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The DeFrancescos have always been
interested in new technologies to make their
operation
more efficient. They were the first ones
in their area to use open roof greenhouses.
All of their
neighbors came over to see what the heck
they were doing and thought they were crazy.
Now,
years later, open roof structures are an
industry standard.
Being in New England, oil is the fuel that
everybody uses. Although DeFrancescos
do use some
hot water heat, they heat most of their houses
with forced air. They have been using the
common heaters in their area for years. When
they heard of a new oil heater technology,
they
were eager to learn more about it.
After doing their research, they decided
to purchase several Sial Mirage-290s and
Airflow-400s,
both hanging oil fired heaters. That’s
right, hanging! They are able to plant another
10+ trays
for every heater replaced. Not too much looking
at one heater, but look at 60…
One of the main reasons for purchasing these
heaters for Joe was the savings they would
see in
fuel use. The Sial oil fired heaters are
the most efficient heaters in the market.
They are saving
two ways: One way is the better efficiency
in oil consumption by the state of the art
Italian
design. The second is the heater’s
very powerful fan. By blowing up to 400%
more than
the old heaters, the heaters can heat the
air in the greenhouse much faster now. Joe
Jr. says he
“
loves these two new (Sial) heaters, they
are perfect.”
We finish with telling Joe DeFrancesco the
fourth was just born. He will be taking over
the farm
in 35 years or so. We wish the DeFrancescos
success in their family business!
Call TrueLeaf now to see how an Integrated System
can make your life easier and add money to your company’s bottom
line.
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