Pots &amp; Propagation Q&amp;A

How many 25m Soil Warming Cables can I connect on each thermostat?

Question 2

Harry

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Could you tell me whereabouts does the thermostat cable and probe go? Is it in the sand or on top of the sand? Thanks

Question 3

Sarah

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

i need to get a new thermostat for my cables but one i have has a bar in teh sand with square box with dials ....how would i connect the new one to the old heat cables please

Question 4

rob

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

From the images, this looks like it is for the German/French market. The plug is 2 Pin and the built in socket also looks like it is for 2 pin plug. Can you confirm the one I would receive is for the Irish market?

Question 5

Paul Glavey

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

What is the power output of that cable?Thanks

Question 6

macieq

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

how deep do you put the cable from the surface of your raised bed

Question 7

john bowes

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

How do the deep roottrainers do on a heated bed using your cable. Do they warm up as well given that the rootrainer cells are suspended in the plastic frame?

Question 8

marc Smalley

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

How many degrees does this heating cable raise the soil temperature?

Question 9

chloe

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Can I use this kit, but with a polythene cover over the damp sand-base(to prevent high humidity and condensation)& in conjunction with fluorescent light units, all covered by an insulated cover to bring on plants after germination?

Question 10

Tom Daly, Armagh

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

what will be the size of the bench with the 6, 12 or 24 meter cable?

Question 11

Vino

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Do you more than 24 meter cable

Question 12

Govinda shrstha

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

What area do your cables cover I read 3 " apart so the first cable is 1.5" from the side of the box and the last one is also 1.5" from the other side of the box. ???? What is the most efficient way to use them? I am wondering if a longer...

Question 13

Grainne

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Do you have a longer cable available I have a seed bed 4ft by 16ft with Dutch lights I'd like to get a 25m cable

Question 14

Ian

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

What wattage is the 25m cable?

Question 15

Ruben

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Hi,What wattage is the 25 meter cable and what is the max temperature of it?

Question 16

Ruben

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

What size table should I construct for each sized cable

Question 17

Sean

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Hi what sort of plug is on the cable and does it plug directly into the thermostat

Question 18

Mick

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, We built a heated bench , 8ft X 4ft with a parasene cable and thermostat. I've used it once. This year it doesn't seem to be working - not heating up very much. You mentioned you had problems with parasene before. I work also on an organic farm growin...

Question 19

Bernie

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can I use this cable dry say around a big plant pot or leave it on top of the sand also can I return a 10-meter cable for a 6 meter

Question 20

William Gibson

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

What temperatures are riched in the soil if I do not use a thermostat? Is it dangerous to overheat the system?Do you recomend the regulation of temperature with plug the cable in timer?

Question 21

katarina

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, how long would a 10m cable take to warm a bench full of sand (following the instructions in your tutorial) that is 1m x 2m

Question 22

Zanna Hoskins

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I would like to include a porous pipe in my heated ssnd bed. Should it be below, above or at the same level as the heat cable?

Question 23

Julie Newbould

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi Quickcrop - I just watched the video and it looks very do-able. My question is about the cable length. If I get the 25 m cable and it is too long, can I cut it to size? I will be connecting it to the thermostat .Go raibh maith agat Niamh

Question 24

Niamh Níi Dhúill

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,What length of cable would I need for a 6’x2’ unit, spacing cable at 3” apart? It is my first attempt at building a propagating table so want to get it right! Your video is very clear and helpful.I notice on your website there is no...

Question 25

Sandra

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

In your video you water the sand thoroughly once built. How often the bed need watering after that?

Question 26

Harvey

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

is the full length of the cable heating or some of it not heating? can you put the cable closer together to fit into a certain sized bench?

Question 27

Graham Ridler

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi there is it possible to have an 86m cable made up? (bench is 6.8m x 1.2m) If so how much would that be please?Many thanksPaul

Question 28

Paul Winters

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I presume this cable will work fine with my 220v thermostat which i can plug it into?

Question 29

Brendan Dean

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi how much is the 6 meter cable and what size propagator would it suit.

Question 30

Ann Ryan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, what size warming cable would I need for a 16 square foot unit.

Question 31

Tony Livingstone

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi do you sell to people in Tasmania

Question 32

Kevin r Steele

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

We've ordered an 8x6 greenhouse and intend to order the soil warming cable - having watched great video. My question is do I need a heated space after the germination phase in greenhouse? I'd love to have tomatoes, cucumber and peppers.Thanks, Connie Mar...

Question 33

Connie Martin

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

What size cable do we need for 8Ft x4Ft bench please?

Question 34

Julie Nicolson

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

I got a soil warmer. Does it warm up by just plugging it into socket. Or do I have to have frames all set up for it.

Question 35

Imelda

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

My bench is 7 feet long x 18" wide I want to make a heated bench will the 6 mitre heated cable be sufficient and I would like a thermostat do you only have a digital. I dont know if I can get onto a digital device I hate the central heating digital c...

Question 36

Jean McLernon

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is the 10 Mtr. cable fitted with U.K. standard three pin plug please?. I am getting a Bio Green Thermo 2. Will it plug straight into that thermostat please?

Question 37

Ketan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod Trays Pack - 4 x Trolley Trays, 24 x Inserts

Question 38

Guest

Tray inserts

Asked 3 years ago 2 answers

Question 39

Anne

Can you set a different temperature in each half of the propagator?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hello. I want to use either a Large Double Vitopod or a Geopod outside. I plan to use a stretchy luggage strap on it to keep it stable in wind etc, as I do with the lid for my veg trough. Someone suggested that the Geopod helped plants receive better ligh...

Question 40

Dervila Cooke

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

I have a large heated Vitopod propagator and would like to know if I could use capillary matting as a self watering device. Also could the Sunblarter Propogation Grow Lights be retrofitted to the covers of the Vitopod or do you supply a cover complete wit...

Question 41

Edward Cremin

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

where do I get the light fittings

Question 42

Jeanett

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is there a floor on the second tier where you can put more seed trays or does the 2nd tier just allow you to grow plants taller?

Question 43

Bernie Small

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

What is the KW capacity of the Large Vitopod Heater ?I reciently brought one and it is using a lot of electricity.

Question 44

John Terry

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

When you have seeding growing obviously they need watering. Can you water them whilst they are in the propagator or do you have to take them out to do this.Regards Vincent

Question 45

VINCENT

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

When delivered to Germany, is the heated Vitapod coming with a European power plug or is it a British one?

Question 46

Frank Hartung

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi there, can capillary matting be used with the Vitopod or is overhead watering a better method? Thanks in advance.

Question 47

Mandy Smyth

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi could you please tell me what watts the propagator is

Question 48

Darren

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi is the large vitopod in stock and do you just plug in to normal socketthanks.

Question 49

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi what is the life expectancy of this unit.

Question 50

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer