Electric heating system

pig barn

Zone heating ideal for use in piglet rearing houses Piglets need a lot of warmth, especially during the first days after moving to the rearing house so as to be able to cope better with the critical weaning period. Ideally, the resting area should have a temperature of approximately 32°C. Apart from traditional full-space heating, zone heating operated with hot water is becoming increasingly popular for pig rearing houses. Such zones are created using a covering plate or »hover« that is fixed at a distance of 70 to 80 cm above the slatted floor. The required dimensions of the cover depend on the number of piglets and the depth of the pen. An edge of approx. 20 cm in the front area of the plate helps to create a heat blanket. The heating system (Twin pipe) is installed directly below the plate. The main purpose of this system is to heat the resting area of the piglets. As the rest of the pen does not require as much heat, therefore making lower temperatures possible, heating costs are significantly reduced.