Hot water ideas for milk taxi

[GT7810]

Evening all,
Just wondering what people use as a hot water supply when mixing up calf milk? Would need to be enough to feed 50 calves and possibly more in future so a kettle can definitely be ruled out . Thinking of getting a combi boiler fitted in a shed or using a steam cleaner to fill the milk taxi but would like to hear if anyone has any better ideas. Thanks in advance, GT

 

[MrA.G.]

We are in the process of installing an instant gas boiler which can heat to 85degrees and then turned down to 40 for feeding calves. I wouldn’t think the steam cleaner would be that efficient just for heating water?

 

[GT7810]

We are in the process of installing an instant gas boiler which can heat to 85degrees and then turned down to 40 for feeding calves. I wouldn’t think the steam cleaner would be that efficient just for heating water?

We haven't got gas on the farm but sounds good, almost like a combo boiler really. I know a few people who use steam cleaners and they work well, not sure how efficient they are but can also be used to clean the tractor which always helps haha

 

[buffalo_soldier]

Dairy Water Heaters | Loheat

Pick the size you need, set the thermostat to the temp you want, set the timer to heat mostly overnight, put a 11/2" outlet on it and bobs your uncle.

 

[buffalo_soldier]

If feeding more calves, set the temp higher and have a supply of cold next to it with the same size outlet.

 

[fred.950]

We have used a steam cleaner with the lance removed for years.

 

[GT7810]

Dairy Water Heaters | Loheat

Pick the size you need, set the thermostat to the temp you want, set the timer to heat mostly overnight, put a 11/2" outlet on it and bobs your uncle.

That sounds ideal, is it just a matter of plumbing a cold water line into it and getting electric to it or does it require a plumber to set up? And how expensive are they?

 

[GT7810]

We have used a steam cleaner with the lance removed for years.

Yes, I know of a few people who do that. Simple set up and effective

 

[buffalo_soldier]

That sounds ideal, is it just a matter of plumbing a cold water line into it and getting electric to it or does it require a plumber to set up? And how expensive are they?

Yup, cold in.
Possibly a sparky for installation.
Price, haven't a clue tbh. Mine must be 30 odd years old and still going strong. Try getting a pressure washer to last that long.

Another benefit is you've drawn your water for 50 calves 150L+ in seconds. How long would you be stood there with a Lance?

 

[GT7810]

Yup, cold in.
Possibly a sparky for installation.
Price, haven't a clue tbh. Mine must be 30 odd years old and still going strong. Try getting a pressure washer to last that long.

Another benefit is you've drawn your water for 50 calves 150L+ in seconds. How long would you be stood there with a Lance?

Very true. Although i suppose you could do a few other jobs while it is filling. I'll speak to Loheat tomorrow and see what they've got

 

[Headless chicken]

Immersion heater
Drill a hole in side of ibc
expanding foam and insulation. Bobs your uncle.

Your good up to 75-80 degrees

 

[Fergieman]

I use water out the heat exchanger which sits at 45-50 degrees. Have a cold pipe next to the hot water.

 

[coomoo]

I use water out the heat exchanger which sits at 45-50 degrees. Have a cold pipe next to the hot water.

What heat exchanger system do you use?

 

[Fergieman]

What heat exchanger system do you use?

A Delaval system. Its basically a hot water tank,water pump and 2 small plate heat exchangers (1 for each compressor). It does get 2 hot in the summer for washing your hands. Use the water for feeding calves and filling up the hot water boiler for washing plant.

 

[coomoo]

A Delaval system. Its basically a hot water tank,water pump and 2 small plate heat exchangers (1 for each compressor). It does get 2 hot in the summer for washing your hands. Use the water for feeding calves and filling up the hot water boiler for washing plant.

Could you get a few pictures to get an idea if it would fit in here.

 

[vantage]

A Delaval system. Its basically a hot water tank,water pump and 2 small plate heat exchangers (1 for each compressor). It does get 2 hot in the summer for washing your hands. Use the water for feeding calves and filling up the hot water boiler for washing plant.

I’ve got the same but it only gets to 30*, the new plate cooler arrangement hammers the milk temperature down before it reaches the tank.

 

[Fergieman]

I’ve got the same but it only gets to 30*, the new plate cooler arrangement hammers the milk temperature down before it reaches the tank.

Our 2 compressors are making the ice also through the night so getting heat from cooling tank and making ice in ice bank.

 

[Fergieman]

Not the best place to take a picture but you'll get the idea.

 

[lazy farmer]

Much easier and maybe more cost effective to feed it cold and use a little more powder.

 

[lazy farmer]

We use plate cooler water until it runs out then tap water.