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  1. arboriculturist
    Do you know the overall 12" cycle time of your Posch? (from start to rest) Thanks
  2. arboriculturist
    Totally agree - Just gathering data on specific examples to allow informed decisions to be made. e.g. Stack of Larch Roundwood - Felled in December 2.5m, 250mm dia, hillside exposed location, uncovered. Central moisture level after 12 months 42%. Data collection has to start somewhere despite all the variables and armed with the data you can use statistics to achieve a table of results. Thanks
  3. arboriculturist
    Good point - bark optimised to keep soil water in and nasties out.
  4. arboriculturist
    This data will be important to some, trivial for others, however variable the posts - as is often the case. The key is to determine what elements of the feedback give you the data you require. Some treat the Forum like having a casual pint in the Pub, others are seeking specific information and perhaps a combination of the 2. Back to the admin. then, has to be done.
  5. arboriculturist
    Were they really at that level when a length was crosscut in half and tested in the middle of the roundwood?
  6. arboriculturist
    No - you are spot on.
  7. arboriculturist
    Yes, pulling off sheeting with pools of swamp water on - very unpleasant! You could buy that expensive roll plastic covering attachment made for timber stacks, but at the price it comes in at that would be insane.
  8. arboriculturist
    Personally, my experience tells me average 10-15% over 12 months depending on Roundwood diameter and topographical location. Still unsure how this compares with others findings. Perhaps knowone except the large Biomass producers take the time to monitor their timber drying rates?
  9. arboriculturist
    That's a cunning 'business model' Euroforest have then!
  10. arboriculturist
    If you saw what the Forces shift with ground anchors - you would not hesitate! A 'V' configuration is a popular one, made from mild steel flat, multiple pin holes to stake down. Be sure you research the exact principles though before you apply though. Good luck.
  11. arboriculturist
    I would suggest in the 1st instance you determine if the root/s is/are dead alive. If alive then why not use current practice - air spade to remove soil from area required, which may allow adjustment of existing root positions and reinstate the growing medium according to the relevant BS's. Keep those roots covered and damp at all costs, at all stages of the operation as far as is practicable.
  12. arboriculturist
    We found it quicker to process with a 'fast' vertical splitter if you want a consistent product - lot of log positioning required and resplitting plus undersize with processor. Pro's are designed for roundwood, which probably says it all. Put the 2 head to head and you decide for yourself.. Good luck.
  13. arboriculturist
    Ah, yes - remember your post now. So over 2 years approx 15% loss per year, that would be with stacks in a very open location? Must be covered I suspect to achieve those low levels. Forest Fuels don't sheet stacks and have suggested 30-35% after 12mths supplied as chip - I'm a little dubious.
  14. arboriculturist
    Sure, but those having it contract chipped, makes no difference. A credible chip drying setup doesn't come cheap either, but would not rule one out.
  15. arboriculturist
    When the time comes I will follow your approach - thanks for the insight into the process. I think you said you stack your roundwood for 12 months then chip. Interest to hear the moisture level when chipped.
  16. arboriculturist
    So approx 60% to 40% moisture over 2 years.
  17. arboriculturist
    Yes of course, but approx. figures can be quoted.
  18. arboriculturist
    I am amazed to hear their estimation. It will be interesting to see other posts in due course.
  19. arboriculturist
    Have you run some 1/4rd timber through the processor and seen the result? Generally not a great product produced.
  20. arboriculturist
    I am still trying to determine the rate at which stacked roadside chip size Larch Roundwood looses moisture over 12 months. Someone on the Forum is sure to have an approximate figure?
  21. arboriculturist
    As you say, even at £250/hr it can't get much less expensive per tonne for G50 and if processed direct to a building even less. I am assuming yours is chipped with a Komptech based on the output you quoted?
  22. arboriculturist
    A little off topic but as a 'Ball park' figure what is the £ daily rate for a mega chipper and what tonnage is the throughput of chip size larch in an 8 hour day? Thanks
  23. arboriculturist
    Ask Steve B. how.
  24. arboriculturist
    That's interesting. Do you know the flow rate to those couplings and psi? What splitter do you run off it? Thanks
  25. arboriculturist
    Best saw we ever bought - had one 10 years - got 2 now - Buy it!

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