Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
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9/12/2011

K&H Pet Products Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer Review

KandH Pet Products Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer
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It finally got cold enough to try this out. So far, it seems to work very well. Temperatures have been in the 20s and 30s and it keeps a 12" circle of water ice-free. The birds have definitely been taking advantage of it.
It mentions this in the description, but I missed it initially, so I just thought I would reiterate that this heater is thermostatically controlled, so it only turns on when necessary. That's nice, as thermostatic plugs cost twenty bucks or more.
[UPDATE]
My circuit breaker tripped and the birdbath water froze. When I turned it back on, the heater thawed its way out of a solid block of ice at 5 degrees F. I'd say that it works pretty well!

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The unique design and low energy consumption aren't the only reasons Ice Eliminator has become a best seller. Let's just list a few more... Solid aluminum housing keeps the unit from falling out of the birdbath. Attractive rock-like design blends naturally with any birdbath. Spray paint any color to match any birdbath. Will not calcify, rust, or leave stains in birdbaths. Won-foott burn or melt plastic birdbaths. Being only 50 watts, it saves $ vs. most other brands. Three year limited warranty.

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9/05/2011

Gilmour 10 Series 8 Ply Flexogen Hose 1/2 inch x 50 Feet #10-12050 Green Review

Gilmour 10 Series 8 Ply Flexogen Hose 1/2 inch x 50 Feet #10-12050 Green
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I have four of these, two of them are twenty years old. One of them sits on the south side of the house, so it is bathed in sunlight year round.
The only time I had a problem was when the water pressure was too high. I thought I would have to cut the ends off and send them in for a new hose, which is how their warranty works, but the water heater started leaking, and I found out the water pressure was way too high, so had a pressure valve and new water heater installed and when that was done, the one that was leaking stopped leaking around the part you screw onto the faucet. This pretty much amazed me that it was not the hose going bad after twenty years.
Another thing I like is that it is pretty thick, and when you coil it up, it doesn't fold like those cheap hoses, and it seems less likely to kink because of this. They also have stayed pretty clean, we have a lot of humidity and I have had garden hoses that get covered with mildew, but not these.
I like quality merchandise and these hoses are just that. What else can you buy once and never worry about having to buy again? Not much these days.

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Gilmour 10-12050 1/2" X 50' 8 Ply Flexogen HoseGilmour is an innovative developer and manufacturer of four full lines of American-made lawn and garden products. Focused on the gardener?ÇÖs needs, the company creates tools that are efficient, effective, comfortable and easy to use.Gilmour 10-12050 1/2" X 50' 8 Ply Flexogen Hose Features:; Hose; The last hose you'll ever buy; Patented foam layers add flexibility and resist kinks; Over 500 PSI burst strength; Heavy duty collar resists kinks at faucet; Machine Full-Flo?« brass couplings for unrestricted water flow; Treated and sealed to protect against mold and abrasion; All weather construction for year round flexibility; 8 ply; 1/2" x 50'

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7/08/2011

Hydrofarm CK64060 Hot House with Heat Mat Review

Hydrofarm CK64060 Hot House with Heat Mat
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I got this from Amazon because they were hard to find locally. Dont you know it Lowes and Home Depot have started carrying them now for the same price. This does not have the grow media with it so I had to go to Lowes to get some starter soil for it where I saw Lowes had started carrying them and they had the media included.Yeah I was pissed. This one has a taller dome which was a major attraction for me but the moisture condenses on the dome runs down the sides and pours out of the planter as the dome lip sits on the outside of the tray. So if you have this in the house its gonna make a mess unless you put the tray in a bigger tray to catch the water. So buy it locally that way if you dont like it its easy to return.

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Promote root growth for flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more under the Hot House dome and heat mat from Hydrofarm. The system bolsters germination and helps grow healthier starts with total heat and humidity control. The kit includes a UL-listed, waterproof heat mat, a 6-inch tall humidity dome, an 11- by 22-inch watertight base tray, a 72-cell seedling insert, and instructions with growing tips.

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