On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:36 +0100, shazzbat wrote:
> "Charlie Pridham" <charlie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:MPG.22922be95b61ec17989845@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> In article <g08qpn$me0$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>> shazzbat@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
>>>
>>> "The Nomad" <nomad@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>>> news:48259fee$0$9738$bb4e3ad8@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> > On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:26:45 +0100, Charlie Pridham wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> In article <48257f99$0$9738$bb4e3ad8@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>>> >> nomad@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> >> says...
>>> >>> Hi all,
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I'm a 'non' gardener, but I like the results there of so ...
>>> >>>
>>> >>> The lean-to greenhouse has no opening windows - no not an easy
>>> >>> option to put some in (without a full re-build - not my design
>>> >>> etc. etc.) so can I use on of those window openers to open the
>>> >>> door or does anyone have any other ideas?
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I'd thought about a PV-cell (or several) and a few 12V computer
>>> >>> case fans but ...
>>> >>>
>>> >>> TIA
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Nick
>>> >>>
>>> >> Put louvre style vents in by taking single sheets of glass out, so
>>> >> long
>>> >> as your glass is standard they should fit and you can get automatic
>>> >> openers for them.
>>> >
>>> > Not a feasible option as it is 'clad' is plastic sheeting - thought
>>> > about
>>> > that! Only when (if) I have to rebuild it will that be an option as
>>> > nothing is standard anywhere
>>> >
>>> >> Putting auto openers on the doors will not work as you would only
>>> >> be able to go in when it was hot!
>>> >
>>> > Ah! good point did not think about that!
>>>
>>> It would depend how you mounted the opener. Let's say the door opens
>>> by moving to the right. You set the opener on the left and arrange for
>>> it to
>>> push against a bracket on the door, without being fixed to the door.
>>> Then if
>>> you want to go in you can move the door manually. Arranging sufficient
>>> travel for the door might be difficult if using a normal vent opener,
>>> but not beyond the wit of a competent DIYer
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> If its not attached it will open the door but not close it! --
>
> True, but a weight on a piece of string will do that.
>
> Steve
Many thanks to all, however there is one bit of grit in the Vaseline of
life, the door is not sliding! and I think a bit more sitting looking at
(with a beer/coffee) is needed to get a result.
Much to ponder on
Thanks again all good to have a second brain occasionally!
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