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Automatic Bin Lid Opener
We spotted this new “Ezlid automatic grain bin lid opener” kit at the recent Western Farm Progress Show in Regina, Sask. The patented system operates off 110-volt electricity and lets you open the bin’s lid from ground level by simply pressing a switch on a control box. An electric actuator is attached to a lightweight
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Automatic Bin Lid Opener GRAIN HANDLING Accessories We spotted this new “Ezlid automatic grain bin lid opener” kit at the recent Western Farm Progress Show in Regina Sask The patented system operates off 110-volt electricity and lets you open the bin’s lid from ground level by simply pressing a switch on a control box An electric actuator is attached to a lightweight aluminum arm on the lid One control box can handle up to 6 bins An optional solar-powered kit is available for remote locations It uses a solar panel to charge a 12-volt deep cycle battery “The actuator applies 200 lbs of force to keep the lid sealed at all times Both the solar panel and actuator are designed to withstand the toughest weather conditions ” says inventor Shawn Poncsak Kits sell for $300 to $400 per bin Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Shawn Poncsak 46 Royal Bay Brandon Manitoba Canada R7B 2W3 ph 204 728-8907; ezlid@wcgwave ca
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