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Anybody have experience with this greenhouse? http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/flowerhouse-farm.shtml I would like to set this up in an unfinished basement -- securing it to the rafters. I would like to use a hole punch to make 2 small holes in the roof in order to drop a cord through it so I can place a 1000W metal halide light inside. I am thinking to use 2 of the side vents to direct ductwork from the metal halide light to the outside of the greenhouse (if leaving it inside would generate too much heat). I would also put a small humidifier in there to increase humidity for tropical plants. If needed I would also put a small heater. I would secure the four corners by putting heavy objects on them on the basement floor. Does this plan seem feasible to keep tropicals? I would like to maintain humidity ~ 80%. I would also put a small desk fan in to circulate the air. Thanks for any advice.
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| The heat generated by a 1000wt MH is extensive even if vented to the outside. I would be very concerned about it damaging the thin plastic of that greenhouse. Fluorescent fixtures, sure. MH I think not. You can run the cord in under the bottom flap so no need to make holes and in that small a space sufficient evaporating humidity can be maintained with trays of water. JMO Dave |
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- Posted by briana_2006 IL (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 11 at 23:11
| Thanks. How much fluorescent lighting would I need to support a plant in there -- I have a 4 foot shoplight that runs 3 t8 bulbs. Would t8's work or would I need to go to high output t5's? Since I dont have a bench (or rack) in there that is why I wanted to punch a hole in the top. Since the metal halide would generate too much heat I would still need to punch a hole for the fluorescent fixture -- since I need to hang from the rafters. Also, since you did not mention otherwise I assume the greenhouse itself is of good quality? Thanks for your help. |
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