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I do run an extension cord from the house to the green house, but not for heating (well, there is a small supplement heater) but the main heater is a propane heater hooked to a 100lb tank. Do you know how much heating you need yet? If not, use this calculator and it will help you decide: http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/heat-calc.shtml
You can use an extension cord, but make sure it is a heavy duty one rated to handle at least 1500 watts. Most 120 volt heaters max at 1500 watts. If you go over i believe you will need 240 volt.
i probably wont need much of a heater because my area in winter RARELY gets to even freezing. i just tried the calc out -- i think i tried it out,
12289 btu, 12.05cu feet nat gas, 3600 watter per hour. im going to build some heat sinks by using old 55 gallon aquariums painted black on 3 sides, and leaving the face open and have some aquatics in there... lets see how it works!
i think im going to have a fireplace in the greenhouse while roasting marshmallows and making smores. LOL!!
oh im going to start assembling the greenhouse tomorrow. I CANT WAIT!!!! WOHOOO!!!!!
It really doesn't take that long to stand back and take a picture. Especially if you have someone helping but you're doing most the work.... they can take the pictures (that was my case hahahahha)
-Andrew
PS wow- next month that thing will be 2 years old... amazing!
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