Every time I build something, it's usually different than anything on the internet. It must be the OCPD thing, 'cause it always turns into a quest for the perfect, original idea. Shoot...I even think to myself "what the ?" while doing it..Hehe. Maybe I need a visit from a catholic priest or something....hehe. Anyway, here's some more photos of the greenhouse construction project, and a few comments about each.
Photo below - Digikey provided me with most of the electronic components used for the homemade temperature controller. They have all kinds of stuff, and I frequently buy from them for my work. Oh yeah....I'm sure ribbit really enjoys the background, although they do suck pretty bad right now. Hey, they can't be good all the time! They'll be back!
Photo below - here's my little power supply for the ventilation fan. This battery was given to me by one of my good friends at work, and it'll make the fan run for a very long time. However, when used in a cold environment the capacity is reduced. Still, it will run the little fan for days.
Photo below - here's where it gets pretty interesting. A small pvc greenhouse or hoophouse is of course very lightweight, so it becomes a challenge to keep it in place. Well, some cross supports in my main box gave me a pretty good idea on how to anchor the thing so the wind doesn't move it around. The bottom part of the pvc framework is confined to the 4x4 box that was created when the raised bed was originally built, and i'll utilize this to my advantage. The actual "anchoring" will be done later in the project, probably toward the very end. You'll like it!
Photo below - here's the top of my frame with fan installed, and as you can guess - the four machine screws pointing upward have a purpose, as well. In this photo, you can see that I put the framework for the entire greenhouse together, mainly to see what it would look like. Well, I'm probably gonna make a slight alteration to the design, so a small problem can be addressed. The bottom part of the frame wants to bow upward. Oh yeah - the pvc fittings surrounding the little fan are the only ones that were glued together, as I wanted to make the greenhouse so it could be taken apart later. This project will definitely be "redneck engineering" at it's finest. Heh.
In other news, more shingles were installed on the roof of the shed over the last couple of evenings, and maybe I'll be able to start on the siding pretty soon. Next weekend should be available for it, because the memorial I've been working on at the detention center is finally complete. Whew....talk about alot of work!The dedication ceremony will take place next Thursday, and of course several Alabama politicians will be there, too. Just think...EG hanging out with some state senators and representatives for a little while. Ha! I'll probably offer them some of my Red Seal chewing tobacco. Hehe...That would be pretty funny. Photos will be taken, and of course i'll blog about it.
Take care, and happy gardening!
EG
Take care, and happy gardening!
EG
11 comments:
Your greenhouse setup is looking very interesting. I can't wait to see more.
I'm just glad you're keeping the faith. They'll be back. So will we for that matter.
I'll tell you, though. I'm about to become an Alabama fan real quick like. I love anyone who plays agains LSU and FLA and has the chance to beat them.
Roll Tide!
That's pretty cool EG. I'm impressed. The top reminds of the the Apollo capsule. Are the screws so that you can place a cap over it. I'm assuming you don't want the fan to come into direct contact with the rain and snow (Do you even get snow where you are?)?
rachel - thanks. I keep waiting for someone to leave me a comment, saying "EG, you're weird!" hehe
ribbit - say it isn't so! Alabama???? Are you kidding me? Boo.......hehe
Not so much weird, as able to do things I can't even wrap my head around and probably very different *from me.* There's a lot of room in that definition for "not weird."
Lots of work. I'm just stunned at how much you get done. Seriously, do you sleep? Oh, how's the RLS?
Ok "EG, you're weird!" :-)
Actually, I'm hoping to regularly "follow" your blog. I've been reading on and off for a year or so. I love your writing and gardening projects. And thanks for the education on bugs... I wondered what those holes in my squashes were...
- Cindy
Thomas - thanks. Correct! The screws will be used to protect from rain - and cold air, too! I agree, it does resemble the apollo capsule.
stefaneener - I don't get as much sleep as most adults, and average probably 5 hours/night. The meds for the rls are doing well so far, because it hasn't bothered me since the doctor visit. Yay!
CedarKeyCindy - thanks! There's nothing wrong with calling somebody what they are! hehe
Thanks for the compliments, I hope you continue to visit.
That is one cool greenhouse EG. I'm guessing you will be putting a fence post cap or something on those machine screws.
I follow your blog for a long time and must tell you that your posts always prove to be of a high value and quality for readers.
Hi EG! Can't wait to see your greenhouse all finished!!!
What size pvc are you using?
I love all your tinkering!!!
Now... let's talk about this chewing tobacco... yucky stuff! Doesn't it cause jaw cancer? OK... I said my piece. : )
Toni - I'm using 1/2" pvc. Yeah....I know. The chewing tobacco is bad, and I've been using it for about 30 years.....
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