Dimension of the feeding system
When determining the dimensions of a feeding system always consider that:
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The life time depends on hours a day the system runs |
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Larger feed tubes ensures a homogenous feeding |
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The system should run a maximum of 8 hours a day in peak periods |
A feeding system has a minimum of 7 corners. If the system is to have more than 7 corners, its length will decrease by 10 metres for every extra corner.
If e.g. the system has more than 12 corners the maximum length is 250 metres. If the feed string is to be longer two or more feeding system are necessary. Note, that as a rule-of-thumb four corners and ten metres length are necessary to transport the feed from the silo to the barn.