Is A FumoFlow Grain Shed Safer Than A Traditional Tarped Grain Shed Or A Sealed Shed?
A FumoFlow grain shed is designed to reduce operator exposure to phosphine during the highest-risk parts of the fumigation process. In many traditional tarped sheds, a person may need to enter the shed to introduce the fumigant and then re-enter later to start venting it, which can expose them to hazardous phosphine concentrations. In many […]
Is A FumoFlow Grain Shed A Sealed Shed?
No. A FumoFlow grain shed is not a fully sealed shed in the same way as a gas-tight silo or a purpose-sealed bulk grain storage shed. Instead, the tarp is sealed to the shed structure, so the fumigation zone is the sealed space under the tarp, not the whole shed envelope. For fumigation purposes, it […]
What Fumigant Can I Use In A FumoFlow Grain Shed?
A FumoFlow grain shed is designed to support the main fumigants used in grain storage, subject to the grain type, market requirements and label directions. Phosphine remains the main on-farm fumigant, while sulfuryl fluoride may also be used in some cereal grain applications by licensed fumigators. Where sulfuryl fluoride or methyl bromide are used, active […]
How Does A FumoFlow Grain Shed Work?
The patent-pending FumoFlow grain shed is a purpose-built concrete panel grain shed that uses a tarp on a pulley system to seal the shed, and a recirculation duct and fan system to recirculate phosphine and then vent post-fumigation.
What Are The Benefits Of A FumoFlow Grain Shed?
FumoFlow grain sheds decrease the amount of time it takes to fumigate and vent stored grain, while making the process safer, safer and easier. For example, a FumoFlow grain shed is purpose-built to treat grain, making it less labour intensive than tarping improvised spaces. Also, being able to vent a FumoFlow grain shed shortens the […]
What Size Are FumoFlow Grain Sheds?
FumoFlow grain shed sizes typically use a standard Action 27 metre span width. This is most popular for grain sheds as a 27 metre span allows a truck to turn inside the shed. The length of the shed will be dictated by the number of bays, with 6.5 metre bay spacing being most common. As […]
What Is The Leadtime For A FumoFlow Grain Shed?
The leadtime for a FumoFlow grain shed is typically around four to six months, and then the installation stage can take several weeks – depending on the size and complexity of the project.
What Are The FumoFlow Test Results?
Test results show that the FumoFlow system reaches required concentration levels and compliant exposure levels faster, reducing the time to treat grain by as much as 50%. Data is still being collated for the white paper – signup via the Enquire form to be notified when this is released.
What Is The Purpose Of Recirculation?
Recirculation speeds up the fumigation process by reaching the required phosphine gas concentration (required to control pests at all life stages and prevent resistance) faster – in some cases as much as half the time.
Does Action Conduct The Fumigation?
No, Action is a farm shed company that designs, manufactures and installs FumoFlow grain sheds. Fumigation is either conducted by the grower or a licensed fumigation contractor such as Grain Protect.
