GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEMS – how I automate the environment

Today we discuss how to create a tropical environment in a greenhouse in the UK. We look at greenhouse heating and how it’s controlled; we discuss greenhouse ventilation and how that can be automated; we look at a low-cost temperature controller; controllers for fans and lighting; we discuss auto louvres for windows; we look at shading, water and electricity supply; we discuss the hydro-fogger humidifier and the humidistat; finally, we look at propagators.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEMS – how I automate the environment: INTRO
1:06 How to provide ventilation and air movement in a tropical greenhouse
5:19 Which greenhouse heater should I buy?
6:03 How do you control the heat in a greenhouse?
11:26 How do work out greenhouse heating costs?
14:18 How do you control the humidity in a greenhouse?
19:00 Can you get automatic openers for greenhouse louvre windows?
24:20 Using a hydrofogger to control the humidity in a greenhouse

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(When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a small commission, but these are all products I’ve used and been reasonably happy with.)

*** GEAR I USE ***

HEATING, INSULATION, SHADING, ELECTRICAL
1.5m wide, triple laminated, UV resistant bubble wrap with 25mm bubbles: https://ebay.to/3nKssWR
PVC Strip Insulation curtain: https://ebay.to/3nTKhD0
UV and weather resistant clear tape: https://amzn.to/3736LeK
Bulldog clips – pack of 10: https://amzn.to/3nLHYlf
1 way single socket extension 5 metre cable: https://amzn.to/3dpxCTj
Thermal insulated door curtain: https://amzn.to/34RtvLU
Greenhouse heater 2KW: https://amzn.to/3nQJRwU
Power meter: https://amzn.to/35bEoIP
‘Analogue’ electrical timers: https://amzn.to/370XG65
12 inch fan (3 speeds): https://amzn.to/3nMKZ4J
Brush draft excluder for doors: https://amzn.to/3lKee6h
Greenhouse shading (55% shade): https://amzn.to/2SSGBTJ
Powerful 18 inch floor fan (3 speeds): https://amzn.to/33Vdt4s
Foam draft excluder (for around windows): https://amzn.to/31nmkdF
Outside Tap Pipe heating cable: https://bit.ly/3ovhmo2
Orchid wax tubes for Autovent openers: http://ebay.us/ZDY4g2

LIGHTING
Mars hydro TS 1000 grow light: http://ebay.us/MInIZh
Mars Hydro TS 600 grow light: https://ebay.to/2GXqBxf

CONTROL
Inkbird Humidity Controller: https://ebay.to/3dqr2fj
Inkbird Temperature Controller: https://amzn.to/3fOgB6q
Technoline mobile temperature monitor (sends alerts to your phone): https://ebay.to/3iWkEO8
Teckin Smart plugs (2 pack): https://amzn.to/34WOOvx

WATERING
Moisture meter: https://amzn.to/33WonHf
Downpipe guttering for greenhouses: https://amzn.to/3lZWpzW
Double-set rainwater collection barrels: https://amzn.to/2VX2McY

PESTS
500 ml Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/2GVasZ2
7 whitefly traps: https://amzn.to/3lOqBhZ
Vine weevil killer: https://amzn.to/33UUsPE
Systemic insect spray: https://amzn.to/3dpBljE
Organic slug & snail pellets: https://amzn.to/2SVABcA
Fungicide: https://amzn.to/3fDpos0

PLANT ACCESSORIES
Black gravel trays (no holes) 344 x 214 x 52mm: https://amzn.to/2T6guJ7
Precision pruners: https://amzn.to/315FLY0
New Zealand long-fibred Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/318wjTY
Clear fishing line (for mounting): https://amzn.to/350gkIw
Plant fertiliser sticks: https://amzn.to/3nOZTHJ
Liquid calcium (for orchid feed): https://amzn.to/37699Be

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