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Simple guide to construct a fully automated green house. (complete)

#6172385 - 10/15/06 06:11 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Hello...

I figured I'd would write up a nice little guide to help noobs such as myself down the road of building an automated Green house.

It's nothing new or anything and is basically a Martha closet.

I like lots of space and room to move... got tired of working out of box's.

Keep in mind the products pictured in this guide are not cheap and it isn't stealth.

There are other ways... Here.

with that said...let's begin the "Automated Greenhouse Guide".

I will be using a '36"W X 60"H X 19"D' 4-tier greenhouse. I bought mine off season (October) and was on sale
for $50 CAN.

Its a nice solid powder coated metal unit that comes with casters for mobility...however has no bottom.

I think a bottom is necessary to catch any moisture from the cool mist and ultrasonic also, to help keep any contams out.

I found a 36" X 19" under-bed storage box at walmart for $19.

If you remove the casters from GH it friction fits in box...doesn't go all the way to the bottom but is very solid.

I wanted my GH to be very mobile and easy to clean, so the casters had to stay.

By adding the casters to the lower box serves two purposes...mobility and a space for the drip pan.

I drilled one 1-1/4" hole in the center for the drain and four 1/2" holes on each corner for casters.

I then flipped over and added LOTS of PL-400 construction adhesive on each caster...
I tried using 100% silicone for this at first, but it didn't hold up.

I stacked Cd's beside each caster so I could start building while construction adhesive was still curing...If you don't, the weight
of the GH will just fuck things up and your casters wont work properly.

As you can see it makes for a great fit...very rigid and solid.

Also the sides of the tent drape nicely in to the box so the moisture goes where you want it.

Now to start prepping for the cool mist and ultra sonic.

-I used 10' of 3/4" ID clear re-enforced tubing from home depot.
-Various tube connectors, tube clamps also from home depot.
-Tuck-tape used for tyvek house wrap...home depot.
-Two CD jewels.

I drilled two 1-1/4" holes in each Jewel...make sure you drill from one side just until it scores the plastic...
then flip over to finish her off or else it'll crack the Jewel.

Apply 100% silicon to the smooth side of Jewel...then without cutting the GH tent stick the Jewel up high and
in the center outside GH...
Then apply tuck-tape, also try running the tape up and over onto the roof for strength...
So the stitching at wall to roof connection isn't torn or fatigued over time by the weight of plumbing.

Now just repeat for the inside keeping the holes lined up...I strongly suggest Tuck-tape it is very strong and
will not come off plastic without brute force...strength is what were after in order to take the weight of the
plumbing.

Now again I wanted this GH very mobile..I wanted all tubes to come apart easily for cleaning and such...I wanted
lots of freedom and NO confinement.

I cut two pieces of tube about 10" long and clamp to the 90 deg. fittings...at this time I cut the GH tent by
cutting an X shape in each of the 2 holes then inserted and siliconed the fittings.

This 'pig tail' type setup allows for manipulation of the tubes for
an easier connection as it's not fixed to the unit...also much easier
on the green house tent.

I then added couplers and clamps to each of the 10" tubes to receive the devices..however once these couplers are
inserted they are a bitch to separate even though they are tapered.

I took a belt sander and tapered one side of the coupler to almost nothing.

I stuffed the original end of coupler into the 10" tube and clamped (fixed end). Then used the belt sanded end to
receive the device tube.

By tapering the coupler makes for MUCH easier removal for device tubes...no pulling,tugging,cursing,swearing
ripping of the GH tent..kind of a quick release system.

Now your gonna want a cool mist humidifier with impeller for FAE.

I used this one.

Your also going to want an ultra sonic humidifier for RH.

I used this one.

Some people say the ultrasonic isn't necessary for the green house...others swear by it.
I chose to use it..It defiantly gives the GH a humidity boost in a very short period of time (couple mins)...and it looks really cool.

Now both of the above mentioned appliances need to be modified for this particular application...so lets get on
with it.

I'll start with the cool mist (impeller type). I used a 'tube coupler to threaded end' fitting...looks like the male end
of a garden hose.

I drilled a 3/4" hole and friction fit the fitting in keeping the threaded end on the inside of
cool mist to prevent pulling out...then added 100% silicone.

To keep the devices easy to remove for cleaning and maintenance...I decided to use the same quick release system as
I did on the green house...No restrictions...I hate restrictions.

So i add a 6" tube with the firm end of coupler to cool mist and belt sanded tapered end to receive tube from GH...

taped off the output with my trusty tuck tape, then added an air filter over the intake.

Depending on the length of tube and position of cool mist...it may be necessary to drill four small 1/8" relief
holes in the tube near base connection to prevent back pressure, which can result in early failure of cool mist.

Now on with the ultrasonic...search home depot's plumbing section for a white PVC cap measuring 2-3/4" OD (they have them).

This cap fits perfect in the out take hole...drill a 3/4" hole in the center of the cap and added the same 'tube to
threaded end' fitting I used for the cool mist...

apply 6" of tube and clamp..then install quick release so the modified
(belt sanded end) receives tube coming from the GH.

Drop your modified cap into the ultrasonics out take...place a nice bead of silicon around the circumference...Done.

Depending on the length of tube and position of ultrasonic...it may be necessary to drill four small 1/8" relief
holes in the tube near base connection to prevent back pressure, which can result in early failure of ultrasonic.

Now its time to hook the appliances to green house.

The tubes easily slide onto the modified couplers...no effort at all.

I then used mini hand clamps to secure.

Ultrasonic takes the upper tube...cool mist the lower tube.

I put both the cool mist and ultra sonic on a table to the left of the GH elevated about 2 feet off the floor.

My max tube length from device to green house is 40" long...
Ultrasonic tube is slightly shorter measuring 36".

Again easily attached and hand clamped.

The cool mist runs 24/7 ..I found it a pain in the ass to unplug the unit and remove the top to refill every time...

so I bored a 3/4" hole on the right side so I could top it up while running using a non-splatter funnel...I then use a
cork to plug the hole...no interruptions!

The ultrasonic runs on a timer 2hours off 5min on...yours might be different...however very easy to adjust RH with on/off cycles of timer.

This is the timer I use.

I keep both zippers up about an inch to allow gas to exit...the 1-1/4"
center drain in the tub also helps.

As for light, I bought 15 watt 21" fluorescent glow stick for $9 at walmart.

I just silconed it to the top of GH...works great.

12 off 12 on.

For heating I just use a portable oil filled radiator placed about 16" away from GH.

Seems to keep the temps consistent (room temp).

Cool mist too small?

If work or other ventures take you away from your hobby for several days...like myself.

Or your just lazy and don't want to do ANY maintenance to your green house.

You can add extra water volume to your cool mist very easily by adding a reservoir.

My reservoir is a simple plastic tub that sits beside my cool mist.

Get a tub roughly the same height as the cool mist's water line...there is no sense
in getting a tall tub because you cant fill the reservoir any higher than the water
line of cool mist or it will over flow and leave a big mess.

Your going to need two 'tube coupler to threaded end' fittings...just like i used above in this
post, two tube clamps, and a tube of marine silicone.

Once you have the supplies and tub..drill a 3/4" hole about 1" from bottom.

It is very important to scuff the area around the holes with sand paper or the silicone wont bond to the smooth plastic
...insert fitting and silicone the shit out of it.

Now do the same with cool mist...1" from bottom...wait 24 hours.

Once 24 hrs has passed..cut a 6" piece of 3/4 ID tube and apply tube clamps.

Now measure up off a table or flat surface the height of the water line of cool mist...then
transfer over to your tub..make a few marks with a sharpie.

This will be your max fill line of reservoir...fill any higher and you have a mess.

Now your tub should have come with a lid...i used this to keep out any nasties.

I drilled three 1-1/4" holes.

Cover with a piece of tyvek.

Fix all sides with tuck tape and bore a 3/4" fill hole for non-splatter funnel and plug with a cork.

The finished product...I know, it ain't the prettiest thing...but it works great!

The above tub increases my water volume in the cool mist 3X.
Plenty of time for a leave of absence...without worry of drying
up and frying my equipment.

The ultrasonic is only on for very short periods of time...the onboard
reservoir holds plenty of water, and will easily last long enough for a several day get away.

Keep in mind...if you leave for several days, you still need someone to care for your fruits.
For example: your Wife...or perhaps your Mom...lol.

All products and supplies pictured in this guide were purchased from the following two stores...

-Home depot.
-Walmart.

Yeah I know it ain't cheap...I'm into it for around $225 CAN..but thats pretty cheap for a hobby.
Hobbies cost money, part of life.

I must say its a very comfortable work space, Its roomy,mobile,easy to clean and maintain and very effective.

This guide is just meant to point people in the right direction...nothing more.
If you see something you think should be different, please do so.
Its not the only way...its not the best way..it's just what I did.
I advocate nothing, you have a better plan...perfect, thats what its all about...new ideas...other way's!

Anyway I hope this might help other noobs like myself to jump out of the box and into the Green house.

I would like to Thank the shroomery and all members for the pics,info,and ideas to construct and share my GH.

Guide Complete.

Later!
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Edited by Helltick (10/26/06 08:29 PM)

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#6172413 - 10/15/06 06:21 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Hey i like how u talk about the bottom...something i never saw in ANY of the other ways to do it..Had to figure it out on my own...but with a nice write up like this I will do a target greenhouse set for sure! nice write up

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#6172441 - 10/15/06 06:32 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Nice write up. You can also keep damp perlite in the tub at the bottom to return the drips back into the air as humidity.
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#6172501 - 10/15/06 06:50 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Nice writeup! Very helpfull all i would have wished for is a bit more info on the fittings.

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#6173192 - 10/15/06 10:02 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Thx...The fittings are right beside the rolls of tubing.
They have 90's, 45's, T's, Y's, couplers, reducers, threaded adapters, clamps and much more.

Everything you need to plumb your Martha is in the plumbing section at home depot.
I got everything for my Martha at 2 stores:
-home depot.
-wal-mart.

Later!
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#6186077 - 10/19/06 01:43 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Complete.

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#6186132 - 10/19/06 01:59 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Thanks for your efforts on the writeup.
Did you get the greenhouse at walmart or home depot?

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#6186177 - 10/19/06 02:16 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Well done.

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#6186590 - 10/19/06 04:05 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

I think this looks pretty awesome. I'm thinking of upgrading from my plastic tubs to something more automated like this.
Why do you use 2 different humidifiers? Could I just use the cool mist one with the resevoir?

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#6186698 - 10/19/06 04:34 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Great job. A green house can be made even more simple by putting it together, throwing a coolmist onto the bottom shelf, leaving the flap unzipped a bit at the bottom for FAE(the coolmist will send the fresh air up) and letting er rip. Thats all Ive done.

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#6186819 - 10/19/06 04:59 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

nice...very fucking nice man

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#6187023 - 10/19/06 05:42 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

grade A material. good description....

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#6187205 - 10/19/06 06:28 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Nice tek, Little expensive but still really sweet

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#6187261 - 10/19/06 06:48 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

yah it costs more, but if you plan on continually growing for an extended period of time... the automation of this really can't be beat.

AFOAF had a digital thermometer/hygrometer that had a main unit, and 2 sensor units.

The two sensors sat on each shelf of his greenhouse, and the main unit displayed their preferences and it sat on his desk - that way he always knew the temp/humidity inside the greenhouse.

kinda like this -
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=7297&src=NexTag&cam=Products&kw=7297

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#6187328 - 10/19/06 07:11 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

NIce job... the Ultrasonic is overkill... but

If you shorten your hoses, you'll save bushings in your cool mist humidifiers from breaking.

Also, when making the connection to the humidifier airtight, it creates backpressure. Which also breaks impeller type ultrasonic humidifiers.

I am using duct tape now, and when they break i can clean em up and return them. (haven't had that happen for 5 months now) :wink:

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#6187392 - 10/19/06 07:32 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Thanks for the nice comments.
I was high as a kite on oxycotten pain killers for wisdom teeth removal while building /writing /photographing.

Specially thanks to the guys you posted pics of their set ups...thanks for all ideas...and thanks to the shroomery and members.

Greenhouse was purchased at home depot.

The above mention cost of $225 was in Canadian funds...we always take it up the ass when it comes to deals...US folk could build for much cheaper.

@Oatman2000: when you say ultrasonic is overkill...do you mean un-necessary for the greenhouse?
I've read otherwise.

I'm aware these things do break, my hoses are only 4' ...though easy enough to shorten.

a few small relief holes drilled in the tube near the connection would solve this back pressure...correct?
Or perhaps a series of small holes spaced along the length of tube?

I mean if duck tape works...there must be other ways of controlling this.
i like my hoses firmly clamped, specially when i'm away.
I'll look into this and adjust guide if i notice results.

My return policy is similar to yours...only involves buying another one first.
...oh yeah, you running hacked FW on your 360?

Thanks again guys...

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Edited by Helltick (10/19/06 09:13 PM)

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#6187400 - 10/19/06 07:37 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

very nice work brotha

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#6187455 - 10/19/06 08:00 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

I figured i might as well post up pics of my greenhouse just to add to the Cache of ideas that this thread has/will become.

This is the whole thing in a closet. Instead of having the humidifiers on the ground, i put up a shelf so that gravity could aid my mist in settling on the casings (i dunno, i was high).

I made an irrigation system out of a conglomerate of PVC pipes and elbows, cut to appropriate length. Quite easy to do. The outlets were right below each section of shelf.

Connection to the Vics cool mist humidifier was simple. i duct tape'd over the main inlet, had a 1" PVC piece glued to the right hand side with a 1" tube leading to the irrigation system, i like this because the arched shape eliminates any water buildup. Inside the cool mist was a ultrasonic fogger, like this:
http://www.southernagriculture.com/south...AAAAHLLAOOIPBJ&
that could be turned on if humidity ever got too low (i ended up never having to use this, only once when temp suddenly dropped outside and my RH plummeted).

As posted above, wireless hygrometer/thermometer was used to monitor Temp/humidity remotely...

Finished Product:

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Left casing:

Right casing:

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#6187487 - 10/19/06 08:16 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

This is an incredible guide. Thanks, man!

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#6188213 - 10/19/06 11:38 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

nice setup you have there meams.
pretty stealth too.
nice fruits as well.
i book marked your link...next on my list, fairly accurate?
anyway, thanks for that..will look good on my desk.

i, as many others i'm sure.. would love to see more Martha/greenhouse setups...so come on guys, if your up to it...post your pics, techniques, ideas.

Later!
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Edited by Helltick (10/19/06 11:40 PM)

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#6188230 - 10/19/06 11:41 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Bravo my friend!!

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#6189588 - 10/20/06 08:23 AM (6 years, 7 months ago)

helltick - that isnt the exact brand i used in mine... i'll have to dig around and find what specific brand i used. from the research i did (w/ the help of hippiechick) they're all pretty much the
same.

i'll find mine today and post up the brand.

also when you get one, make sure it has the option to buy extra sensors - just incase one stops working/breaks.

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#6189606 - 10/20/06 08:39 AM (6 years, 7 months ago)

props!

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#6189664 - 10/20/06 09:22 AM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Very nice pictorial I can say. It would be wonderfull in the future to show us an how you grow your mushrooms in this greenhouse

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#6189752 - 10/20/06 09:57 AM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Yes... the ultrasonic is not needed.

drilling a few holes will relieve the backpressure also. Kudo's

I've been through the tedious process of making it look good, and fit tight, when in reality your humidifier can run out of water for like 2 days, and be perfectly fine. It doesn't have to be THAT
humid in there.

Doing this had always just ended me in failure.

(as for the 360.... no i don't hack it)

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#6189992 - 10/20/06 11:09 AM (6 years, 7 months ago)

This is the exact hygrometer that i have. has worked great so far :smile:

http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Scientific-...e=UTF8&s=garden

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#6190515 - 10/20/06 01:15 PM (6 years, 7 months ago)

Thanks Guys...

meams...thanks again...think I'm kind of fond of your first link, the tailor.
They have been in the precise measurement business for over 150 years.

Later!
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Edited by Helltick (10/23/06 10:39 PM)

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#6209177 - 10/25/06 02:22 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Any chances on getting the full height of the entire greenhouse - from casters to top of light???

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#6209300 - 10/25/06 03:17 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Quote:

meams said:
Inside the cool mist was a ultrasonic fogger, like this:
http://www.southernagriculture.com/south...AAAAHLLAOOIPBJ&
that could be turned on if humidity ever got too low (i ended up never having to use this, only once when temp suddenly dropped outside and my RH plummeted).

As posted above, wireless hygrometer/thermometer was used to monitor Temp/humidity remotely...

I just learened today in 'water science' (yeah it's real, we spent all day talking about humdidity) that a lowering of temperature increases rH because of something or other, I dosed off during that part.. but.... nonetheless if you need to raise rH dropping the temp is a way to do it.. for example if you have a relative humidity of 50% at a temp of 10C and it can hold 7 grams of water moisture at the most (100% rH), if you decrease the temp to 0 C (yes I know this is freezing, it's figurative not definitive) the overall ability for the air will decrease to 3.5 grams of moisture and the same amount of moisture that equaled 50% rH before will equal 100% rH... lemme know if you guys wanna see the powerpoint slides from the lecture and I'll upload!

edit: by the way: I also learned that hot/warm humid air is more apparent when you stick your hand in it than cool rH, although they both equate to the same thing, so just because it doesn't feel humid when you stick you're hand in a cool environment with 100% rH, it has the same rH as a warmer FC with the same stats

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#6209337 - 10/25/06 03:43 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

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nice setup you have there meams.
pretty stealth too.
nice fruits as well.
i book marked your link...next on my list, fairly accurate?
anyway, thanks for that..will look good on my desk.

i, as many others i'm sure.. would love to see more Martha/greenhouse setups...so come on guys, if your up to it...post your pics, techniques, ideas.

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#6209981 - 10/25/06 11:21 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

My greenhouse is exactly like HippieChick's! In fact, I learned from your guide Hippie, awhile ago when you first made that with your circle cutter and dremel tool. The only modification I made was to upsize all the PVC and supply line to 1". My hope in doing this was proved. Less backpressure due to increased line volume. Also, more FAE and humidity, just because the line is so large it allows the coolmist to run without impedance. I can put my hand at the bottom of my greenhouse and actually feel the air pouring out!! Perfect humidity everytime without an ultrasonic, and I live in an area with average humidity of less than 20%.

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#6210009 - 10/25/06 11:35 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

HOLY CRAP! That is a sickass setup Hippiechick! :bowdown:

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#6210015 - 10/25/06 11:37 AM (6 years, 6 months ago)

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My greenhouse is exactly like HippieChick's! In fact, I learned from your guide Hippie, awhile ago when you first made that with your circle cutter and dremel tool. The only modification I made was to upsize all the PVC and supply line to 1". My hope in doing this was proved. Less backpressure due to increased line volume. Also, more FAE and humidity, just because the line is so large it allows the coolmist to run without impedance. I can put my hand at the bottom of my greenhouse and actually feel the air pouring out!! Perfect humidity everytime without an ultrasonic, and I live in an area with average humidity of less than 20%.

Glad it worked so well for ya . Good call on upsizing the PVC , two 3/4 inch lines is a minumum . What you did is added bonus . :thumbup:

I've actually starting running my ultrasonic whenever the cool mist is on , 20 hours a day .

You can't see through the walls anymore . :thumbup:

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#6210096 - 10/25/06 12:06 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Nice write up!!! Very detailed and beautifully photographed :thumbup:

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#6214687 - 10/26/06 06:03 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Wow HC...under $40.
Wish i got deals like that, but i live on an island and take what i can get.

Thanks Otto...I have updated this guide with more info and Anno has added it to the archives Here.
Also added to FAQ Here.

Edit: updated the original first post..with current guide.

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#6214720 - 10/26/06 06:21 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Heres another tip . When gluing pieces to the green house itself , slice some slots in the vinyl so the plexiglas adaptors are actually glued together through the green house and not just glued to the green house . Also , round the corners or the weight of the hook ups could eventually , over time , start to cut the green house vinyl .

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#6214839 - 10/26/06 07:07 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

excellent tips...HC, rounded corners...now why didn't i think of that.
It's nice to have feedback from one of the pioneer's of the green house
method.
Your setup is awesome...
And your fruits truly amazing.

Much respect to you, and thanks for the tips.
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#6381839 - 12/18/06 02:13 AM (6 years, 5 months ago)

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Great job. A green house can be made even more simple by putting it together, throwing a coolmist onto the bottom shelf, leaving the flap unzipped a bit at the bottom for FAE(the coolmist will send the fresh air up) and letting er rip. Thats all Ive done.

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#10038291 - 03/25/09 01:32 PM (4 years, 1 month ago)

yeah great greenhouse...but a lot of effort

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#11417780 - 11/09/09 12:22 PM (3 years, 6 months ago)

i have one very similar but to build it cos 5 times what it cost you!!!
the UK econemy sucks big time!!!

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