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SHuR FARMS Cold Air Drain® vs. Wind Machine |
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Cold Air Drain® #1550 |
Wind Machine |
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Coverage: |
Approx. 10 Acres |
Coverage: |
Approx. 10 Acres |
Best Suited Areas: |
Gentle Slopes, Rolling Hills, Swales, Pockets, Canyons, Valleys |
Best Suited Areas: |
Flat |
Unit Cost (w/ Power Unit): |
Approx. $13,000 |
Unit Cost (w/ Power Unit): |
Approx. $27,000 |
Fuel Consumption: |
Approx. 1 gallon/hour |
Fuel Consumption: |
Approx. 15 gallons/hour |
Installation Cost: |
N/C. Portability allows owner install. |
Installation Cost: |
Cement Pad + Installation. Cost Unknown. |
Maintenance Cost: |
Minimal. Owner maintained. |
Maintenance Cost: |
Mfg. Service Contract. Cost Unknown. |
Auto Start Available: |
Yes |
Auto Start Available: |
Yes |
Horsepower: |
15hp |
Horsepower: |
115-170hp |
Power Options: |
Gas, Electric, PTO |
Power Options: |
Gas. Electric. PTO, Diesel, LPG |
Fan Efficiency: |
90% |
Fan Efficiency: |
54% |
Propeller: |
Aluminum, Resilient mounted vibration eliminating low noise tip |
Propeller: |
Rigid Mount Fiberglass or Aluminum |
Gearbox: |
Cast Iron, Steel Gears |
Gearbox: |
Cast Iron, Steel Gears |
Enhances Other Frost Protection? |
Yes-Wind Machines, Sprinklers, Heaters |
Enhances Other Frost Protection? |
Yes-Heaters |
Quiet for Residential Areas? |
Yes |
Quiet for Residential Areas? |
No |
Safely Used in Any Weather? |
Yes |
Safely Used in Any Weather? |
No |
Reduces Cherry Cracking: |
Yes |
Reduces Cherry Cracking: |
Yes |
Years in Use: |
15 |
Years in Use: |
50+ |
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