Southern Burner Heaters

Southern Burner Gas Heaters

Southern Burner unit heaters are exactly what the name implies... individual units designed to be used singly or in groups to heat a unit of space to meet individual greenhouse requirements. Southern Burner heaters circulate warm air over the greenhouse somewhat like the heat rays from sunshine, from the floor up. They do not radiate heat because radiated heat goes directly to the top of the glass in the greenhouse and is lost. With Southern Burner Unit Heaters, the temperature at the top of the greenhouse can be held within 5 to 7 degrees of the floor temperature.

Southern Burner heaters have been in use in greenhouses all over the United States since 1932. In thousands of applications, this method of inexpensive heating has helped make if possible for the average person to have and enjoy a 'backyard' greenhouse, and at the same time make it possible for the large greenhouse operators to expand their glass area to the maximum without the expense of costly heating systems. Southern Burner heaters will heat the same area as other systems on as little as half the fuel cost.

Convenient... Economical... Space-saving... and most important, plants an flowers grown in greenhouses equipped with Southern Burner heaters have always been top quality.

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Optional Size

A-1 Vented Orchid Greenhouse Unit Heater

C-1 Non-Vented Greenhouse Unit Heater

Pricing

Item #	Description	Prices
S02-SBH A-1	Vented, 25,000 BTU, T-Stat	$631
S02-SBH A-T	Vented, 25,000 BTU, T-D & N Stat	$985
S02-SBH C-1	Non-Vented, 20,000 BTU, T-Stat	$496
S02-SBH A--T	Non-Vented, 20,000 BTU, T-D & N Stat	$591

Single Stage Thermostat

Southern Burner heaters are equipped with millivolt controls and wall mounted thermostat that require no electricity for operation. Two styles are available: The first being a Single Stage Thermostat that has a temperature range of 35 to 75 degrees. When you select a temperature setting the heater will cycle on and off at this setting. Regardless of the time of day or night.

Day and Night Set-Back Set Back Thermostat

The Second Style is a Day and Night Set-Back Thermostat. This gives you the capability of two separate temperatures, one for day and one for night. The thermostat has an adjustable clock that you can choose from 15 minute intervals to set the temperature change from day to night settings. The clock is powered by an "AA" Alkaline battery still giving you the convenience of no electricity. Temperature range is from 45 to 90 degrees. Mounting of the thermostat can be up to 25 feet from the heater and should be shielded form direct sunlight or water.

Safety

All controls have a 100% safety cut-off feature. If the pilot flame should go out for any reason, the millivolt control would shut off all gas to the heater. Pilot flame would have to be re-established before heater would operate

Heating Capacity

In Northern states, it is suggested that one unit be placed for every 150 to 175 square feet of floor space in a conventional greenhouse. In Central states, place on unit heater to every 200 square feet of floor space. In the Southern states, we allow as much as 225 square feet to one unit.

Proper Ventilation

Do not over look the necessity of providing a way for fresh air to enter the greenhouse. This is a 'must' and should not be eliminated. Illustrations show the proper way to install the air intake pipe for the model (C-1) and the model (A-1). A slight top ventilation is also necessary in the greenhouse to provide for circulation and exhaust. In case of heavy snows, take care not to let the vent pipe get buried as the heaters as the heaters need oxygen to burn properly.
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Calculator

Greenhouse Heater BTU Calculator If you need to purchase a greenhouse heater, this heat-loss Btu calculator will help you decide on the size of heater needed for your greenhouse.

First, you need know the Surface Area of your greenhouse. Click the following link to use our Greenhouse Surface Area Calculators to find the total square feet of exposed surface area of your greenhouse.

Then click the following link to use our Greenhouse Heater BTU Calculator to find out minimum heater BTU rating to keep your greenhouse at an inside desired temperature during the winter time of year. We hope this prove useful in helping to determine the size heater for your greenhouse. Let us hear from you for additional assistance. Call 800-531-4769.

F01-CR2045$ $69.95

If you need additional technical support or have a question, we can be reached 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM central time, Monday through Friday at:

Phone: 800-531-4769 (toll-free US and Canada) or 251-471-5328

FAX: 251-471-5465

E-mail: info@gothicarchgreenhouses.net
Recommended Accessories

Home DuroStat™ Portable Waterproof Prewired Thermostat This completely watertight unit provides precise, automatic control of your heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
- 30°F to 110°F temperature range
- Includes 8' cord for hanging it where you want
- Clear flip cover keeps dial clean and easy to read.
- Stainless steel sensing coil.
F01-CR2045$ $69.95