Hydrofarm 4 ft Jump Start Fluorescent Grow Light System
The Jump Start Fluorescent Grow Light System allows the included high output T5 fluorescent lamp fixture to be easily raised and lowered with an offset pull. The cord works in a fashion similar to that of a window blind, without interfering with plant growth. This unit is excellent for starting seeds, propagating cuttings and growing indoor flowers or houseplants. Complete system includes Jump Start UL/CSA listed high output T5 fluorescent fixture, anodized aluminum stand, and 6400K full-spectrum T5 bulb by Hydrofarm. The Four-Foot Jump Start measures 50 inches wide by 24.5 inches tall by 18.5 inches deep and includes a four-foot high output fluorescent T5 fixture and 48 inch T5 high output 6400K Fluorescent Plant Grow Tube. Full one year manufacturers warranty. Easy snap together assembly, no tools required.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars QUick and easy
This item arrived very quickly, is pretty sturdy, and easy to put together. All instructions were included, I set it up in under 15 minutes. Even if you didn’t have instructions, the pull cord is pretty self explanatory, common sense would tell you how to use it, it works just like any set of blinds.
My seedlings have been under the light for less than an hour and have already perked up. Can’t beat it for the price.
4 Stars Jump starting the garden with the Grow Light System
The product was easy to assemble, but the promised instructions were not included. So I have not figured out how to use the pull cord to raise and lower the lights. But it works. We have germination and green growth.
5 Stars Simple, light weight, easy to adjust light
I have had this light set-up for a few years now, and still love it. The original fluorescent fixture conked out after 2 or 3 years’ use, but a $10 shoplight fixture from a hardware store replaced it seamlessly. The stand is very light, and slightly aggravating to put together the first time, but it does the job beautifully. It is the easiest to adjust of all lighting systems I’ve used, allowing one-handed movement of the light up or down, making it great for seed starting. The one-handed-ness is made possible via some coiled metal strips within the cross-bar that create tension on the two strings or chains that connect to the sides of the light fixture. If you have to remove the fluorescent fixture for bulb replacement or storage, I recommend that you hook the two strings or chains to one another to avoid having to reassemble the tensioning mechanism, which can be annoying.
This, plus a few heat mats and a small fan on a timer are all I’ve needed to start and grow thousands of strong seedlings in my tiny apartment, populating the neighborhood with flowers and veges for years now!
3 Stars Nice bargain for the money!
I have some mixed feelings about this product, even though I’m about to order a second one. First, and the only downside to this light, the overall construction is rather cheap. The frame is rather flimsy…Hydrofarm put all their know-how into the most important part: The light itself. But be forewarned the frame is a bit wobbly. Since a grow light sits stationary most of the time, it’s not a serious issue. The two biggest plus points for this product.. the price and the fact that it works. I grow exotics and palms in zone 7 and have to overwinter them inside, and my Hydrofarm light has kept them going for 2 years straight. Unless you have the extra bucks $$$ to invest in the HP sodium or metal halide lights (as well as the increased energy usage) it would be hard to beat this bargain.
5 Stars great buy!
It works, It’s just as advertised, I got great service and I’m going to buy from them again.
