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g Progress Days
(Continued from Pag* A 52)
One important feature of the
polytube inlet system is that the
operator can monitor the perfor
mance of the system by sight.
When air enters the tube at a speed
of 300 fpm, the polytube inflates
approximately 40 to 50 percent.
Short circuiting of air from unde
sirable air inlets such as open win
dows, or unsealed cracks in sum
mer fan shutters may not allow the
polytube to inflate properly. By
simply looking at the polytubes
the operator can determine how
well the ventilation system is
working and make adjustments if
necessary. This is important when
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variable-speed fans are used since
the air delivery rate is difficult to
determine at lower speeds.
Polytube systems are not just
for new buildings. In most cases,
polytube air inlets may be added
to existing farrowing or nursery
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distribution. In installations
requiring a polytube longer than
60 feet, a small fan may be needed
to assist air movement.
Polytube air inlet systems are
relatively inexpensive. Polytubcs
with custom punched holes range
from SO.2S to $0.50 per lineal
foot, depending on the diameter.
Some additional hardware is
necessary for the transition from
One disadvantage of the poly
tube inlet is that the tubes will col
lect dust and must be cleaned or
replaced periodically. Condensa
tion forming on the polytubes is
not a problem unless the tempera
ture of the incoming air drops
below 35° F.
Remember that properly
designed fresh air inlets are only
part of a good ventilation system.
Good quality fans and controls are
also essential components. Select
fans that are corrosion resistant,
use high efficiency motors, and
have a rated performance. Con
trols should provide reliable ser
vice, and housed in NEMA-4
enclosures to protect them from
the environment that they “live”
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irons each day. Daily fluctuations
should be less than 5° F for small
er pigs (< 40 lbs.) and 12° F for
Clinic Scheduled
PSU extension veterinarian; and
Dr. Clair Engle, PSU extension
sheep specialist.
Cost is $2O for each ram tested.
The clinic is the first of its kind
in the East,” Myers said. Spon
sored by the extension office, the
clinic is open to all counties, but
reservations must be made. Call
Myers at (215) 378-1327 or send
$2O to Berks Co. Extension Spe
cial Account, Berks Agricultural
Center, P.O. Box 520, Leesport,
PA 19533.