PTO vs Electric Pond Stirrer
Power Availability If there is an electric pumping system with power availability at the pond, then an electric effluent pond stirrer is the advised choice for effluent management. The main reason is due to the ability to program the system to automatically stir by itself, which saves time for other tasks on the farm and […]
Why Do Effluent Ponds Get Crusty?
Wondering why the effluent ponds get crusty on your farm? Effluent crust is particularly a problem during the summer. The organic matter can dry out quickly, leaving weeds to germinate and grow to form a thicker crust. In the past, the traditional method was to manage the crust by allowing the biology in the pond […]
What Size Pond Stirrer do I Need?
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 […]
On Farm with Alan Coburn in South Taranaki
To spread effluent further down the farm, Alan invested in a Nevada 12,800L Tandem Slurry Tanker to complete his effluent system design.
How Often Should an Effluent Pond be Stirred?
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 […]
Electric vs PTO Systems: Pros and Cons for Dairy Farm Effluent Management
What to Consider Before Purchasing Electric vs PTO Systems Competent Farm Workers Electric System: Can be more automated, reducing the need for direct involvement when effluent is being irrigated, making it ideal for farms with limited worker resource or seeking increased automation. PTO System: Requires farm workers to operate the system. Power Source Availability Electric […]
Ross Gets Nutrients Where They Need to be
Ross found a solution in a Nevada Electric Stirrer for solids building up in his pond.
Electric Pond Stirrer Best Practices
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. […]
Ross Waved Goodbye to Discharge Consents
Looking ahead Ross Robinson could see discharge consents are on their way out, and sooner or later he’d be applying effluent to land – so he decided to jump in and get his farm sorted early.
John’s Thorough Investigation into Stirrers Paid Off
John’s floating stirrer was no longer getting the job done, the pond was crusting over, the pump was blocking…something had to be done!
Glen Calls it the Rolls Royce of Pond Stirrers
The new Nevada TurboStirâ„¢ 6000 fits right in with the effluent equipment operated at Effluent Spreading Services Limited, and owner/operator Andrew Cook is absolutely rapt.
Ian Wanted His Pond Swirling
Ian Bell wanted his effluent pond swirling. So when his first stirrer wasn’t getting the job done he went on the hunt for something better…
