The company, which invented and developed the cone-shaped ‘enviro saucer’ pond, expects its new offering to impress farmers.
Plucks first introduced its range of effluent pond stirrers four years ago, using only 1.1kW of power for 24/7 stirring to keep ponds biologically active by supporting oxygen and day light input. By keeping most of the solids in suspension all the time, such a pond can be pumped out any time.
The new stirrers retain the low-powered motors and large blade under the surface, as well as the drive system and steady bearings above the water line,
But the new models are now powered through an in-line planetary gearbox/motor combo, supported by two 40mm steady bearings that do not need greasing. They also have a new style of anti-snag blade.
The machines arrive onfarm ready to be assembled and afloat “in just a few minutes”, complete with under frame blade protection to prevent damage to the pond liner.
The new range will be offered in a motor range from 0.75kW for small sumps and tanks to 5.5kW for ponds typically 2 million litres and bigger.
Tel. 0800 PLUCKS
