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obdiah
02-26-2018, 08:09 PM
I built a new larger seed propagator to replace my old smaller one

1 used pepsi cooler with bad compressor 75.00
2 150 watt ceramic heating elements ebay 14.95
1 digital thermostat ebay 11.95
1 large led grow light Christmas present from my son 0.00
1 ac timer wall mart 6.95

total 108.85

this works well with all seeds and maintains 87 . f and nearly 100 % humidity
seeds sprout incredibility fast and the small buds on banana corms when cut out with a little tissue on them then placd in a small pot will start growing leaves in less than a week

the thermostat controls the temp with in 2 degree and a pan of water on top the heaters maintain the humidity
the timer keeps the grow light on for 16 hrs out of 24


<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62853&ppuser=18928><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62853&size=1 border=0></a>



<a href=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62852&ppuser=18928><img src=http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62852&size=1 border=0></a>

Mark Dragt
02-26-2018, 09:31 PM
I like it! Well insulated and a glass see through front. You can see what's going on inside without opening the door. Very well done!

obdiah
02-26-2018, 10:54 PM
I also plan on using it for tissue culture jars the old one works well for that

AdotKarl
02-27-2018, 08:00 AM
Very nice build! Does the door stay nicely closed with the heat inside?

obdiah
02-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Very nice build! Does the door stay nicely closed with the heat inside?
yes door is spring loaded

Mark Dragt
02-27-2018, 10:57 AM
When the parts list was given in the beginning post my wheels started turning. I wonder for those that do not have the room for the big machine, maybe, just maybe a egg incubator would meet the requirements.

Heater
Thermostat
Tray for water
Some models have a fan for even heat distribution
Small and lightweight.

Has anyone tried this. I think this smaller idea might be better suited for seeds rather than starting corm chunks. I have a incubator from when I raised chickens. I shall dig it out and give it a try. All I need is a handful of Musa seeds.

obdiah
02-27-2018, 06:47 PM
When the parts list was given in the beginning post my wheels started turning. I wonder for those that do not have the room for the big machine, maybe, just maybe a egg incubator would meet the requirements.

Heater
Thermostat
Tray for water
Some models have a fan for even heat distribution
Small and lightweight.

Has anyone tried this. I think this smaller idea might be better suited for seeds rather than starting corm chunks. I have a incubator from when I raised chickens. I shall dig it out and give it a try. All I need is a handful of Musa seeds.

my old one was made from a small dorm refrigerator i cut out the front and replaced it wih
plexiglass