Kitchen style propagator:)

alkravi · Post by **alkravi** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:53 pm

Hi Cactilovers!

I finished making my propagator few days ago, it's in my kitchen right now, hence the topic name.

Here's how it looks:

The dimensions are 0.8x0.3.x0.4 m.

Maybe I will hang it on the wall, it's occupying pretty much space. There is a thermometer with max/min memory for monitoring inside temperature.

Here's how it looks inside:

Light comes from four 18W fluorescent tubes. 3 6400K and 1 5200K.

I am able to get up to 8000 Lux:

I run the lights for 14 hours a day on a timer.

The hole thing cost me approx. 125$, in Ukraine of course. Still have some free space and planning to sow more seeds soon.

Pilif · Post by **Pilif** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:57 pm

that is pretty neat, especially the fact you can attach it to a wall.

I myself haven't used/needed a propagator, my windosill seems to be perfect during winter months

Harriet · Post by **Harriet** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:21 pm

Nice. It is so well designed you could put it just about anywhere.

apfire · Post by **apfire** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:55 pm

The craftsmanship looks excellent. I like it! Very nice job.

Post by **daiv** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:15 pm

You made that??? From scratch? I think that is the nicest looking propagator I've ever seen! Well done!

alkravi · Post by **alkravi** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:51 am

daiv wrote:You made that??? From scratch? I think that is the nicest looking propagator I've ever seen! Well done!

Nope, I installed lights, mirror, thermometer and some other things. Thanks anyway

Christer Johansson · Post by **Christer Johansson** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:25 am

It's a nice job

I think you are preparing for some grafting later on, or am I wrong?

alkravi · Post by **alkravi** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:09 am

That's for sure

Shmuel · Post by **Shmuel** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:27 am

Really nice! I think what Daiv meant was that it looks great - and the thermometer etc are things no one would make, but putting it all together as you did is really nicely done.

I'm joking now - but all you need is a microwave attachment to steralize the soil! Good luck with it,

Shmuel

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:41 pm

You know its to small already.

Seriously though, that is a very clean setup you have came up with.

I dont see a vent or exhaust fan, what has been the maximum temperture?

alkravi · Post by **alkravi** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:56 pm

Tony wrote:I dont see a vent or exhaust fan, what has been the maximum temperture?

There are some holes for ventilation on the top (right corner near the wall) and the "door" has 1 mm gap, it doesn't close too tight. Max temp was 32.5 C, that was approx. 10 degrees higher than the room temperature. I will probably not be able to use it during summer, but that was not my intension.

Avirosa · Post by **Avirosa** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:27 am

Can you make me one?

alkravi · Post by **alkravi** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:39 am

Seriously, that is easy. Just try:)

P.S. I'm already thinking about building another one, that's crazy.

Post by **daiv** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:41 am

alkravi wrote: Nope, I installed lights, mirror, thermometer and some other things. Thanks anyway

OK, well even so, it is a really clean set-up and I'm still impressed.