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Old 12-04-2008, 05:35 PM
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Thinking of getting an automatic window opener for my greenhouse. Would be interested to know if anyone has one and if they work ok.
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Old 12-04-2008, 05:42 PM
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I have a bayliss xl for my roof vent and it works a treat. This model clips onto the greenhouse frame as well as having the option of screwing on. Here is a link

Bayliss XL automatic roof vent opener Accessories > Automatic Vent Openers Bayliss XL automatic roof vent opener
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Old 12-04-2008, 05:47 PM
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Thank you, that's the sort I was thinking of. I start work early in a morning and sometimes don't have time to dash to the greenhouse to open window, OH will open window if he remembers, but I would prefer to rely on window opener if I can get one.
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Old 12-04-2008, 05:53 PM
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That's exactly why I got mine. I got mine through ebay and had it within 3 days of order and it only took half an hour to put on. You have to put the tube of oil in your fridge for half an hour before installation. I really recommend it.
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Old 12-04-2008, 06:00 PM
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That's exactly why I got mine. I got mine through ebay and had it within 3 days of order and it only took half an hour to put on. You have to put the tube of oil in your fridge for half an hour before installation. I really recommend it.
Hi Soomai

I've got a mini greenhouse with louvre vents working on the sun heating a tube of oil to open and close. I've not built it yet, it doesn't mention putting the tube of oil in the fridge before installation. Can you give me more info. before I install it please?

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Old 12-04-2008, 06:12 PM
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Hi Tracey, that's all the instructions said. To place the tube in fridge half an hour before installation. I'm not sure why, but I'm sure there is a scientific reason.
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Old 12-04-2008, 06:23 PM
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It uses a neumatic effect so if the oil is cold it will be easier to fit as it will be fully retracted ie windows closed.


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Old 12-04-2008, 06:44 PM
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That's the kind I have - gave me a bit of a shock first time I saw it in action shortly after moving in here - wasn't aware such things existed, let alone that I had one, and was fairly sure I hadn't opened the window - spent a good few seconds scanning the garden for intruders before I bravely went down to the greenhouse and discovered the auto-opener.
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Old 12-04-2008, 06:49 PM
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It uses a neumatic effect so if the oil is cold it will be easier to fit as it will be fully retracted ie windows closed.


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Thankyou. That's good advice .
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:06 PM
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i got one free with the greenhouse and its a great invention, very clever and especially good if you have a heater as well and you forget to turn it off!!!!!! say no more !!!!
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i just got mine through the post today from e-bay , the e-bay shop was called garden suppty direct .

or Garden Supply Direct - Gardening Supplies, Greenhouses & Aquatics

and it's a bayliss xl
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:03 PM
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It is important that you get the right one for the job. There are two sizes. One is stronger, and is made to open the larger windows.
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Old 13-04-2008, 03:47 PM
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Thanks everyone, decision made, will definitely be getting one tomorrow. Won't have to pay p&p either as don't live too far from Two Wests & Elliott so can go and fetch it, brill
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