Once again

[bizzarbazzar]

I second Gimme's nomination for DCARCH as the Forum Electrical EXPERT....although he is also the best at photoshop techniques etc.

should the aye's have it?

[dcarch]

Originally Posted by Gimme3

Hehehe...i Vote to Nominate DCARCH as the Forum Electrical EXPERT....an wish to say...that i think you got a LOT of Good Common, Practical ideas....Arch...)))

I really Appreciated viewin yo Simple drawin...for bottom heat, an the simple way...you drew it, an described...what to expect. TY...)))

Thanks for the kind compliments. We are all here to exchange ideas, supports and a few laughs.

dcarch :wink:

[Vince]

I just put litte styrophome cups with soil and seed in large flat tuperware containers(with the lid closed in the warmest part of the house) about jan. 15th. I typically slide the tupperware containers under the couch in front of the TV. In Lowland So. california we don't have day temps below freezing, so when I go to work in the morning I take the seeds that have sprouted outside in full sun. When I get home in the evening I just put then on top of the Frig or some where else where they will be warm. You don't need grow lights to sprout seed(unless they are only providing heat).

Vince

[Plant Lady]

I wanted to suggest something else on the same lines that dcarch suggested in his drawing...which was very good I must add. If you have access to an old non working refrigerator, you can use the same kind of light setup inside one for heat for starting seeds, you would place the light fixtures on a board and place in the bottom of the refrigerator, you could also add more racks to the inside of the fridge for more space.

[GrowSeeds]

Plant Lady do you have some photos of this set-up? I ask as I have one. TY

And how about using a chest freezer? And I have one of these

[jenn_sc]

Dude...you're only starting TWO varieties?????!!!!

You're in the early stages of the madness for sure

I'm sure if you make regular visits to T'ville your seed starting adventure should work out just fine. There is lots of help to be found here. I predict great success for your seedlings this year!

Jennifer

[dcarch]

After I posted my idea here, I just come across this similar idea over at GW. I want to comment that:
1. 1/2" insulation is plenty.
2. Do not use Styroform which has a low melting point. Use 1/2 aluminum faced building insulation board (Home Depot) which has a higher melting point plus the benifit of reflecting surface.
3. No need for plywood box.
dcarch
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• Posted by paulc_gardener IN (My Page) on Sun, Dec 24, 06 at 11:26

-------------------. I built a plywood box that holds 4 of the 72 count seed starter trays. I have 3 60 watt bulbs under the trays about 6 inches. The box is lined with 2 inch sterofoam. I use a household reostat light switch and I can regulate the bulbs for heat.
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