ELECTRICAL ISSUES Steve Dolson Legacy Holsteins , Atwood
May 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL ISSUES
Steve DolsonLegacy Holsteins , Atwood
DIRTY ELECTRICITY
Uncontrolled Ground Current
• STRAY VOLTAGE -
• ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE• Reduced Feed Intake• Lower productivity• Reduced reproductive performance• Increased Health Problems and Death loss
North & East Perth Electrical Grid
• Outdated Infrastructure
• Undersized Primary Neutral
• Source of uncontrolled ground current
Dirty Electricity
SOURCES• Variable speed fans• Battery chargers• Various energy efficient lights• Poorly connected motors• Unbalanced loads• Primary Neutral from Electrical Grid
Concern with Turbines
• Insufficient Research
• Lack of Government Concern
• Preliminary Testing by Field Specialists Indicates Issues
Political Actions
• DEVELOPING INDUSTRY SUPPORT
•Municipal
• Federation of Agriculture
• Research Community
More Information
• Highlights of November Meeting
go to
perthcountyfarmers.ca
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