Grain drying questions

[2wheels]

Not in our part of the country.

aye, can take days to drop a couple %.

 

[2wheels]

A lightweight tissue is a better indicator of airflow than a decent grade of paper, but it depends on what you are trying to do. If the entire bulk is wet (17%+) then all the ducts should be open. If you are chasing the last wet spot out of the heap then a higher back pressure is necessary to strip the moisture from that spot - think of how the wind erodes a sand dune and you get the idea.

But... low airflow from more ducts open risks the moisture condensing higher up the heap, sealing it. You just need to monitor the progress, as per the Grain Storage Guide I linked earlier and for good record keeping for RT.

silk hanky?

 

[Brisel]

silk hanky?

I'm not that posh

 

[2wheels]

I'm not that posh

ok, cotton instead. no bogies to weigh it down though.

 

[Brisel]

ok, cotton instead. no bogies to weigh it down though.

Too much information!

 

[SRRC]

These are simple and work well

Casella Airflow Meter Repair Kit

Airflow meter to measure the ventilation rates through grain stored on a ventilated drying floor. SOLD OUT but Cassella repair kits available,

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