Maintenance and Equipment Use
Greenhouse Equipment Use
A variety of types of equipment, including autoclaves and soil mixers, are used in Cornell greenhouses. Training in safe operation and proper maintenance of this equipment ensures its continued availability for use and protects the safety of those using it.
More information can be found in the Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses Plan
Greenhouses documents intended for use by the Cornell Greenhouse community in New York State are provided as resource information and tools on greenhouse equipment training, procedures and a checklist can be found on the Greenhouse Equipment Record Keeping and Tools page.
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance minimizes factors that cause deterioration. Timely repair of small problems prevents them from becoming larger issues, and minimizes algae growth and other pest problems.
More information can be found in the Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses Plan
Renovation and New Construction
More information can be found in the Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses Plan
Greenhouse Equipment Record Keeping and Tools
- Boyce Thompson Institute Soil Mixer Safety Procedures [PDF]
- Boyce Thompson Institute Greenhouse Autoclave Training [PDF]
- Boyce Thompson Institute Equipment Use Safety Signage
- Caution Autoclave Sign [PDF]
- Caution Soil Mixer Sign [PDF]
- Greenhouse Equipment Maintenance Checklist [PDF]