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Greenhouse - automatic door opening
Hi all,
I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote:
In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
"The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for it to push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door. Then if you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener, but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer Steve |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
In article ,
says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for it to push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door. Then if you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener, but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer Steve If its not attached it will open the door but not close it! -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article , says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for it to push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door. Then if you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener, but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer Steve If its not attached it will open the door but not close it! -- True, but a weight on a piece of string will do that. Steve |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:36 +0100, shazzbat wrote:
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article , says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for it to push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door. Then if you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener, but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer Steve If its not attached it will open the door but not close it! -- True, but a weight on a piece of string will do that. Steve Many thanks to all, however there is one bit of grit in the Vaseline of life, the door is not sliding! and I think a bit more sitting looking at (with a beer/coffee) is needed to get a result. Much to ponder on Thanks again all good to have a second brain occasionally! |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
"The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:36 +0100, shazzbat wrote: "Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article , says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for it to push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door. Then if you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener, but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer Steve If its not attached it will open the door but not close it! -- True, but a weight on a piece of string will do that. Steve Many thanks to all, however there is one bit of grit in the Vaseline of life, the door is not sliding! and I think a bit more sitting looking at (with a beer/coffee) is needed to get a result. Much to ponder on Thanks again all good to have a second brain occasionally! If it's a hinged door it's even easier, it's designed for a hinged arrangement. Just needs turning through 90 deg. I hope the door isn't too heavy, that's going to be relevant. Steve |
Greenhouse - automatic door opening
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says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:36 +0100, shazzbat wrote: "Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article , says... "The Nomad" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote: In article , says... Hi all, I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ... The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the door or does anyone have any other ideas? I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer case fans but ... TIA Nick Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so long as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic openers for them. Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought about that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as nothing is standard anywhere Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able to go in when it was hot! Ah! good point did not think about that! It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for Well there are heavy duty openers, but while I conceed that your suggestion would work as regards openening/getting in/and closing I think a door not secured would be likely to suffer wind damage sooner than later. However something is better than nothing :~) -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
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