Sherri Walker
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Does a plastic feed bin have less condensation? What is the best way to prevent condensation in the bin?
Gotcha! I immediately thought bunk instead of bin. Our bins are metal, so plastic never occurred to me. BTW, hell no, I don't climb up to see how much is left! I bang on the side to knock down any residual and when it's out, sometimes I have a rude awakening. Hook up the bin STAT and make a trip to town!TC - I don't think they are talking about a "feeder". My guess it's a 5 ton or so storage bin???
I was advised to get a metal one. I just put up a 6 ton bin. The only "benefit" I was told for a plastic, was you could SEE where your feed level was without opening the top.
All bins can condense moisture. My feed doesn't stay too long in it - maybe refill every 5-7 weeks.
Yes, like a 6 ton bin. So no one has a plastic bin or like it?TC - I don't think they are talking about a "feeder". My guess it's a 5 ton or so storage bin???
I was advised to get a metal one. I just put up a 6 ton bin. The only "benefit" I was told for a plastic, was you could SEE where your feed level was without opening the top.
All bins can condense moisture. My feed doesn't stay too long in it - maybe refill every 5-7 weeks.
I have a 4 ton fibreglass, silo I call it, a bit egg shaped. I have a grain custom mix delivered into it and then hand feed it out to my young bulls over winter. Fibreglass is glass reinforced plastic so I guess that qualifies. I think it is very good, keeps it very dry, no sweating. I will often have feed left in it over late spring and summer and it is just as good when I start feeding the calves after weaning in autumn. I bought it 2nd hand from a prison farm that was closing down and have had it for about 10 years, I am very happy with it.Yes, like a 6 ton bin. So no one has a plastic bin or like it?
I get a ton every 2 weeks in barrels. Then it is a scoop at a time. It's cutting into my time too much!$3000 for my 6 ton and another $1000 for gravel & concrete. Well worth it. Love it.
I am glad it works for you. I would expect problems with weevils when storing feed for an extended length of time onI have a 4 ton fibreglass, silo I call it, a bit egg shaped. I have a grain custom mix delivered into it and then hand feed it out to my young bulls over winter. Fibreglass is glass reinforced plastic so I guess that qualifies. I think it is very good, keeps it very dry, no sweating. I will often have feed left in it over late spring and summer and it is just as good when I start feeding the calves after weaning in autumn. I bought it 2nd hand from a prison farm that was closing down and have had it for about 10 years, I am very happy with it.
Ken
Try Ag Plus Farm & Ranch Supply in South Dakota, (605) 225-2141Anyone know where to purchase a fiberglass grain bin? I haven't had any luck finding a new one.
They have fiberglass bins! Getting a quote now. Wish they were closer but this is the only place I have found in the United States.Try Ag Plus Farm & Ranch Supply in South Dakota, (605) 225-2141