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Old 01-20-2010, 08:15 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Need recommendation on thermostat

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Originally Posted by wordwiz View Post
I must be missing something - not that this would be a novel experience. If you are using a thermostat, why would you need a timer? The heater would come on when needed, turn off when the temps get to the desired level. A timer could be used to turn supplemental lighting on and off, but even then, if the lights provide enough heat, then the thermostat would keep the heater off.

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Mike
Mike, I agree with what you are saying, but many Musa species seeds germinate better with an alternating heat. Some tend to germinate better with say 16 hours heat and 8 hours no heat.
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