Heating greenhouses in cold weather
Those who live in the country all year round, or have their own home, will probably want to have heating in the greenhouse. Heating in greenhouses in winter is especially important, but sometimes it is useful in cold summers and rainy autumn. There are several types of heating that are offered for summer residents.
How can a greenhouse be heated
- heating due to solar panels;
- greenhouse air heating;
- gas heating;
- using solid fuel;
- stove heating;
- water heating in the greenhouse.
For many, solar panels can not afford it, and stove heating requires constant presence and control, so water heating in the greenhouse is the most relevant.
Heating greenhouses in winter, how to do it
Heating due to water can be made independently. To do this, you will need a metal container, a powerful heating element, and two pipes that will be connected with radiators. Of course, you will have to install sensors in the greenhouse that respond to lower temperatures, and a simple wiring diagram will help make the whole process automated. Such a do-it-yourself greenhouse with heating is quite possible, because consumables will be needed a little, and you can turn on the heat at a time when it is necessary. Of course, it will be unprofitable to drive the Ten all winter, but it is quite possible to save the early harvest if necessary.
If it seems to you that the separate heating of the greenhouse is expensive, you can remove the heating pipes from the house, provided that the greenhouse is nearby. But heat loss can be unreasonably large, so a greenhouse with heating with your own hands is a more profitable option. You can perform it on the principle of a home heating system, that is, build a boiler, weld heating pipes, and put a circulation pump. This option is more suitable for cottages, where the plot area is much larger. In the country, the first heating option will be more profitable.
Anyone who loves to pamper himself with fresh early herbs, and does not want to depend on shops, can choose any option convenient for him to heat the greenhouse. This is especially beneficial for those who prepare seedlings for sale, or sell radishes and other fresh vegetables in early spring.
Any heating system pays off if done correctly. This is especially noticeable when the greenhouse is made hermetically and efficiently.
If you do not like the idea of water heating, then you can use a heat gun, a thermal curtain, and even a warm floor system. Of course, all options have their advantages and disadvantages, but they can save the harvest.
