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Old 07-29-2014, 01:53 AM
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Insulation tube completed and thermal mass fill is done. We will seal it tomorrow with concrete. Then all that is left are the barrel welds and the clean out access panel.
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Old 07-30-2014, 12:52 AM
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Thermal mass DONE! Tomorrow we build the shelves. If all goes as planned, orchids will move in this weekend!
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Old 07-31-2014, 01:11 AM
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Hubby has mad skills! Look what he got done today!
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Old 08-02-2014, 01:42 AM
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Oh the DETAILS!!! I spent the day installing custom items. Where do I start?

I ran all of the 1/2" PVC for the faucets and my foggers. I only have one fogger assembly so far as I wanted to test it. But, I anticipated that I would like them so I planned for four total so they are just capped at the moment. They work pretty well, but I did have a few drips. It is still a work in progress. Total cost was $25 including the fogger assembly.

The next custom item came to me while I was at a horse show. The wash rack had an overhead boom system to keep the horses from stepping on the hoses. One of the things that annoys the heck out of me is the hose on the floor. I didn't want to pay $80 for a boom kit either, so I made my own. Total cost $25. Not too bad and even if the hose is left hanging, it does not pile up on the floor.

Then I had to devise a drain for the sink as ours cannot take a standard sink tail. I ended up having to use a myriad of parts to get it to work. Six total trips to Lowes!! Total cost $9.

I completed these custom items by myself. nodding Hubby spent the day cussing over the instructions for the exhaust fan and putting silicone on the panels. TIP - having the panels taped or clamped together makes siliconing quick and easy.

Photos!
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Old 08-03-2014, 04:47 PM
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Wow what a wonderful job you an your husband have done with the greenhouse. I see lots of work done and your orchids will love it.
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Old 08-05-2014, 02:47 AM
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All but one panel is installed. Some orchids have been moved in. Tomorrow I start really moving the collection over as I monitor the temps. I'll take photos as soon as I clean up some of the mess.
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Old 08-05-2014, 05:12 PM
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Wish I had room for a glass greenhouse somewhere. I think I would need a new house first with more property.
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Old 08-08-2014, 01:48 AM
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As promised photos of the completed project. I installed the same watering system that Glenn Decker has at Piping Rock. It is a system of trays connected by piping underneath for bottom filling and draining. Perfect for my Paphs and Phrags.
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Old 08-08-2014, 01:50 AM
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And the final pictures. I'll post the cost breakdown so you can get an idea of what our customized items cost over and above the HFGH kit.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:07 AM
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Wow Melissa! You and your husband did an excellent job!

Looks like there will be alot of bloom pics coming our way from you in the future!!

Judi
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