Will the cover of this greenhouse hold up to a grow light's heat output? I want something to put in the (unheated) garage over the winter
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My greenhouse is in constant sun which makes it get extremely hot. I would venture to guess, yes, it would be able to stand a grow light.
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The best answer would have to come from the manufacturer but I think that a grow light would be no problem if you didn't lean it right up against the wall/cover. I hung a work light (probably at least 60 watts) on one of the metal shelves in mine last winter to try & add a little heat & I had no problem.
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I'm sorry but I don't have an answer for you. We couldn't use our greenhouse because it was blown apart twice in a span of two weeks. It's boxed back up and in our shed collecting dust.
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This let's in plenty of light. Its has netting /mesh vinal cover. Not air tight on the windows. I sewed velcro around the windows to seal them an put a heater inside. I think u may be colder than hear in California but over night I would suggest covering it with another plastic layer to help hold heat in for your type of weather. They have Velcro windows but not sealed all the way that's where I finished up with. Velcro around windows
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Should be okay. Doesn't get too hot. A bulb in the 6700k color range will be better for plants. However, it depends on what plants you are growing
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I bought it for the purpose of using in a cold frame. Seedlings that were started indoors are ready to go outside to be tempered for the greenhouse (that is not built yet!)
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Stephen, The plant cell container & cover are sturdier than similar items that you might buy at a Walmart or KMart garden center. The "heating pad" is vinyl covered and good quality. The results with this particular set-up were excellent; germination occurred within 4-5 days. I stand by my recommendation. You can always return it if it doesn't meet your standards. Grace
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I used a small heater in mine - one that operated on a thermostat. It saved my plants when we had temperatures in the teens and twenties. Be careful where you place the heater of course, with all the plastic parts. I put mine on a concrete block in the center of the greenhouse and it did perfectly fine. If the oil type space heater is a radiator style, it should be fine. If it has open flame, I would not use it because of the exhaust produced. M Miller
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Hi Robert - I use this ventless LP heater in a greenhouse of 42' x 21' [882 Sq Ft] - 30,000 BTU along with another 30,000 BTU LP Heater of another manufacturer. Even with outside temps hovering at 11 degrees F, the temperature held at 55 degrees F - Greenhouse covering is 6mil plastic. I am pleased with the results...just not happy with the huge leap in prices for LP gas. Good luck - Van
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With a greenhouse you add +1 to your zone. For example, if you're in zone 6 you would be 7 with a greenhouse depending on the temps ofc. So, that being said. Most likely not. If you must have it up during the winter I would suggest some kind of heater. Also be sure no snow lays on the top. I seen some people say this does not hold heat well. So make sure any places for heat to escape are sealed good.
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I would say that the design would be ideal for what you ask. However, there is one with a clear cover and would advise that one so as to let in as much light as possible. It is the same set up other than the cover and produced by the same people. I have both. The green covered one is good for what I need which is to shade seedlings. I then move them to the clear one for more light. During a winter light is weaker so the clear cover I would say is the one to get without a doubt for the purpose you have explained.
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I personally remove mine in November. I close my greenhouse up tight so I can keep my few plants warm all winter. My highs will only reach about 90 in the greenhouse or so in the winter and thats with temps outside in the teens to twenties. So I want to retain all the heat I can. As far as it freezing up, I've never had it do that, but I dont leave it in all winter either. Its just way to cold here to do that. If you keep it cleaned, and oiled lightly like instructed in the paperwork that came with it, you shouldnt have any problems. Hope this helps.
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We have had ours up for nearly a year. It weathers very well winter and summer. Only concern for us is if we have strong winds and a branch falls, it slices the plastic pretty easily. We put a layer of clear hard plastic roofing material on the top of the greenhouse to give it greater strength and covered it with the plastic. The plastic itself wears well for 3 to 4 years. Of course, depending on your weather where you are...
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I anchored mine down with heavy duty fence stakes from home depot and it withstands strong winds. The tiny stakes provided are laughable. The rest of the greenhouse is quite economical and functional.
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I use it for my greenhouse which is 14 x 8 ft. It is very adequate for moving the air in there and could handle a larger one easily. Seems to me that it would work well for a room up to 20 ft square. It was very easy to install, just follow the directions. It is very durable and has taken several years of abuse in the hot Idaho summer. I really like the remote contral for it, as it is mounted high on the greenhouse wall. I bought it because it was highly recommended for greenhouse use. The price on amazon is the best as well.
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It is listed as an indoor light so you wouldn't want it exposed I don't think, but if you used an incandescent bulb before, like in an enclosed porch ceiling fixture, it would probably be ok. You don't have to worry about the bulb producing heat. Not sure how the cold May affect it.
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If your hood is open and not a tube you could do that BUT cooling the light allies you to keep light at a closer level to plants, more lumens equals less stretch and more growth, also add a carbon filter or it will reek
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Absolutely not! I would NOT waste my money on this greenhouse, again! It did not last even a month it is a piece of junk.Seams started to rip within a month
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Cover lets in sufficient light in winter and early spring...don't know about summer...seems that use in summer would certainly cause a heat problem...