Save Anhydrous Ammonia $$$ With Our New aNH3 Equaply NH3 Application System Don't Slow Down Because of a Cold Tank

GPS FARM MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING!!

Prescription farming with Deere GS2, Ag Leader Insight and similar systems has suddenly become mainstream. Stand alone controllers for fertilizer application are being phased out. At aNH3. we now see a majority of orders configured for GS2, Insight, or Trimble. Most customers require that their anhydrous ammonia applicators be capable of swath control.

We have switched from hydraulic to electric operated manifold valves. This makes possible interfacing with GS2 and Insight control systems. Because GS2 and Insight have differences between their implement section control wiring, we have developed special cabling for each. TO LEARN THE DIFFERENCES, CLICK HERE. We have servo valves and flow meters to interface with both.

aNH3. Equaply® is the only anhydrous ammonia system which can provide row equality with GS2 and Insight control. The system normally recommended by Deere and Ag Leader has a badly unbalanced heat exchanger configuration. Its coolant lines are wild cards, greatly distorting flows. Additionally, aNH3. has two different methods for swath control, the choice depending on a farmer's specific needs.

The standard features of Equaply® are of great help with GPS farming. These include the use of a centrifugal pump to maintain rate at cold temperatures and our Gauge Panel which monitors individual row equality. Because of the pump, anhydrous ammonia application does not need to slow down when the temperature is below freezing. With the Gauge Panel you can tell at a glance when a line is plugged.

WHAT WILL ANHYDROUS COST THIS YEAR ?

You can’t do much about that- but you can reduce you nitrogen cost by efficient application of anhydrous. Anhydrous gives the most N for the buck. Equaply® applies evenly so you save the insurance amount for bad rows. This is probably 10% of your anhydrous; it might be more.

When NH3 application rates are reduced it becomes important that each knife deliver the same amount. Equal row to row application is especially critical with strip till.

TO READ HOW THE Equaply® WORKS, CLICK HERE

Equaply® and Exactrix are currently the only anhydrous ammonia applicators which utilize pumps to feed liquid through orifices to create row equality. A difference between them is orifice location. Equaply® locates the orifices at manifolds. This allows us to monitor flows to individual openers. Exactrix generally supplies systems which also concurrently apply liquid fertilizer. For more information about Exactrix, go to exactrix.com. At aNH3. we have not experienced a great demand for added liquid capability but we can supply it if you so desire. GS2 does not readily adapt to two liquids but we have a couple of work-around solutions.

FOR ISSUES ABOUT VAPOR, INJECTION AND ORIFICES, CLICK HERE

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It is time to put to rest the controversy regarding what comes out of an anhydrous opener, vapor or liquid? It is a matter of scientific fact that anhydrous ammonia liquid at atmospheric pressure is at -28 F. When liquid anhydrous loses pressure going through an orifice, it immediately flashes into a mix of vapor and liquid. The percentage of vapor is dependent on the temperature in the nurse tank. THE ONLY WAY TO INJECT PURE LIQUID IS TO COOL THE NURSE TANK TO -28 F.

INSTALLATION

The aNH3 Equaply® system is unitized for easy installation on your toolbar. To install you simply bolt assemblies on to your tool bar. All major piping has already been done. Hook up the hydraulic lines from your tractor to the pump motor. Hook up plastic hoses to the knives and their pressure gauges. Hook up the line to your nurse tank and you are ready to apply anhydrous.

ABOUT NURSE TANKS, CLICK HERE.

The Equaply® uses a pump to boost pressure and allows you to run full rate with cold anhydrous tanks. But it can’t always overcome inadequate piping and hose from the nurse tank. For maximum application rate you may need to make improvements.

EQUAPLY® PRICING

Equaply® systems are operating from Ohio to Idaho to Texas. Because over 300 different configurations are possible, pricing varies widely. Typically, prices range from $10,000 to $25,000.

For more information about the aNH3 Equaply® applicator, please contact us at info@anh3.com or:

aNH3. Company
710 Frontage Rd.	Phone: 21 -947-2420, 217-725-5695 or 217-224-2424
Elkhart, Illinois 62634

PLEASE READ ABOUT ANHYDROUS SAFETY

WE RECOMMEND FOLLOWING SAFE HANDLING PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH NH3. PLEASE MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). SUCH ITEMS INCLUDE CHEMICAL GOGGLES, CHEMICAL GLOVES, A RESPIRATOR AND A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF WATER FOR ON HAND.

Another safety consideration is to park your rig with the tractor upwind whenever possible.

Farmers applying anhydrous ammonia often fail to treat it with fear and respect. Anhydrous NH3 is a very dangerous material. Web sites which discuss safe handling of anhydrous ammonia include:

National Erg Safety Database

Iowa State Extension Service

The University of Minnesota Extension Service

Material safety Data Sheets for anhydrous ammonia can be found at:

Fertilizer Works

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