Commercial greenhouse supplier Tomtech has supplied and installed new ventilation motors in greenhouses at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for veterans of the British Army to grow crops.
Home to the Chelsea Pensioners, the Royal Hospital Chelsea houses nearly 300 retired veterans and is located in central London.
Tomtech said one of the favourite pastimes for many of the Chelsea Pensioners is gardening and growing plants and, therefore, having an efficient control system within their greenhouses is essential.
“Having access to gardening is essential for the Chelsea Pensioners and a way to help maintain their health and wellbeing,” the company said.
“As well as improving growing conditions, appropriate ventilation ensures the environment within the greenhouse is comfortable for the residents.
“Prior to the installation, the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s greenhouse motors – which automate and control ventilation, screens and other glasshouse infrastructure – were becoming increasingly unreliable.”
Tomtech has now installed new Huima gear motors, which are designed specifically for use in greenhouses to efficiently automate the control of ventilation and air quality.
New motors
Tomtech said the new motors are more dependable than the existing motors and have double limit switches to prevent overrunning.
“This ensures that vents are always opened and closed correctly, providing plants with the air flow they need to thrive,” it said.
Krzysztof Hernik of Tomtech said the company was delighted to have supplied and installed new motors in the greenhouses at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible greenhouse equipment, whether it is for commercial produce or recreational enjoyment,” he said.
“We’re thrilled that our ventilation systems are being used to help the Chelsea Pensioners grow beautiful plants, in an environment which is both comfortable for the veterans and provides the perfect growing conditions.”
Since 1986, Tomtech has been a provider of commercial greenhouse monitoring and control systems.
Tomtech’s systems are used to monitor and regulate light, heat, ventilation, fertigation and nutrient dosing.
The company’s complete control systems aim to help grow bigger, better and faster crops.
