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Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-11-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,078
Posted By HDCochran
Free For Pickup

Orchidarium: Free for pick-up. KlimaGro KG-5000. Needs work but salvageable. Hank Cochran, 252-249-0352. Oriental, NC.

Orchid Plants: Free for pick-up. Some in bloom; some in bud. About three...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 09-04-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,940
Posted By HDCochran
Nenella, see the photo of N. falcata in my...

Nenella, see the photo of N. falcata in my 'album' in the Gallery. Hank
Forum: Parts & Equipment 09-04-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,940
Posted By HDCochran
I have a neofinatia falcata on charred wood doing...

I have a neofinatia falcata on charred wood doing fine.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 11-21-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,313
Posted By HDCochran
I allowed treated wood to dry for three months,...

I allowed treated wood to dry for three months, then used oil-based primer, and finally painted with three coats of high-quality exterior house paint. I used white to reflect maximum light back onto...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-09-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,694
Posted By HDCochran
I use another brand of non-vented heater and...

I use another brand of non-vented heater and cannot identify any impact on orchids or citrus.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-22-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By HDCochran
Gin, thanks for the idea, but the problems with...

Gin, thanks for the idea, but the problems with the pump and the fan were mechanical. I think the components I bought (from GH suppliers) couldn't handle the 75-85% RH, often higher in early AM.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-22-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By HDCochran
Equipment Failures

My first summer in 12x12 greenhouse with 60% shadecloth and I'm having real trouble with temperature and humidity control equipment. The following have all failed this summer: 1) exhaust fan, 2) 150...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 06-20-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By HDCochran
My spousal unit suggested I buy myself a misting...

My spousal unit suggested I buy myself a misting system for Fathers Day. Well, I bought the components from Ecologic and got the thing together and working today. Reduced temperature from 99+ F to...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-11-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By HDCochran
Here are some suggestions: Seal all joints,...

Here are some suggestions: Seal all joints, seams, etc. especially in roof. Heat with most locally economic fuel. Cover exhaust fan. Glaze with twin-(or multi-)wall polycarbonate. Do not glaze north...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 01-03-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,046
Posted By HDCochran
WATER: RO, Rain Water, Misting, Watering

I have a 25 gpd RO unit and have recently moved from a 2'x4' orchidarium to a 12'x12' greenhouse. I find I need much more water to raise the humidity. I also found that even with vents, exhaust fan,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-13-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,292
Posted By HDCochran
Two other thoughts. Plastic pots allow you to see...

Two other thoughts. Plastic pots allow you to see condition of roots, medium, etc. It's easier to remove roots from plastic surface than from terra cotta surface.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 09-27-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,112
Posted By HDCochran
GH Photos

Here are photos, nearly finished. Deck built on block foundation (neighborhood requirement); GH built on deck. 12x12 pottery studio in back for wife. Some photos too large. May have failed to post....
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 09-27-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,112
Posted By HDCochran
I built a 12'x12' polycarbonate on treated wood...

I built a 12'x12' polycarbonate on treated wood GH using my own design. I looked closely at the design of the Cedar-Built GHs (post & beam) and adapted it to 4x4 posts and crossbeams on the ends and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-02-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By HDCochran
Elimination of Scale?

When I moved my orchids (~40 plants) outside this summer, I noticed that a scale problem that I thought I had dealt with had spread to several plants. Before I move into a new greenhouse this fall,...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-10-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,554
Posted By HDCochran
You have to be aware of two requirements for the...

You have to be aware of two requirements for the pump for your project (pardon me if you already know this): 1) For a waterfall to look like anything, it takes a large flow rate. 2) For a waterfall...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 11-30-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,552
Posted By HDCochran
Heater for Small Greenhouse

My orchid collection has outgrown my orchidarium and I am building a small 12' x 12' greenhouse and will need about ~10,000 Btu/hr of heat to keep it warm enough next winter. I cannot find a ~10,000...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-30-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,024
Posted By HDCochran
Heater for Small Greenhouse

My orchid collection has outgrown my orchidarium and I am building a small 12' x 12' greenhouse and will need about ~10,000 Btu/hr of heat to keep it warm enough next winter. I cannot find a ~10,000...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-19-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,682
Posted By HDCochran
1 psi = 2.3 ft of friction-free lift. If 'lift'...

1 psi = 2.3 ft of friction-free lift. If 'lift' is through a pipe, you will get less lift per psi. Other sources of friction loss, misting heads, etc., have the same effect.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-28-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,585
Posted By HDCochran
Magnus, Your workmanship is quite...

Magnus,

Your workmanship is quite impressive; you've built a beautiful orchidarium. I think your orchids will probably like it if you install one or two muffin fans in the growing area to keep...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 02-26-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,556
Posted By HDCochran
My Plans

I've answered almost all of those questions. My main concerns now are three:

1. Warping of pressure treated studs and rafters leading to leaks around polycarbonate panels. Are kiln-dried after...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 02-25-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,556
Posted By HDCochran
Design and Build Your Own GH?

I am trying to design and build a 12x12 greenhouse with a pressure treated wood frame and twin or triple wall polycarbonate glazing. I would greatly appreciate any knowhow from someone who has real...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 02-22-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,911
Posted By HDCochran
If you're seeking durable and very inexpensive...

If you're seeking durable and very inexpensive benches, recycled plastic bench tops with open grids can be purchased for about $12 for a 24"x48" from nuresery supppliers, for example;

A-V Lifetime...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 02-22-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,688
Posted By HDCochran
If you have lots of space, you could fill plastic...

If you have lots of space, you could fill plastic trash cans with water and place them under the benches. This would help maintain humidity and would moderate temperature extremes. These effects will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-13-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,055
Posted By HDCochran
Thanks, agolley and 1kathlene. I'll contact ACF....

Thanks, agolley and 1kathlene. I'll contact ACF. Kathlene, I'm planning to build mine out of treated lumber and polycarbonate. Maybe I shoud accept the higher cost and go with triple-wall PC. Can you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-12-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,055
Posted By HDCochran
Twin-Wall PC Greenhouse Glazing Panels

I am seeking reasonably nearby supplier(s) for twin-wall polycarbonate panels for glazing a greenhouse. I live in Oriental, NC, on the intracoastal waterway.
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