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[@GardeningforBeginners]

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[@oriasol2040]

This is great when the electricity will go out. 👍

[@kristinawright244]

You improved upon the original idea I saw last year using lard in a can with a lit candle in the center w a small to medium sized terracotta pot over the top to produce ambient heat. Using a larger terracotta pot w hole in bottom to circulate heat internally over a smaller pot, with a stream of hot air out the drain hole of the larger overlying pot...Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this! Kriss

[@aussieandrew]

I watched all the videos on candle heaters and this one was the best. Thanks.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

That's great Thank-you

[@gilliredale1404]

Thank you for this, just what I was looking for. I have a small garden and a courtyard garden at the rear of the house with a 10’ x 8’ greenhouse. I’m late planting my seeds this year (having chemo atm) but it’s still too cold at night so they’re taking their time to come through even though I’ve put a bit of bubble wrap up. New subscriber

[@joycepollyanna8414]

and a cupcake tea. Thanks for the video.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Any time!

[@ClausenWorld]

What a great little trick to warm the greenhouse. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you for watching Cheers Ray

[@jms78868]

Nice video Ray! And yes this heater works very well, specially for small places!

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Yes they do only . Thank you for watching Cheers Ray

[@raymartin7172]

Rather than 5 or 10 hour tea-lights, melt a packet of Trex vegetable oil and pour it into a large pickle jar with a bit of string as a wick.. It should burn for 4 days and cost about a pound. You can bolt the pots together for convenience and with the added heat from the hot steel.. I use 2 in my draughty 15 foot greenhouse/shed, and they keep the frost off.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I have now looked into that and see asda sell trex. Just done my shopping earlier will give it a try cheets Ray

[@mokabedikaziyo5609]

Hello Ray do you have like a video clip showing how you design the trex oil heater?

[@neatapeace4266]

@@mokabedikaziyo5609 Hi. There are some videos on KZbin using a brand called Crisco in US. It’s solid vegetable fat. The method is the same.

[@nooie99]

Love this simple method. I was thinking using old storage heater bricks to add to the heat retention. And a cup of tea of course.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Cup of tea makes the difference Cheers Ray

[@JaneCeliaHatch]

Thank you Ray. This looks so much easier than other methods. I think even a writer like me could it...

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Choose some longer lasting candles and jobs good Cheers Ray 🌱🌾🍅

[@JaneCeliaHatch]

@@GardeningforBeginners Do you mean bigger candles than the ones you display...not the tea candles?

[@kathyfann]

Thank you this looks simple and easy for me. No fancy fans this is wireless! 😊

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Let me know if you try this Cheers Ray

[@mokabedikaziyo5609]

Hello how many of these do you recommend to warm up a 7mx30m greenhouse?

[@susamgreen4578]

Thank you for this. I have bought my pots and 8hr t.lights in France where I live.

[@briangibson6527]

Wow ,Ray that's fantastic,I used £98.00 on paraffin last year heating my 6x8 greenhouse,Really expensive tomatoes eh🤣,I am going to use this idea for 2023 ,wish I'd seen your video sooner.Thanks Buddy. South East. B.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Maybe search for some longer lasting candles Cheers Ray

[@DawnBerry-yn7si]

Can I just ask if this was enough to protect from frosts? Thank you!

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

Nice video. Thanks for the tip. Keep them coming Ray.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thanks again for the support Cheers Ray

[@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

That's a brilliant idea Ray

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you

[@simonthorneycroft1339]

Ray, have you worked out what the cost per Kilowatt hour of using this method is?

[@kory6695]

This is how iv heated my house all winter my bills for heating have been below 50 quid a month since september

[@DawnBerry-yn7si]

Hello! Thank you for this video. Could I just ask you if this would be OK to use in a polycarbonate greenhouse and would it be enough to protect from frosts? Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I stumbled across you and now I'll have to watch all your videos hahahah

[@celtic6714]

nice om nice one thanks

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Most welcome

[@tradingcardboss]

Great idea will try it out 👍😎

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Cherrs Ray

[@vanessarolph3532]

Looks super easy to make.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

It's very easy just need the items Cheers Ray

[@duttyluke]

Thank you for explaining how this works

[@GardeningforBeginners]

You're welcome!

[@brigittedevere2669]

Simple and effective. Thankyou.

[@o000omusico000o]

good idea ray

[@cherylbrowning3303]

Awesome thanks

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Welcome 😊

[@hans62059]

Hey Ray, thanks for the simple instruction. With the energy bills going up 3 times this year, I think it might a method worth giving a go. I think instead of using these candles, I might want to try using a gel burner instead.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

That would be a good idea thanks Cheers Ray

[@Misstree62]

What is a gel burner?

[@Misstree62]

Would it be safe to use in a summer house whilst working in it? CO etc ?

[@BazColne]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Glad you liked it!

[@tiffanymarino-kelly708]

Great idea. Going to give it a try because the heater I am currently using made our electric bill $324 (U.S. dollars) this month. It’s normally under $200. I have a GStove but my greenhouse is plastic and I can’t ventilate it properly nor feed it with wood in the middle of the night. I’m excited to give this a go. Thank You

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thats quite a bit added to the bill Cheers Ray

[@michaeljohn-ve3xg]

Just wondering why you chose not use a eyebolt through the middle of terracotta pots, to contain more heat?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I thought I added a two piece piece over the top of the hole. The bolt would heat up and would be hot if touched.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

This is a really good video, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you Erica Cheers Ray

[@MrPittbull30]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you

[@777daf]

Good video thanks again ray 🤝

[@jolenepirrone2567]

i skimmed the comments and didn't see any info on this. This looks cool, but what about data? Do you have any actual temps for a greenhouse vs outside while running this?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

No i have no temperatures as my greenhouse is so small and between the house i don't have to use this method. Cheers Ray

[@jasonmiles5043]

Do you need to open the window or door slightly

[@michaelsplot]

Great update Ray all the best Michael

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you Michral. Hope all is well your end Cheets Ray

[@trevorjames5763]

Gona give it a go just need to buy another bigger terracotta pot

[@angelbelford6821]

What are the dimensions sizes of the pots? Thank you for this video.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Do not think it makes a lot of difference as long as one is smaller than the other Cheers Ray 🍅🥕🌱

[@steveday4797]

Make a 100 hour candle, couple of packets of lard and a candle. Plenty of how to videos on here, just like your tea lights but work for a lot longer

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you. I will look into that Cheers Ray

[@Beckysallotmentdiary]

Great video Ray. Always useful to keep the greenhouse above freezing. Ive nominated you for the 40 question challenge if you have time to do it. No worries if you don't. Take care Becky Take care

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you Becky I will see what I can do but we in isolation at home at present as wife has covid. So are what happens Cheers Ray

[@KimmysKitchenandGarden]

Great tips as always ray :)

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Glad you like them! Cheers Ray

[@myrustygarden]

Oh that looks like fun I may have to give it a try with my cold poly tunnel 😂😂As always Ray stay safe and stay gardening 🧑‍🌾🇨🇦🌶🍆✌️🥕🥬☮️

[@GardeningforBeginners]

A larger area may be difficult to warm up it may knock the temperature a degree or two higher Cheers Ray

[@myrustygarden]

@@GardeningforBeginners I have sectioned off some of the tunnel as I am redoing it next year so most things are in pots under cloches so I should be ok but worth a try for sure ✌️🇨🇦🥕🧑‍🌾

[@virginiagreene3610]

Thanks. Very helpful.🌹

[@GardeningforBeginners]

You’re welcome 😊 Cheers Ray

[@katebrown5133]

Great

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you

[@Mrgolfboy24]

Do you actually know that the heat will be stored for a longer period of time with this method, compared to just have open candles? :)

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Open candles will not store any heat. If you look at clay pizza cookers this is the same process in a smaller way Cheers Ray 🌼🌾🌱

[@dragon1255]

When you cover the hole on the small pot two candle blow out.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

It would if using only 1 pot

[@davidwormleighton2839]

Really great idea ray, do you think the heat would be ok in a small pvc greenhouse ?? Thanks for sharing this ray stay safe David 👍👍

[@GardeningforBeginners]

It would take a bit off chill from in the greenhouse. I wouldn't want to say HEAT cheers Ray

[@davidwormleighton2839]

Thanks ray 👍

[@Shamakitchen574]

Lk 5 Nice sharing

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you very much Cheers Ray

[@bobbyhill5695]

Thank you! I am going to try this in my greenhouse this winter :)

[@GardeningforBeginners]

It's getting cold so worth a try Cheers Ray

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Hi Ray, I've only just returned to KZbin. Its been a long while! I've missed you! Superb demonstration! Love the camera shot of the inside! How much does it change the ambient temperature in your greenhouse would you say? Just curious. I hope you have a great day, my friend!💚

[@GardeningforBeginners]

HI ACS - I thank you for popping back , i am very pleased to have you back watching my video Cheers Ray

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Ray, I'm delighted to be back to see you and all of the wonderful adventures you get up to (and of course all of your beautiful flowers and veg). I've only put up one video at this point. It's early days of a new life, my friend. Your warm welcome has made it all the better!! Thank you! 💚@@GardeningforBeginners

[@alanjackson2540]

If any use to anyone:- I work in my spare bedroom 9-5 Mon-Sat the room is 6ft x 8ft. I made a long life candle from 3 blocks of Tesco Baking Block (similar to Trex). I melted the blocks in the microwave and added 2 wicks (200 pk from Amazon around £2.99). Over the lit candle I put a 16cm terracotta plant pot supported by two bricks (to allow airflow to the candle). I put the homemade mini heater under my desk. Using a 60cm x 60cm piece of random cardboard (from an Amazon parcel) I neatly wrapped tin foil around it and stuck it to the underneath of my desk to deflect/increase the circulation of the heat. I light the candle at 8am to allow it to heat up and it increases the room temperature by 3c-4c. The candle last 6 days. I have two back up candles. See Crisco candle videos on KZbin for examples. Please note I have tested using two terracotta pots as advised in most videos and it does not work as good as one pot. I also tested a 25cm pot and a 22cm pot separately but the 16cm heated up the best. I haven't covered the hole in the pot as recommended in most videos and the pot still gets too hot to touch. The candle does not smell at all although you can add candle scent if you wish. I also tested with a carbon monoxide detecter and it registered zero over a continuous 50 hour test. This will only work in a small area like a small spare bedroom or small greenhouse. Canadians use this method in their greenhouses during their winters. Plant pot was around £2 from B&Q. Tesco banking block £0.95 each. 200 10cm wicks around £2.99 from Amazon. When I melt the baking blocks I use a pencil to wrap the top of the wicks around and rest it on the random pot jar I got from Home Bargins sale for £1 each. This ensures the wicks are straight whilst the candle hardens in the fridge over night. It's not much heat but it saves me from putting on the central heating for just the one room. There are dozens of these mini heaters for sale on eBay for £25. Building your own is much cheaper. Best of luck.

[@brigittedevere2669]

Why is there no brick in the front? Would it stuff out the flame?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Yes it would stop the air flow into the pot Cheers Ray

[@brigittedevere2669]

Thankyou Ray. I think it is a marvellous idea!

[@MelodyCamp-w4o]

Everybody makes these but no one has posted a video experiment with one actually working in the winter.

[@reginaseelaIam]

cup o tea is essential

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Indeed

[@christinesmith8721]

Love your video the heater is so easy to put together👍 im using a smaller pot for the top hope it has the same effect👏

[@angelinegrows7765]

Great ideas you come away with Ray, keep up the good work 👍

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I try my best Cheers Ray

[@ivofortes823]

The pots will set on fire eventually if you do not clean them regularly. You're just turning them into flammable pots because the evaporated wax will stick on them.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Great tip cheers Ray 🌱🌾🍅

[@mwardy1980]

stick a stove fan on top of it ...just thinking great idea

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Interesting ideas cheers Ray

[@andrewhinton7015]

There is a much easier way, Buy a terracotta saucer place the tea lights in the saucer and put the pot over the top, The tea lights will still stay lit by pulling the oxygen through the top as opposed to the bottom, to switch off the heat just place your coin over the top which will starve the oxygen and the flame will go out and its much more cosmetically pleasing to the eye and above all safer.

[@Pippymint]

But you then halve the heat you can store up as you don’t have the bricks and other pot. I’ll stick with this guys method

[@ukpaul9221]

KZbin must have been taken you on board, bro' - more adverts prior to your vids. Your candle-based greenhouse heater. Before we moved to our current (and final move) I bought a couple of paraffin heaters for less than £10 total. Considering the cost of paraffin, how do you rate the economy of paraffin against candles? Those cost you a fair bit! Every good wish, bro' - Paul

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Hi Paul. Thank you for watching. I dint know how youtube ads ads to videos but it does help the channel thank you for watching cheets Ray

[@briansgardenandpolytunnel8172]

i used asdas 90 hour candles last year. somebody must have told them so they put up the price of candles to £2. 50 each..................brian

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I must admit I pinched the wife candles so dont know the cost Cheets Ray

[@stevew1851]

And when you run out of candles???

[@GardeningforBeginners]

light a new one Cheers Ray

[@emil.honganmaki5461]

The amount of heat available is exactly the same without pots

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Ok I am not do sure about that Cheers Ray

[@briangibson6527]

@@GardeningforBeginners There's always one ,Eh!!, I've just subscribed 👍

[@luislandofficial]

No it isnt😂

[@frodrichstriepe6011]

the pots are very unnessecary....ever heard of thermodynamics

[@robertsmart9432]

Nothing new edwardian and victoriana gardeners used this old method I have used it in a lorry at night

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Cheers Ay

[@blustardave]

I made a video about this almost 10 years ago now and people are still using my idea to make there own videos! STILL

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank Dave, I have not even seen your video and youtube loves newer updated content. I will search for it now and see if the same - Cheers Ray

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I have just looked at all you old videos and cannot see the candle one. Cheers Ray

[@blustardave]

@@GardeningforBeginners It'll be there somewhere. Believe me lol

[@jamesb486]

this has been scientifically proven to not work

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Oh interesting Cheers rY

[@debh3947]

Can he talk any slower????

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I normally talk fast and nobody understands my dorset accent cheers Ray

[@lindawindhorst672]

Very poor audio

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Sorry It was a early video posted cheers Ray

[@lindawindhorst672]

Thanks!

[@Production791]

Excellent, thank you.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you for watching Cheets Ray