Joe,

Mixing & pumping syrup,

We use old propane tanks, 5000 gal for the shop- 500 gal out in in the 
yards. Semi trucks fill the large tanks then we pull from that.
We plumed lines to the bottom of the tanks for agitaors at 45degree angels 
to mix medications & fumagilin B.Cam-loc in 4 -2 inch(female) are on top 
along with pressure gauge and 1 inch ball valve to release pressure, the 
bottom has 2 inch and 1 inch for discharge. To push the syurp we close the 
breather valve on top to build presser in the tank, 20-140 psi will do the 
trick depending on how thick, cold, & how long of hose the syrup has to 
travel. We use the trucks air brakes to pressurize the tank with a 100 foot 
hose @ 1 inch dim.We can fill four gal. feeders in 30 sec.or 7 sec per gal. 
If you have to mix in a open top style tank don't over fill, as air mixing 
will spatter.We use air to pump, mix.& move.

Keith Jarrett
Calif. 

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