Automatic ROOF vent opener

[michiganlarry]

I saw an automatic roof vent opener for a greenhouse. It opens when the temp reaches something around 70 degrees then closes when it falls. Anyone have any experience with these. I was thinking about putting an awning style vent in the side of the coop and hooking it to this.

 

[greysage]

We have one of those on our cold frame and love it!

 

[okieroy]

You gave me a bit of a start. I'm thinking of my hens and wondering why would they need an automatic vent opener? It seems that the opener the good Lord gave them works well enough.

 

[michiganlarry]

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That's a good one. I just ordered two of em from ebay for $20 each plus shipping. I am trying to make the coop as automatic as possible because I am at work up to 12 hours per day. Don't want the coop to get too steamy in the hot Michigan August sun.

 

[RendonRoo]

Sounds great. Where did you find them? I'm putting a bathroom exhaust fan in but i'm gonna have to figure out how to operate it with a t-stat or something to make it automatic. This place is great for new ideas. Thanks

 

[michiganlarry]

This is the ebay item number. 300306071164
It is a best offer auction. They took my bid for $20 ea.

 

[chickie momma di]

yes where do you get one for a good price? we'd be very interested it that.
and yes the opening statement raised my eyebrows also. vent opener lol lol lol

 

[countrygirlatheart]

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i was thinking the same thing!!!!!!!

 

[michiganlarry]

I'm still laughing about that one.

I am going to cut panels in the side walls of the coop and make awning style flaps. Shouldn't have more than $60 in both sides. Then they will get a nice cross breeze in the summer even if I don't remember to open the windows.

 

[preppy*hippie*chick]

I was thinking it was going to be some sort of device for vent sexing... ouch.