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peanutfarmer

Posted 10/26/2007 22:24 (#227199)
Subject: Rock Dam-Again

OK-Finally I've decided to use 2" suction hose - Now do I use standard
conduit clamps such as the ones available at Home Depot or is there something
else I should consider? Heavier maybe?

clark90

Posted 10/26/2007 22:49 (#227218 - in reply to #227199)
Subject: Re: Rock Dam-Again

Go to the chain link fence section and get the corner post tension clamps. They are 2 3/8", I had to reshape them a little bit and drill the hole out but soon had a one man assembly line rolling that took an hour to place one every 18" on a 30' head.

Gromit

Posted 10/27/2007 00:38 (#227277 - in reply to #227199)
Subject: RE: Rock Dam-Again

Lac qui Parle County Minnesota

We've use the standard conduit clamps and haven't had any problems.

Phred

Posted 10/27/2007 06:59 (#227333 - in reply to #227277)
Subject: RE: Rock Dam-Again

NE Mo

I purchased conduit clamps from the elec supply house, but they were too large for the hose I was using. I put an extra piece of hose under the clamp to take up the space and make a better fit. They did not have enough for me to do the job so I made some out of pipe. Cut a piece of pipe in 2" sections, the cut the pipe in half and welded a flat iron to one side and bolted it to the cutter bar. Less cost than purchasing, but it took some time.

Von WC Ohio

Posted 10/27/2007 12:23 (#227459 - in reply to #227199)
Subject: RE: Rock Dam-Again

I took a piece of the hose with me to an electrical supply house to find a conduit clamp that would fit very snugly over the hose.

The clamps/combine are at the other farm (rained again last night) but I'm thinking I ended up using smaller than 2" inch clamps for the snug fit on my 2" hose. I think there are slightly different clamps used for plastic and metal conduit so it pays to take that short piece of hose with you. Also keep in your mind the bolts you will be attacheing them with and the size you need for those.

Mine worked out well that they did not interfere with the backbone of the knife but that could be a consideration that may need some grinding on the clamp to address.

Edited by Von WC Ohio 10/27/2007 12:32

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feelnrite

Posted 10/27/2007 14:11 (#227496 - in reply to #227459)
Subject: RE: Rock Dam-Again

northwest tennessee

I will have to say one thing for you . YOu are a neat dude. I bet you have never made a mess of anything in your life and if you did you got it covered up fast. You do a real good job.

Thud

Posted 10/27/2007 16:20 (#227541 - in reply to #227459)
Subject: Re: Rock Dam-Again

Near-north Ontario, French River

I dont know.. i think ole Von is slipping.. I'm seeing some rust on the floor under the auger LOL.. But I'm sure its all painted and waxed up by now :-) I wish our stuff was half as neat as Von's

Ernie

Posted 10/27/2007 19:30 (#227609 - in reply to #227541)
Subject: did you notice the one

North End I-15

bent guard towards the middle ? Makes the knife pull harder . :>)
really nice neat job. Thanks for posting .
In short barley country a dam would be a Damn ! :>)

Ed Winkle

Posted 10/27/2007 19:38 (#227613 - in reply to #227459)
Subject: Von, how do you like it?

Martinsville, Ohio

Never seen one like yours. How well does it work? What provoked you I mean gave you the idea to do it? Maybe I missed the discussion on here.

How is harvest coming? Really hit low gear here with the rain finally, 3.5-4.8 inches on our farms.

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