- Thread starter
- #2,861
I have a wood stove in the house.
It cripples me carrying wood.
Can't do two.
Besides a cord is $160 here.
Expensive too.
Stay safe
Bill284
Heavens Shores - Bill's 2022 Grow: Come Meet Howie! Show Us Your Grow Too - Bring A Pic
- Thread starter Bill284
- Start date
It cripples me carrying wood.
Can't do two.
Besides a cord is $160 here.
Expensive too.
Stay safe
Bill284
- Thread starter
- #2,862
DW420
Well-Known Member
You could also plumb in some pipe and make some hot water beds from Hydronic heating.
- Thread starter
- #2,864
I'm using Roxul in the walls.
I just wanted a little extra insulation.
Has to be non flammable aswell.
Stay safe
Bill284
- Thread starter
- #2,865
The gas line is literally beside the shed.
I don't have my ticket anymore ot I'd hook up a little gas unit.
The compressor for the minisplit is there aswell.
I wonder if I could run 2 unit off it?
All Roxul insulation.
I'd like to cover the walls in some sort of insulation board and paint it white.
Yes just have angle brackets everywhere.
I'm running the electrical in the surface, probably BX - 14/2 to each outlet.
60 Amp sub panel in there, depending on heat.
Solar would be amazing.
It's under trees though .
But the steel roof of the house would be perfect.
It's a matter of hay right now though.
I'll see what I can find.
Stay safe
Bill284
just get a gas fitter. there's piles of heated garages etc and it's not a hard job in their world. there's loads of cool ones too, they don't care what your building. you won't need a huge furnace, it won't run constant.
you want to insulate better than a new house. walls ceiling etc. plan for air exchange as well. you'll need a tight place.
in canada at -40c it's a recipe for burst pipes, frozen rads, and massive mess.
that structure can't support it unless you do concrete and a foundation or slab.
edit : as it is you should skirt the shed. ground loss is huge for heat.
DW420
Well-Known Member
Ehh true.. I forgot how stinking cold it gets up in Canada!
- Thread starter
- #2,869
I have R 28 roxul in the 2x8 floor.
6 mil poly over it.
Once I'm finished running wires and stuff underneath I'll seal up that 6 " gap.
But there are floor systems that can be supported by wood floors.
I put one in my Muskoka room in the old house.
As long as the floor is insulated well it's a good way to go.
Stay safe.
Bill284
- Thread starter
- #2,870
- Thread starter
- #2,871
i didn't mean support it weight-wise. it would require a more solid structure. in floor heating breaks apart to the tune of thousands when the house shifts or settles. a good foundation or slab keeps that from occurring.
edit : this was my pops living. he also designs grow rooms now.
more edit : also remember you need to run a boiler with in floor heating. you would still have to run gas for that. it is the most even consistent heating ever though. i'd run it if you can.
They have propane heaters that are fairly cheap until you have a permanent fix. Greenhouse sounds great you’re going to be putting out a lot of bud. Hope your well + having a great weekend my friend. CLI'd like a mini split in there.
It'll be year round.
Probably a cheep heater at first.
Probably a 5x5 flowering room and a 5x4.5 veg room.
10 and 8 feet high respectively.
Then a 5x10 work area with a bench and control center.
I'd love one of those new @VIVOSUN SYSTEMS.
But I have more lights than I can use right now.
Worst case scenario that 1000₩ MedicGrow in a 5x5b
Tell me that doesn't make you smile.
Hope your having a great day my friend.
Any suggestions for cheep heat to start?
Stay safe
Bill284
Many years ago I was a brick mason’s laborer. (Damn hard work) But I remember they had insulation sheets that were silver sided. Very reflective! Good luck CLRadiant floor heat would be good.
Tile floor.
Stay safe
Bill284
What the fek is a Muskoka room? LmaoI have R 28 roxul in the 2x8 floor.
6 mil poly over it.
Once I'm finished running wires and stuff underneath I'll seal up that 6 " gap.
But there are floor systems that can be supported by wood floors.
I put one in my Muskoka room in the old house.
As long as the floor is insulated well it's a good way to go.
Stay safe.
Bill284
Never mind I googled it. Funny how regional things are, in Florida it would be called a Florida room.What the fek is a Muskoka room? Lmao
Chuckeye
Well-Known Member
Hi Bill,
I have a 5k hanging electric heater as back up for my 900 sq. ft. shop. It does get expensive @ -30c but for your space it might not be too bad. They run in the $2-300 range.
Another option would be electric baseboard heaters. I have two 1500w for my 700 sq. ft. house. They are about $70 each and could do until you come up with another plan !
Most cost effective would be a hanging gas heater. Bit more money but less $ to run.
The trick will be heating the flower part of the room. That section will have to be light tight and it's heat would have to be "pulled in" from the main part of the space.
Cheers
I have a 5k hanging electric heater as back up for my 900 sq. ft. shop. It does get expensive @ -30c but for your space it might not be too bad. They run in the $2-300 range.
Another option would be electric baseboard heaters. I have two 1500w for my 700 sq. ft. house. They are about $70 each and could do until you come up with another plan !
Most cost effective would be a hanging gas heater. Bit more money but less $ to run.
The trick will be heating the flower part of the room. That section will have to be light tight and it's heat would have to be "pulled in" from the main part of the space.
Cheers
is what i meant as a furnace. the savings to run make up for install.
they're usually called garage or hanging furnaces here.
I would not survive that environment.Minus 30 c in the winter, yeiks.
Stay safe
Bill284
Hope all is well Bill! Your grow is looking fantastic!
Bill is the man