Wet Bin For Corn

Wet Bin For Corn CROP STORAGE Grain Storage 7-3-6 "I made a wet bin for my continuous flow dryer using two old Parker gravity boxes that had hauled too much starter fertilizer," says Marvin Miller, Mt. Union, Iowa. "I set each gravity box on end, facing each other on the ground," explains Miller. "Between the two wagons, I put eight 12 ft., 2 in. by 4 in. boards in the stake pockets, nailed car siding to the three exposed sides, and cut the legs and runner off the top box. Next, I had the unit tipped up, using a boom truck, and put car siding on the fourth side. "I welded 2-in. channel iron on the sides and 3-in. angle iron on the corners for support. I used 1/2 in. tie rods ù four through the sides, two through the ends and four diagonally through the corner angle irons ù to provide internal support. "Finally, I welded the extra legs and runner from the top wagon to the bottom wagon for more stability, then sprayed the entire bin with aluminum paint. "The bin holds about 700 bu. of corn, stands 18 ft. high and cost about $390 to build. I intend to add four port holes to tell how full the bin is ù so I won't have to climb a ladder and tap the side of the bin." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Marvin L. Miller, Rt. 1, Box 26, Mt. Union, Iowa 52644 (ph 319 367-5549).

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