Tuesday, 27 October 2009

The Pursuit of Technology II: Frost Fan alternatives

Hard on the heels of the previous post about exploring alternatives for frost protection, is an advert pointed out to me by an alert reader for providing frost protection using electrical heating elements. It's targeteing areas specifically with fan / noise problems as a viable alternative.
Nice idea.
I would presume an initial infrastructure cost and then simply rent a generator for the frost season. It would be interesting to see the cost per acre for installation / running.
Well done to Daniel Le Brun at No 1 Family Estate (web site here and selection of undoubtedly fine wines (responsibly produced)).
Kudos also to Cresswell Electrical for installation services.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jack, this technology was put to a vineyard manager as an alternative to frost fans. His reply, apparently the wires get in the way of the workers and machines so it is no good. And yes, they have frost fans.
Not a surprising answer is it?

J Frost said...

Hardly. However, perhaps if you want to make use of a piece of land in a frost prone location, close to people, AND YOU CARED ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORS, then you would consider it. Some people would, some people wouldn't. Those that would consider it deserve respect. Those in the other camp will have to contend with karma.