What Maintenance Is Required For A FumoFlow Grain Shed?
A FumoFlow grain shed consists of a heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized Action shed frame, which requires little to no maintenance. The main maintenance consideration is the tarp and the panel flashing. For example, the tarp lifespan depends on how often it is deployed and how it has been handled over time, particularly whether it has been […]
Is The FumoFlow System Labour Intensive?
Being purpose-built for treating grain, the FumoFlow system makes the process quicker and easier for both growers and contractors. The most time-consuming task is in tarping the shed, however, once the system is set up, this can be completed in about 30 minutes (the more times you do it, the quicker it becomes!). This does […]
Who is Action?
Action, also known as Action Steel or Action – The Big Shed People, is a third-generation company that designs, manufactures and installs heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized farm sheds across VIC, SA, NSW, QLD and TAS. Fun fact – Action have been manufacturing farm sheds in Australia for 25 years! You can learn more about Action at […]
Is FumoFlow An Action Product?
Yes, FumoFlow grain sheds are a patent-pending product, developed, manufactured and installed by Action.
Who Is FumoFlow Designed For?
FumoFlow is designed for growers looking to expand their on-farm grain storage, effectively treat grain in less time and with less hassle while remaining compliant, and considering new market opportunities. The FumoFlow system is designed for growers that treat grain with phosphine tablets or blankets, and for growers that engage fumigation contractors to use cylinderised […]
What Problems Does FumoFlow Solve For The Grower?
Some of the fumigation challenges a FumoFlow grain shed helps to solve include: Reaching required concentration levels faster and reducing dead zones, in turn reducing the risk of phosphine resistance. Making it safer and easier to tarp and effectively treat grain in a shed, with a purpose-built set up. Helping growers comply with the phosphine […]
How Do Fumigation Contractors Benefit From FumoFlow?
FumoFlow grain sheds don’t just benefit the grower, fumigation contractors also benefit from a faster, easier, safer and more effective fumigation process – particularly as regulations around exposure limits become stricter, and the risk of phosphine resistance increases. Plus, time is money.
Who Developed FumoFlow?
FumoFlow grain sheds are a patent-pending product by Action (also known as Action Steel and Action – The Big Shed People). Action consulted with growers and worked closely with industry leaders in fumigation and tarping, including Grain Protect, to design and develop FumoFlow.
Do I Need A New Shed To Use FumoFlow?
Yes, a FumoFlow grain shed is a purpose built shed – designed, manufactured and installed by Action, rather than a retrofitted system.
How Does A FumoFlow Grain Shed Compare To A Sealed Grain Shed?
There are several key differences between a FumoFlow grain shed and a sealed grain shed. Firstly, a FumoFlow grain shed has concrete panel walls which keep the shed and grain cooler and at a consistent temperature. Secondly, while sealed grain sheds often have a height restriction of around six metres, this is not the case […]
