Aquaponics System, Passive Solar Greenhouse build - Page 46

pinballlooking · 11-29-15, 03:49 PM

I finished up the Grace Ice and water underlayment on the roof. Just in time it started to rain just as I finished.

I did the flashing in the door jam and the door is hung. It swings very nice.
This is the $50 insulated fire rated door I got off craigslist from 84 lumber. It had some white over spray on it you can see it in the picture. It will need painted anyway. I did not need a 8' door but for $50 I am fine with it being that big.

I spent a lot of time on the greenhouse the last three days it nice to work on it for a block of time and get some stuff done.

pinballlooking · 12-01-15, 08:12 AM

Putting up some temporary plastic to keep the cold out some. I will cover the back vents for now.
That way I can move on to putting the ice and water shield on the outside walls. This stuff does not like to be installed when it is cold out we don't have that many more warm days left.

pinballlooking · 12-01-15, 11:41 AM

Just picked our last tomato. It is a raining again today.

There are a few small ones left but not many.

pinballlooking · 12-02-15, 08:36 AM

I broke out my air stapler last night and put plastic up over the back vents.
It is going to get cold tonight so maybe this will help some.

Rain again today but it looks like it will dry out tomorrow and be nice over the weekend.

pinballlooking · 12-02-15, 05:57 PM

I lucked out and the wind picked up and dried the OSB out.
I started on the walls but I am going to have to order some more to finish.

I have another roll coming but that will just cover the back wall.

I talked to the Grace Regional rep and he told me to use 3M™ Super 77™ to make sure the grace ice and water sticks to the walls.
It is only listed to work on roofs and 3M 77 is not necessary on a roof.

pinballlooking · 12-03-15, 08:41 AM

This mornings before work work on the greenhouse. I put caulking all around the 2 x 6 that is between the wall and the roof. No more air coming in there.

It is 43 F out but the greenhouse is warming up.

pinballlooking · 12-03-15, 07:04 PM

I put caulking all around the 2 x 6 that is between the framing the roof. Slowly be surely I am sealing this place up.

Xringer · 12-03-15, 07:09 PM

I really like what you've done with the place..

Those Auto-Vents are the Cat's pajamas! Just sayin, Amazin!!

pinballlooking · 12-03-15, 08:46 PM

Thanks I am still very excited to get it done. Today it seemed a little more real it was not sunny and it was 70 in the greenhouse and 50 outside.

The auto vents get here tomorrow they should make it so I am not a slave to temp regulation.

I still think simple is the best way to go on the vents.

Xringer · 12-04-15, 08:48 AM

Didn't know that those auto-vents existed.
I would have gone with an electronic sensor controlling some fans. Maybe with a CAI pcb.

Reminds me of the balanced solar array trackers that use the sun's heat to move the mount, no electricity involved.

I went out yesterday and re-aligned my panel array angles to reap more watts.
It's nice in the sitting here in the sun by the window in my PC room..
Really sunny day. Lots of free home heating and hot water..

11-29-15, 03:49 PM	#451
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I finished up the Grace Ice and water underlayment on the roof. Just in time it started to rain just as I finished. I did the flashing in the door jam and the door is hung. It swings very nice. This is the $50 insulated fire rated door I got off craigslist from 84 lumber. It had some white over spray on it you can see it in the picture. It will need painted anyway. I did not need a 8' door but for $50 I am fine with it being that big. I spent a lot of time on the greenhouse the last three days it nice to work on it for a block of time and get some stuff done. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 11-30-15 at 12:16 PM..

12-01-15, 08:12 AM	#452
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Putting up some temporary plastic to keep the cold out some. I will cover the back vents for now. That way I can move on to putting the ice and water shield on the outside walls. This stuff does not like to be installed when it is cold out we don't have that many more warm days left. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 12-01-15 at 10:30 AM..

12-01-15, 11:41 AM	#453
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Just picked our last tomato. It is a raining again today. There are a few small ones left but not many. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 12-01-15 at 01:00 PM..

12-02-15, 08:36 AM	#454
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I broke out my air stapler last night and put plastic up over the back vents. It is going to get cold tonight so maybe this will help some. Rain again today but it looks like it will dry out tomorrow and be nice over the weekend. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-02-15, 05:57 PM	#455
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I lucked out and the wind picked up and dried the OSB out. I started on the walls but I am going to have to order some more to finish. I have another roll coming but that will just cover the back wall. I talked to the Grace Regional rep and he told me to use 3M™ Super 77™ to make sure the grace ice and water sticks to the walls. It is only listed to work on roofs and 3M 77 is not necessary on a roof. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 12-03-15 at 11:41 AM..

12-03-15, 08:41 AM	#456
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	This mornings before work work on the greenhouse. I put caulking all around the 2 x 6 that is between the wall and the roof. No more air coming in there. It is 43 F out but the greenhouse is warming up. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-03-15, 07:04 PM	#457
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I put caulking all around the 2 x 6 that is between the framing the roof. Slowly be surely I am sealing this place up. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 12-03-15 at 08:33 PM..

12-03-15, 07:09 PM	#458
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I really like what you've done with the place.. Those Auto-Vents are the Cat's pajamas! Just sayin, Amazin!! __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

12-03-15, 08:46 PM	#459
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Thanks I am still very excited to get it done. Today it seemed a little more real it was not sunny and it was 70 in the greenhouse and 50 outside. The auto vents get here tomorrow they should make it so I am not a slave to temp regulation. I still think simple is the best way to go on the vents. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-04-15, 08:48 AM	#460
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Didn't know that those auto-vents existed. I would have gone with an electronic sensor controlling some fans. Maybe with a CAI pcb. Reminds me of the balanced solar array trackers that use the sun's heat to move the mount, no electricity involved. I went out yesterday and re-aligned my panel array angles to reap more watts. It's nice in the sitting here in the sun by the window in my PC room.. Really sunny day. Lots of free home heating and hot water.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..