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The fridge, while it worked, worked great. It kept my drinks nice and cool in my room. But after four months, the fridge started to emit a smoke smell and it stopped working correctly.

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The motor freezes very easily, it doesn't cool very well. Not worth the money. it should have two motors. I didn't attempt to return it cause i'm a truck driver and it broke out on the road and I had to buy a black and decker from walmart, i couldn't carry both. don't waste your money.

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Do not buy this!!!! It keeps things about as cold as a corner of a cool basement or cellar. Milk will spoil, food will spoil. I sent the first one back, company pushed for an exchange rather than a refund saying it was a good unit and I must have recieved a defective unit. NOPE. It just plain is a cruddy product.

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It does not get cold. Only go for a llittle item not even water and soda gets cold. Dont buy

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Perfect for any college doorm room, or as an extra for those 12 packs of soda or misc. items. We added this to our first floor and are very happy with it!

Reviews of Hydrofarm Seedling Heat Mat

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We are home gardeners and have tried many ways to provide bottom-heat for vegetable seed germination -atop my always-on docked laptop was the most effective but the space was tiny. We bought a 20" x 20" heat mat and now have the right tool for the job. We set it up on a card table and found that it was not providing sufficient heat to the soil in the trays above. After an overnight on the mat, the soil surface was less than 10 degrees above ambient temperature. The room where the seeds are was 60 degrees overnight, and the soil surface in the trays was 68 degrees -certainly not good enough for eggplant germination. I used an infrared thermometer (Raytek Minitemp MT6 here on Amazon) to check all temps. The exposed mat surface (no tray on top) was 82 degrees. I felt the surface on the underside of the card able and it was definitely warm, indicating heat loss downward. I wanted all of the heat to go up into the soil, so I cut a piece of rigid-foam insulation just slightly larger than the heat mat (22" x 22") and put it under the mat. Within 15 minutes the exposed surface of the mat was at 97 degrees and when I moved a tray to measure the temp of the mat beneath a tray, it was at 115 degrees. 2 hours later, the soil surface temperature was at 85 degrees. I am now confident the soil will get enough heat for proper germination, and I will begin using the heat mat thermostat to regulate soil temps based on the particular seeds we're starting (search the Web for "vegetable seed germination temperatures" to find one of the many reference charts available). We can also regulate temperature by covering or uncovering the trays to change the rate of evaporative cooling. We are well aware that covered soil is more prone to damping off/seedling death, which we now control with a spray of strong-brewed chamomile tea.

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I bought this heat mat to get my seeds started inside. Since my apartment is cold and seeds like heat I thought i'd give it a try. Three days after I planted my seeds I had a ton of sprouts. Nearly every seed germinated. If you need some extra warmth to get your seeds going definitly get one of these heat mats.

It didn't get too hot and I was able to keep it right on my countertop. My only problem was I should have had a light to put over my seedlings once they sprouted. It's very easy to use as you just plug it in and put your tray on top. The instructions are even written right on the mat itself.

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This mat does the job! If you have a couple of seed flats to warm, this mat will suffice. On the other hand, if you, like me, really enjoy starting plants from seeds, you may want a larger size mat (or more than one of this size). In any case, this one does exactly what it is supposed to do: it gently (and reliably) warms seed flats until the seeds sprout.

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I have a tabletop greenhouse in my (unheated) garage, and I use the large version of this mat along with the thermostat controller to keep the seedlings warm. (I also add a 40w lightbulb in the winter to keep the air warm). My garage never really gets below freezing, but it can be in the 40's quite often.

The mat does a great job of keeping the bottom of the flats warm. In the spring, it gets the seedlings off to a quick start, and lets them grow without any setbacks from cool weather.

I also use it during the fall and winter to keep a constant supply of fresh garden herbs. Again, it does this quite well, although the 40w bulb helps keep the air warm.

It arrives rolled up, but within a day or so it lays perfectly flat. It seems reasonably well made, and my first one has lasted a year with no sign of problems. I am not sure how well it would do if left on 24/7, but since I use a thermostat, it is only on maybe 40% of the time during the cooler months.

Its a matter of choice, but I could do without the instructions printed in bright green on the top of the mat.

In summary, I love having seedling mats to jumpstart my spring growing, and the fresh herbs all year are fantastic. While I didn't really shop around too much for heat mats, these seem to work quite well. I suspect I could do better on price with another brand, but I didn't bother to when I bought the first one...and I will always go with a proven performer when I buy a second one.

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The first time I have tried using a heat mat. I placed the mat on a sheet of 3/4" styrofoam insulation and set my covered seed trays on top. I planted presoaked seeds of tomato and pepper. In two days I had sprouts. This was in a cool (50 degree)greenhouse. The temp inside the seed trays was 80-85 degrees.

Discount CyberStat CY1201 - Wireless Internet Connected Programmable

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Received this product very quickly along with an email from Motison asking me to call customer service to receive information on a "small glitch" in the WiFi set up process. Was able to install easily though I had to add a wire to the C terminal for power (lots of great advice on that when I googled). Customer support was great when I called to check that I had done the wiring correctly (I shorted the little test lamp and wanted to make sure I wouldn't hurt the thermostat in case I had wired something wrong). The person that I spoke with was eager to help and also explained the easy change I had to make in the WiFi settings before I was able to connect to my unit for programming. Everything from install to programming went smoothly.

I will say that the instructions are not perfect (besides the "glitch"). Setting up the "app" (it's not really an app, just a webpage that can be set up for direct access through your device) can be a bit confusing for those non-techie folks. But I imagine most people buying this are at least as techie as I am.

I love having remote control over the HVAC system. I also like that I can set the Cyberstat program to notify me (by email only) if the house gets too hot or cold or if the thermostat loses wireless connectivity for an hour or more. We recently had an issue with our old stat when we were on vacation and came home to an 84 degree house! At least if I had had warning, I could have called a neighbor to open some windows.

I am hopeful that this product will continue to fit the bill and work as advertised. Right now I am a happy Motison customer!

***** UPDATE 3 days in *****

First I will say that I am still happy with this product itself (yes, I know it's only been 3 days). I did have to come back to take away a star because of the confusing user interface. The controls should be very simple (system on/off, program being run when system is on), but they are not. The combination of choices for "MODE" and "PROGRAM" is a bit confusing. So much so, that I had to call Motison customer service (again) to have them explained to me. I was trying to turn the thermostat off and thought that if the MODE was set to OFF (as opposed to AUTO, HEAT, FAN or COOL), the PROGRAM setting would be ignored. Not true. In fact, I had to set the PROGRAM to MANUAL and the MODE to OFF. Perhaps a table in the instructions showing the combinations and how they work would be helpful in the future (or in the online FAQs). I will say that the customer service rep was patient and helpful!

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I purchased the CY1201 WiFi thermostat on Amazon.com Prime and had it in two days. I found it very easy to install. Since it has no batteries, which is a good thing, it does require a common wire that my thermostat did not have. Fortunately my thermostat cable had an extra wire so this was easy to correct. If I had read the manual completely I probably wouldn't have had to call tech support at all, but I overlooked the part on page 12, System Configuration. As it says clearly on page 9, #10 You must finish system configuration on page 12 to operate your system. Once I did this the thermostat worked as I expected it to. I did struggle a bit with WiFi setup, but once I shut down five other WiFi devices in my home, two cell phones, two tablets and one of our laptops, it worked exactly as it was supposed to. I think the CyberStat was trying to connect on 192.168.1.3 which was already taken by another device, not really sure of this but once I shut down the other devices it connected immediately. One other hint, I did reconfigure my router to just WPA2 security which I think also helped. There were two bonuses that I was not aware of; first you can set the heat setting as low as you want, which is handy for me since I installed it in a vacation home in Ouray Colorado. Most thermostats will only go down to 50 degrees, which is probably a little warmer than you need to keep it to protect against freezing. Second, I felt that the temperature displayed by the CyberStat was higher than actual so I emailed tech support and they sent me instructions on how to go into the manufacturer's settings and adjust it to actual room temperature. I used another device to determine what the actual temperature was and then dialed in the CyberStat. BTW, even though they do not have an app per se for my android phone, if you follow their instructions you can end up with a bookmark on your home page that will take you directly to your settings. So far, I believe the CyberStat is a very good value and does everything and more than I expected it to do. I plan on ordering another one if it continues to perform as I expect it will.

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This thermostat is great, works much the same as the Nest with Internet adjustments and programmability. The set up is quick and easy with any WiFi device, tablet or phone.

We are home most of the time, so haven't really played with the programming option, but it looks easy and powerful with adjustable settings for time of day and season. We use it with our tablets so we can adjust the temperature without getting out of bed at night or for quick fine tuning from our computers throughout the day. It's really luxurious to have that ease of control.

Something I love is that you don't have to use a battery! Our last smart thermostat by some other brand drank batteries at a frantic pace, so I know how frustrating that can be. It's easiest if you have a ground wire available in the wires going to your old thermostat. Worst case scenario is that you hook one up or you get an A/C adapter for the thermostat. Either way, your thermostat will keep working and you don't have to worry about an endless cycle of replacing batteries.

In my case, I had to connect a ground wire, but it turned out to be easy. We had a spare wire that wasn't connected to anything on the old thermostat. A quick peek at the A/C unit inside showed the same color hanging unused, so I loosened a screw touching metal, wrapped the wire around and tightened it. Tada! I had a ground wire (or common wire as they say).

I had the previous version or the CyberStat, which also was working well, but it had a glitch with a one segment of the LED not working, so the manufacturer kindly sent me a replacement model. Great, quick, friendly service! This new model is even quicker and easier set up. Great product and fantastic service at a budget price. Highly recommended!

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I had $3000 worth of damage to copper pipes because my furnace quit during a hard freeze while I was away!

Purchasing the CYBERSTAT CY1201 is cheap insurance! I can now monitor the inside temp & if furnace is operating or not.

Customer service from the company is how it should be....first class!

When the older first unit wouldn't connect to my wifi, they immediately sent the upgraded CY1201 second day priority mail & included a return postage paid label.

Works great & gives me piece of mind.

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I installed the CyperStat CY1201 on Sunday 10-13-13. Installation (replacing existing thermostat) was very easy and took about 15 minutes. I then logged in to the web site with my Iphone and followed the instructions to down load the App and activate the link to my new thermostat. This process took about 15 minutes. So far so good. The thermostat is working great from anywhere and installation was very easy.

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I purchased this TSM model after mulling over the purchase of a dehydrator for a few months and reading many, many reviews. I liked the reviews elsewhere on TSM stainless steel models, but wanted to test the waters with dehydrating foods before taking that kind of plunge. I've been putting it through it's paces for the last week and despite a few quibbles, I'm pretty happy with this machine.

On the plus side, this thing packs a lot of drying space into its footprint: a little over 10 sq. ft. for something that's the size of a small microwave. I can dry up to three pineapples' worth of thinly cut slices overnight, and in the morning, rinse off the trays for some beef jerky that will be finished by that evening. Second, this model is relatively quiet. I have an open floor plan downstairs, and the ambient noise level for the kitchen/living area is about 48 dB. With the dehydrator running, it's about 56 dB from across the room and 66 dB standing right in front of it. The volume on the TV has to be kicked up a bit when something's drying, but it's not too bad. I also really appreciate that the trays are dishwasher safe. After a batch of jerky, I just pop them into the lower rack and run the dishwasher (no heat on the drying cycle). Finally, the machine is pretty efficient in terms of heat loss; I haven't noticed the ambient temperature in my kitchen rising when I run the dehydrator.

Now the negatives: I'm really disappointed that this machine doesn't come with at least a couple mesh screens or non-stick sheets. Comparably priced models (such as the L'equip) give you at least a couple of these nifty accessories. The holes on these trays are large enough that a blueberry or small grape could (and do!) fall through them as they dry. I'm not totally averse to buying extra accessories, but I think it would be nice if one or two screens/sheets could have been included. Also, while I'm glad my model has a front-to-back airflow design at a good price, I wish it came with a door. The trays have raised lips that form a fourth "wall" that keeps air in, but there are times when all but one tray is free and I want to wash them and can't because of the design. I guess I could put some foil or plastic wrap over the space, but why bother?

Overall, this dehydrator seems like a good value proposition for someone looking to dip their toe in dehydrating: quiet, efficient, and economical, with the punch of a front-to-back airflow design.

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and this thing is horrible. So if I can help others save their hard earned money, please save up for an Excalibur. They are worth what they cost and I'll tell you why. I got my TSM Harvest Dehydrator today and I was very excited. I have a lot that I need to get dehydrated before it goes bad. I already have a 9 tray Excalibur and needed another. So I started shopping around and found this. It is a thing of beauty. It takes up less counter space because the trays are not as wide as the Excalibur, but they give you a tenth tray. The trays do not come with mesh sheets, and therefore, things that are smaller can fall through the trays. The trays could also break because of the kind of plastic they're made of, whereas, the Excaliburs trays flex. I would not worry about them breaking. There is not front door, but the trays are designed in such a way that when they are all in the unit, it doesn't need a door. The proof is in the pudding, though and this is the most important thing I can say about this product. I put in a load of 1/8 inch sliced zucchini in the TSM Harvest at 3 pm today. I put exactly the same thing in my Excalibur at 6 pm this evening. It is now 11:00 pm and the zucchini in the Excalibur are ready to come out. I didn't have to rotate the trays, turn them . . .nothing. The zucchini in the TSM Harvest might be dehydrated by in the morning and they might not. It doesn't dehydrate evenly. The zucchini in the back and around the edges of some (not all) of the trays are dry. The zucchini in the middles of the trays and the front are about as dry as if they would have been in my Excalibur an hour. So if you're not familiar with dehydrators, let me tell you, I have used the round ones and the Excalibur. With the round ones, you have to rotate the trays because the heating unit/fan is at the bottom, therefore, the trays on the bottom get done faster. I would use a round dehydrator before I would use the TSM Harvest. Please don't waste your hard earned money on this. BUY AN EXCALIBUR!!! It is worth the extra money!!

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I love this thing!

We got it to try and make beef jerky, the one thing we hadn's tried yet.

But it's so easy to operate, never imagined we'd get so much use out of this gadget kids are eating the dried fruits up by the pounds, when before the apples just stayed in the vase for days and days. I've tried rising the dough and making croutons. Works wonderfully, cleans up in a second. Highly recommend.

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After seeing so many positive reviews on the Excalibur, the favored dehydrator of raw foodies, I had originally planned to purchase one of their models. Not having quite enough money to spend on one I did more research on the TSM. Being that TSM's main product is commercial dehydrators I figured I couldn't go wrong with theirs. Besides being more than $50 cheaper than a comparable Excalibur it also has one more tray than the Excalibur. I have had great experiences with it. It makes very little noise and does an excellent job on everything from dried tomatoes to kale chips. Love it and would recommend it to anyone who is considering the Excalibur. Save yourself some money and get an extra tray to boot. Great investment and great product~!

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It works but it's flimsy I don't thinks this will last more than 2 hard working seasons. It's cheap plastic, thin & wobbly, and the drawers are tough to open. When I ordered this, I called the manufacturer and asked for country of origin. The gal said America, she lied. It's Chinese plastic. Unfortunately for me, I needed the dryer immediately and couldn't wait another 8 weeks for an Excalibur. I've ordered an Excalibur, heavy duty, American made and guaranteed for a lifetime of service.

Pass on this unless you just want a cheapo model to use once or twice each season. Buy an ExcaliburExcalibur 3900 Deluxe Non-Timer Series 9 Tray Food Dehydrator Black

Reviews of DeLonghi TRH0715SH Oil-Filled Radiator with Overheat Audible Alarm

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We rent an old 3-story Victorian home with 8 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3 kitchens. There's a lot to heat in the winter. Even with new furnace and heat pumps etc. it was costing us $800-$1100/month to heat during December-February. After trying several space heaters, we opted for one of these, and it really is a hit. I keep one in my office, one in my bedroom, and one in the living room. At night the one from the living room is moved upstairs to heat the kids' bedrooms. Because the radiator is quiet, I can take calls in my office without a problem. Because it isn't blowing out forced air, there's none of the sinus issues normally seen in winter when the heat is on. We just love them. This is our second year using this model. I'm going to pick up a few more and use them upstairs as well. My electric consumption for that first year dropped more than 50% and we stayed warmer. This year, we haven't used the central heat at all so far, and my electricity consumption has dropped almost 70% what it had been when I was trying to use the central heat and forced air space heaters. I was hoping they'd be cheaper this year, but even at this price, they're worth it. It's such a nice, even, pleasant heat. You don't have to be right near it. It won't burn your skin if you bump it, and you can turn it off or down at night if you get too warm.

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This is a slightly edited version of a review I wrote about the Delonghi Vento:

I now own three different models of oil filled radiators. The Delonghi Safe Heat Oil-Filled Radiator with Overheat Audible Alarm is great, but not as quick to heat as the Delonghi Vento. The heat from the Vento radiates very quickly out the top of the unit. The Safe Heat heater puts a little more heat on the floor, so I am actually glad that I have a couple different models. We use the Safe Heat version in the bedroom because it is very quiet, and heats the floor a little quicker than the Vento. The Safe Heat also has an audible alarm if it overheats, and automatic tip-over shutoff. Those will be nice safety features while we sleep.

Back to the Vento: The timer feature is great; it allows you to automatically turn the heater on and off as many times as you want, up to every 15 minutes, for a full 24 hours! In the winter I plan to have it turn on early in the morning and heat up the living room while we're still sleeping. The analog timer is MUCH better than a digital timer in my opinion. A digital timer has limitations on how many times you can turn it on and off (usually only once or twice). For now, I just leave all the switches "on" and turn it on and off manually.

I have an older Lakewood digital thermostat radiator also; that one we cannot use in the bedroom because the digital relay system to turn it on and off is very noisy, and keeps us awake. Out of the three, it is also the slowest to heat up but it has lasted me 10 years so far so I can't complain. I feel that all analog controls and relays are much quieter than the digital versions. The digital thermostat is nice in the kitchen to set a minimum, but too noisy in the bedroom. .

The Vento is in the living room, puts out the (by far) quickest and most heat, and fills the room-again, less on the floor but it heats the room quicker. The edges are curved so there is less potential for injury, and it really puts out most of the heat up and into the air--the unit doesn't seem to get quite as hot to the touch. The Vento took about twice as long as the Safe Heat to "burn in", but I just put it on full blast outside for about 4 hours and it was good to go. There is much more metal in this unit to "burn in" so it makes sense...

I highly recommend the Safe Heat heater, and even more than the Vento if you want heat on the floor as well!!! It warms up very quickly and is very reasonably priced, and has great safety features. It is our choice for the bedroom.

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got this, based on reviews... to heat up my living room...

but i only feel the heat when standing 7" away from it and/or hunching over the top of it.

AND it has to be 3ft away from anything/everything so you can't put it to the side of the room, or out of the way...

really disappointing heater ornament.

Update: okay, so it didn't work in my living room with high ceilings, so I put it in my bedroom to see if it would be better and it did! It was really hot and toasty. So I think depending on the room.... It will work great or, not. So glad I won't have to return it.

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This heater must be kept around 2 meters from any walls, furniture, book shelves, etc. That's tough to do in a small apartment. In my case there was no place to put it that wasn't within 2 meters of something. Desperate for heat in a slumlord-owned building with a draft and a poor radiator I tried to use it anyway. No go. As soon as the unit would start to heat up it would shut off because it was too close to the closet. A safety mechanism that is a good feature to be sure -just look at all the poor people who burn themselves up trying to heat their homes each winter after their utilities are shut off. Still, I couldn't use it in my place. I wish I would have seen some mention of that on Amazon.

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After receiving our electricity bill in November, I look for an alternative for our bedroom.

Pro

compact

easy to use

easy to transport

comfortable heating

easy setting

decrease my electricity bill without freezing in my bedroom

Security alert in case it falls

Not burning at touch

con

First few use smelly Now there is no smell

click sound when it turn on and off

Take time to heat up but once at right temperature, it is great.

Considering buying a second one for the other bedroom

Reviews of Venstar T1800 7-day Programmable Digital Thermostat

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I got this product for its ability to connect to a remote wireless thermostat. So far everything works as advertised with no real issues. I installed the product myself and was able to connect the wireless thermostat (sold separately) without any issues. I have only had it for about two months so I can't speak to longevity, but functionality is fine.

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this product works well. I have had it for over a year and not one issue. I think the previous user with bad feedback just had a faulty thermostat. Owell I can only vouch for mine.

Would recommend!

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good product but light doesnt work as soon as warranty is over hope they fix this problem venstar 7 day t 1800 thermostat

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This waffle maker is great! I make me a waffle and my wife a pancake and then make me another waffle and share it with my 3 dogs and everone is happy,

Should have purchased years age

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I bought this a little over a month ago and love it. Haven't had any problems. Its make a waffle and omelet at the same time and they are great. Price was a little more than I usually spend but I had a customer that told me about it and he thought it was great. I have to say I agree. I like mine so much that I am ordering another one for a friends house warming gift. I have no regrets, when mine wears out from over using it, I will order another one.

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I love this maker. It is perfect for two people to a houseful of company. My grandkids say it's like they are at a hotel. Very easy clean up, you don't mess up your whole kitchen making breakfast.

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This waffle and omelette maker is awesome. It makes delicious food; I have made pancakes, waffles, and omelettes in this and every time they are delicious. However, when you are cooking a waffle and something else at the same time, you need to have the instructions nearby because the way that the machine beeps is different than it is in single use so you run the risk of over or undercooking things.

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We have a couple of these Waring Pro Waffle irons, both model: wwm200pc. Apparently the PC boards are marginal and we've had our first failure of said Circuit Board. When checking with Waring Replacement Parts on this entire line of Waring Pro Models, I have yet to find a circuit or PC board for any model that is not obsolete! There apparently are no replacement boards available, making this unit a "throw-away" item like the $10 watch!

Here is an example "pasted" from Waring Replacement Parts for this unit the WMR300:

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Switch (Rocker)

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Omelet-Pancake Control Knob Obsolete Not Available

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As you can see many parts are discontinued or obsolete! I will not replace my waffle maker with a Waring unit that cannot be fixed! My Mom had a waffle iron that lasted 30 years!

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I used two of these this last spring, and I was extremely happy. My previous year, I used another system for heat, and I had problems with overheating and heat retention.

For those who reported problems with seedlings growing too fast or falling over and dying, I would like to know the larger picture--did you address the potential problem of damping off? And did you provide a grow light at the appropriate height?

I researched several options to address damping off, since that was a huge problem for me last year. I microwaved all of my moistened starting mix, roughly 10 minutes per 2 quarts of moistened soil. If you bake this in an oven, I recommend 30 minutes at roughly 350 degrees. I also bleached and washed any pots that had been previously used. After the seedlings emerged, I sprinkled cinnamon on the surface, and I had no problems with damping off. I was particularly concerned about damping off since there was quite a bit of condensation inside the domes. However, I cleared the condensation at least twice daily, and I did not lose any seedlings out of roughly 150 starts. This was on top of 100% germination, so I gave away lots of starts this year!

I used these for squash, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, eggplants, some flowers, soybeans, shiso, chard, and cucumbers. After transplanting starts into larger pots, I continued to use the heating pad and base for the larger pots. I also had simple fluorescent grow lights that I maintained at proper heights for the plants. You should keep the lights within 2" of the plants, or the plants will be reaching too far for light and will become spindly--a particular problem for tomatoes. For these units, you really need a 4-bulb grow light or the starts on the edges will not receive sufficient light. I had to search around but found a 4-bulb, 4' shop light for a grow light, and I was thrilled with the coverage over these units. No need to buy "grow lights", just alternate cool and warm wavelength fluorescent bulbs.

Because of an unusually cold spring and early summer, I kept my peppers and eggplants inside until mid-June, and a few of them were already blooming and looking extremely healthy. The tallest were roughly 8" tall. The heating pads were wonderful for the peppers and eggplants in particular, but I know the squash also germinated much better because of the heat.

I strongly recommend not using the seed starting mix that is designed for peat pots, unless you use the peat pots in your units. If you use the peat pot starting mix, it will fall all over the place and away from the roots when you pull out your seedlings to transplant them.

Sure, you can make something similar to this with off-the-shelving parts, but I am not commenting on alternatives, just commenting on performance of this system. I highly recommend it but only if you provide appropriate grow lights and address potential damping off.

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Although it may seem a little over priced, it is the convenience that you pay for. The product is exactly what it shows, a plastic tub with a plastic top, plastic dirt moldings, and a heating pad. If you think about the price of the heating pad that fits perfectly with the container, it is well worth the while.

In addition, I have had success with this product. I grow indoor coffee, and I have received a much quicker germination rate; as well as being healthier. Furthermore, it gives you great control of not only temperature, but humidity. In my opinion, that is a major plus.

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First, when the package says it comes with an insert, that means the 72-cell tray you put potting mix in, not the potting mix itself.

Second, you're supposed to take the clear plastic lid off once your plants germinate. That's why there's no room for the seedlings to grow under it. (Though the packaging does feature a tray full of robust seedlings under the lid, which may confuse people who can't be troubled to read the instructions.)

With that out of the way, this product does exactly what it promises. The heat mat warms the tray a bit, but not too much. The tray's cells are the right size for tiny seedlings, the kind that need a heat pad, and soft enough that you can pop the seedlings out without much effort.

The whole contraption fits perfectly under the Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System. If you buy a Hydrofarm TM01715D 7-Day Digital Program Timer, you can plug both the light and the heat mat into it to have the 14-hour light-warm/dark-cool cycle most seedlings enjoy. These three products together make a great indoor seed starting set-up.

For a backyard farmer or gardener who needs to start a bunch of seeds at once, this will do the job.

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This item is essentially a plastic base and clear top (very flimsy) with a heating pad that the base sits on. It's adequate for starting plants from seed, but my main complaint is that for what you get, it's way too expensive. I believe a fair price for this item would be around $20, NOT $40. If you do decide to purchase a germination station like this one, buy the one with the taller top it doesn't take long before the new plants start running into the 2" tall lid.

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I bought this kit because of the price was about $40 and there was no shipping charge. Now I am just using the heat mat and tray to coax fig cuttings to root. Late winter I will reinsert the planting cell tray and the clear lid to germinate other small cuttings and garden vegetables. The station and mat are standard size and weight. The mat provides good even heat and seems tough enough to last a long time.