I have no direct experience with the solar vent openers. One of my club
member's husbands (who built her GH) has alterntely said they are great or a
piece of crap.

So where does that leave you? The only thing I know was consistent about
his advice was to be sure that the vent was light enough for the opener to
lift. I guess he had built the vents out of some serious lumber and they
weighed a ton, and the poor little lifter couldn't open the vent and
everything was toast. I guess most lifters operate on expanding wax or some
other temperature sensitive material. I have no idea if most lifters come
with a weight range stated by the manufacturer. Wouldn't SBGHs offer any
advice? Surely they'd know what has worked on their GHs in the past. Its
not like they are a fly by night operation that had only been in business
for 2 weeks.

K Barrett

"Lori Siegmund" wrote in message
om...
Hi Everyone,

My Santa Barbara Greenhouse has been ordered! I am now shopping for
accessories and I want to get feedback on solar-powered vent openers.
Brand recommendations, what has been your experience with them (good,
not-so-good), and so forth. Any and all advice welcome! Post to the
group or email me personally.

Cheers,

Lori Siegmund
Santa Cruz, CA