hiccup with a fce8000

[zachrockbadenof]

just came home. smelled something, i see the plug on the fce8000 is smoking n hot... what the fuk... lucky i came home when i did... i just sent a message to mars, the the lite is less then a year old... what the fuk could it be?? it is plugged into a timer, but the plug was smokin- timer seems ok

 

[Creeperpark]

just came home. smelled something, i see the plug on the fce8000 is smoking n hot... what the fuk... lucky i came home when i did... i just sent a message to mars, the the lite is less then a year old... what the fuk could it be?? it is plugged into a timer, but the plug was smokin- timer seems ok

You are fricking lucky friend. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Don't use that light period because I have seen members' houses burnt down. Post a photo of the light so we and get a heads-up on it. If other members are using the same light they need to know what can happen. I'm sorry to say I have heard stories about Mars lights catching on fire but I didn't believe it.

 

[GMT]

I know what you mean creeper, these stories normally come from brand new accounts rather than long term established members. It is a little unnerving.

 

[zachrockbadenof]

the lite is plugged into a '3' way , then into the timer - here is a pic of the 3way... i doubt that the 3way is the problem - nothing else other then the lite is plugged into it

 

[jokerman]

the lite is plugged into a '3' way , then into the timer - here is a pic of the 3way... i doubt that the 3way is the problem - nothing else other then the lite is plugged into it

I believe its the three way

 

[zachrockbadenof]

I believe its the three way

do u think that is the problem??? i know nothing about elect.... u think the lite is ok to use??

 

[zachrockbadenof]

jokerman-maybe u are rite - i plugged the lite directly into the outlet, and the plug is cool to the touch... still a bit nervous about the lite tho...

 

[FletchF.Fletch]

Probably a faulty 3way plug. People return them to the hardware store and they restock them. Smell them before you buy, just like with Buds. If it smells burnt it's no good.

Keep an eye on it though. Good Luck!!

 

[zachrockbadenof]

i have the light on all day as i am home... every time i pass by, i feel the plug, and its cool to the touch, so as u guys have said, it could well be the 3way... i shit-canned it, plugged directly into the timer ...

 

[zachrockbadenof]

hello mars... in an email u stated you would be sending me a new wire/plug for the lite- its 24days, n no wire/plug... how long do i need to wait???

 

[Deleted User 0283844]

I'll attach pic when I get there...

My mars fce 4000 killed 3 timers , burnt the plug to point it melted 🫠 together. Decent timers with correct ratings to exceed what light was putting out so was not timers.

Also I get a lighting hum(like flickering and buzzing) when on the lowest settings.

Same thing as you, was lucky enough to catch before anything happened seriously.

My emails to mars were received, with no response back.

Have 3 of em and just setup 3 months ago for this run but won't run past 60% intensity.

Won't buy a single mars product based off not even one email back. Shitty customer service along with a product tgat has potential for fire,loss of property and having to expose grow due to gire.

After that , I've installed fire suppressant in room . 4 of the red balls(I forget name ).

Glad you caught it before negative potential happened.

 

[zachrockbadenof]

well they did response to me... but no plug yet..... mars if u are reading this ...where's the plug???

 

[zachrockbadenof]

hey... its now april 11th, when u read this april 12.... thats 21 fuking days... where the FUK is my plug??? i'm tired of these replies... my orig email was on feb 27th to you - fukin new year is fukin over...
Dear Customer,

Greetings from Mars Hydro
Sorry for the inconvenience, Since your accessories need to be shipped from China, the transportation time may be delayed.
Please don't worry. We have urged the carrier to update the logistics information as soon as possible. We will inform you after the update.
Please wait patiently.
We appreciate your understanding and support.

 

[Prs2xs]

I have 8 Mars fixtures- 0 problems in the 3 yrs I've had them. A lot of problems people have are due to makeshift wiring in the grow room - imho

 

[zachrockbadenof]

I have 8 Mars fixtures- 0 problems in the 3 yrs I've had them. A lot of problems people have are due to makeshift wiring in the grow room - imho

not in my case... the lamp is plugged directly into the wall, its a 20amp outlet, with no other load on it...

 

[Prs2xs]

I wasn't trying to insinuate that your setup is faulty, just that sometimes in using an assortment of cheap 3 ways etc can have a connection that isn't tight, and as a result, there can be a very small arc that occurs, either constantly or intermittently, creating heat.
It sounds like you are not having that particular problem!