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DIY heated propagator

  • 17-01-2012 08:11PM
    #1
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭


    Someone told me it is possible to make your own propagator using heated reptile pads. Just wanted to know if anyone had ever tried this or something similar?


Comments

  • #2
    bartlguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭bartlguy


    Surely you can just buy a miniature one for 25 euro or i have two you can have one.


  • #3
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Well the ones I've seen have been 45 euro + and the guy who was telling me about the heat pads said they were about 10/15euro.

    I'm trying to set myself up so all costs are pretty tight.


  • #4
    bartlguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭bartlguy


    Ok sure had a look online and they are that expensive. Amazing how much they have changed in price. the offer is there.


  • #5
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Oh sorry didn't see that part...how much would you be looking for it?


  • #6
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Ive heard of this allright........a red attic frost/heat lamp set up on a timer in a reasonable sized grow box/cold frame,and the results can be pretty impressive allright.


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  • #7
    bartlguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭bartlguy


    Say 10 euro , also saw this while research. Four seed trays but needs a good wash but it's yours.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4QN9Oz5acoing.


  • #8
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Fantastic, I'll take it...can you pm me where you are?


  • #9
    Bodhran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 330 ✭✭Bodhran


    B & Q have heated seed trays for around €15.00. The come complete with perspex covers.


  • #10
    JonMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 469 ✭✭JonMac


    I bought a temperature controlled heating cable and set in in sand in a home made frame, about 100cm by 60cm. Works great.


  • #11
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    After reading positive comments on UK gardening sites I bought the B&Q heated prop on Thursday. 17 euro. I had basil, alpine strawberries and cape gooseberry sown for a couple of weeks and no sign of germination. Checked on them this morning and all are pushing up :-)


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  • #12
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    Sowed Cos Baby Gem on Thursday night and Radish last night (Friday). Checked on them around dinner time and both are germinating. It's like magic :-) First sowing of both took around 5-6 days in an unheated propagator. Can see this being a great help, and a bargain at 17 euro. Here it is ...
    http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-care-watering/growing/propagation/-specificproducttype-propagators/B-and-Q-Heated-Propagator-1607-Black-38cm-9906508


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