Benefits Of Using An Electric Greenhouse Heater
It is a given that gardening enthusiasts living in colder, northern climates need a greenhouse heat source enabling them to extend the growing season or even grow plants all year. Who wouldn’t want to be growing plants in a greenhouse year round!It is the preference of most greenhouse gardeners to use electric greenhouse heaters instead of paraffin heaters.
Electric heaters are very convenient and simple to use. You can program the desired termperature you wish to retain with thermostatic controls and then let the heater do its job. Some greenhouse gardeners go all out and install complete heat/AC systems to heat in the winter and cool in the summer for the ultimate in year round environment control. You want to build your own greenhouse, it only makes sense to enjoy it year round.
Factors to Consider when Choosing an Electric Greenhouse Heater
When choosing an electric greenhouse heater it is best to select one that not only has a fan, but a variable speed fan with an option that allows for blowing non-heated air. Unheated air being blown allows the gardener to simply keep the air circulated and refreshed in the greenhouse. It is important that your heater includes a fan so you can minimize cold spots and avoid fungus problems due to air that is stale.
The heating capacity needed for the electric greenhouse heater depends on the size of the greenhouse. It is pertinent you select a heater that is a proper size, since a heater that is too small for the size of the greenhouse may result in a heater that runs constantly, dangerously overheating and causing a fire. For most home greenhouses a 2,000-3,000watt electric heater is a good size, neither too small to adequately heat nor so large it creates possibilities for damaging the greenhouse plants.
Electric greenhouse heaters can be installed permanently or you can purchase portable models that are able to be removed from the greenhouse when not in use. Don’t have a power source near by? Learn about gas greenhouse heaters.
Whatever style of electric greenhouse heater you choose, be sure it is designed for greenhouse use to avoid water vs electricity issues.
