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jerodsmom Livermore, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 29, 2002

I could use some of your expertise. My husband has agreed to let me take over his tool shed and make it into a greenhouse. The problem is that other than skylights in the ceiling, there are no windows. I mainly want to use this to house my hoya collection and over winter a few tropicals and brugs. It is only about 15 ft. long and 6 ft. wide and 8 ft. high. I plan to put hanging
florescent fixtures in for additional light and am wondering if a small ceramic heater would provide enough heat. I need to keep it at least in the 55 degree range. I also thought of using the reflective insulation for addition light to the plants and keeping the cold out. I am in zone 9 so our coldest nights on a rare occassion get down to around 25but normal winter temps. can get down to around 27. Any idea's would be much appreciated.

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Azalea Jonesboro, GA(Zone 7b) Nov 03, 2002

Sounds like you have a great start. The lights will put out some heat too. I'm sure the small heater would be plenty. We are in zone 7b and I just have a small utility heater too, works great even in the coldest days and nights. We have several nights in the teens and below some winters. Especially if you insulate it - Light would be your biggest problem. I find that with mine made of wood and corregated clear panels, it really gets too hot in the winter when the leaves are down, many days I have to prop the door open, the temp will go to 100 on bright January days. We have now installed a fan tho so if it goes up over 80 it will come on automatically.

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Nov 03, 2002

PJ, have y'all ever figured the heating cost on it??

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Azalea Jonesboro, GA(Zone 7b) Nov 03, 2002

Nope! But the heater usually only runs at night - I don't think it adds much really.

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jerodsmom Livermore, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 06, 2002

Well, I guess that is what I will do. I am going to have
to completely depend on florescent lights for my lighting source this winter. Hopefully next year I will be able to
get the windows in. The heating cost has been a big concern. I know my husband would really balk if our electic bill went up. It is always in the hundreds as it is in the winter, so it is a very big deal.

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