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<blockquote data-quote="snake67" data-source="post: 1016414" data-attributes="member: 17764"><p>You are absolutely correct - the flow does slow down - we run 3 x 1 inch hoses on the long stretch - the longest run is just under 450 metres - I will have to go measure it if you like - I can use my laser range finder toy. It comes out of a home made manifold that I put right on the well pump.</p><p></p><p>I thought the hoses were smaller but I was just corrected by "she who must be obeyed"</p><p></p><p>That system runs 24/7 and the tanks are always full when I check them - four tanks - black plastic jobs - not sure of the actual gallons they hold - but they are probably around 150 gallons or more each - keeps about 45 cattle very happy. They come and go as they see fit and there is no rush to drink. If they all came at once it probably would not work.</p><p></p><p>We are of the philosophy that the cows can walk a bit to water as well.</p><p></p><p>Trick is to never let them get empty or the rush to drink spoils the program.</p><p></p><p>The other hose is a shorty - only 150 or so metres in length - same size - it runs into four tanks and keeps another 50 or so cows happy.</p><p></p><p>I am sure there is some sort of calculation, but we never bothered - we just kept doing it this way from a long time ago - it works for us.</p><p></p><p>It is not so much the volume in a short time frame as it is the time it runs - I just leave them running. When things fill up the float shuts off the hose.</p><p></p><p>The rest of the cows water at the house.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snake67, post: 1016414, member: 17764"] You are absolutely correct - the flow does slow down - we run 3 x 1 inch hoses on the long stretch - the longest run is just under 450 metres - I will have to go measure it if you like - I can use my laser range finder toy. It comes out of a home made manifold that I put right on the well pump. I thought the hoses were smaller but I was just corrected by "she who must be obeyed" That system runs 24/7 and the tanks are always full when I check them - four tanks - black plastic jobs - not sure of the actual gallons they hold - but they are probably around 150 gallons or more each - keeps about 45 cattle very happy. They come and go as they see fit and there is no rush to drink. If they all came at once it probably would not work. We are of the philosophy that the cows can walk a bit to water as well. Trick is to never let them get empty or the rush to drink spoils the program. The other hose is a shorty - only 150 or so metres in length - same size - it runs into four tanks and keeps another 50 or so cows happy. I am sure there is some sort of calculation, but we never bothered - we just kept doing it this way from a long time ago - it works for us. It is not so much the volume in a short time frame as it is the time it runs - I just leave them running. When things fill up the float shuts off the hose. The rest of the cows water at the house. Hope that helps Cheers Bez [/QUOTE]
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