Choose this version where power is available. It removes any worry about short winter days or a shaded panel.
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 Pro handles the watering across a large greenhouse, a polytunnel or a whole allotment. Each zone covers up to 20 square metres.
This is the mains version. A 240V charger keeps the battery topped up all year, so watering carries on reliably through dull weather and winter.
It starts as a two-zone system and takes extra zone kits up to six zones in total. Beds, pots and hanging baskets can each run on their own schedule.
The Pro pump delivers 35psi. That is enough for soaker and porous hose. It will drip-feed up to 120 plants, or more using sprayers.
The temperature sensor adds extra water automatically when the greenhouse gets too hot. Connect it to WiFi to control it from anywhere. Email alerts cover high or low temperature, watering, and an empty tank.
The WaterMate Pro handles the watering across a large greenhouse, a polytunnel or a whole allotment. Each zone covers up to 20 square metres.
This is the mains version. A 240V charger keeps the battery topped up all year, so watering carries on reliably through dull weather and winter.
It starts as a two-zone system and takes extra zone kits up to six zones in total. Beds, pots and hanging baskets can each run on their own schedule.
The Pro pump delivers 35psi. That is enough for soaker and porous hose. It will drip-feed up to 120 plants, or more using sprayers.
The temperature sensor adds extra water automatically when the greenhouse gets too hot. Connect it to WiFi to control it from anywhere. Email alerts cover high or low temperature, watering, and an empty tank.
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.
