"The Nomad" <nomad@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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!
>
If it's a hinged door it's even easier, it's designed for a hinged
arrangement. Just needs turning through 90 deg. I hope the door isn't too
heavy, that's going to be relevant.
Steve
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