Company Offers Liquid Storage Alternative

Company Offers Liquid Storage Alternative FERTILIZER APPLICATION The Plia Dike system was developed in the mid-80’s by Hunter Agri-Sales First used by the inground pool industry the technology was later modified for agriculture The Plia Dike containment system includes galvanized walls and angle braces that use a cement bond beam to create the equivalent of an 8-in cement wall designed to withstand rust cracking and corrosion The expandable liners are built with polyethylene and synthetic rubber construction that provides resistance to agrochemicals and won’t break down during freeze or thaw cycles They can be added to new or existing dikes and can include an optional rain and spill capture elimination sump and a dry sump spillage alert system The liner works to contain most fertilizer products 28 or 32 percent UAN starter fertilizer and liquid potash as well as others It also works for containing ice treatment products like sodium chloride magnesium chloride and calcium chloride The XR 5 liner is better suited for petroleum products like diesel gasoline or fuel oil Finally the 1936PTF material is best for more caustic agriculture chemicals The liners themselves can last as long as twenty years Punctures are one of the most common causes of failures and they can be repaired with a Leister heat gun Sunlight also wears them down so covering the exposed surface with pea gravel can extend their life Many farmers turn to Plia Containment Systems to save money Says Dilling “Our customers report significant savings over a complete concrete secondary containment structure even up to 66 percent savings ” A 40 by 40 by 4 containment costs around $10 000 assuming the use of the Plia liner and a large concrete box “That same containment built out of poured concrete would be over $30 000 ” says Dilling “Though the installation process varies based on the structure or the wall type you choose ” says Dilling On average he estimates the Plia installation team handles 75 percent of projects while self-installation makes up the rest Though the company is based in Indiana they travel nationally for installations To get a quote send Plia Containment Systems information about the diameter and size of your tanks their suggested footprint and wall height the type of material to be contained and the types of walls you want to use Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Plia Containment System 7514 S US 231 Brookston Ind 47923 ph 800-316-2119; kdilling@pliasystems com

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