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Forecast models are showing first freeze for much of Wisconsin next week. This about a week earlier than the previous record for me here ...
God, I hope they are wrong. I will be in Oklahoma City, OK for work most of next week and don't have time to dig!!!
Here is the 2 meter temperature map.
Jim -- this may affect you too -- keep your eyes peeled.
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Posted : 09/09/2011 12:41 pm
That sucks, I feel for you. 😡
We got to 37F the other day, Close. 🙂
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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Posted : 09/09/2011 2:28 pm
Tim I hope it doesn`t happen. Weather models are bound to be wrong!
John
Okanagan Palms and Tropicals
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Posted : 10/09/2011 12:58 am
Tim, enjoy OKC. Go by alligater alley and maybe buy a Sabal "Lou" from Bryan. See the naturalizing Sabal minor at the zoo. Visit the Botanic garden, downtown. Drink a local beer in bricktown.
Posted : 10/09/2011 10:49 am
how cold did it get? Low of 47F here this am.....nothing close to freezing yet.
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Posted : 11/09/2011 8:59 am
Don't want to even THINK about first freezes. That said, started to collect items to protect my "experiment" windmill palm over wintering project. 9' of heat tape, and themocube.
Scott/Omaha
Scott/Omaha
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Posted : 12/09/2011 7:50 am
A thermocube isn't needed with heat tape, right? The ones I have, has thermostatic control built in. I use thermocubes with Christmas lights.
Posted : 12/09/2011 8:07 am
No, it's not needed for the tape, but plan on also putting in the structure a small bulb in reflective hood. Saw them at Menards today. Clamp on reflective hoods for under $6. They even have mini halogen lamps for under $10, but they are 250watts. A bit too much heat I would think for a enclosed structure around a palm that is less than 4ft. Might be an idea though for a 6x8 greenhouse I want to put up before winter for a heat source.
Scott/Omaha
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Posted : 12/09/2011 8:14 am
Oh thank you lake superior. Doesnt seem like ill be as cold as you..
GL dude
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Posted : 12/09/2011 8:50 am
I have a question regarding all this protection using lights... specifically c-9 lights. Will led C-9 give off enough heat? I keep looking for old fashion c9 bulb strands b/c they're less efficient and will give off heat, am i correct?
Posted : 14/09/2011 10:56 pm
I doubt the led lights will give of enough heat to do any good, except look pretty 😀
Shop around for the old incandescent ones.
Posted : 14/09/2011 11:51 pm
I have a question regarding all this protection using lights... specifically c-9 lights. Will led C-9 give off enough heat? I keep looking for old fashion c9 bulb strands b/c they're less efficient and will give off heat, am i correct?
C-7 or C-9 lights are best,rope lights and heat tape
are not going to do much unless you wrap the trunk,
they are only going to provide local heat.
The main thing is keeping a close watch on the temp,
for palms the Thermocube is a great option.
You always know it will keep the temp between
35-45F if you buy that model-just remember to put
the Thermocube right in the area you want in that temp,
I am sure somewhere there is someone who will put it
outside the protection! 🙄
One more thing-it is very important to have a remote sensor
in the crown area to make sure your T-cube is working.
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Posted : 15/09/2011 10:27 am
Where can I find a remote sensor?
Posted : 15/09/2011 10:56 am
I get wireless thermometers from any hardware store or walmart. Not expensive I put the wireless remote sensor in the enclosure (see Jim's photos for tips) and the receiver indoors, close to a window near the palm hut.
Posted : 15/09/2011 12:25 pm
Or even Wally world(Wal-mart)they usually run about $10 or so.
Heres a pic I found -shows where I place my sensor-
right next to the spear.
If you look close at this picture you can see where the
Thermocube is placed in the Washy's enclosure-a little less than
half way up on the north (in)side of the enclosure.
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Posted : 15/09/2011 5:39 pm
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