
SolarSystem 1100 Refurbished: What You Get in the Box
This is a factory-refurbished SolarSystem 1100, California LightWorks' larger programmable fixture. It draws up to 800W from a 90–277V input, pulling 6.6A at 120V or 3.3A at 240V. Spectrum comes from three channels: red and deep red, natural white, and blue and deep blue. Each channel dims independently, so one fixture can lean blue in veg and red in flower. The housing is 18 x 18 x 4 in with fan-assisted active cooling and a 0–107°F operating range. Veg coverage runs up to 8 x 8 ft. Output depends on which production run your unit came from, and that is worth knowing before you plan a room. Earlier units were listed at 1,284 µmol/s and 1.61 µmol/J, with a 4 x 4 ft bloom footprint. California LightWorks' current page rates new production at 2.51 µmol/J with 5 x 5 ft bloom coverage. Factory refurbished units are sold with a full 5-year warranty, and the fixture is UL certified.
Buying a Refurbished LED Grow Light That Still Gets Support
A refurbished led grow light only makes sense when the maker still stands behind it, and this one does. The warranty term matches a new fixture, so a failed fan or channel gets repaired rather than written off. That makes it a practical way to add a second room or replace an aging HID without paying new-fixture money. Check the label on arrival to see which production run you received, and plan canopy size from that figure. Earlier-run units flower a smaller footprint well but are less efficient per watt than current production. The optional SolarSystem Controller adds minute-by-minute schedules, sunrise ramps and group control over many fixtures. Without it, the light runs its default spectrum and works on an ordinary timer. Hang it higher in veg to spread light across the wider footprint, then lower it as flowers set. The fans make a light hum, which matters more in a bedroom tent than in a garage. If you need the latest efficiency, the new SolarSystem 1100 is the better choice.
Key Features
- Factory refurbished: Inspected by the maker and sold with the same warranty term as a new fixture.
- Three programmable channels: Red, white and blue dim independently to shape spectrum by stage.
- Wide 90–277V input: Runs on household 120V or commercial 240V and 277V service.
- 8x8 veg footprint: Covers a large veg area or a flowering tent from one fixture.
- Optional SolarSystem Controller: Adds scheduling and sunrise ramps, but the light runs without it.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | SolarSystem 1100 (factory refurbished) |
| Power Draw | Up to 800W |
| Input | 90–277V, 50–60 Hz |
| Max Current | 6.6A @ 120V, 3.3A @ 240V |
| Spectrum Channels | Red & deep red; natural white; blue & deep blue |
| Growth Phase | Full-cycle, programmable veg to bloom |
| Veg Coverage | Up to 8 x 8 ft |
| Bloom Coverage | 4 x 4 ft (earlier production) or 5 x 5 ft (current production) |
| Output | Earlier production 1,284 µmol/s at 1.61 µmol/J; current production 2.51 µmol/J |
| Dimensions | 18 x 18 x 4 in |
| Cooling | Active, fan assisted |
| Operating Temp | 0–107°F |
| Controller | SolarSystem Controller, sold separately |
| Certification | UL |
| Warranty | 5 years |