Preventing shocks to cows in milking parlors

"Proper bonding of the metal parts of a parlor will help eliminate stray electricity in the parlor. This guide gives ideas for preventing electric shocks in parlors to be built as well as in existing facilities."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering), Barry Steevens (Department of Dairy Science, College of Agriculture)Revised 4/88/4

Is your wiring system safe and energy efficient? (1993)

Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home and on your farm, provided it is distributed in correctly sized and properly protected conductors. Good wiring systems are safe and energy-efficient

Dehumidifiers (1979)

Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture in the air. They provide comfort for people and reduce or eliminate deterioration of equipment due to rust, rot, mold, and mildew. The most commonly used dehumidifiers consist of a refrigeration unit with an exposed cold coil, which condenses moisture from air as it is drawn over the coil by a fan. As moisture condenses it drips in a pan or flows to a drain. If a drip pan is used it must be emptied regularly. Home dehumidifiers will remove from five to 15 quarts of water from the air daily.Reprinted 9/79/10M

Computing electrical service needs for your home

"The capacity of electrical service has a great deal to do with occupant satisfaction in a home. An oversized service increases costs, but an undersized service may limit the use of electrical equipment. Select a panel with an adequate number of fuse or circuit-breaker branch circuit spaces to allow connection of presently planned circuits plus at least six spaces for future use."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)New 3/80/10

Electric motors for large farm loads

"Electricity is the ideal type of power for large farm loads (25 to 100 horsepower) such as irrigation systems, grain dryers, and feed mills. Ordinary single-phase power-driven units above 10 hp are not usually available. However, there are alternatives that in some cases permit large motors to be used."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Agricultural Engineering Department, College of Agriculture)New 11/80/10

How to size a farm and home water system

"A farmstead water system should be able to supply the peak flow rate continuously for two hours. A home water system should be able to supply peak demand continuously for one hour. If the peak use rate exceeds the maximum well yield, provide intermediate storage."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)New 8/80/8

Computing electrical service needs for your farm

"Electric service capacity refers to the size of conductors main disconnect necessary to serve a given load. On farms, there is usually some type of central service from which individual buildings and other loads are supplied. See the typical conductor sizing charts. They indivate conductor sizes necessary to limit voltage drop over long distance."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)New 7/80/10

Electrical safety - ground fault circuit interrupters

"A ground fault circuit interrupter keeps you from getting shocked when you use a defective electrical appliance. It interrupts the flow of current, limiting the magnitude and time of flow to harmless levels."--First page.Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)Revised 3/80/8

Electrical Safety for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems (1993)

Many irrigators have received minor tingles while working around electrical irrigation machinery. Under pressure to keep the system running, they tend to ignore warning signs until serious injury occurs. Two electrical inspection surveys (conducted in Nebraska) point out the dangers of such practices

Preventing shocks to cows in milking parlors

"Proper bonding of the metal parts of a parlor will help eliminate stray electricity in the parlor. This guide gives ideas for preventing electrical shcosk in parlors to be built as well as in existing facilities."--First pageFred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering), Barry Steevens (Department of Dairy Husbandry, College of Agriculture)New 7/80/8