Neil’s Benefiting From Mixing Over Separation

‘Lining the pond is important to make sure you’ll stay council compliant with no leaks. HDPE lining is recommended because it’s cost effective, reliable, and lasts a very long time. A PC pump and shore mounted stirrer are the way to go when you can get electricity running down to the pond. Not only is this the most efficient and cost effective way to get the job done, it’s also the safest in not having anyone need to venture out onto the pond for maintenance.’ Lloyd said.

Nevada project managed the entire operation from contracting local company Excavat to dig the pond, through to installation of the pump and stirrer.

With this new system set up, Neil simply spreads with an irrigator that he sets to run for two hours and then the pump switches off on a timer.  As for the old solids spreader, it’s not quite retired yet, and neither is the weeping wall – the weeping wall was converted into a sandtrap, and the solids spreader is used to empty it when needed.

‘It’s [the new system] much easier than the old system. The pump is awesome. Makes things much easier with some storage. The stirrer’s great. Pivots from side to side and creates a good stirring action around the pond’
Neil Ryan – Dairy Farmer, New Plymouth