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Interpreting Hay Temperature Readings

 

Below 130 º FNo problem.
130 to 140 º F No problem yet; temperature may go up or down.  Recheck in a few hours.
150 º F

Temperature will most likely continue to climb.  Move the hay to provide air circulation and cooling.  Monitor temperature often.

175 º F to 190º F

Fire is imminent or may be present a short distance from the      probe.  Call the fire department.  Continue probing and monitoring the temperature.

200 º F or above

Fire is present at or near the probe.  Call the fire department. Inject water to cool hot spots before moving hay.  Have a charged hose ready to control blazing when moving hay.

Source:  Ogburn, C.B. 1995. Guarding Against Hay Fires, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service

Prepared by:  Eric J. Rickenbach (www.agrescue.com), 2007

 

 

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