Hydrofarm LKIT60 Dayspot 60-Watt

by Hydrofarm

Product Features

• The Hydrofarm Dayspot provides convenient spot lighting for plants
• This 60-watt light works particularly well with orchids, bonsai, and most houseplants
• Helps plants maintain healthy growth
• The bulb lasts about 3,000 hours and can easily be replaced at a local hardware or grocery store
• Includes clamp-on light fixture

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 8.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000053F9J
• Item model number: LKIT60
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #3 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Plant Germination Equipment > Growing Light Fixtures

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Dayspot 60-watt grow light attaches itself to just about anything its 3-inch-wide, spring-loaded, rubber-lined hand clamp can fit on. The bulb lasts about 3,000 hours and can easily be replaced at a local hardware or grocery store. Most plants require 12 to 14 hours of sunlight every day, but very few locations afford so much exposure. This grow light works particularly well with orchids, bonsai, and most houseplants. It should always be placed at least 12 inches above the plant, and keep in mind that the height above the surface it is lighting is equivalent to the radius of the area of light. In other words, if you were to place the lamp 24 inches above the surface, it would effectively light an area with a radius of about 24 inches. Also, please note that this is not an appropriate lamp for standard lighting needs. --Eli Huntington

Product Description

Daylight spectrum, perfect for over-wintering light loving plants and maintaining healthy growth. Comes complete with an attractive clamp-on light fixture.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It does its job, February 18, 2011

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CGScammell (Cochise County, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydrofarm LKIT60 Dayspot 60-Watt (Lawn & Patio)

This little light is easy to assemble, needing not much more than a screw driver to tighten the nut and screw. Once it is clamped down on another sturdy object, it stays put. It doesn't wobble or come undone. The cord is five feet long. Depending on how far away this lamp is from the plant, the effective radius is plenty enough (about 24" from a foot away). I use this over a germination set next to my bird cage, and my little dove gets some of that light as well.

One thing about this that may be dangerous to other users: the black hood that goes around the socket gets VERY HOT! This lamp would not be recommended around birds or small children. However, set in a nice location this is a pretty lamp that provides good swivvel and warmth.

This clamp comes with a 60-watt bulb, packed in its separate cardboard support.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars cheap, and easy, March 18, 2011

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RoBMoNeY - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hydrofarm LKIT60 Dayspot 60-Watt (Lawn & Patio)

This is a good grow light if you have smaller plants. I'm currently using it for my aquaponics garden above my fish tank. The area it covers is poor, but if you have the light focused on a specific plant, it seems to provide enough light for it to grow. I might purchase something bigger, but these are perfect for a single plant, or a few smaller plants closer together.

edit-some slight burning going on with the leaves of my chili plant....Keep an eye on the distance. There is a really small threshold between this light being too close, and too far away from your crop.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets the job done, March 19, 2011

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C. Young - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydrofarm LKIT60 Dayspot 60-Watt (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this lamp/bulb combo for a bonsai palm that I have in my office. Without windows, that is my only guaranteed source of light. I figured I would give it a try and if it didn't work out, I would keep my plant at home instead. I have the lamp set on a timer and the palm is doing so well. I like the clamp mechanism as I can clamp the lamp to a nearby bookcase. Extremely happy with my purchase.