Hey DJ,
I agree with everything you said. I just didn't have time to write more before running out the door for work. I agree that bigger is better and waiting 'til you can afford it. I got mine for $500 so I can't complain but if I were to buy one from a manufacturer, it would have been larger.
The one question/comment I have is regarding solar fans. I looked into it because I too, like solar things and what I was told by the only people I found that made them were 1) they might not handle the high humidity of a greenhouse 2) no thermostatic controls 3) the cfm ratings were lower than what an electric fan produces so your air doesn't exchange enough. I don't know about So. Cal. but in my area this summer, the fans only kicked on periodically for short periods so I don't think they were a huge energy draw. I'd still like to go solar and would love to know how you make out in your research.
Thanks!
Brad
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