Understanding Why You Should Use An Electric Greenhouse Heater
It is well known that greenhouse gardeners need a heat source for their greenhouse in order to extend the growing season or grow plants all year. Who wouldn’t want to be growing tomatoes in a greenhouse all year long!It is the preference of most greenhouse gardeners to use electric greenhouse heaters instead of paraffin heaters.
Electric heaters are very convenient and simple to use. If you wish to maintain the temperature, you will need thermostatic controls to do so and the heater will then do its job. Many greenhouse gardeners will buy a complete heat/AC system so their greenhouse will be temperature controlled in the winter and in the summer, providing the ultimate year round environment. If you are going to build your own greenhouse, it only makes sense to enjoy it year round.
Factors to Consider when Choosing an Electric Greenhouse Heater
When choosing an electric greenhouse heater it is best to select one that not only has a fan, but a variable speed fan with an option that allows for blowing non-heated air. The gardener can simply circulate and refresh the air in the greenhouse by blowing unheated air. It is important that your heater includes a fan so you can minimize cold spots and avoid fungus problems due to air that is stale.
Typically, a larger greenhouse will require more heating capacity for the electric greenhouse heater. Be certain the heater you select is a suitable size as if the heater is too small for the size of the greenhouse it may run continually, causing overheating and a possibly a fire. A good size electric greenhouse heater is a 2,000-3,000 watt for most home greenhouses; it it neither too small to give enough heat, nor too large that it would expect to damage the greenhouse plants.
Electric greenhouse heaters can be installed permanently or you can purchase portable models that are able to be removed from the greenhouse when not in use. Don’t have a power source near by? Learn about gas greenhouse heaters.
Whatever style of electric greenhouse heater you choose, be sure it is designed for greenhouse use to avoid water vs electricity issues.
