Can this be used in a humid environment like a greenhouse?
396761
As far as I know there shouldn't be any problem using it in a humid environment. I have been using it in my basement and it is usually somewhat damp down there. It has been working very well for me.
396762
Yes, I am using it in the humid environment. The thermostat has been working as expected.
1729530
Yes it would. I'm currently using it with my 20gal long isolation terrarium. It does an excellent job of maintaining relative humidty as well.
2265749
Yes it can. It is a mechanical adjustable switch that senses the humidity in the air. It has built in hysteresis (dead band). I rigged it up with small relay and relay socket both rated for 120VAC, 15A....the function was for it to control a dehumidifier (the humidstat in the humidifier is broken but it still functions otherwise) so I had to wire it normally closed. When the humidity goes up, the humidistat circuit opens, the relay closes, and then humidifer turns on...the reverse happens when humidity goes down. Works great!
1097036
I am not sure it's designed for a humid installation, but if it is, I would.
1639379
I have never considered using it for that purpose. However it is a lightweight plastic and should be able to work. I would suggest placing it in the shade and ventilating it to avoid overheating and condensation build up.
1400449
No,use rock wool,,and humidy is controlled by the dome and the heating pad.water top of inside of dome and plant one time every day and keep under a low wat fluorescence bulb
1333257
You can use the pictured product in a greenhouse. It is a bacteria, so probably not a bad idea to use a mask/respirator during application. I wear a mask and turn the air circulation off.
901913
Yes you could do that. If your deck gets much wind exposure, you will need to put some heavy bricks or concrete blocks on the flaps that go around the bottom of the greenhouse. This is how I kept mine from blowing away or over onto it's side. The big question is: "Will you get enough light on a covered deck?"
1632644
Recognizing that this is a fairly inexpensive choice I would still answer yes to your question although I think to prolong its life you might consider taking it down and storing it for the summer months. I built a treated lumber deck for mine and use the greenhouse store my outdoor potted plants during the winter months. I bought an inexpensive ceramic heater and put it in the greenhouse surrounded on the bottom and three sides by common bricks to shield the heater from combustible materials. This is my 2nd year and so far very pleased. Depending on where you set it up you will have to anchor it so it doesn't blow away in storms.
668026
The weather where I am in Virginia is such that we took the greenhouse off the garden as early as mid-March. The humidity and sun together made it too hot under the greenhouse for our favorites. I do recommend this product though and will be bringing it with me to the next garden as I move to a new house.
1154331
I'm sorry. I wouldn't really know. I live in the Southwest (New Mexico) and we are in the midst of a long drought. It did not work well for me. But I'm guessing it would do better in a more humid climate.
1735770
This isn't a heavy duty greenhouse. It's good for seed starting and small plants and I would only use it in the home or garage. Mine has worked good for seeds but I did purchase small fluorescent lights from Home Depot to put in it.
744352
I'm afraid so. And...the plastic dome is very thin plastic and the one I bought is missing the covers for the end vents so the greenhouse effect is non-existent. Wouldn't recommend.
921606
You can, if it works. We bought three, one for greenhouse use. Only one of the three reliably works, and the seller refused to refund/replace the defective ones. Neat idea, poor execution, worse customer service. We subsequent bought a "luxWin" thermostatic plug, and thus far it is working to keep our greenhouse at 45*
2272549
I live in Texas so heating is not an issue. On cool nights here I use a lightbulb and this is enough to keep it warm. You should be able to figure something out. I Hang my bulb from a heat lamp by a metal clip from the center frame. I would not say this greenhouse is the most airtight thing out there.
1516455
Yes you can...but a ficus does well with normal home humidity levels....I live in the desert and use my humidity trays for the more humid loving plants....
447914
Hi Philip, I use it in similar weather conditions, Paraguay ( hot and humid ) and it gives me great results. Im sure it will be very helpful to you, go for it.