Heating greenhouses in cold weather
Anyone who lives in the country all year round, or has his own house, will certainly want to have heating in a greenhouse. Heating greenhouses in winter is especially important, but sometimes it will come in handy both in cold summer and rainy autumn. There are several types of heating that are offered for summer residents.
How can a greenhouse be heated
- heating by solar panels;
- air heating of the greenhouse;
- gas heating;
- using solid fuel;
- stove heating;
- water heating in the greenhouse.
For many, solar panels are not affordable, and stove heating requires constant presence and control, therefore, water heating in a greenhouse is the most relevant.
Heating greenhouses in winter, how to do it
Heating with water can be made by yourself. To do this, you will need a metal container, a powerful heating element, and two pipes that will be connected to the radiators. Of course, you will have to install sensors in the greenhouse that respond to a decrease in temperature, and a simple electrical circuit will help make the whole process automated. Such a greenhouse with heating with your own hands is quite possible, because few consumables are needed, and you can turn on the heat at the time when it is necessary. Of course, it will be expensive to drive teng all winter, but if necessary, it is quite possible to save an early harvest.
If it seems to you that separate heating of the greenhouse will be expensive, you can remove the heating pipes from the house, provided that the greenhouse is nearby. But heat losses can be unreasonably large, so a greenhouse with DIY heating is a more profitable option. You can do it according to the principle of a house heating system, that is, build a boiler, weld heating pipes, and put a circulation pump. This option is more suitable for cottages where the area of the site is much larger. At the dacha, the first heating option will be more profitable.
Anyone who loves to pamper himself with fresh early greens, and does not want to depend on stores, can choose any option for heating the greenhouse that is convenient for him. 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 don't like the idea of water heating, then you can use a heat gun, a heat curtain, and even a floor heating system. Of course, all options have their pros and cons, but they can save the harvest.
