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Tools of the Trade -
Providing the right in-house environment for best bird performance requires using the right tools for the job. The following list includes examples of instruments and gadgets that every serious poultry producer (and certainly all live production personnel) should have, or at least have access to. Note that while brand and supplier names are used, these are given for information only as representative of commercial products and services available, and no endorsement of any company or product over another equivalent product or service is intended or implied. All website hyperlinks are for information purposes only.
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Windspeed Meter
Manufacturer - Nielsen-Kellerman
Model - Kestrel 3000
Description - Measures windspeed, humidity, and temperature. $129.00 -Less expensive models may be used.
Look at Windmeters |
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Static Pressure Gauge
Manufacturer - Dwyer
Model - Dwyer 3T315
Description - Static pressure measurement from 0 - .50 inches of water column
Look at Static Pressure Gage
Look at Carrying Case |
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Smoke Emitters
Manufacturer - Regin
Model - Part # S103
Description - come in 10 emitters per box - approximately $18.00 per box
Look at Smoke |
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Temperature Gun
Manufacturer - Raytek or equivalent
Model - Minitemp MT4
Description - noncontact portable temperature sensor
Look at Temperature Guns |
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Volt Meter
Manufacturer - Any brand
Model - Any model
Description - tests voltage for a/c electricity
$20.00 to $200.00
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Light Meter
Manufacturer - Greenlee or equiv.
Model - Greenlee 93-172
Description - Light meter from 0.01 to 5,000 foot candles. $260.00
Look at Light Meter |
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Ground Resistance Meter
Manufacturer - AEMC or equiv.
Model - AEMC 3711
Description - Clamp on ground resistance meter. $1,545.00
Look at Ground Meters |
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Gas Detection Tube
Manufacturer - RAE Systems
Model - Dragger Tube
Description - 888-723-8823 cartridge part # 10-100-10 for Ammonia
Look at Hand Pump
Look at Ammonia Cartridges |
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