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Edmonton, Canada

What does everyone use? Heating cables? Candles? I'm hoping to keep the temperature up inside my hoophouse during cold nights in the spring and fall.

Thanks!

3/4/2007 2:43:03 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

100 watt bulb!

3/4/2007 3:04:57 PM

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1500 watt milk house heaters ($18 at Home Depot) have worked well here. Despite their low cost, they have thermostats, circulatory fans & tip-over protecting.

3/4/2007 3:11:47 PM

Manchester,N.H.

I use a 250 watt red heat lamp bulb.

3/4/2007 3:51:03 PM

flood lights on a timer to turn on at night, and a space heater if it's going to close to or below freezing.

3/4/2007 4:19:40 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

125 watt red heat lamps and soil cables on each plant

3/4/2007 4:31:30 PM

New Brunswick

don't need any of this expense
just put 4 or 5 layers of remay over your plants

3/4/2007 4:42:35 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

look here for milk house heater 4.88 + shipping http://www.homeandbeyond.com/prod-0099635.html

3/4/2007 5:17:22 PM

Lloydminster/AB

Heat cables and a 1500 watt heater. I start a couple of patches with small 5x7 A-frames that knock down for easy erection and tear down. I know that will keep it warm even at minus 20C. I have a vent opener that lifts one side up for cooling on the days that get warm. The A-frames work great when we get those heavy spring snowstorms. the snow will pile up around the outside providing some needed insulation. I will post a pic later.

3/4/2007 5:30:16 PM

Phoenix, AZ

soil cables and 1200 W heater. It really makes a difference in growth when these plants are warm.

3/4/2007 6:07:42 PM

Taber, Alberta

Hi Cameron, did you get my e-mail? Any NEWS??????

Back to your topic, I use soil heating cables and cheapo ceramic heaters from Wal-mart. When the plants are small, I use cheap styrofoam coolers at night over the plants. Never had a frost issue inside.
Alan

3/4/2007 6:57:42 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Smitty, I do like Alan does and use a cheapo ceramic heater with an adjustable temperature setting. That way (using my remote temperature/humidity sensors, I can tune the heater just right to keep it at about 60-65 degrees during the night.

Smitty, Alan....good to hear from you guys!!

3/4/2007 8:04:41 PM

Ontario, Canada.

500w halogen troulbe light

3/4/2007 8:17:34 PM

Dallas, Oregon

ceramic heaters with temp./humidity sensors. can tell exactly what's going on in the hoop structures without going outside.

3/4/2007 9:49:58 PM

Whidbey Island

El cheapo heaters bought at your local garage sale, that way when they get wet or rust, who cares? I have to go for the little ones so I don't keep tripping the circuit breaker.

3/4/2007 10:51:23 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

I'm using 4 milk heaters right now, but looking at a 220v construction heater or natural gas heater for next season.

3/4/2007 11:06:40 PM

Edmonton, Canada

Wow... thanks everyone for the replies. It looks like there are alot of options.

Alan.... I sent out a big email, and I thought that I included you.... but I guess I thought wrong. :)

My wife had a 9 pound, 3 ounce boy that I've already fallen in love with. We named him Liam!

3/6/2007 12:44:29 AM

Michigan

Very cool Smitty!!!

3/6/2007 8:45:02 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

WALL-O-WATER and a 25 watt light bulb. When the plant is young. No need heating the entire garden when the plant is this small.

3/6/2007 8:58:21 AM