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  1. July 9th, 2013, 01:54 PM #1
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    Wink Replaced the Kool Cell Pads in My Greenhouse

    Spent the morning replacing the 16 year old Kool Cell Pads in my greenhouse. I purchased new pad and got them delivered and for the last 6 months, they have set in a storage room. Finally, today, I had the time to get out there and rip out the old pads fix up the leaks, carve the new pads to fit (14 of them!) and install them. It looks like it should have been an easy task, but it took some effort. I sure missed the cool air the pads provided while I had the power and water off. It got a bit hot in there. Anyway, here are some shots.

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  2. July 9th, 2013, 03:21 PM #2
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    Wow...very nice! I neglected to leave an opening when I had the greenhouse put in for a cooling cell. That looks like it will be good to go for another decade of cooling. One of these days I'll put in a vanda house and then my main greenhouse will get a cooling unit. Someday...
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  3. July 9th, 2013, 07:24 PM #3
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    Nice work Bruce. The paphs are already showing their appreciation.
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  4. July 10th, 2013, 06:43 PM #4
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    Im surprised they last so long. Would have expected a much shorter lifespan.
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    Nice done Bruce
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