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Bulk Tank Calibrations

Assuring Accurate Milk Weights

One of Edge’s key roles as a verification cooperative is to perform bulk tank calibrations to assure accurate milk weights for members. This is one of the most important services we provide.

Whether you are installing a new tank during an expansion on your farm or upgrading your old tank for more capacity or due to age, remember these important factors:

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Top Tips

Follow these tips to ensure your bulk tank measurements are accurate.

Drainage, slope and grading are key

Make sure all rain water is flowing away from the structural base of the tank. Whether the support is a concrete slab, building foundation or simple concrete posts, water can quickly erode the stability of the support system and cause movement in the tank. This can lead to milk weight errors during farm pickup.

Install Gutters Where Needed

Rooflines without proper gutter systems can increase the amount of water deposited at the base of the tank, which can lead to accelerated erosion of the area. This can decrease the stability of the foundation or support system and lead to errors. Also, water that cannot drain away from the tank foundation causes heaving issues in the winter from freezing and frost.

Contact Us

Always contact your Edge member services representative to properly calibrate your tank after installation. You can find your member services representative's contact information below.

Here’s an example of work done by Edge to calibrate a tank on a member farm:

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Step 1

Existing slope under the tank was inconsistent and was hindering water from draining away from the supports.

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Step 2

Staff properly graded the area by leveling the existing dirt and gravel.

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Step 3

Additional gravel was added to improve slope away from the concrete supports.

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View from a different perspective, showing how additional gravel improves tank calibration.

Questions or Concerns?

 

If you have questions or concerns about your current bulk tank measurements or if you are planning a new bulk tank installation or upgrade, please contact us at info@voiceofmilk.com or your member services representative.