DIY Geothermal Greenhouse Part 5: PROJECT UPDATE

#114 After starting to build our DIY EMT electrical metal conduit (1.25") greenhouse two years ago, we are finally back to completing this project. We're actually glad we didn't finish it then, as we would not have had the time to learn all that we have about greenhouses since that time. We would have regretted doing/not doing some of the things then, in light of what we'll be doing now.

We readily admit we are not experts at this, but doing our best to install based on all that we have read or watched on YouTube (Ha! Don't believe everything you see on the internet) and in line with our budget. Hopefully, it all works!

In this video we are doing a project update. The past two weeks have not been super productive on the greenhouse, mostly because we had to work on other things like tree removal in order to dry out mud so we could back fill the greenhouse (see previous video). We did finalize installing EMT pipes, and started working on the timber frame end walls. Assuming we get decent weather, we should finish the greenhouse in the coming two/three weeks.

Background on the project: Our farm homestead came with metal pipes in the ground from a former 16' x 50' hoop house. It also had water lines run from the farm well (which also needed to be restored) and a 60 amp electric service. In the first video we installed the 1.25" EMT conduit that serves as the frame. In future videos we'll frame the end walls, run electric, and get the plastic cover on in time for winter.

Each rib or section of the greenhouse consists of three 10' pipes, no cutting. They are joined by stock EMT connectors. The two outer angles are 117.3. The ridge angle is 125.4. Sides are 6' tall. Just over 10' to the ridge. 16' wide.

Ultimately, this will be a double wall plastic film greenhouse.

+AMDG

Music

Jason Shaw: "Landra's Dream" https://goo.gl/pi68XB