Agreed on all points. I do completely understand that this will need to be checked on daily and that person will most likely have to be me. I also understand the ramifications on my life as a result... I knew that going in to this project.
In regards to the battery back up and such -- they are needed and I am not going to argue with the utility. But as I originally said -- can you all help me DESIGN this system? I have given you the parameters that I am currently working under, if they need to be changed, then I can try to make changes. However, if we operate under the assumption that I am going to place this system inside of a 14x16x10 greenhouse, can I please ask for some assistance in designing a system that will maximize the usable space while allowing me to retain a space for teaching?
I am currently working on a CHOP system that will encompass at least two tiers of growbeds in order to maximize my usable space. I will get the design into Google Sketch-Up as soon as I can...
GreenPhoenix