
JOHNSON CO2 GENERATOR
Johnson CO2 Enrichment - the Nutrient of the
90's Improve plant quality - Increase Production
Carbon dioxide is one of the essential ingredients in green plant growth, and
is a primary environmental factor in greenhouses
. CO2 enrichment at 2, 3 or 4 times natural concentration
will cause plants to grow faster and improve plant quality.
Modern growers are becoming increasingly aware of the value of CO2.
Particularly now that most greenhouses are purposely shutting out CO2
to conserve energy.
The Johnson CO2 Generator automatically provides
the carbon dioxide to meet maximum growing potentials and operates for only
pennies a day. The Johnson Generator can easily be installed in any greenhouse.
No expensive duct work is necessary and the CO2 production is diffused
evenly without supplemental fans.
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with modern growers every where use Johnson CO2 Generators
the low cost way to produce CO2the nutrient of the
90's.
Johnson CO2 Generator fertilizes greenhouse
air is easy and inexpensive install
Why you get more rapid and efficient growth and better plant quality with a
Johnson CO2 generator. Plants must absorb carbon dioxide
(CO2) in combination with water, soil nutrients and
sunlight to produce the sugars vital for growth. A shortage of any of these
requirements will retard the growing process. Normally there are approximately
300 parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere; when
this level is increased to over 1,000 ppm, results are higher production and
better plant quality. The Johnson Generator provides up to 1,500 ppm per unit
in an average 24' x 200' greenhouse or an equivalent 50,000 cu. ft. volume
based on one air change per hour.
Nighttime levels in a greenhouse range from 400 to 500 ppm due to plant
respiration. Shortly after sunrise this level will drop to normal atmosphere
(300 ppm) due to the plant using the early light to start photosynthesis.
After 3 to 4 hours of early morning sunlight the CO2
level can drop to around 100 to 150 ppm, then growth is practically stopped.
Supplemental CO2 added during this period can substantially
increase your plant and flower production By adding CO2,
during winter months when greenhouse
ventilators are closed and when low CO2 concentration
becomes limiting factor in growth, users are obtaining yield and bloom quality
which is normally associated with spring and summer.
The Johnson CO2 generator is perfect for greenhouse CO2 production, flower CO2 producers, agriculture CO2 enrichment, warehouse CO2 units, and vegetable CO2 units
CO2 More Important Than Ever
The Johnson CO2 Generator is more important than
ever because greenhouse growers, trying to conserve energy, are shutting out
CO2. Rising fuel costs have forced many growers to
use doubled - layered glass, etc., to conserve energy - as a result much less
CO2 is entering the greenhouse.
How to use the Johnson CO2 Generator
When there is sunlight and the vents are closed, CO2
should be added continuously to your greenhouse. If the vents are opened because
of heat build up the generator should continue to operate for about 2 hours
and then be shut off. Approximately 1 lb. of CO2
per hour per 1,000 sq. ft. yields 1,000 ppm's of CO2
A 4,000 sq. ft. house requires at least 4 lbs. of CO2
per hour. If CO2 level drops off from 1,000 ppm's
to 500 ppm's on a clear sunny day, you can easily adjust to a higher burning
rate to make up for the more rapid absorption of CO2
by plants. Most growers use their Johnson Generator daily in winter from approximately
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Easy and Inexpensive to Install
You can install the Johnson CO2 Generator easily
in any greenhouse. In fact, most growers do it themselves. No expensive duct
work necessary. The CO2 is diffused evenly throughout
the greenhouse without supplemental fans.
Automatic.... fully adjustable
Completely automatic, the Johnson unit comes complete with a gas pressure gauge.
Simply set the gauge to the gas pressure desired for your greenhouse
area and the Johnson Generator will automatically provide the correct amount
of CO2. Just as you adjust the amount of water and
fertilizer to meet the changing needs of your plants. you also set the Johnson
Generator to produce the desired amount of CO2 for
your greenhouse. The Johnson unit includes a 24V. gas valve. This can be activated
by a timer or a combination timer thermostat, which automatically turns the
units on in the morning and off in the evening as desired. (Optional).
Safe... requires no floor space... rugged construction
In case of flame failure, gas supply shuts off automatically and the Johnson
unit saves you valuable floor space. It hangs from the rafters ... completely
out of the way. It's only 18" in diameter and 20" high, it weighs 21 lbs. and
is easy to move. The Johnson generator is constructed of special heavy gauge
aluminized steel for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
Specifications
| Maximum area fertilized per unit* |
4,800 Sq.Ft. |
| Cubic feet/hr.CO2 @ 60o
temperature* |
72 |
| Pounds CO2/hr.* |
8.25 |
| Burner Range Btu/hr.* |
20,000 - 60,000 |
| Diameter: 18";Height:20" |
Shipping Weight : 25 lbs. |
* Based on adding 1,500 ppm CO2 to a greenhouse
with one air change per hour CO2 production slightly
less when burning natural gas.
Equipment
No. 1332 Johnson CO2 Generator with safety valve
3 gas pressure gauge .
Transformer ( 115V / 24V ; 50VA). (required for operation of one unit.
Same transformer can be used to operate two additional units.)
Control Package (Optional)( automatically turns unit(s) on before sunrise
- off after sunset. Package controls up to 3 units.includes thermostat and
24 hr. timer)
Prices
Johnson CO2 Generator with 24 Volt, value
and gas pressure gauge $625.00 USD.
Transformer - 25 v. 115v. and 50v buy one for one unit can be used
for up to 3 units - $43.00 USD.
Control Package (optional) auto on before sunup, off after sunset.
Can control up to 3 unit $150.00 USD.
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