Enthusiast™

The HobbyGrower™ Enthusiast Special Edition is the perfect size for a home gardener who wants to get an early start on seedlings, a chef who needs a bounty of fresh herbs and vegetables, or a plant collector seeking additional protection against winter frost. New patent-pending plastic manufacturing technologies and state of the art design have been combined to create a value-priced, high-quality, easy-to-assemble greenhouse for horticultural enthusiasts.

    • SnapGlass™
      Clear as glass, 100% UV protection and virtually unbreakable!

    • Fast set-up
      The Enthusiast assembles in about a day with minimal tools.

    • Rust-proof design
      Made of plastic and aluminum componets
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Base kit included: Mounts on attractive, matching galvanized base kit that includes grounds stakes

Easy to handle: Two 48” x 28” x 12” cartons, approximately 60 lbs. each, ship by UPS

Easy assembly: Approximately 3–6 hour setup time

Great ventilation: Two roof vents and one rear vent

100% UV protection: Long-lasting durability

Rustproof design: Plastic & aluminum components

Classic barn style roof: More head space

Maximum safety: No glass to shatter or break

Single-layer polycarbonate: Glasslike clarity, virtually unbreakable and highly impact resistant

Easy expansion: 4’ extensions are easily added, allowing 6' x 12' or 6' x 16' configurations (or longer, if you'd like)

 

New adjustable rear vent
provides increased ventilation.
Two adjustable roofs vents
provide maximum ventilation.
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Featuring new SnapGlas™ patent pending polycarbonate glazing panels for rapid assembly and less fasteners. SnapGlas is as clear as glass, but it features 100% UV protection and is virtually unbreakable!
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Part #
Description
Price
HG3100
Enthusiast™ Special Edition PC 6' x 8' Greenhouse includes heavy-duty galvanized steel base kit and FREE shipping*
$899 $769.00
HG1004
4' extension kit
Increase the size of your Enthusiast™ with a 4' extension kit, allowing for 6' x 12' and 6' x 16' configurations (or larger, if you'd like). Includes one vent and base extension per extension kit.
FREE shipping*
$399

*Free shipping within Contiguous USA only.


Interested in becoming a HobbyGrower ™ Enthusiast ™ Dealer? Call or e-mail for
pricing and details on how your business can sell the hottest hobby greenhouse on the market!

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Options:

Part #
Description
Price
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HG1003
Automatic Vent Opener
Keep you Enthusiast at the optimal growing temperature. Fits the Enthusiast, MiniPro and the EuroStyle 6' x 8' Classic. Works only on one side of the top vents of the MiniPro.
FREE shipping when ordered with a greenhouse!*
$69
 
HG1008
8' x 8' Shade cloth
60% green with edge taping and grommets.
$59
 
HG1012
8' x 12' Shade cloth
60% green with edge taping and grommets.
$79
Width

76"

Height at apex

81.1"

Length

97.5"

Glazing

Single-layer polycarbonate

Sidewall height 56.3"

Frame

aluminum and rigid polypropylene

Frame spacing 24"

Support
You can download the setup manual below along with other helpful files. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.

HobbyGrower Enthusiast Assembly Instructions
Standard Edition (Single Roof Vent)

Enthusiast™ manual v1.1
(PDF, 2.48MB) - purchased before 9/15/03

Enthusiast™ manual v2.1
(PDF, 3.29MB) - purchased 9/15/03 or later

HobbyGrower Enthusiast Assembly Instructions
Special Edition (Double Roof Vent and Rear Wall Air Intake Vent)

Enthusiast™ Special Edition manual v2.0.4
(PDF, 4.66MB) - introduced 9/15/03

HobbyGrower Enthusiast Assembly Instructions
Special Edition with Galvanized Steel Base (Double Roof Vent and Rear Wall Air Intake Vent)

Download Part I
Enthusiast™ Special Edition manual: Steps 1–37 (PDF, 2.97MB)

Download Part II
Enthusiast™ Special Edition manual: Steps 37–72 (PDF, 3.85MB)

HobbyGrower Enthusiast 6' x 4' Extension Kit Assembly Instructions

Enthusiast™ extension kit v1.0.3
(PDF, 455K)

Enthusiast™ extension kit vSEP_21_05
(Metal base, PDF, 1.41MB)

If you need additional technical support or have a question not answered here, we can be reached 8 AM to 4:30 PM central time, Monday through Friday at: Phone: 800-852-3443 (toll-free US and Canada) or 651-463-7009
FAX: 651-463-2479
E-mail: support@poly-tex.com
 
Call us direct to place your order or to talk to one of our experienced sales representatives.
800 cc ship
*Free shipping within Contiguous USA only.
 
Or, order online 24/7 from one of our preferred online dealers listed below.
ACF Greenhouses
Advance Solar, LLC
Backyard HQ
Greenhousebuilder
Backyard Living Source
Backyardcity.com
Planet Natural
CSN Stores - Teak Wicker & More
Greenhousekit.com
Gothic Arch Greenhouses Inc.
Merry Gardeners
Outdora
Park Seed Wholesale
Shed City USA
 
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