2016 Poultry Times from Double L Group, LLC by Double L Group, LLC

Vol. 16

POULTRY TIMES

Tightness #1 Priority in Poultry Houses / Mega-Houses Poultry house tightness cannot be stressed enough. How well a house is insulated is important, but the tightness of a poultry house is actually of greater importance. This is because house tightness affects a producer’s bottom line in many more ways than how well a house is insulated. In fact, tightness has a big influence on house heating costs – much more so than house insulation levels. It is important throughout the year for proper environmental control, but it is critical during the winter months to minimize air leaks and reduce fuel use. It is impossible to have an efficiently run house during the winter months if you cannot control the environment. Cold air entering the house is heavy and drops immediately to the floor before it mixes with the warm air near the ceiling. Chicks easily become chilled from air leaks around footings, loose curtains, and end doors and may never recover. Performance may suffer throughout the flock because of poor environmental conditions.

It is extremely important that the cold incoming air enters through the inlets!

Most houses are fully equipped and are capable of controlling the environment inside the house. But the house itself in many cases does not complement the equipment. In order for the equipment to maintain and control the in-house environment properly, the house must be tight! A producer not only controls how much air is entering the house, but from where it is entering. During cold weather, essentially no air should enter a house when the fans are off. When the fans are operating, as much air as possible should enter through the air inlets so it can be directed along the ceiling toward the center of the house. This ensures it is preconditioned by the warm air next to the ceiling before moving down to bird level. Air entering through cracks or gaps in side wall curtains whether the fans are on or off - can lead to drafts, caked litter, and excessive fuel usage. Essentially every possible place where cold air can enter the house must be repaired.

How do we increase house tightness? University of Georgia has suggested the following . . .

1. Repair or replace damaged curtains and curtain pockets 2. Cover fans with plastic 3. Keep half house curtain tight 4. Seal sill plate – manage your darkling beetle population 5. Make sure tunnel doors seal tightly 6. Make sure end wall doors seal tightly

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Featured Story: House Tightness 360° Airflow Attic Inlets

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2-Way & 4-Way Attic Inlets

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- In Extreme ColdThis Weather Issue Inlets

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European Curved Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 TJP TopJet Wall Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 15 Stir Fans, Basket Fan, Tube Fan Red Rooster Flooring . . . . . .

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INDUSTRY NEWS sidewalls of the house. The air should flow as smoothly as possible and attach to the ceiling so it can travel to the desired location of the house. The obstructions built into the house really hurt the ability to mix air properly. Alternate locations for these utilities need to be worked out before construction. In houses with poor inlet management, as much as a 15 to 20 degree difference in floor and ceiling temperature has been observed. Stir fans are necessary to keep mixing and moving the air to prevent air stratification.

7. Make sure sidewall and ceiling inlets seal tightly 8. Make sure you install a proper vapor barrier 9. Seal the top of the sidewall ridge in open ceiling houses Smoke testing your poultry houses will help find air leaks in places where air leaks were never thought possible. Cold air entering through cracks, doors, inlets, or shutters that don’t shut properly hurts static pressure and spoils the airflow pattern needed for cold weather ventilation. Smoke testing during a pressure test is a great way to find unsuspected air leaks. Air can enter a poultry house in places that you would never suspect. Even new houses can benefit from smoke tests since air leaks have often been found in newly built houses.

Proper air inlet management can also help to keep this temperature difference to a minimum. Saved fuel costs keep money in your pocket. Houses with poor air mixing will use 20 to 25% more fuel. Plus the combination of temperature and air quality from day one is probably the most significant factor in broiler flock performance. Extreme temperatures can be devastating, especially during the brooding period. Conditions that are too cold dramatically impact the ability of younger birds to get adequate feed and water, and if early growth is slowed, the performance losses cannot be made up during the life of the flock.

Poultry House Must Be Tight To Achieve Proper Static Pressure

Proper air inlet management is crucial to maintain dry floors and good growing conditions in the broiler house during the winter months. For proper inlet management, it is important to understand all the factors that determine whether ventilation will be effective or not. House tightness, operating static pressure, number of minimum ventilation fans to be used, proper number of air inlets that should be used, and fan run time all play a role in determining what type of growing conditions will be in the poultry house.

The bottom line is that proper management of air inlets to provide birds the required temperature and air quality they need is absolutely essential for getting top returns.

First of all, the tightness of the house must be addressed. The house must be tight enough to use inlets effectively. This would mean that you should be able to pull at least a 0.10 or 0.12 static pressure (SP) with one 48-inch fan or two 36-inch fans running with all inlets and doors closed. A really tight house could pull 0.15 to 0.25 SP. However, if less than a 0.08 SP is achieved with these fans in operation and all inlets closed, house is not sufficiently tight to use negative pressure ventilation.

Keys to Successful Use of Sidewall and Ceiling Inlets

Ideal broiler flock performance is greatly affected by correct ventilation management. Air inlet management is the key to providing the ideal environment during the critical starting and early growth phases. Below are the key points to keep in mind: 1. A poultry house must be tight for inlets to work properly.

Do Not Allow Obstructions To Interfere With Airflow

2. Most poultry houses in the United States rely on negative pressure to flow air into the house during cool weather or brooding operations. The inlet is the tool to make this happen properly.

One problem often seen in the field is obstructions to airflow, such as water or electrical equipment being placed directly in the air stream of the inlet. For both ceiling and sidewall style inlets, you should be trying to achieve high air velocity so you can throw or shoot the air to the center or

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entering the house, and thus air mixing. In cold weather, inlets are the tools to help blend cold outside air with warm inside air to save fuel and maintain precise temperatures. Good inlet management prevents all the hot air from being in the top of the house. 4. Curtain openings and board cracks are not good inlets because they are too large, not uniform, and do not do a great job of directing airflow. 5. Static pressure inlet controllers work well to provide great airflow “throw” into the house under changing conditions, but only when the number of inlets available is matched to the number of fans that will come on. All inlets in a house are to be used only for maximum power ventilation mode. During brooding and cold weather, a large number of the inlets are not needed and must be closed off to assure good airflow. 6. Inlets must be open approximately one inch for a ceiling inlet and two to three inches for a sidewall inlet to achieve the proper airflow patterns from the inlet. If the poultry house has all inlet openings 1/4” to 1/2”, you need to latch closed every other inlet and then the remaining inlets will open twice as far.

REFERENCES Czarick, Michael and Brian Fairchild. “House Tightness Charts.” Poultry Housing Tips. Vol. 22 No. 10. September 2010. <http://poultryventilation.com/>. Czarick, Michael. Poultry House Tightness. 2014 Cold Weather Poultry House Ventilation Workshop. Oconee County Civic Center, Watkinsville, GA. 17 November 2014. PowerPoint slides. Donald, Jim, Jess Cambell, & Gene Simpson. “Cold Weather Inlet Management: A Common Sense Approach.” The Poultry Engineering, Economics & Management Newsletter. January 2006. <http://poultryhouse.com/>.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Test Your Minimum Ventilation with a Static Pressure Test Close all curtains and inlets. Turn on your minimum fans. If you are not pulling a .08 static pressure, you should look for leaks. Below are some ideas of where to start. Door Test

To determine if room has static pressure, turn on your 36” fan and open the door an inch.

Inlet Performance Under Static Pressure

Should be pulling 800 ft. / min. for proper air mixing

Static pressure should pull the door shut.

* Infrared images provided by the University of Georgia

.01 static pressure pulls minimal ft. / min. bad air mixing

.10 static pressure pulls over 800 ft. / min. for proper air mixing

End Wall Door Leakage*

Loose Sill Plate*

Loose Tunnel Doors*

Cable Management

Dirty Shutter Blades

36” Shutter Leakage

Shutter Flipover

Loose Fan Belts

Cold air able to penetrate through holes.

Replace old or poorly sealed end wall doors.

Can reduce fan performance by 40% or more!

¼” air leakage is equivalent

to 200 cfm!

Tighten tunnel doors or adjust cable management to reduce air leakage.

Same as leaving one inlet open at all times.

Curtains Not Sealed Tight

If not sealed tightly, will gather dirt and dust build-up.

Ensures all inlets open and shut evenly at the same time.

Worn or loose belts reduce the speed at which the fan rotates.

STOP Air Leaks

Door Not Sealed Tight

A ¼” crack around entry door is a crack 144” x ¼” or a hole 6” x 6”!

With Fixed Leaks, You Could See Big Returns on Small Investments c

BIG FUEL SAVINGS

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Extends Life of Equipment and Poultry House

Better Poultry Performance

Attack Operating Expenses

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Redesigned 360° Airflow Inlets

360 DEGREE INSU LATED INLETS

Improved AC3010 and GC1140 with Super Tough Structural Foam for Added Strength and Insulation Value

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GC1140 Gravity 360° Airflow Inlet Easily Adjustable Counterweight

Radiused Corners for 360° Airflow with NO Dead Spots

Easy to Clean!

Air doesn’t hit square corners and deflect back into inlet

Easy to remove and reattach bottom lid with attachable straps no bolts or screws to take off

Housing now made of Four Point Pivot Reactive Injection Molding (RIM) and heavy-duty PVC & stainless steel components

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New Improved Seal for increased protection against air leakage

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360 DEGREE INSULATED INLETS

PATENT PENDING

360º Airflow Fully Insulated Inlets

Drier Litter, Lower Fuel Costs, and Better Air Mixing • New 360º airflow heavy-duty radiused corner design increases fuel savings, air distribution, and air mixing • Designed for cold climates - FULLY INSULATED housing prevents heat loss; no freeze-up • Tightest seal on market - no air leakage when attic air inlet is closed • Larger bottom board than competition helps directs air along ceiling, resulting in no down draft • Drier litter conditions and less humidity • Removable lid for easy cleaning and installation University of Georgia Infrared Testing 360° Airflow of GC1140 Inlet

• BESS LAB TESTED

360° Airflow Fully Insulated Inlets - GC1140 & AC3010 PART

DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPENING

90675 GC1140 Gravity 23.75” x 23.75” (603.3 x 603.3 mm) 90670

AC3010 Actuated*

23.75” x 23.75” (603.3 x 603.3 mm)

CFM

APPROX. WT.

1,500 @ .08 SP 2,048 @ .15 SP

9 lbs (4 kg)

1,800 @ .08 SP 2,518 @ .15 SP

8 lbs (4 kg)

* Double L recommends the use of the Attic Airlock above the AC3010 Actuated 360° Inlet

GC1140 Inlet with Machine Actuator Reduces Air Leakage in Attic When fresh air is needed, the vent machine will release tension from the GC1140 ceiling inlet. GRAVITY INLET

VENT MACHINE

Once a static pressure of 0.06 is achieved, the ceiling inlets will open, bringing fresh air into the room. When fans shut off, the inlets will immediately close. The vent machine will then pull tension against the inlet, ensuring a tight seal and restricting hot air from entering the attic. View the GC1140 3D video simulation on Double L’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/doublelgroup

CONTROLLER

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TJ4200 & JDP2600 ATTIC INLETS PATENT NO. 6,475,078

TJ4200 TopJet 4-Way Gravity Inlet

Better Air Mixing, Lower Fuel Costs, and Drier Litter

84.0°

76.8°

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Counterbalance weighted louvers direct air along ceiling and hold air currents up longer while evenly mixing attic air with room air

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Tempers air for more uniform house temperatures; less drafty conditions and chilling during brooding

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Helps growers maintain higher ventilation rates during cold weather without sacrificing house temperatures or wasting fuel

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More uniform house temperatures during minimum ventilation

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Drier litter, lower fuel costs, and lower ammonia concentrations

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Easy snap together assembly – no tools required

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Able to shut-off when not in use MADE IN USA

PART

DESCRIPTION

90640

TJ4200 Gravity

ROUGH OPENING 22.5” x 22.5” (571.5 x 571.5 mm)

CFM

APPROX. WT.

1,400 @ .08 SP 1,812 @ .125 SP

11 lbs (5 kg)

JDP2600 2-Way Fully Insulated Inlets

More Effective in Wider Houses With Less Colliding

JDP2600 Actuated

JDP2600 Gravity Gravity inlet can be locked shut when not needed

PART

DESCRIPTION

90838

JDP2600 Inlet

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Great for precise control of air movement - directs air along ceiling for proper air mixing

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Insulated to minimize condensation, dripping, and inlet freeze-up

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Frictionless styrofoam PVC covered lids on continuous PVC hinge swing down to allow clean attic air into main room - when lids are closed, inlet fully sealed against air leakage and light

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Withstands harsh environments & extreme cold weather conditions

ROUGH OPENING

CFM

29” x 24.5” (736.6 x 622.3 mm)

2,600 @ .08 SP

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APPROX. WEIGHT 13 lbs (6 kg)

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EXTREME COLD WEATHER INLETS

EX3415 Extreme Northern Cold Weather Inlet High Insulation Value Reduces Inlet Freeze-up Hood*

Ideal Inlet in Extreme Cold Weather Conditions with a minus chill factor especially in Russia and Canada PART 90655

DESCRIPTION

Light Trap*

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Constructed of high-quality polyurethane foam with curved blade

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Designed for cold weather climates, it has a high insulation value reducing inlet freeze-up

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Offers relatively high capacity at fully open position

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Strong skin, highly resistant to outer forces

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Tight housing seal and louver blade seals

* Hood and Light Trap Sold Separately

ROUGH OPENING

EX3415 Actuated

CFM

34.25” x 15” (869.95 x 381 mm)

2,950 @ .125 SP

APPROX. WEIGHT 8.25 lbs (3.7 kg)

Flash 3300 Extreme Northern Cold Weather Inlet Easily Adjust Louvers to Direct Airflow to Desired Location Hood

FLASH 3300

Light Trap

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Independent directional louver blades direct incoming fresh air to desired location before it even enters the building - amount of air regulated with vertically insulated moving slide

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Easily adjust louvers to direct airflow

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Excellent for wider houses - avoids obstacles in houses including cages, laying nests, and construction beams

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Easy to install and transport

Ideal Inlet in Extreme Cold Weather Conditions with a minus chill factor especially in Russia and Canada

PART

DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPNG. / DIMENSIONS

90651

Flash 3300 Actuated

22.5” x 15.5” (571.5 x 393.7 mm)

90653

Flash Light Trap

24” x 8” x 13” (610 x 203 x 330 mm)

5.5 lbs (139.7 kg)

90652

Flash Hood

28” x 19.5 x 11.5” (711 x 495 x 292 mm)

13 lbs (5.9 kg)

CFM 2,413 @ .12 SP

APPROX. WT. 13 lbs (5.9 kg)

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DIRECTAIRE WALL INLETS “The Original European Curved Inlets”

European Curved Inlets

Now Insulated! Higher R-Value Reduces Heat Loss

DirectAire 4408 DirectAire 4108

DirectAire 4413 DirectAire 4113

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DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPENING

CFM

APPROX. WT.

90554CH

DirectAire 4413

44.5” x 13.5” (1,130.3 x 342.9 mm)

3,474 @ .1 SP

12 lbs (5 kg)

90556CH

DirectAire 4113

41.5” x 13.5” (1,054.1 x 342.9 mm)

3,236 @ .1 SP

11 lbs (5 kg)

90553CH

DirectAire 4408

44.5” x 8.75” (1,130.3 x 222.3 mm)

1,669 @ .1 SP

9 lbs (4 kg)

90557CH

DirectAire 4108

41.5” x 8.75” (1,054.1 x 222.3 mm)

1,555 @ .1 SP

8 lbs (4 kg)

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Aerodynamic, curved louver blade directs fresh air along ceiling to ceiling peak for effective air mixing and speeds air to the center of even wider houses

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Delivers 70% more air (cfm) than conventional 7” x 46” metal inlets and reduces inlets needed

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Great for reducing or eliminating bird drafting and saving on heating costs; improves bird performance

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Fully sealed against air leakage and light; rodent and corrosion resistant

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During operation, airflow directed through inlet’s opening rather than leaking out bottom and sides of inlet

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Easily snaps together for ease of installation and cheaper freight; easy to clean and adjust CLOSED MINIMUM VENTILATION

Durable PVC construction with top seal and flexible continuous hinge

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Directs air along the ceiling towards center of poultry house

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DIRECTAIRE WALL INLETS Poor Sidewall Inlet Performance

Proper Sidewall Inlet Performance

Flush Mount Galvanized Door

Recessed DirectAire Inlet

Conventional Inlets have a flat design that disperses air out the sides along the sidewall. Instead of shooting air to the center of building, the inlet causes air to hit the ceiling and bounce down to the floor.

Flush Mount Galvanized Door

DirectAire Inlets have a recessed design that effectvely pulls warm air from sidewalls 3 feet away and mixes warm air with fresh incoming air, directing mixed tempered air along ceiling to peak of house.

Recessed DirectAire Inlet

Inlet airflow studied at the University of Georgia Above thermal image shows side air leaks let cold air drop without mixing with the warm air in the house. The Bottom line is Poor Bird Performance.

DirectAire 4413 Wind Deflector Bracket

DirectAire European Curved Inlets maintain a 50% greater air velocity 20 feet from inlet than conventional inlets.

WA R N I N G !

Part 90545 • Set of 2 brackets • Hot-dipped galvanized 14% More Airflow Than Traditional Wind Deflectors!

WIND DEFLECTOR NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE INLET FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT WARR ANTY VOID IF WIND DEFLECTOR IS NOT USED ON DIRECTAIRE INLETS

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RECESSED VS FLUSH MOUNT

Why Recessed vs. Flush Mount? Some sidewall inlets are better at directing air across the ceiling than others

Instead of shooting the air to the center of the building, air hits the ceiling and bounces down to the floor chilling the birds

Recessed Wall Inlets

Flush Mount (Surface Mount)

DirectAire Inlets

Competition Inlet

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A high quality inlet makes more sense since majority of our fresh air should enter through the inlets

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The inlet door is recessed into the wall, which prevents air from exiting the sides of the inlet

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Effectively pulls warm air from sidewalls 3 feet away and mixes warm air with fresh incoming air, directing mixed tempered air along ceiling to peak of house

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Can be used to increase air movement across floor

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Tend to be better insulated and constructed than traditional galvanized inlets

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Leakage at the bottom of the inlet

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Sweating / inlet hinge rusting

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Side air leaks let cold air drop without mixing with the warm air in the house

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These weaknesses can prove costly, especially in modern totally enclosed houses

DirectAire 4408

DirectAire Recessed Inlet Pallets

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120 inlets per skid 5 inlets per box Pallet: 39” x 44” x 92” 1,206 lbs

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Air Leakage

Air Leakage also creates very cold sidewalls

DirectAire 4413 80 inlets per skid 5 inlets per box Pallet: 40” x 45” x 91” 1,076 lbs

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TJP GR AVITY WALL INLETS

PATENT NO. 6,475,078

TJP TopJet Gravity Air Inlets

Efficient Counterweight Inlet with Minimal Expense 48””

TJP2655LT, TJP2665LT, TJP2675LT TopJet Air Inlets with Light Trap

TJP1255, TJP1265, TJP1275 TopJet Air Inlets TJP1255 Part 90740 TJP1265 Part 90741

WD48 Wind Deflector

(for use with two TJP1255 Inlets) Part 90715

TJP2655LT Part 90735 TJP2665LT Part 90738

TJP1255 opens at .055 SP TJP1265 opens at .065 SP TJP1275 opens at .075 SP

TJP2655LT opens at .055 SP TJP2665LT opens at .065 SP TJP2675LT opens at .075 SP

Framed Opening (one inlet):

22” x 6.5” (558.8mm x 165.1mm)

Framed Opening:

Two TJP1255 Inlets snapped together 46”

DOUBLE FRAMED OPENING

6.5”

48.5” x 9” (1,231.9mm x 228.6mm)

Framed Opening (two inlets):

46” x 6.5” (1,168.4mm x 165.1mm) •

Most efficient counterweight wall inlet on market with minimal expense - used worldwide

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Opens from the top, directing air to the center peak of house with no open ends or bottom leakage

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Counterbalance design can be made with the different weights to open at different static pressures 0.55, 0.65, 0.75

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Snap together design for side by side application

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All durable PVC construction for long life - no corrosion or deterioration MADE IN USA

TOP VIEW

Lighter weighted TJP1255 Inlets Heavier weighted TJP1265 Inlets

If minimum fans are on sidewall, the lighter weighted inlets are on the opposite wall from fans (if there is not enough opening, place the remainder on the fan side)

Fans

FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW With fans on endwall of the house, both lighter and heavier inlets will be evenly spaced on both sides of the house

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J WI INLETS & ACTUATOR

JWI Gravity Wall Inlets Excel in Cold Weather

Adjustable Counterweight for Precise Control of Air Movement • Adjustable counterweight allows for fine control of air movement • Negative pressure pulls back a frictionless styrofoam baffle to provide direct access of fresh air into your building • Insulated hinged cover can be closed tight in cold temperatures or adjusted to any degree for proper air distribution • Opens wide when plenty of air is needed; flow adjusts automatically to protect animals during cooler periods

PART

DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPENING

CFM

APPROX. WT.

90812

JWI-1200 Gravity

22” x 14” (558.8 x 355.6 mm)

1,000 @ .05 SP

15 lbs (6.8 kg)

90824

JWI-2400 Gravity

45.5” x 14” (1,155.7 x 355.6 mm)

2,400 @ .05 SP

28 lbs (12.7 kg)

HA24 - 24” Stroke Linear Actuator with Adjustable Mounting Bracket

110V 50/60HZ Max Speed: 5.3 mm / sec

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High Limit Safety Switch

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Smooth, quiet operation

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Mounting hardware included

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Great for even harsh environments

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Totally enclosed - protected from oxidation

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Duty Cycle: Max 20%, 12 min / hr.

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Heavy-duty high precision sealed 10 kilohm feedback potentiometer

Max Self-Locking: Approx. 772 lbs / 350 kg

PART

DESCRIPTION

90880

Linear Actuator

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POWER RATING

STROKE

110V 50 / 60HZ 1.0 AMPS

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24” / 610 mm

APPROX. WEIGHT 19 lbs (9 kg)

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THERMOSTAT & PVC SHUTTERS

TH415 Single Stage Thermostat

Designed for Use in Even the Harshest Ag Environments •

Fast responding stainless steel sensor resists corrosion

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Designed to provide precise control of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; adjustable calibration dial

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Designed to tolerate harsh environments, high humidity levels, and the most corrosive conditions

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Water-resistant NEMA 4x enclosure resists moisture and gases found in corrosive ag buildings as well as airborne contaminants

Volts A.C. 50/60 HZ Full Load Amps (inductive) Lock Rotor Amps Full Load Amps (resistive) VA Pilot Duty (VA/Watts)

120V 12A 48A 16A 125

Adjustable Knob Allows for Easy Recalibration

240V 10A 36A 16A 125

PART

DESCRIPTION

TEMPERATURE RANGE

50165

TH415 Single Stage Mechanical Thermostat

40° to 104° F (4° to 40° C)

PATENT NO. 6,449,903

Best PVC Shutters on Market

Energy Saving, Airtight Shutter with Best Value • Ideal for new construction or as replacment shutters • Constructed of heavy-duty, non-corrosive PVC that can withstand even the harshest of environments • Patented design with different sizes available custom build to fit opening Formed (not welded) corners give PVC Fan Shutter extra strength and durability

• Easy to install, low-maintenance, and easy to clean MADE IN USA

Animal Room Front View

Custom Built to Your Desired Size!

Easy to clean or repair; our shutters will not crack or break under normal conditions

Optional Connecting Bars eliminate shutter flutter and blade flying up

Withstands heavy pressure washing

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TOPJET INSU LATED SHUTTERS PATENT PENDING

TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter Maximizes Fan Performance with Minimal Air Restrictions

IS4 TopJet Insulated Shutter for 24” Fan*

IS6 TopJet Insulated Shutter for 36” Fan

IS8 TopJet Insulated Shutter for 48” Fan*

* Fan Sold Separately

PART

* Fan Sold Separately

DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPENING

90324

IS4 (4 blades) TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter

32.25” x 32.25” x 12” (819.2 x 819.2 x 305 mm)

90336

IS6 (6 blades) TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter

45.5” x 45.5” x 12” (1,155.7 x 1,155.7 x 305 mm)

90338

IS8 (8 blades) TopJet Gravity Insulated Shutter

59” x 59” x 12” (1,498.6 x 1,498.6 x 305 mm)

• New shutter design minimizes air leakage and allows for tremendous energy savings with great R-value insulation

Fiberglass Skin 3/4” Insulation Board

• Maximizes fan performance with minimal air restrictions • Minimizes air leakage and seals up tight • Counterweight louver blades are made of 3/4” insulation board encased in fiberglass • Patent pending, unique design opens from the top, directing airflow up along the ceiling • Shutter packaged unassembled for ease of shipping • Easy to assemble and install • Available in 24” and 36” fan sizes

Cutaway of Insulated Blade

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TOPJET INSULATED SHUTTERS

TopJet Insulated Shutter Testing Insulated Shutter Testing by the University of Georgia

BESS Lab Shutter Leakage Testing by the University of Illinois

Mike Czarick, Extension Engineer

Steve Ford, Research Engineer

Infrared Thermal Image of Traditional Shutter vs. the Insulated Shutter airflow (cfm)

274 230 Infrared Thermal Image of Traditional Shutter vs. the Insulated Shutter

20 Static Pressure (in H20)

20+ degree difference between the standard Shutter and the TopJet Insulated Shutter - providing great energy savings, a safer environment for your animals, and less buildup of moisture in barns.

Insulated Shutter Testing by Brumm Swine Consultancy, Inc. Dr. Mike Brumm, Swine Consultant Double L Shutter

Photo taken after 2+ days of below 0째 F temperatures. Pushed on Insulated Shutter blades and they immediately opened - no freeze-up!

Original Shutter

Using temp recorders, testing was done to show the temperature differences between the Insulated Shutter and a traditional shutter

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DIRECTAIRE 1/5 HP STIR FANS

Double L’s Best Value Fan with Proven Performance

DirectAire 18”, 20”, and 24” Stir Fans 1/5 HP Sealed Motor for Years of Longer Life

18” Stir Fan

UL APPROVED BESS LAB TESTED

PART

DESCRIPTION

90618

DirectAire 18” Fan

90614 90600

20” Stir Fan

24” Stir Fan

DIMENSIONS

CFM

APPROX. WT.

21” diameter x 7.25” (533.4 x 184.2 mm)

3,500 / 4,000

16 lbs (7.3 kg)

DirectAire 20” Fan

22.8” x 7.3” x 25” (580 x 185 x 635 mm)

4,350 / 5,250

17 lbs (7.7 kg)

DirectAire 24” Fan

29” x 9” x 31” (737 x 229 x 787 mm)

5,600 / 6,580

18 lbs (8.2 kg)

1/5 HP Sealed Motor

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Less heater cycle times - lower fuel costs

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6 ft prewired cord and swivel / tilt mounting bracket

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Widespread grill - better cleanability of fan

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Great for old houses not tightly sealed; multidirectional; reduces cold spots in house

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2-speed fan - high and low options with off switch

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Proven performance - 64,000+ 18” fans sold

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2-Year Warranty (0.001% Warranty Claims)

120 V / 60 HZ

Three Reasons Why Double L Fans Are the Best in the Industry Extra Amps to Spare

We know that in the real world fans get dirty. Very dirty. That’s why we designed our fans to have a much higher maximum amp rating than the operating amp rating. This allows the fan to continue to operate perfectly when dirty instead of burning out the motor.

Excellent CCFM Per Watt (Circulating Cubic Feet per Minute)

Other Fans

We know how important energy efficiency is to your operation. That’s why our fans offer CCFM/Watt ratings of up to 26.41.

Double L’s Fan

Sealed Motor

Life in a confinement building is harsh if you’re a fan motor. That’s why our fan motors are sealed to keep out environmental dust to allow our fans to keep running at their full potential.

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20” BASKET FAN & 20” TUBE FAN

20” Basket Fan

High Performance, Energy Efficient, Low Cost •

Ideal for mega-houses

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Entirely enclosed, sealed ball bearing motor

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Includes hot-dipped galvanized ceiling mount bracket

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Widespread grill for better cleanability

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High performance, low cost, energy efficient, quiet operation

• 2-Year Warranty

PART

DESCRIPTION

90604

20” Basket Fan

POWER RATING 115V

60 HZ

2 AMPS

DIMENSIONS

CFM

APPROX. WT.

25.5” x 25.5” x 15”

5,033

29 lbs (13.2 kg)

DIMENSIONS

CFM

APPROX. WT.

25.5” x 25.5” x 15”

5,033

34 lbs (15.4 kg)

20” Tube Fan

High Performance, Energy Efficient, Low Cost •

Ideal for mega-houses

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Entirely enclosed, sealed ball bearing motor

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Includes hot-dipped galvanized ceiling mount bracket

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Widespread grill for better cleanability

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High performance, low cost, energy efficient, quiet operation

• 2-Year Warranty

PART

DESCRIPTION

90607

20” Tube Fan

POWER RATING 115V

60 HZ

2 AMPS

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RED ROO STER FLOORING

Double L’s Best Value Fan with Proven Performance

Red Rooster NOL and OL Flooring

50% Open Area Permits Excellent Manure Filtration

Non-Overlapping (NOL) MKII Red Rooster Flooring

Overlapping (OL) MKII Red Rooster Flooring

2-YEAR WARRANTY MADE IN USA

PART

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ROUGH OPENING

APPROX. WT.

13504

NOL Red Rooster Flooring - White

24.4” x 48” x .5” (620.8 x 1,219.2 x 12.7 mm)

8 lbs (4 kg)

13507

NOL Red Rooster Flooring - Black

24.4” x 48” x .5” (620.8 x 1,219.2 x 12.7 mm)

8 lbs (4 kg)

13502

NOL Red Rooster Flooring - White

23.9” x 48.6” x .5” (608.1 x 1,235.2 x 12.7 mm)

8 lbs (4 kg)

13501

NOL Red Rooster Flooring - Black

23.9” x 48.6” x .5” (608.1 x 1,235.2 x 12.7 mm)

8 lbs (4 kg)

Not as labor intensive to install or clean as competition

Smooth, non-porous surface is easy to clean and disinfect by carrying 4’ sections out of house for easy cleaning with pressure washer without having to disassemble flooring

Slats provide a strong walking surface with minimal sag

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RED ROOSTER FLOORING

Red Rooster Features and Benefits •

50% open area permits excellent manure filtration with minimum build-up for a clean, sanitary environment

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Neutral polypropylene does not absorb body heat from birds and improves production rates

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Easily installed on 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” wooden supports - flooring can be cut to specific sizes

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Reinforced pre-molded screw holes allow for fast assembly of slats to frame

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Does not deteriorate and does not need to be replaced after every flock of birds like wooden slats

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Non-corrosive and will not harbor bacteria, rot, rust, or absorb water like wooden slats

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Used with success under birds of all sizes - from little chick to large chicken and is a stable structure for walking with minimal sag

Great for birds of all sizes!

Red Rooster vs. Wood Slat

Classic Red Rooster Flooring

Dimensions are Great for Ramp to Nesters

2-YEAR WARRANTY MADE IN USA

PART

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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45% open area permits excellent manure filtration with minimum build-up

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Easy to install and maintain; plastic construction is corrosion-resistant and non-bacteria harboring

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Each piece butts up to the next piece and is screwed to the support system using #12 or #14 x 1/2” galvanized or stainless steel screws

DIMENSIONS

APPROX. WT.

13508

Classic Red Rooster Flooring - White

18” x 32” (457.2 x 812.8 mm)

3 lbs (1 kg)

13508-1

Classic Red Rooster Flooring - Black

18” x 32” (457.2 x 812.8 mm)

3 lbs (1 kg)

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DOUBLE L GROUP, LLC

Since 1973, Double L Group has been committed to providing high-quality products and services worldwide that are based on value, customer’s needs, and excellent sales support. We strive to provide our distributors and customers with innovative products with the best return on investment.

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