Greenhouse Auto Vent

An alternate system runs on the fog or fine mist injected into the intake air stream. Although many commercial systems can be found, growers can assemble and set up their own system using a ruthless piston pump and fog nozzles. The essential components are shown in Fig. 1. A two-stage system managed by a two- stage thermostat allows more water to be applied on excessively warm, bright days. Temperature settings should be 5-10°F apart.

Algae growth in the pads can become a problem that may decrease the effectiveness of the system and result in accelerated deterioration of the pads. The addition of an algaecide to the water supply will help in control.

It is desirable, especially in hard drinking water areas, to add a wetting agent to the water to obtain more uniform wetting of the pads. A commercial material or liquid home detergent at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 100 gallons may be used.

Drinking water for the pads ought to be clean and low in mineral content to prevent clogging and coating of the pads. A pump, pipes and gutters are accustomed to recirculate the drinking water. A flow rate 113 gallon each and every minute per linear foot of pad program should be provided to ensure adequate wetting.

In the most common coolant system (fan and pad), the fans draw air through wet pads that extend the length of 1 endwall or sidewall. Aspen and covered cellulose are common pad materials that usually have life of one to 3 years. Approximately one sq . foot of pad are is necessary for 20 square foot of floor area.

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