- 1). Choose a location for your temperature display. Make space in the greenhouse by moving plants around if necessary. The display box needs to be centrally located at shoulder height, so that it picks up the correct information.
- 2). Decide what information you want to display. Wireless temperature systems are available that feed information back to a computer in your house, displaying a graph. Some also measure humidity, light and dark, and can sense if the door is open, which triggers an alarm.
- 3). Research suitable display devices that match your requirements and budget. Companies such as Absolute Automation, Greenhouse-Alarm.com or American Weather supply temperature display products. Purchase one that is suitable for your greenhouse.
- 4). Read the instructions of the temperature display thoroughly before installing it. This prevents damage to the product and keeps you from using it incorrectly.
- 5). Run a power supply into the greenhouse so that you can power the display unit. Some units are battery powered; however, many require attachment to electricity. Insulate the cables with gaffer tape to prevent moisture from penetrating the cables.
- 6). Affix the temperature display on the wall of your greenhouse by screwing it to the wall with a drill. Alternatively, hang it from hooks or use suction cups to stick it to the glass panes to avoid damaging the greenhouse itself.
- 7). Connect the power supply to the temperature display unit, and then switch it on. Set up the device following the manufacturer's guidelines before testing it. Make sure that the information is correct and that you can read it on the display screen.
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