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VLOG 45.
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Where can I even source greenhouse kits? You need diagonal bracing to stabilize the structure
How do you think that thing will handle snow load? How would you deal with it if it collapsed? It could possibly collapse into your other greenhouse. I had a 16×48 greenhouse collapse under snow load last year now I just take off the plastic in October since I have 2 other greenhouses that can handle snow loads it is no big deal..
Those trusses will add a great deal of strength to the greenhouse. THe one that I have now is called the Atlas Snow Arch. Its rated for 90 mph winds and heavy snow. They also make it nice to hang light from! lol
Chuck
Have you considered instead of using a 6kw heater, installing 6-8 kw of halogen lights and put them on a thermostat? Halogen gives off 70-84% of its consumed energy as heat and only 16-30% as light. So 8kw of halogen lights would give off the same amount of heat as your 6kw heater, and I'm sure the plants would appreciate the "waste" light.
I just love this…
Hey, Curtis! Where in Mexico are you going to be, and when? Would love to meet you if you are in Mexico City! I want to do what you do!!
It's an awesome structure mate. These infrastructures are key to a lot of problems. They have far reaching implications for DIY open source farmers. Reducing costs and resources.. Now heating. Have you tried Jean Pain heat transfer for the ground heating. Simply build up your manure compost run your water pipes in a spiral through the manure and 3 to 6 inches below the ground in a closed circuit in an through the polytunnel. Simple extension of the season.
I like the Fake it till you Make it. With any worthy goal. This is a very good thing…. Gardening.
do the business and gardening thing. Have you ever welded anything? have you rolled, bent or swaged pipe?
you need a hungry for good food mechanical minded friend to complement your operation. Best of luck.
There are fabricators that will make various degree angle sleeves for much less than 20 ea. for example in common sizes like 120 degree, ive seen prices around 8 bucks
That's a big greenhouse
I couldn't agree more, there is never a time that you can plan to have all your bases covered and not run into an issue. If you don't just start and work at it, you'll never have a chance to finish it. Keep up the good work.
Awesome stuff Curtis, thanks for all your effort into sharing your experiences, very inspiring!
Oh! Dude! Welded trusses would be a sweet "forever" structure. MIG welding is so easy to pick up. You don't have a friend who is a welder?
hey buddy great stuff as always. somehow I missed this video so Im late with the comments. if you are still worried about how the top hoop goes into the I don't know 160 sleeves you can fill them with polyurethane (like an 80/20 hardness)or even spray foam (closed cell). that will make a solid bushing. also if I don't get word back I'll post on a newer video; what do you prefer purchasing your book from web site of Amazon. Amazon would be more convenient for me seeing as I'll be buying your book and JM's book. let me know if it makes a difference for you I would rather do what has the best benefit for you.
fake it till you make it… or try something else HAHA
maybe try putting a pool noodle around any sharp edges as a soft separator between the metal pole and the poly. cut it down the center only on one side and curl it around the pole use large zip ties to keep it tied down.
This is really good stuff!! So glad I found your channel! It gives me hope for the future of our countries. I grew up on a ranch in Northern California in the 50s and 60s and developed the same type of self reliance. A person has to fail to learn how to succeed!
Lovin every minute of it
Man you can tell music lives within you I always enjoy the music in your videos. Very enjoyable and entertaining Curtis.
Your music is awesome
are you in Washington state?
looking great
God bless you for your transparency and candor! So helpful!!! FIGURE IT OUT AS YOU GO!!!!
Why don't you use grow lights for heat? 6 1000k grow lights would heat that your place up PLUS you get light!
how long does the plastic sheeting last
"You loose the ability to hear high frequency's as you age. 10:05 CLEARLY YOU DON'T As I'm almost 30 and can very clearly hear that 15kHz+ tone.
But in all seriousness, great video as always.
I've watched your work for two years now man , you have inspired me , when you come to Memphis TN I'm north outside of Nashville in Portland home of the strawberries, I would love to buy you lunch and contribute someway , you have a strong message and it's highly appreciated what you do, so much needed wisdom for free… It's insane man , I really want to meet ya!
whats the name of te heater and where can i buy it?
I'm pretty sure that as long as a support structure is holding the layers of poly apart to maintain an air gap, blowing air in-between decreases the insulation value. People claim that it increases it but I think that's a common misconception that isn't supported by science. The only good reason I can see for doing it would be to help dry-out any dew/condensation when it occurs (to reduce mold/mildew/rot/rust). Again, blowing air generally decreases! insulation value, which typically isn't good unless you're trying to ventilate. You get higher insulation value by keeping it sealed and avoiding the drafty nature of the air blower. I mean what is the purpose of using weatherstripping on houses to close cracks? Isn't it common sense that opening windows and using air blowers to create a draft actually decreases insulation value?
I'm inspired by the technique of the "geothermal battery" that works for both heating and cooling. IMHO, if you've already purchased a blower and are paying for the electricity to run it, you might as well make the best use of that. (Of course excavating/drilling down 8 feet or so can add a lot cost up-front, but then there isn't a huge heating bill, and you can grow anything you want, including economically profitable products in your region that have high-demand and low-supply in your regional market.)
Anyway, it may be better to use a water pump than a blower because air isn't ideal for heat-transfer, at least if well-water is available. Long-term, I think the geothermal battery is a better technique than simply blowing ambient air.