Recent content by Saddlebronc

Our NRCS advocates double H braces over diagonals. I built all mine that way (2 7/8 posts, 2 3/8 top rail). Length of the top rail for each H is at least double the height of the topmost tensioned wire in the fence. Simple to remember, and it's VERY solid. I think I used 42" as minimum...

I am going to modify a 330g IBC tote into a bulk feed tote so I can stop dealing with so many 50# sacks and their associated cost. Most of the bulk feed I use it for will be 3/4" range cubes. My question is about the door/chute to dispense the feed out of, located near the bottom of the tote...

Another vote for Parmak. I have 4 of these (https://parmakusa.com/product/magnum-12uo/) in use, the oldest of which has been running non-stop since 2017...on the same deep-cycle battery. They are out in the pasture with dedicated solar panels & controllers. I do give them protection/shielding...

RM, Just thought I'd pass this on, in case you're still shopping. Not affiliated with the company; just a satisfied customer. The email subject line: $425 OFF!! 1350 Gallon Per Day System Here's the URL from the email's "Shop Now" link: http://solarpumps.com/products/complete-systems

Thanks...it's their N250RP2 system (http://solarpumps.com/products/complete-systems/n250rp2-1350-gpd), which is preconfigured to meet NRCS spec...and was approved with no issues. Moderate clouds will slow it down some, but it still pumps. The larger panels in that system package don't require...

+1 on the bottom valve placement. I have three plastic 900 gal tanks with valves through the bottom, gravity fed by buried PVC lines. I'm using Gallagher Trough Valves https://am.gallagher.com/us-en/products/livestock-watering-systems/trough-valves/AQ400P, which don't care if the cattle nuzzle...

I have two solar pump setups on my place, from the good folks at http://www.solarpumps.com/, in Weatherford, OK. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. My wells are 200-240 feet deep, with static water levels in th 70 foot range, so I hung my pumps around 100 ft. Here is a picture of...