CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller | Heat Bars & Mats

CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller | Heat Bars & Mats

Maintain the ideal root zone temperature for seedlings, cuttings, and hydroponic plants with the CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller 🌱🌡️ Designed for use with heat mats and heat bars, this digital temperature controller helps create stable growing conditions for faster propagation and healthier plant development.

Heating plays an important role in hydroponic growing, especially during colder months or in cool climates. When temperatures drop below 18°C, plants can struggle to absorb hydroponic nutrients efficiently. The CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller helps maintain consistent warmth around the root zone to support healthy nutrient uptake and vigorous growth.

Simple to set up and easy to operate, this controller gives growers reliable temperature management for propagation systems and indoor gardens.

Key Features 🌿

• 🌡️ Digital temperature control for heat mats and heat bars
• 🌱 Helps maintain optimal root zone temperatures
• ⚡ Supports faster seedling growth and root development
• ❄️ Ideal for colder climates and winter growing
• 🌍 Celsius or Fahrenheit display options
• 🔌 Compatible with most Heat Mats & Heat Bars
• 📟 Easy-to-use digital interface
• 🌡️ Temperature probe included for accurate readings

Specifications 📋

• Voltage: 230V
• Frequency: 50Hz
• Maximum Current: 4.3A
• Maximum Wattage: 1000W
• Temperature Range: 20°C to 42°C
• Display: Celsius or Fahrenheit

How to Use 🪴

1. Set up your heat mat or heat bar.
2. Connect your CULTIV8 Heat Mat or heating device to the CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller.
3. Select your desired temperature using the digital display.
4. Place the temperature probe into the growing medium close to the plant root zone.
5. The controller will regulate heat automatically to maintain your chosen temperature.

Why Root Zone Heating Matters 🔥

Consistent root zone temperatures are essential for healthy plant growth, particularly in hydroponic systems and propagation environments. Cooler temperatures can slow nutrient absorption, delay seed germination, and reduce rooting success in cuttings. By maintaining stable warmth around the roots, the CULTIV8 Thermostat Controller helps support stronger growth and healthier plants year-round.

Best For 🌱

• Seed germination
• Propagating cuttings
• Hydroponic systems
• Indoor grow rooms
• Winter growing environments
• Heat mats and propagation heating systems

Please choose your products carefully, as A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right not to accept returns based on either an incorrect choice or a change of mind.

However, we love happy customers so contact us with your query and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you have queries about a product you would like to purchase, please contact us to discuss your concerns before you buy.

A-Grade Hydroponics will honour all manufacturers warranties subject to the terms and conditions of those manufacturers. However warranty does not cover abuse, neglect, improper care, loss or damage from incorrect usage.

Warranty claims will be processed at A-Grade Hydroponics' discretion as a refund, repair or replacement. If products need to be returned to us for warranty purposes e-mail us at grow@agradehydroponics.com with the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase and a brief description of the fault (including photographs where possible). We will then issue you with a product return number.

All returns should be in original packaging and have the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase, and product return number enclosed. The product return number should also be written on the outside of the package for easy identification purposes.

A-Grade Hydroponics has a strict 'no returns' or refunds policy for liquid products, like nutrients, additives, gels, calibration fluids etc, so please choose these items carefully.

*All orders are dispatched in unmarked boxes to maintain your privacy.*

DISPATCH AND DELIVERY

Orders are shipped via Australia Post or shipping platform Big Post. Orders are generally dispatched on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please allow for additional delivery time for remote areas. If you require express delivery, please contact our sales representatives at 03 9555 6667 or email grow@agradehydroponics.com to obtain a quote. 

Couriers will attempt delivery to the specified address. If no one is home to receive the delivery, the couriers will leave your parcel somewhere safe. If there is no safe place, re-delivery or collection will be offered by the carrier.

Due to the increasing frequency of online fraud and theft, we are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes and Parcel Lockers.

SHIPPING COSTS

All freight charges are calculated on weight, dimensions and location. We are committed to keeping shipping charges at a minimum and do not charge handling fees.

Please note: Freight costs are subject to change. Regional areas, large and bulky orders, and tail-lift delivery occasionally incur an additional levy. Should shipping costs need to be amended it will be to reflect the actual charges, and not incur additional ‘shipping and handling’ fees. We will notify you if this rare situation occurs.

A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right to cancel the order if shipping costs become prohibitive and customers will be issued a full refund.

PAYMENT

All payments must be cleared before dispatch. Payments can be made online via PayPal, AfterPay, PayID or Electronic Funds Transfer. Payments can also be accepted via credit card by phoning 03 9555 6667.

Please allow at least 24 hours for payments to clear.

FULFILMENT OF ORDERS

You will be notified immediately if an item is permanently unavailable, with options for a replacement item at equal or higher value, refund or store credit.

All refunds will clear within 3-5 business days. Store Credits will be issued as an electronic Gift Card to be used online or in-store.

DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED GOODS

These goods are available for in-store collection only.