Cleaning water lines is important to ensure optimal livestock health and performance. Use the following mixing directions for Proxy Clean with or without animals present to safely and effectively remove biofilm.
With Animals Present
Mix Proxy-Clean with water to create the following stock solutions
Pump | Water | Proxy Clean (Days) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 & 2 | 3 & 4 | 5 & 6 | 7 – 10 | ||
1:100 | 20 L | 250mL | 350mL | 475mL | 600mL |
1:128 | 20 L | 320mL | 450mL | 600mL | 775mL |
Discontinue use of any medication, chlorine or sanitizer when administering Proxy Clean. Resume the use of chlorine or other sanitizers after Proxy Clean treatment is finished.
Between 2 Lots/No Animals Present
Fill the water lines with a Proxy Clean/water solution using the following options:
Option 1: Use a 1:100 or 1:128 medicator to fill the water lines with a 1% or 0.78% solution of Proxy Clean. Allow the solution to remain in the water lines for a minimum of 48 hours before flushing.
Option 2: Use a 3:100 medicator to fill the water lines with a 3% solution of Proxy Clean. Allow the solution to remain in the water lines for a minimum of 12 hours before flushing.
When using Proxy Clean make sure that there is an adequate air release from your water system. Proxy Clean will remove the organic biofilms from the water lines. After the lines have been cleaned with Proxy Clean we suggest using Jefacid to remove any mineral scale. Lower the pH to a value of 5 and let the water sit in the lines for 24 hours before flushing again.