STREETLIGHT LED 120CM 48W 6500K

Description

Streetlight LED 120cm 48W 6500K is a full-length LED tube light providing cool daylight spectrum illumination for propagation areas, vegetative growth shelves, and under-canopy supplementation in larger growing environments. We have been recommending LED streetlight systems to UK growers since 2017 as an efficient, low-heat alternative to fluorescent tubes for applications where moderate light intensity at the correct blue-dominant spectrum is required without the energy and heat output of a main grow light.

Why the 120cm 48W Streetlight LED Is Ideal for Propagation and Veg

The 6500K colour temperature of this 120cm LED streetlight places it firmly in the cool daylight spectrum — the blue-dominant light that drives compact, bushy vegetative growth and supports efficient chlorophyll synthesis in young plants and cuttings. Blue light at this temperature stimulates the production of compact internodes, thick stems, and rich green foliage rather than the stretched, thin growth associated with red-dominant or warm-white light sources. At 48W over 120cm, the light output is well-suited to propagation shelving, seedling tables, and mother plant areas where maintaining vigorous growth without excessive heat is the priority. LED technology runs significantly cooler than equivalent fluorescent tubes, reducing the risk of heat stress in enclosed propagation environments and eliminating the UV component that contributes to lamp degradation and spectrum shift in fluorescent alternatives. The tube format also allows multiple units to be run side by side for wider coverage or stacked on multi-tier shelving systems.

How to Set Up the Streetlight LED 120cm for Your Growing Area

Mount the streetlight using the included end caps, connecting to standard lighting supports or hanging from cable ties or hooks appropriate to your installation. For propagation and seedling use, position 15–25cm above the plant surface. For mother plants and vegetative shelves, 20–40cm works well depending on plant size and desired light intensity. Run on a suitable timer for your growth stage — typically 18–20 hours for vegetative growth and propagation. Multiple 120cm streetlights can be wired together and run from a single timer circuit for larger shelf installations. Combine with a heat mat for propagation and humidity domes for cuttings.

The Streetlight LED 120cm 48W 6500K is a versatile addition to any propagation or vegetative growing setup. Browse our full lighting range for main grow lights, propagation equipment, and all the accessories needed for efficient indoor growing.