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Agriflow reduces Limescale on New Zealand Chicken farm
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A small chicken farm in the Waikato district of New Zealand has benefited from the installation of Hydropath Holdings ‘Agriflow’ water conditioning system. Fisher Farm experienced problems with drinking water drip feeders becoming blocked with limescale and therefore jamming up. This resulted in constant dripping, and the use of flocculants to reduce Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels. In addition, algae and bacteria in drinking water are a problem when rearing chickens, as they are linked to potentially fatal leg infections of the flock.
The owner investigated the possible solutions to the problem, and opted for Hydropath’s patented water conditioning unit; Agriflow. The ‘A’ range is specifically designed for agricultural use and drinking water applications to eliminate limescale, bacteria and algae problems in commercial poultry houses. The A45 unit was easily fitted to the incoming bore at the chicken farm, supplying water to a large Magnum filter. The advantage of the ‘A’ range is that it integrates a built in power supply, making it particularly simple to install in agricultural environments.
Agriflow is a patented physical water conditioning system that does not use chemicals. Instead, it transmits a powerful signal throughout the entire water system, continually treating the water 24 hours a day. The signal works up and down stream. Even when there is no flow, Agriflow will provide protection against limescale build up. When there is water flowing past the water conditioner, Agriflow also protects against bacteria and algae. Agriflow will also flocculate suspended material, which means the treated bacteria and algae can be captured by standard filtration systems that would ordinarily allow the kernels of algae and bacteria to pass through.
The farm owner was impressed with the results, as immediately the new units eliminated calcium build up, and reduced scale in the drip feeder system. A noticeable improvement was noted in the stainless steel sinks in the preparation areas, which would previously be stained with calcium deposits. Following the installation of Agriflow, they are now stain free.
The Agriflow A45 fits pipe size up to 45mm outside diameter, and the A60 fits pipe size of up to 60mm. Larger Agriflow units are available to larger pipes for uncommon applications. There is also the option of the J60 for smaller applications, with outside pipe diameters up to 63mm, such as cooling mats, small/medium poultry rearing houses and for misting systems in small/medium greenhouses. For further information contact Hydropath Holdings on (0115) 986 9966 or email sales@hydropath.com.
