Agritape Heat Mat Review

Either buy a heat mat with a thermostat or germinate in a smaller room.

Agritape heat mat review. This heat mat reaches higher temperatures than a standard heat mat allowing you to germinate seeds in cool areas and achieve warmer soil temperatures. It creates an extremely uniform precise temperature over the entire surface of the heating mat. A durable economical alternative to more expensive models. Proper soil temperature conditions for seed germination are a must the tape is rated 20 watts per square foot.

A gfci ground fault sensing plug shuts off the heater if there is any current leakage. Agritape heat mat write a review write a review. It s not much more expensive so it s worth it to me. This complete system includes four agritape heating mats an adjustable dial thermostat ground screens and all appropriate cords and temperature sensors.

It s kind of like a giant heating pad except for the ground. The heater consists of the agritape heating element 11 inches wide by either 4 or 8 feet long and a built in adjustable dial thermostat. I personally like the flexibility and control of the thermostat. The mats are placed just under the floor and above a layer of insulation that ensures that the heat travels upwards instead of dissipating in all directions.

Agritape heat mats distribute heat evenly over the entire mat surface eliminating the cool spots typical of wire coil mats. This mat is an excellent tool for small growers who start seeds in cool basements rather than greenhouses. Thermostatic control gives uniform heating place them under growing trays or pots or bury under beds. Not only that but since they re not blowing all over your home you don t have to worry about them stirring up a ton of dust and allergens.

The tape is rated 20 watts per square foot. Agritape precise heat mats are season extenders designed for the small commercial grower and the home gardener. Agritape uses 2 copper conductors bonded to tough sealed mylar film.