I intend to control my cable with a dimmer switch. Experiment shows it will
work, when I'm fit enough to get around to it. The instructions advise not
to cut the cable.


"David Hill" wrote in message
...
"..........I've been lucky enough to be given some soil warming cable and
a
couple of old thermostats ......."

firstly I would fit a plug and check if the cable is working.
I have 3 old cables not used for a few years and no sign of life in any of
them.
I was told that moisture can get in and finish the cables if they are left
in the beds and not used for a year or two.

Also remember you put the cable at 6 to 8 inch spacing so a 3ft wide
propagating bed will need 6 lengths of cable so you have enough for about
17
ft of bed altogether. Useful size.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk