Walipini in warm climate? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T09:42:48Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/walipini-in-warm-climate?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe like the idea of a walipin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-06-24:4778851:Comment:6091352015-06-24T05:57:44.951ZRhonda Hooverhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RhondaHoover
<p>We like the idea of a walipini as well, but would like to see one in action in our zone (also 8a). I will say that the in-ground cellars are cool inside even in the hot summer, so it seems logical that a walipini could behave the same.</p>
<p>We like the idea of a walipini as well, but would like to see one in action in our zone (also 8a). I will say that the in-ground cellars are cool inside even in the hot summer, so it seems logical that a walipini could behave the same.</p> I am in North Central TX zone…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-06-09:4778851:Comment:6072822015-06-09T18:50:51.417ZLeslie Westhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LeslieWest
<p>I am in North Central TX zone 8a. I have considered building a walipini too. I think you would have to use shade cloth and ventilation fans to control the heat buildup. I also think it would help to control temps to orient the facing to be at the winter maximum sun position. It might help a little in summer.</p>
<p>I was intending to use water barrels to help control temp swings ie mass. I have seen some place the barrels below the grow bed. I also considered using a solar collector to…</p>
<p>I am in North Central TX zone 8a. I have considered building a walipini too. I think you would have to use shade cloth and ventilation fans to control the heat buildup. I also think it would help to control temps to orient the facing to be at the winter maximum sun position. It might help a little in summer.</p>
<p>I was intending to use water barrels to help control temp swings ie mass. I have seen some place the barrels below the grow bed. I also considered using a solar collector to help heat the water but a small rocket heater might be easier and cheaper to use on the few cold nights.</p> I haven't built one yet, from…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-05:4778851:Comment:5961522015-02-05T19:34:49.082ZMichael Osmanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelOsman
I haven't built one yet, from what I've learned, what you've mentioned combinded with the cooling efects of the ground in the summer (my basements always cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter), it should work nicely.
I haven't built one yet, from what I've learned, what you've mentioned combinded with the cooling efects of the ground in the summer (my basements always cooler in the summer & warmer in the winter), it should work nicely.