fitting auto roof vent openers on a secondhand greenhouse

**Thelma Sanders** · 09-05-2013, 04:44 PM

I fitted one of these, and it was fairly easy

GARDMAN Auto Vent for Greenhouse / Growhouse Thermostat | eBay

**Bren In Pots** · 09-05-2013, 05:07 PM

This ones mine and here's the fitting instructions :-

Thermofor autovent | eBay

Thermofor Automatic Roof Vent Opener instillation

**veggiechicken** · 09-05-2013, 06:44 PM

I have a Bayliss - probably the standard model. Fitting instructions are here Bayliss Greenhouse Autovents - Greenhouse Autovents
Its been going for ?30 years - just one new tube needed in that time.

**Linzy** · 09-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Noooooo don't attempt it i found it impossible, how the hell do they work. I found a fabulous roof vent and it cost nothing (i could be on super scrimpers me

) Simply enter the greenhouse and if it feels hot push open the roof windows and prop up with a piece of wood, simple as that.

**Aberdeenplotter** · 09-05-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Linzy View Post

Noooooo don't attempt it i found it impossible, how the hell do they work. I found a fabulous roof vent and it cost nothing (i could be on super scrimpers me

) Simply enter the greenhouse and if it feels hot push open the roof windows and prop up with a piece of wood, simple as that.

pssst Linzy, the idea is that the windows open without you needing to be there

**greenishfing** · 09-05-2013, 10:11 PM

They aren't difficult to fit. Even I fitted one in half an hour easily and I am pretty useless at DIY.(My husband is good at DIY but he just never gets round to doing things.) They are also easy to maintain. Mine get a good coating of petroleum jelly once a year and that's it. They all seem to fit any greenhouse. It's great on a hot day knowing my plants aren't going to fry if I don't go down to the allotment early.

**Scarlet** · 10-05-2013, 08:14 AM

Thanks everyone I'm going to bite the bullet and order them today. It looks reasonably simple

. Thelma, I hope that little winking smilie isn't really trying to tell me that it took you hours to fit and get it to work!!! I'll let you all know how I get on....

**Bren In Pots** · 10-05-2013, 08:43 AM

Scarlet you won't regret buying them plus its fascinating watching them open

**tel** · 10-05-2013, 02:06 PM

Bren, tell the truth, is this more interesting than watching paint dry(I'm fed up doing that)

**SarzWix** · 10-05-2013, 02:15 PM

I'm rubbish at DIY and I managed to fit mine. When I put it on my old greenhouse, I couldn't get the screw holes to match up so I used cable ties...

It still worked though

**Scarlet** · 10-05-2013, 02:29 PM

I'm not sure my frame has screw holes!!! anyway I've placed the order now so with fingers crossed I can do it

**Bren In Pots** · 10-05-2013, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Scarlet View Post

I'm not sure my frame has screw holes!!! anyway I've placed the order now so with fingers crossed I can do it

Mine wasn't screwed into the frame instead it used some grippers placed either side of the frame.

**bearded bloke** · 10-05-2013, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by SarzWix View Post

I couldn't get the screw holes to match up so I used cable ties...

Good girl

That's cable tie application sorted,now all you need to do is master the arts of duct tape & WD 40 to get your DIY expert badge

**SarzWix** · 10-05-2013, 07:11 PM

Don't forget silicone BB, no amateur bodger's kit is complete without it

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