heated propagator
I am planning to construct a heated propagator bed.
Simple timber sided tray on legs, lined with polythene and filled with sharp sand and heated by thermostat controlled heating cable.
Have browsed Amazon for latter stuff, problem is the reviews of such things...who can you trust?
Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced but decent heating cable and thermostat.
Cheers
Owd.
Simple timber sided tray on legs, lined with polythene and filled with sharp sand and heated by thermostat controlled heating cable.
Have browsed Amazon for latter stuff, problem is the reviews of such things...who can you trust?
Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced but decent heating cable and thermostat.
Cheers
Owd.
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https://www.twowests.co.uk/orchid-staging-heated-tray
Not very well presented on their site, but it's a bigger version of this
https://www.twowests.co.uk/seed-tray-rack-heated-tray
and got one of these to sit on top
https://www.twowests.co.uk/titan-watertight-plastic-tray
This is the thermostat I bought (not available at present)
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DZRXKM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And I got one of these to act as a cover-
https://www.agriframes.co.uk/grow-at-home/cloches-tunnels/kitchen-garden-cloche?gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-VaS_-8uZD9otfqKIGnw2e56O9-eHoZIt81igW_wlA5ffRirHPgZWpbxoCTxwQAvD_BwE
I'm pleased to say it works very well.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkGXEatKSk
Just adjust to your size requirements.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
@Kili thanks for link, video confirms just what I had in mind.
Cheers
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
How about a large heat matt such as this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005910KF0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
I am looking at something similar and am weighing up the choice between a matt and cables, and then the different options within these two domains. As you say, it's difficult to have faith in the reviews of these items, so it's hard to choose. As such, i would be very interested in how you get on. And I will update you on my progress.
Kind regards.
This may be of interest to you :-)
https://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/threads/propagator-heat-mat-or-warming-cable.47390/
Kind regards
As the house never drops below 19 degrees in winter (due to good insulation) I can successfully bring on my plants early . I also have a porch which never drops below 10 degrees in which I move them on to when I need the space under the grow lights.
If you have the room I would recommend doing this to any one wanting to bring on their heated propagator sowings early.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'