Greenhouse heater

[Safhyre]

Hi, wondered wwhat kind of heater is the better option, financially and effectively...I know that its a case of choosing which suits you but I dont even know where to start looking.... thanks

[piskieinboots]

What size of greenhouse do you have?

[Safhyre]

Suzie....greenhouse is 10 x 14

[Patchninja]

Also, how warm do you need it to be? What do you keep in it?

[Madasafish]

Massive house to heat: best to cordon a bit off and heat that only..

[jasyk34]

Was trying to do some research myself on heating for next winter. Lost a lot of my plants over the "cold snap" we had this year. I came across this How to Build and Use a Sawdust Stove and thought that it might allow for some frost protection. Anyone any experience and/or comments on this method ??

[Two_Sheds]

Also, how warm do you need it to be? What do you keep in it?

Make a list!
I don't heat mine at all, but then I don't try to keep tender plants in it all winter.

A heater can extend your veg cropping period by a month either end, but is it worth the extra expense?

[Madasafish]

My 8x6 is 60 metres away from the house. I heat by paraffin overnight from March through mid April and then by frost or not. I use a blue paraffin heater. 5 litres a week * 8 weeks £45.- £55..depending on price.

Electricity would save half that but installation (DIY so cheap) would be £150-£300 as wring run is 70 metres plus...

Reckon it is uneconomic to continue as is so thinking of better way . A large greenhouse by paraffin is very expensive .

I tried gas but even more expensive than paraffin..