Today at work

Kiwi Pete · May 19, 2017

Gator said:
Another one finished View attachment 520688
sheds getting abit fullView attachment 520690

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Send some poop over here if you need storage. Worms would love it, they are digesting a pile about the size of yours at the moment.

They'll be treading water soon..

Two years ago there was a big rain here and all the tiger worms and normal earthworms vacated the dungheaps and climbed the water tanks (no lids on)

should have smelled the nice clean rainwater

hence why I drain them on a regular basis, in case I ever need it for the house

Gator · May 19, 2017

Kiwi Pete said:
Send some poop over here if you need storage. Worms would love it, they are digesting a pile about the size of yours at the moment.
They'll be treading water soon..

Two years ago there was a big rain here and all the tiger worms and normal earthworms vacated the dungheaps and climbed the water tanks (no lids on) should have smelled the nice clean rainwater hence why I drain them on a regular basis, in case I ever need it for the house

That's one thing am short of here since the milk cows went is poop. Used to tip it all outside for years but the powers that be ( the water company ) says it has to be under a roof to stop run off as I'm in a water catchment area. Least all the goodness I'll still be in it.

kingfisher · May 19, 2017

fingermouse said:
Bit of T2 this evening View attachment 5204541st outing on our freshly refurbed old girl been using a loaned trailed machine all year nowt wrong with them but boy glad to get the Bateman back
Thanks to Central Crop Sprayers at Prees for a 1st class job and also to @Sprayer 1 who came and give us a hand early on with some osr
View attachment 520458After 30 yrs of blobs that I don't think I ever perfected entered the modern world with guidance and auto shut off View attachment 520460crikey might get autosteer in about 15 yrs time

Very tidy machine, what is the gauge for under the controller?

Steevo · May 19, 2017

Gator said:
That's one thing am short of here since the milk cows went is poop. Used to tip it all outside for years but the powers that be ( the water company ) says it has to be under a roof to stop run off as I'm in a water catchment area. Least all the goodness I'll still be in it.

Did they help fund it ?

Gator · May 19, 2017

Steevo said:
Did they help fund it ?

OoooH yes but the don't know that yet, I've got it back otherways

There's a saying......catch a wessel asleep..........

Pan mixer · May 19, 2017

holwellcourtfarm said:
I keep thinking we should have one really. It seems crazy filling the sprayer with drinking water. What did it cost complete?

One nights rain (28mm, not easy to convert to imperial)

Steevo · May 19, 2017

Gator said:
OoooH yes but the don't know that yet, I've got it back otherways

There's a saying......catch a wessel asleep..........

i'm very curious but guess i probably shouldn't ask for fear of waking your "wessel"!

I'll just assume they host meetings and you pile up your plate at lunch, and take lots of free pens home with you.

Steevo · May 19, 2017

Pan mixer said:
One nights rain (28mm, not easy to convert to imperial)

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The accurate imperial term for that is "Just over an inch". It covers anywhere from 25mm to 30mm. Anything 31mm or above - "Almost two inches"

Steevo · May 19, 2017

@Pan mixer - would a dry sightgauge be difficult to rig up on that tank? I only ask as I can see your current sightgauge will probably turn green/yellow within 12 month and be difficult (translate: impossible!) to read.

Pan mixer · May 19, 2017

Steevo said:
@Pan mixer - would a dry sightgauge be difficult to rig up on that tank? I only ask as I can see your current sightgauge will probably turn green/yellow within 12 month and be difficult (translate: impossible!) to read.

I have no idea, economy dictates that cheap option is the only option, I see your point though and agree, the other tank - installed a year ago - has a sight gauge that has turned bright red for some bizarre reason - must be something to do with rainwater I suppose.

What I have been looking for is a 'floating pea' of the right size, there are tons available that are too small but those ones would drop out of the pipe into the tank when the tank was empty or very full.

Steevo · May 19, 2017

Pan mixer said:
I have no idea, economy dictates that cheap option is the only option, I see your point though and agree, the other tank - installed a year ago - has a sight gauge that has turned bright red for some bizarre reason - must be something to do with rainwater I suppose.

What I have been looking for is a 'floating pea' of the right size, there are tons available that are too small but those ones would drop out of the pipe into the tank when the tank was empty or very full.

@AgriLinc - are you able to help find a pea?

I've got one of these on a fuel tank which works well and not expensive either.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tank-Float-Gauges-Various-Sizes-Suits-Oil-and-Water-Tanks-/132169145965

Phil P · May 19, 2017

Well after a week of feeling sh*t due to a bad case of strep throat been taking it a little easier. Back up to speed now though so here's a bit of what's been happening.

Spent a couple of days sorting this mess out!

Managed to do a deal on a new spreader after last weeks demo.

Spent a couple of days on the sprayer, got a 2650 in bits with a lift fault ( I'll get pics later )plus a load of other bits and pieces which I can't be bothered listening!

And today it's #airportfriday and it's axels of one of the fire engines due to cracking at the end so they're of to be repaired.

CollCrofter · May 19, 2017

Penmoel said:
@CollCrofter , put a link up to your website lets have a proper look,its free advertsising after all.

Found you I think, looking good

http://collstormpods.co.uk/location/

Thanks! Photo's need adding to it according to the gf. You can tell I'm new to this as I didn't even think about the website

30% (maybe more if we gather some sheep...) discount to all TFFers, just bring a TFF mug as proof of I.D.

Kiwi Pete · May 19, 2017

CollCrofter said:
Thanks! Photo's need adding to it according to the gf. You can tell I'm new to this as I didn't even think about the website

30% (maybe more if we gather some sheep...) discount to all TFFers, just bring a TFF mug as proof of I.D.

When I can afford a holiday for 2 to the U.K. , I'll be there.
Hope you're young

Looks bloody marvellous to me

AgriLinc · May 19, 2017

Steevo said:
@AgriLinc - are you able to help find a pea?

I've got one of these on a fuel tank which works well and not expensive either.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tank-Float-Gauges-Various-Sizes-Suits-Oil-and-Water-Tanks-/132169145965

Slightly different but these work very well so you can see at a glance the level in the tank from the outside (even across the yard!) and unlike a sight glass, won't go cloudy?

801030-liquid-level-indicator-installed-with-guide-wire.jpg

mtx.jag · May 19, 2017

Phil P said:
Well after a week of feeling sh*t due to a bad case of strep throat been taking it a little easier. Back up to speed now though so here's a bit of what's been happening.

Spent a couple of days sorting this mess out!
View attachment 520702 View attachment 520704

Managed to do a deal on a new spreader after last weeks demo.
View attachment 520706

Spent a couple of days on the sprayer, got a 2650 in bits with a lift fault ( I'll get pics later )plus a load of other bits and pieces which I can't be bothered listening!

And today it's #airportfriday and it's axels of one of the fire engines due to cracking at the end so they're of to be repaired. View attachment 520712 View attachment 520714 View attachment 520718

I look forward to your posts

There's a few people on here that I admire for there mechanical understanding and ability to fix anything,and your definitely one of them

Kiwi Pete · May 19, 2017

Gator said:
That's one thing am short of here since the milk cows went is poop. Used to tip it all outside for years but the powers that be ( the water company ) says it has to be under a roof to stop run off as I'm in a water catchment area. Least all the goodness I'll still be in it.

I catch all the runoff from mine and save it up. Plan on filtering any particles out and putting it on with the seaweed concoction and using it as a spring booster around the place. Older fields will get it diluted with seawater, newer pasture rainwater is the current plan.
A visiting consultant called my composting stuff "a waste product"

I asked him to leave before I regained composure

Steevo · May 19, 2017

CollCrofter said:
Thanks! Photo's need adding to it according to the gf. You can tell I'm new to this as I didn't even think about the website

30% (maybe more if we gather some sheep...) discount to all TFFers, just bring a TFF mug as proof of I.D.

Or a calendar!

holwellcourtfarm · May 19, 2017

Kiwi Pete said:
I catch all the runoff from mine and save it up. Plan on filtering any particles out and putting it on with the seaweed concoction and using it as a spring booster around the place. Older fields will get it diluted with seawater, newer pasture rainwater is the current plan.
A visiting consultant called my composting stuff "a waste product" I asked him to leave before I regained composure

Consultants!

Phil P · May 19, 2017

Phil P said:
Well after a week of feeling sh*t due to a bad case of strep throat been taking it a little easier. Back up to speed now though so here's a bit of what's been happening.

Spent a couple of days sorting this mess out!
View attachment 520702 View attachment 520704

Managed to do a deal on a new spreader after last weeks demo.
View attachment 520706

Spent a couple of days on the sprayer, got a 2650 in bits with a lift fault ( I'll get pics later )plus a load of other bits and pieces which I can't be bothered listening!

And today it's #airportfriday and it's axels of one of the fire engines due to cracking at the end so they're of to be repaired. View attachment 520712 View attachment 520714 View attachment 520718

mtx.jag said:
I look forward to your posts
There's a few people on here that I admire for there mechanical understanding and ability to fix anything,and your definitely one of them

Thanks, I always try and pride myself on good workmanship and there's not many projects I won't have a go at . Mind it's easy taking things to bits though it's having the ability to put them back together where people fall down .

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