Why do slurry tanker vacuum pumps need oil? Vacuum pump oil does a whole lot more than just lubricate the pump. It’s needed for: What happens if the vacuum pump is not correctly lubricated? Feeding the vacuum pump too much or too little oil will affect the performance of the pump and reduce its lifespan. […]
There’s 3 things you need to consider: Knowing these 3 things allows you to determine the flow and pressure you need for your effluent pump. Flow The flow is determined from the irrigator specifications. If you’re needing to convert different units of measurement, click here for an easy online flow converter calculator. Pressure The pressure […]
With larger tankers, it all comes down to efficiency. Farms Are Getting Bigger Overall farms are getting bigger, or many farmers are owning multiple farms in proximity. With a larger area to spread over, irrigation systems are inadequate for the entire farm. A slurry tanker therefore becomes the obvious choice for farmers to reach further […]
The Cause It’s important to understand the reason your effluent might have a particularly strong smell to determine the best solution. The most common reasons for strong smelling effluent are: Recommended Solutions Pump Regularly Try to keep a good pumping regime to avoid effluent sitting too long in storage. As nutrients sit unused, they degrade, […]
What’s the issue? In a nutshell, most effluent irrigator nozzles aren’t capable of processing the chunky bits and pieces that make their way into effluent storage. All it takes is for one large woodchip or clump of straw to get sucked in, and you end up with a blocked nozzle. This is more common for […]
Is stormwater bad for effluent ponds? There’s a lot of information stating stormwater has a negative effect on effluent storage, decreasing their efficiency. This is true for oxidisation ponds, but not the case for regular effluent ponds used in land application. Oxidisation or treatment ponds are being phased out over the next few years by […]
Council Compliance Yes, in all likelihood dairy farmers will face further updates and new rules and regulations to follow in 2022. While it might seem like the government has a vendetta against dairy farmers, this is certainly not the case as we all know you guys are the backbone of our economy! These increasing rules […]
How much is too much? Hill Laboratories suggest a nitrate-N level 0.10 – 0.15% or 1000 – 1500 mg/kg (or ppm), or 0.44 – 0.66% nitrate is safe to feed non-pregnant animals. So to ensure you’re not adding too much nitrate to the soil, it’s important to test the levels in your slurry. While there […]
Irrigators An underground pumping system gives you the power of automation. Woohoo – reduced labour! Not only is it great to automate tasks so you can get on with other tasks, but this is really handy during busy times like calving, or to be able to irrigate overnight when the sun’s not out. The main […]
What are PondBugsTM? PondBugsTM are live organisms that when added to your effluent pond/storage work to promote biological activity. They are like a multi-vitamin for your pond, helping to digest the organic matter making the effluent more consistent, better for pumping, and providing a faster release of nutrients back into the soil when spread. Who […]
On-Road? If you’re thinking of carting your slurry tanker on the road, there’s a few things to be aware of: Give Yourself Room For Growth When following up with farmers a few months after getting their slurry tanker, we hear they love the tanker, but wish they’d gone the next size up. While the size […]
Irrigator Wear & Tear Check your irrigator for any wear and tear/maintenance issues. One of the most common issues that will reduce performance is splitting or blocked nozzles. If the nozzles are split or blocked this will stop the momentum of the machine. The good news is, they are cheap and easy to replace. Leaks […]
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