The Humimeter FLS has an incredible 2M long probe ideal for testing the water content of stored hay. If a hay stack has moisture content too high, fungal and bacterial growth may occur due to trapped moisture. The extra-long robust probe allows for full penetration of even the largest stacks.
In large stacks, high moisture can lead to energy in the form of heat being released, this leads to an increase of temperature within the haystack and in the worst case, the temperature inside the hay can rise so much that the hay ignites itself. If you store hay you are obliged to regularly and strictly monitor the stored hay (fire/insurance regulations).
In an emergency, the failure to comply with this monitoring obligation can be punished as negligent arson. Furthermore, the non-compliance with the monitoring obligation can lead to the loss of insurance coverage.
With the hay stack probe, the water content of the hay can be measured before bringing the hay into the haystack, for example on the loader wagon or in the dryer.
In general, a water content of below 14% is considered harmless. High moisture can lead to growth of molds and the presence of Mycotoxins which in turn can make your livestock sick or kill them.
This way it can be decided before storage whether the hay should be dried further or if the determined water content allows for safe storage.
Features:
Specifications:
| Resolution: | 0.1% water content |
| Measuring range: | 8% to 30% water content |
| Temperature measurement: | -20°C to +120°C |
| Dimensions: | 740 x 65 x 40 mm |
| Weight: | Approx. 450g (with batteries) |
| Optional: | Humimeter USB data interface module with LogMemorizer measuring data recording and analyzing software on USB flash drive, printer, test block |
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