|
SW Ontario | We have run a GSI since '05, 30' with 30hp 42" fan. Like others have said, they are fairly simple in comparison to some other dryers. The biggest downside with it, is the ability to check grain moistures as you go. The best way I find is to do it when transferring out of bin but sometimes you can have alot dried before that happens. Generally though, if you keep records from year to year you can get it set fairly close at the start.
This past year was a real test on capacity with our corn being 32-33% at the start of harvest getting down to 26-27% by the end. Drying times were considerably longer but I wouldn't say any worse than anybody elses system.
Biggest consideration in my opinion on going with a top dry is how are you going to increase drying capacity in the future if you want to. In our case, we currently manually batch and get by with one elevator leg in our system. Our upgrade will be to go auto-flow and put in some type of conveyor to feed it from our wet storage. If you start with an auto flow there isn't much room to grow capacity wise.
Second biggest consideration is finding a dealer with a good reputation for proper installation and service after it is all done. Actually that may be the most important thing.
Good luck.
Edited by RDF 12/31/2009 15:47
| |
|
Top Dry grain dryers
