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Looking for some space heaters (for hoop houses in spring). It being this time of year most stores have heaters in stock now. Trying to find some in the 300 to 400 watt range (plus or minus a bit). Seems most out there seem to be 1500 watt with a low setting of 750 watt. Anybody know of any brand or model? I don't need anything that high, tends to trip my fuses.

Thanks a bunch.

11/29/2008 6:58:51 PM

Whidbey Island

I hit the garage sales. Saves a ton of money and if they get wet, rust, or whatever, who cares?

11/29/2008 10:48:33 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Venari, a heat lamp bulb, might give you 300-400 Watts of heating. I am fairly sure that is what Cletus & Festus use in their early plant enclosures! Peace, Wayne

11/30/2008 1:27:37 AM

milford, CT,

I bought mine at Home Depot...$10 each..1500 watt..thermostat..oscillating..worked great except an ant colony decided it wa a nice warm home. Maker was Perfect Home..model #hpv-25 w/osc. I was able to keep the temps in my cloche 75-85 deg at night. Just make sure not to point it at the plant..bounce the heat off a few walls to help better distribute the heat. Mark

11/30/2008 1:53:40 PM

Ohio

when i run 4 1500 watt heaters it trips my switches in my fuse box. Need to find some in the 300 to 400 (or so) range.

11/30/2008 2:11:37 PM

Ohio

Either that or i need to call an electrician.

11/30/2008 2:12:40 PM

Jericho Vermont

I use 250 watt infra red bulbs in each house and seems to do the trick. I can't run multiple 1500 either. I just hang the bulbs over the plants and it works fine.
John

11/30/2008 4:45:21 PM

Lloydminster/AB

Call an electrician Is the correct answer! Warm air doesn't do much if you have cold soil and that means heat cables at 160watts each. If you buy cheap heaters replace them every 2 years or one morning you will have flat plants from a freak frost especially if you're long past the last frost date. They are not made for humid conditions found in cold frames. heaters made for greenhouses can cost a lot but I'm too cheap to try them. I have also had to defeat all the safety crap on the cheap ones to make them reliable. Every brand of non greenhouse heater i have used has failed at some point so I could not recommend a brand. Light bulbs may be better if it doesn't get to cold at night.

Don

11/30/2008 5:46:22 PM

Winston Salem NC

How about a 500 or 750 watt halogen light. They produce alot of heat, are usually sealed so there weather resistant. You can also change the bulbs out and get different wattages. 6 inches off the ground and shining down on it would probibly warm the soil in the general area a few degrees also. Just my 2 pennys.
Rick

11/30/2008 6:13:15 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Why heat the entire greenhouse when the plant is so small?

12/1/2008 1:04:56 PM

Winston Salem NC

Here are a few items I found that you may could use. The first set is from Northern Tools.

Portable Fan Fourced Radiant Heater 600, 900, 1500 watts
$59.99

Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater 400, 800 watts
no fan on this one just heat like sunshine. There warm from 5-10 ft away I have some like it. $29.99

This one is from a company called Surplus Center that I get some things through.

300 watt heating panel 115v Size is 18x15x1 1/4 inches
6 mounting holes and has threaded electrical connections. This you would have to wire up though. $14.99

If I can help anymore let me know.
Rick
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12/1/2008 11:34:14 PM