Lying behaviour of piglets To ensure that piglets remain healthy from the start and gain weight every day, a temperature requirement for new-born piglets of between 30 and 35 °C is assumed. From the 2nd to the 4th weeks of life, the temperature requirement falls to around 26 °C. The comfort zone in the pen area should be temperature-controlled accordingly. The piglets’ lying behaviour stands in a direct relationship to the amount of heat available in the pen. The radiant heaters should therefore be regulated according to the piglets’ behaviour. Excellent heat distribution: while conventional lamps generate a lot of heat in the centre, which then falls off sharply, the special design of the Splash IPX7 lamp reflects light and casts it evenly onto the intended area. The piglets in the entire litter stay warm, resulting in fewer runts and fewer piglet losses. The Splash IPX7 radiant heaters are perfectly coordinated with piglets’ need for heat. The distribution of heat by the Splash IPX7 devices differs considerably from that provided by conventional infra-red radiant heaters. The following thermal images clearly illustrate this. Heat distribution of a conventional radiant heater Heat distribution of Splash IPX7 Conventional radiant heaters generate only a relatively small cone of heat, at the centre of which maximum temperatures can range from 40 to as much as 60 °C. For young animals, however, this is too hot and the centre of the nest is often deserted. This wastes valuable energy and generates unnecessary costs. The Splash IPX7 radiant heater has a significantly larger comfort zone, which markedly increases the ‘usable’ nest area. Young animals no longer have to fight over the popular spots. Technical Data Voltage 230 V Mains Frequency 50 Hz Protection Type IPX7 Protection Class II Ref. no. Output Height Ø shield Cable Length Plug type € 225274 175 W 43 cm 21.5 cm 2.5 m Contour Plug 1 90 225275 210 W 48 cm 21.5 cm 2.5 m Contour Plug 1 90 225276 250 W 54 cm 21.5 cm 2.5 m Contour Plug 1 90 Ref. no. Description Output Material € 225277 Replacement tube for Heat Lamp Splash 175 W Carbon 1 225278 Replacement tube for Heat Lamp Splash 210 W Carbon 1 225279 Replacement tube for Heat Lamp Splash 250 W Carbon 1 Splash 225274 175 W conventional infra-red radiant lamp Heat lamp € 42.99 € 22.49 3 x 175 W lamps incl. 3 x € 13.49 Service life (hours) 15 000 5 000 Total € 42.99 € 62.96 Cost-effectiveness: Even ignoring the significant savings in terms of energy consumption, even the procurement of the lamp represents a significant cost saving:
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