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

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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.
Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only be able
to go in when it was hot!
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea

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!

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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

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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

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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

On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:36 +0100, shazzbat wrote:

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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!

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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

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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