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Hay steamers for your horse. Information This easy to use BETA International Trade Show 2007 innovative award winner for feed and supplements system is designed to do the same AND MORE as soaking hay without all the inconvenience of dustbins full of water and heavy wet nets to hang up. It is the ideal solution for horses with dust allergies and respiratory conditions. There are an ever increasing number of horses that require soaked hay all year round. This arduous job usually entails soaking nets of hay in gallons of UN-reusable water * and then struggling to hang them up. In winter this is an even less appealing task when you end up with cold hands and dripping wet clothes. Added to this is the possibility of exposing our horses to bacteria, fungal spores and dust mites not killed by soaking plus the expense of supplementing the vital minerals leached out of the hay during the soaking process. We have all been told “ If you steam your vegetables you retain all the goodness”. We also know that steam is used by the medical and veterinary professionals for sterilization; they do NOT simply wash their instruments in fresh cold water. The same principle also applies to steamed hay. When we soak our hay we lose much of the goodness that is required by the horse and throw it down the drain, simply applying fresh cold water does not kill fugal spores or bacteria. The reason we soak the hay is not to remove the vital minerals but to attempt to minimize any damage caused to our horses by dust, dust mites, fungal spores and bacteria when eating. The hay steamer has been designed to be easy to use and maintain. Each system comes complete and ready to use with a full set of operating instructions. The steam is introduced to penetrate the hay at approximately 100 degrees centigrade. Steaming at these temperatures most, fungal spores, bacteria and dust mites are killed off and all potentially airborne dust particles have been sufficiently dampened down and neutralized. The hay is then lush and ready for the horse to enjoy, complete with all its vital minerals. NOTE: (* Waste water from hay nets is now classified as effluent by the water authorities and should not be discharged down drains).
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The system comes with a two year guarantee. Steam boiler (steaming time for boiler is 70min max), lance, 3.5 meter steam hose, one steam bag(extra bags available) and a full set of operating instructions. Bag size: 700mm x 450mm The cost is £99.95 plus delivery within Mainland UK. Additional bags £29.99.
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Each system comes with a two year guarantee. Steam boiler has a maximum 70 min steaming time, 3.5 meter steam hose and a full set of operating instructions. The price of this system is £195.00 plus delivery within Mainland UK Approx size: width 900mm depth 700mm height 700mm or 175 litre
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Product details 5m Anti kink cool run steam hose Approx size: width 1200mm depth 700mm height 800mm or 350 litre The cost of the system is £395.00 plus delivery within Mainland UK
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Do I need to fill the boiler to the top everytime? If you are going to steam one net then only partially fill the boiler with water, as you would fill a kettle for only one cup of coffee. This will reduce the boiling up time. It seems to be taking longer to steam the nets? An average net will take about 20 to 25 minutes per net to steam from when the boiler is boiling. The time it takes to a net depends on the quality of the hay and how compressed it is in the hay net. If you are using slabs of hay from a bale it will obviously take longer than hay pulled off and broken up. You may need to experiment on the first few nets to set the time to suit your needs. You can help decrease the time it takes to steam a net by pouring a litre of water over the net before steaming. This will help the steam to penetrate the hay and steam quicker. How much does it cost to run? The cost of running this unit for one hour at United Kingdom power rates is no more than 15p. What happens if I forget to switch it off? The unit has an automatic power cut off, that is triggered should the boiler run dry. It should be noted that the switch is thermal and will re connect when the boiler temperature falls. Prolonged usage of this will result in damage to the boiler and we recommend that you purchase a timer suitable to plug the unit into. It will need to be rated to cope with 10 amps. How long before the horse can eat the hay? You should allow the net to stand for 15 minutes before hanging up for the horse. How should I store prepared nets? If you are preparing nets for a night or morning feed, you can place the steamed net into a large plastic bag and seal it off. This will retain the moisture and prevent the net from drying out. It is recommended that nets stored in this way should be used within 12 hours. General Recommendations. Always make sure the unit is used on flat even round. Make sure the unit is connected to an earth protected power point. Clean the hay bag out regularly to prevent the steam from not circulating. Do not cover the boiler unit or restrict any safety valves. Do not attempt to use a damaged boiler. KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AWAY WHILE IN USE - STEAM IS HOT
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The Hobby system has been developed for people who may only have one or two horses. The system consists of robust steamer unit that introduces steam in to a heavy duty bag, by means of a steam lance. You can either fill the bag with loose hay or by placing your pre filled hay net in to the bag. The lance is then pushed in to the middle of the bag via a pre determined hole and allowed to steam. This system is very useful for horse owners who do not have power available on site. You can pre prepare your hay at home ready for feeding the next day. The hay is kept fresh and ready in the bag.
The Hobby Plus system is the second in the range and has been developed for people who may only have one or two horses. The system consists of robust developed steamer unit that introduces steam in to a one net steam chamber. Place your pre filled hay net in to the steam chamber and allow to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
The Hobby Deluxe System is the third in the range of steamers. This system is designed for small yards and can steam up to a maximum of 3 haynets at a time. The system comes complete with a heavy duty 7.5 litre steam generator. The steam chamber is made from heavy duty plastic with integral steam distribution.
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