Hot water systems for farmyards OviCast

Having access to some source of hot water in the farmyard is essential, especially in spring. 
 
For some farms however, there is a requirement to supply larger volumes either for artificial rearing of lambs or calves or for general farm use. 
 
So what are the options and which suits best? This week’s OviCast is joined by Teagasc Researcher, Dr John Upton, to shed some light on this topic. 
 
John first outlines the various heat sources that are available and emphasises the importance of knowing what the individual demand is on the farm. 
 
He discusses the capacity, energy efficiency and running costs of the various heating systems before offering some tips on the maintenance of these systems and highlighting some factors that will influence their longevity on farms.  
 
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