Semen tanks

[Ebenezer]

Any thought or experiences on sizes, brands, ... Thinking about getting a new one as the current one has some years on it. I do not know if anything has changed in options. Thanks.

 

[Jessica06]

We've had our XC 20 for close to 10 years and it still looks like new. By far, I think it's the most bang for your buck. We got ours on sementanks.com for about $500. I think that's still pretty close to what they are now.

 

[cow pollinater]

I'm partial to MVE's. I have two now and sold a couple before I moved and the two I have now spent eighteen years bouncing around in the back of a pickup and they still hold like new tanks.
Holding time wise, get the smallest neck that will fit your needs. Small neck holds longer. Take it to a truck accessory store that does spray in bed liner and have them spray up to a few inches from the top. If that's not available wrap the bottom half in carpet.

 

[R V]

I'm partial to MVE's. I have two now and sold a couple before I moved and the two I have now spent eighteen years bouncing around in the back of a pickup and they still hold like new tanks.
Holding time wise, get the smallest neck that will fit your needs. Small neck holds longer. Take it to a truck accessory store that does spray in bed liner and have them spray up to a few inches from the top. If that's not available wrap the bottom half in carpet.

What are the advantages of spraying the tank? Durability, longer holding time??
Thanks!

 

[cow pollinater]

It increases the hold time. You won't notice it as much when the tank is new but it will keep it holding like new for much longer.

 

[Ebenezer]

It increases the hold time. You won't notice it as much when the tank is new but it will keep it holding like new for much longer.

Wonder if a hot water heater wrap would do the same thing?

 

[hopalong]

I have a C T 10 tank with a jacket that came with it... even in the heat of AZ I get a solid 60 days before I have to refill... they claim 75 days but when it gets down to about 6" I have my SS rep refill it,,, why chance it?? only complaint I have is sometimes hard to get canisters out at first,,, experience pays off in the end

 

[Ebenezer]

I have a C T 10 tank with a jacket that came with it... even in the heat of AZ I get a solid 60 days before I have to refill... they claim 75 days but when it gets down to about 6" I have my SS rep refill it,,, why chance it?? only complaint I have is sometimes hard to get canisters out at first,,, experience pays off in the end

I just recognized the jackets on tanks in an ad last night. Thanks. I guess I had never thought to look closely at the ad before as it comes in Cattle Today every several weeks. Maybe I am not just ALMOST asleep when I am reading!