Choose this version if your greenhouse has power, or if it sits in shade where a solar panel would struggle.
Move the pump up to 4m further from the control unit. Threaded waterproof connectors at both ends.
Reads greenhouse air temperature and humidity, and can trigger extra watering automatically. Rechargeable battery included.
The WaterMate Mini waters your greenhouse for you, every day, with no watering can and no tap timer to remember. It suits any greenhouse up to 6ft x 8ft, or about 6 square metres.
This is the mains version. A 240V charger keeps the battery topped up whatever the weather. Watering carries on through dull spells and short winter days.
A small pump draws water straight from a water butt or a garden hose. There is no need to plumb anything in or run a permanent hose connection.
It waters more on hot, bright days and less when the weather turns cool. Two separate zones let you treat seedlings and established plants differently.
Run up to 40 drippers for 40 plants, or 12 sprayers covering 3 square metres per zone. Connect it to WiFi for phone control and email alerts, or leave it to run on its own.
The WaterMate Mini waters your greenhouse for you, every day, with no watering can and no tap timer to remember. It suits any greenhouse up to 6ft x 8ft, or about 6 square metres.
This is the mains version. A 240V charger keeps the battery topped up whatever the weather. Watering carries on through dull spells and short winter days.
A small pump draws water straight from a water butt or a garden hose. There is no need to plumb anything in or run a permanent hose connection.
It waters more on hot, bright days and less when the weather turns cool. Two separate zones let you treat seedlings and established plants differently.
Run up to 40 drippers for 40 plants, or 12 sprayers covering 3 square metres per zone. Connect it to WiFi for phone control and email alerts, or leave it to run on its own.
A solid base is the backbone of any greenhouse. You might think skipping this step saves time, but trust me?I've seen plenty of greenhouses fail because of poor foundations. A dodgy base causes more headaches than you'd believe.
What happens with a bad base? Glass cracks. Doors jam. The structure twists. Water pools where it shouldn't. And fixing these problems costs way more than doing it right first time.
The best position for a greenhouse in the UK is south-facing with the ridge running east to west. Keep at least 2 metres from buildings and trees, on level ground with good drainage. A south-facing 6x8 greenhouse runs 3-5 degrees C warmer than the same model facing north.
