:0 0 360px;scroll-snap-align:start;}}.features-grid-container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;padding:2rem 0;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin:0 auto;max-width:1240px;}.feature-card{background-color:#ffffff;padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;flex: 0 1 240px;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"image-gallery-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"image-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_4.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light in a grow tent\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_5.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_7.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light close-up view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_6.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light installed setup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eBridgelux LEDs \u0026amp; OSRAM Red\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eHigh-efficiency Bridgelux LEDs enhanced with OSRAM red spectrum to boost flowering performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eFull Spectrum Output\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eMimics natural sunlight to provide a rich, balanced spectrum that supports plants through all stages of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency Diodes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eAchieves a 2.8 µmol\/J PPE, significantly reducing energy costs while delivering exceptional light intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty 800W Power\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eUnleashes a PPF of 2240 µmol\/S, providing intense light for vigorous growth and bumper harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003ePremium Heat Dissipation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eA durable, low-heat build effectively avoids plant light burn and extends service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eDaisy Chain Up to 80 Units\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003ePerfectly suited for large-scale lighting layouts in commercial planting operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🗂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eFoldable Frame\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eSimplifies setup — just hang and connect the driver to start growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e📱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;color:#333;margin:0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eSmart Control Ready\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003ePairs with the optional iConnectu, Controller, or iHub-Pro for remote monitoring and precise dimming via the MarsPro app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.styled-spec-container{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:1em;}.styled-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;}.styled-spec-table thead{background-color:#f8f8f8;}.styled-spec-table th,.styled-spec-table td{padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}.styled-spec-table th{font-weight:bold;color:#333;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;}.styled-spec-table td{border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#333;}.styled-spec-table tbody td:first-child{font-weight:500;color:#444;}.styled-spec-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"styled-spec-container\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"styled-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800W+5% @ AC220-277V, 800W minus 1-10% @ AC100-120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4' x 4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5' x 5'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 μmol\/j\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePPF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2240 μmol\/S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChip Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridgelux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e660-665nm, 2800-3000K, 4800-5000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 g\/W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC100-277V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.592A@AC120V, 3.262A@AC240V, 2.838A@AC277V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2729\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertificates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUKCA, CE, RoHS, ETL, IP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50,000 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.1\" x 44\" x 3.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_2.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 Full Spectrum LED grow light spectrum chart\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC-E 8000 delivers a balanced full spectrum output using \u003cstrong\u003eBridgelux\u003c\/strong\u003e LEDs enhanced with OSRAM red, combining deep red (660–665nm) with broad white light bands (2800–3000K and 4800–5000K) to support every stage of plant development. The warm white and red channels drive robust flowering and fruiting, while the cool white promotes vigorous vegetative growth — providing everything your canopy needs from seedling through harvest across the full 5'x5' footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePPFD Map\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 650px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_3.jpg?v=1789152744\" alt=\"Mars Hydro FC-E 8000 PPFD map light intensity distribution\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMars Hydro provides a comprehensive 5-year manufacturer's warranty for the FC-E 8000, covering defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage from user error or operator abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-container{width:100%;margin:0;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.faq-item{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s ease;width:100%;}.faq-item:hover{box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.1);}.faq-question{background-color:#f8f8f8;padding:15px 20px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.05em;color:#333;transition:background-color .3s ease;}.faq-question:hover{background-color:#f0f0f0;}.faq-question.active{background-color:#2c5530;color:white;}.faq-icon{font-size:1.2em;transition:transform .3s ease;font-weight:bold;opacity:.7;line-height:1;}.faq-question.active .faq-icon{opacity:1;}.faq-answer{padding:0 20px;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s ease;background-color:white;}.faq-answer.active{padding:20px;max-height:500px;}.faq-answer p{margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.6;color:#555;}.faq-answer ul{margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px;}.faq-answer li{margin-bottom:5px;color:#555;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the actual coverage area of the FC-E 8000?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FC-E 8000 provides a core coverage of 4'x4' for flowering and a maximum coverage of 5'x5' for vegetative growth. This makes it an excellent choice for larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/collections\/grow-tents-for-sale\"\u003egrow tents\u003c\/a\u003e and commercial setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow does the FC-E 8000 differ from the FC 8000 EVO?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are powerful 800W lights. The FC-E 8000 uses Bridgelux LEDs enhanced with OSRAM red for cost-effective performance, while the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mars-hydro-fc-8000-full-spectrum-led-grow-light\"\u003eFC 8000 EVO\u003c\/a\u003e offers a different diode configuration for growers seeking the premium option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan I connect multiple FC-E 8000 lights together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the FC-E 8000 supports daisy-chaining of up to 80 units, making it well-suited for large-scale commercial lighting layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan I control this light remotely?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the FC-E 8000 pairs with the optional Mars Hydro iConnectu, Controller, or iHub-Pro for remote monitoring, smart scheduling, and precise dimming through the MarsPro app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIs this light easy to install?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The FC-E 8000 features an innovative foldable frame that simplifies setup — just hang the fixture and connect the driver to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy should I switch from HPS to an LED like the FC-E 8000?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitching to a high-efficiency LED like the FC-E 8000 offers significant benefits, including lower electricity consumption, reduced heat output (less need for AC), a longer lifespan, and a more optimized light spectrum for plant growth. You can learn more about the benefits of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/blogs\/Articles\/5-reasons-to-switch-from-hps-to-led\"\u003eswitching from HPS to LED\u003c\/a\u003e in our detailed guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mars Hydro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45120073564376,"sku":"FCE8000","price":479.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/MarsHydro_FC-E8000_LEDGrowLight_1.jpg?v=1789152744","url":"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/products\/mars-hydro-fc-e8000-led-grow-light-800w-5x5-ft","provider":"Trimleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}