![]() Position the heaters no more than five feet from the end walls. With cost considerations in mind, we can also use heaters 40' in length. In an ideal system, all the tubes would be 30' or less. Moving sensors closer to the floor will cause excessive gas usage and overheat the pigs. Locate the control sensors at about four feet above floor level. The heaters operate correctly with most interlinked ventilation and heating controllers. Also, position them at least three feet away from plumbing and PVC conduit to prevent warping. ![]() In this case, you will need to brood on one side or install two rows of heaters.Ī couple more things to consider first, place the heaters on the side with the least amount of obstructions such as control boards, plumbing, etc. If the pens have solid front gates, you cannot heat across the alley. Again, the heating extends across the entire width of the pen. The pigs on the heater side will tend to lay away from the front gate, while on the opposite side, the pigs will lay closer to the front gate. This light pattern mirrors the heating zone used with center alleyways. Take the same flashlight and tilt it at a 45° angle: the light spreads over a wider area. ![]() If you point a flashlight straight down, the light concentrates in the middle. Angle the reflectors at a 45° angle to create a broader heating pattern covering both pens. If the layout contains a center alleyway, position the tube on one side about two feet off the front gate. ![]() Angling deflectors at 45° spreads heating zone across the fronts of both pens. ![]()
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