Tomtech has lately upgraded ventilating system systems installed in the Botanic Garden at the University of Dundee .
Located on nine and a half hectares and overlooking the River Tay , the Botanic Garden house a various range of plant life life history , consisting of both endemic British plants and significant plants from across the world .
Researchers at the University of Dundee are using the plants for science and conservation - and educatee are using the gardens to convey out enquiry as part of their coursework .
Due to its divers horticultural needs , the university required a ascendency system of rules that could well monitor exact factors , include light , humidity , and temperature , to make ideal get conditions .
“ We are always excited to work with universities , helping to maintain the plants which researcher and students use to acquire new understanding and visitant delight every day . The new system will automatically manipulate the opening and closing of public discussion , improving its reliability , ” says Krzysztof Hernik , Managing Director at Tomtech .
Before Tomtech ’s installation , the university ’s old glasshouse motor – which automate and control condition vents , screen door , and other glasshouse substructure - were becoming undependable , and external respiration was problematic .
This had a potentially harmful impact on the plants ’ growth due to their specific temperature and humidity prerequisite .
Tomtech has now installed new Huima gear motor , designed specifically for use in glasshouses to improve the efficiency of ventilation and air quality .
They are more dependable and efficient than the live motors and have double - limit switches to preclude them from overrunning . This ensure vents are always opened and closed correctly , providing the plants with the invigorated air they need to thrive .
“ We are very aroused about the novel public discussion system . It will provide us to better master the zephyr quality and temperature in the glasshouses to ensure our plants can grow effectively . We ’re sure-footed this investment will help us keep on to ply a truly unique and unforgettable experience for our 80,000 yearly visitant , ” append Kevin Frediani at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden .
The upgrade of the vent-hole motors by Tomtech is part of a wider betterment undertaking at the Botanic Garden which aims to better sustainability by further efficiency and reducing thriftlessness .
For over 35 years , Tomtech have been a UK - leading provider of commercial greenhouse monitoring and control systems . Their organization are used to monitor and regulate low-cal , heating system , ventilation , fertigation , and nutrient dosing .
Their adaptive systems have been used on task throughout the UK , Europe , and further afield to help mature bigger , better , and fast crops .
“ We ’re thrilled that our ventilation systems are being used to assist educatee develop their horticultural knowledge in one of Scotland ’s top universities . Being able to grow species of plants which unremarkably would n’t be possible in the UK , is a fantastic use for greenhouses . And , hold students and researchers access to plants that are n’t native to the country is exciting ! ” concludes Krzysztof Hernik .
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