Equipment Term: Effluent Storage

Effluent Storage: Ponds vs Bladder Tanks

Effluent Flow The best practice for effluent management is for it to flow by gravity to the storage, whether it be a pond or bladder tank. This is possible with a bladder tank if there is enough fall. Gravity flow is more efficient and reliable, ensuring that effluent moves easily from the source to the […]

Stephen’s Simple Effluent Storage Solution

Stephen knows that any investment is worth researching if you want the right results. This proved true when his dairy farm needed additional effluent storage…

The Truth about Crusting Inside Effluent Bladder Tanks

But the good news is that crusting in an effluent bladder is not the same as in open storage. Since the bladder is closed, there is no exposure to air and sunlight, so the solids do not dry out and form a hard crust, and no weeds will grow. However, crust can still form in […]

What Pumps are Needed for Effluent Bladders?

The good news is that with the right pump, you can easily irrigate your fields and keep your effluent well-mixed, without breaking the bank on energy costs. Firstly, it’s important to note that you might need two pumps for your effluent bladder tank: one for irrigation and one for agitation. Irrigation Pump For irrigation, a […]

How to Choose the Right Size Effluent Bladder Tank

Understanding Your Farm When you get someone in to calculate your storage requirements make sure they have a good understanding of how your farm operates. A storage calculator will assume you take every opportunity to irrigate, which is not always the case. For example, many farmers that winter milk would prefer to have plenty of […]

Mixing & Draining Effluent Bladders: What You Need to Know…

Effluent bladder tanks have become one of the key components of many dairy effluent management systems. With a multitude of benefits, they allow farmers to efficiently store, manage and utilise their effluent nutrients. However, to ensure that your effluent system is functioning at its best, it’s essential to keep your effluent bladder tank properly mixed […]

Effluent Bladders – What Happens if they Leak?

The bladders are made from strong, tear-resistant materials that are designed to withstand the weight and pressure of the effluent they contain. Bladder tanks can actually be stronger than steel tanks with liners The unique difference between an effluent bladder tank and a steel effluent tank is the integral strength of the bladder’s lining. A […]

Bladder Tanks See Increased Popularity with Farmers

Why are farmers choosing bladder tanks for effluent storage? Aside from the typical benefits of easy installation, portability and safety, here’s some of the common reasons farmers are choosing bladder tanks for effluent storage: Additional Sump Storage Lots of farmers have a pumping system with a sump that handles most of the effluent storage but […]

Above Ground Effluent Tanks – Keep Your Effluent Well Mixed

Pumps alone are insufficient for dealing with effluent – particularly floating solids. If the effluent is left, or not mixed well enough, solids accumulate at the bottom of the form a crust on top where weeds can grow, making it difficult to harvest and grow grass…basically it can turn into a mess. Other issues include: […]

Effluent Bladder Tank Best Practices

Don’t overfill Understandably all bladder tanks have a maximum filling point which must be adhered to or risk a big clean-up. Best practice is to have a level indicator to warn when the bladder is getting close to maximum capacity so you can stop pumping into it or divert effluent into a secondary bladder or […]

3 Labour Saving Tips for Effluent Management

Effluent Storage Make sure you’ve got PLENTY of effluent storage. Without adequate storage you’re forced to spread frequently. Having a pond with plenty of storage, or a bladder tank available means you can defer irrigation and utilise staff better. Expanding or installing more storage doesn’t have to be a big deal. A simple solution can […]

Do Effluent Systems add Value to your Farm?

If you’re wanting to get the best price for your farm, you’re likely wanting to target people who are wanting to buy a dairy farm. In general, people wanting to convert property into something else are more likely to be hunting for a bargain. With farms coming up for sale reasonably regularly, it can be […]