Topic: Greenhouse heating

[skypilot]

I would have assumed the water warms up providing more heat...maybe??

I suppose there may be some truth in that EJ  :)

However, I found the following on Google:

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Wick%20stoves%20lanterns%20&%20heaters/Eltex%20heaters.htm

This shows presumably, the modern form of heater and there is no tray or second heating cylinder, but two seperate burners each feeding a single cylinder  ???
Confused - I am  ::)

Interpolating the burning times, I have concluded that my heater should burn for 8 hours on one fill, with both wicks burning or 16 hours on one fill with one wick burning. So that should keep the greenhouse frost free over night anyway  :)

The above link should be helpful to those with paraffin heating as it gives a list of spares etc for various burners, I hope it will help anyway :)

[Simon05]

Tim,

sorry for not replying, didnt see the post, no not thermostatic controlled, I didnt know paraffin could be

[return of the mac]

im following the crowd here- definetely electric. Although i tried parrafin and switched to electric and found it cheaper. A thermostat will ensure you dont provide too much heat (and thus waste leccy and money) and will keep temperature constant. Perfect. ;D

[SEDUM]

I have toyed for two years with the idea of artificial heat in the greenhouse (mine is 6'x6').  I reckon that electricity would be the safest and most economical, if I ever get 'round to it. 

From March 'til May, I line the entire inside of the greenhouse with bubblewrap to retain what warmth there is.  I also check the low/high temps in the open air as well as in the greenhouse this time of year until the weather is more reliable.  Currently the lowest night temp is +8 degrees. 

Any seeds that can't handle the fluctuating temperatures of the greenhouse germinate in the lounge!



It's what pasting tables are made for ;D

Art

[lilylover]

Can I change my vote?  ;D
Was on parrafin and in a fit of retail therapy at Gordon Riggs got an electric heater and its miles better  :D

[Garden Manager]

Can I change my vote?  ;D
Was on parrafin and in a fit of retail therapy at Gordon Riggs got an electric heater and its miles better  :D

No But you can try to vote again - if it will let you that is.