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Heating mat safety tips?

Andrew19

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Hi everyone,

Hoping to start my palm tree-growing journey within the next few weeks. Being in a cooler climate I understand the importance of purchasing a heating mat. I am just wondering if anyone has any safety tips? I am sure they are not too fire-prone but just want to take the proper precautions as I have already experienced a house fire in my lifetime (Christmas morning 2009) and wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy.

 

Thanks in advance folks,

Andrew

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I use mats with a thermostat I set them and forget them no issues. It’s good to have it cycle on and off. Haven’t had an issue with any of them. Find they last about year but it runs for the entire year straight always have some kind of seeds on it 

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Thanks, appreciate it.

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Same for me Andrew and Rasta Rob!  Use a thermostat that way the mat is not always on and risk roasting your seedlings.  Mine run 24/7/365 as well.  No problems thus far!

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