Why PTO Stirrers are a Contractors Best Friend

PTO stirrer and slurry tanker at effluent pond

Nevada PTO stirrers are a contractors best friend, designed to be robust and strong, which enables contractors to break up crust with equipment that is durable for the job. With a Nevada Typhoon™ propeller, the stirrer creates a strong thrust to quickly break up the material and thoroughly mix the pond for pumping. Efficient Mixing […]

PTO vs Electric Stirrer

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There are a few differences to consider when deciding between an PTO vs electric stirrer for dairy farm effluent management. In this article we’ll explore the most common, power availability, cost and slurry tanker use. Power availability If there is an electric pumping system with power availability at the pond, then an electric effluent pond […]

What Size Pond Stirrer do I Need?

Nevada PTO Stirrer in an effluent concrete tank

Pond Stirrer Length and Power The two main aspects to consider are the length of the pond stirrer and the power capacity. The length of the stirrer is determined by the overall size of the pond and the batter of the pond wall. If the angle of the wall slopes down at a 45-degree angle […]

How Often Should an Effluent Pond be Stirred?

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Why It’s Important To Stir Effluent Stirring your effluent pond storage thoroughly allows for everything to stay in suspension. This keeps solids from crusting on the top and developing weed growth, or creating a hard layer at the bottom that can become almost impossible to break up. It is especially important to stir thoroughly if […]

Effluent Management Predictions For 2023

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A few things we didn’t see coming in 2022 were: So what can we see happening in 2023? Innovative Compliance Solutions While in some instances compliance measures provide opportunity to futureproof and improve farm operations, there are also instances where changes need to be made simply to tick boxes. In either instance, farmers will be […]

Electric Pond Stirrer Best Practices

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Installation The electric pond stirrer should be installed as close as practically possible to the pond with the base as low as possible to ground level (no higher than the manufacturers recommendation). The aim is to have the stirrer angled as horizonal as possible into the pond, hence longer stirrers are often the recommended option. […]

Why Horizontal Pond Stirrers Are Recommended

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The aim of stirring your effluent is to keep solids in suspension ready for pumping out. But what’s the difference between a floating verticle and shore-mounted horizontal pond stirrer? In this artcile we walk you through, why stirring is important and the difference between both methods. Why? Because there are several unwanted issues that occur […]

What Makes a Good Propeller

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This is important not just for providing maximum nutrient value for spreading over pasture, but also for maintaining council compliance and keeping your equipment running smoothly. There are a lot of things that go into building a good slurry stirrer, but one of the key components is the propeller, so what makes a good propeller? […]

Where is the Best Place to Stir From?

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Electric shore mounted stirrers, or PTO stirrers provide the right angle to get the whole pond swirling and keep the sediment from settling at the bottom of the pond, but if you really want to maximise efficiency the placement and positioning of the stirrer is also important. Where is the Best Place to Stir From? […]

How to Maximise the Value of Your Effluent Pond Nutrients

PTO stirrer and slurry tanker at effluent pond

Stir well, achieve more If effluent is left sitting in a pond or tank the solids will inevitably sink to the bottom and crust and debris will form on the top, separating out the essential nutrients. To maximise the value of your effluent it is vital the effluent is thoroughly mixed prior to pumping to […]

How to Choose the Right Effluent Pond Stirrer

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Let’s find you the right pond stirrer… First things first lets look at how to choose the right effluent pond stirrer. Starting with which type of stirrer you need, PTO or electric. Then we can get onto deciding on size. For pond or above ground tank effluent storage, you’ll generally be choosing between an electric […]

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