big cheap seed propagator

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdotKarl

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Dragt

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

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obdiah Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 301 BananaBucks : 34,976 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 164 Times Was Thanked 538 Times in 180 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 22 Times	big cheap seed propagator 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 Last edited by obdiah : 02-26-2018 at 10:55 PM.

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Mark Dragt Location: Rochester,Wa Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 775 BananaBucks : 6,397 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,260 Times Was Thanked 1,545 Times in 585 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 327 Times	Re: big cheap seed propagator 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! __________________ Mark's Banana Forest Paradise Some pups available Velutina Grand Nain Tall Namwah Tall Orinoco Blue Java Want list Star Flower Cactus- any variety to start collection

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obdiah Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 301 BananaBucks : 34,976 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 164 Times Was Thanked 538 Times in 180 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 22 Times	Re: big cheap seed propagator I also plan on using it for tissue culture jars the old one works well for that

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AdotKarl Location: Belgium Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 171 BananaBucks : 874 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 333 Times Was Thanked 168 Times in 62 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 610 Times	Re: big cheap seed propagator Very nice build! Does the door stay nicely closed with the heat inside? __________________ Currently growing: Musa Sikkimensis \| Musa Veinte Cohol (Hom Thong San) \| Musa Namwah Kap Khao \| Musa Hom Kreak \| Musa Balbisiana 'Atia Black'

02-27-2018, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Dragt Location: Rochester,Wa Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 775 BananaBucks : 6,397 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,260 Times Was Thanked 1,545 Times in 585 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 327 Times	Re: big cheap seed propagator 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. __________________ Mark's Banana Forest Paradise Some pups available Velutina Grand Nain Tall Namwah Tall Orinoco Blue Java Want list Star Flower Cactus- any variety to start collection

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