At Eliminator Holdings Limited, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at +64 7 857 0517 or info@elimhold.co.nz

Can my current shed be fitted with an Eliminator system?
Yes, in most cases the Eliminator can be retrofitted to existing milking sheds. It replaces the receiving can meaning there is generally room at the receiving can location for the Eliminator unit. In a small number of cases, additional modifications may be necessary.

Can my new shed be fitted with an Eliminator while it is being built?
Yes it can, but it would be best to let your milking machine company know this in advance so they can design if from the ground up with the 36º C (96º F) to 4º C (39º F) in the plan. The Eliminator is easy to build into a new shed, but the earlier in the design process, the better.

Does the amount of milk flow affect how cold the milk will be going into the vat?
Yes, the quantity of flow does have an effect on the cooling ability, but this is easily addresses by sizing the equipment correctly.

Does the Eliminator use my current equipment or is major rework of my current system required?
The Eliminator itself simply replaces the receiving can with minor alterations. The chilled water delivery system needs some room to be installed, but it can be pumped a fair distance, so it doesn't take up room in the shed area itself.

How does the Eliminator prevent foaming problems?
The shape of the Eliminator allows milk to be handled as a thin film under vacuum, so entrained air can be easily removed. The Eliminator system also handles the milk very passively, which avoids re-injecting air into the milk stream. These factors prevent foaming.

Are there any other advantages to removing entrained air?
Entrained air occurs naturally and is also increased by most milking systems. Entrained air is a major cause of fat damage, which results in higher free fatty acids in the milk. By removing the entrained air you remove one of the major causes of fat damage and rancidity.

Why is it important to handle the milk passively before it is cooled?
Agitation of warm milk, particularly high speed pumping, in the presence of air is another major cause of fat damage. If milk is cooled before pumping, the fat hardens and is much harder to damage. The Eliminator handles milk passively until it is cooled and then, after cooling, pumps the milk to the storage vat using minimum agitation. This also results in filters generally being cleaner because the undamaged fat globules flow through the filters without clumping.

Will the Eliminator system help me with my cooling costs?
The Eliminator will help with your cooling costs, but it won’t eliminate them. The chilled water system recharges overnight, during non-peak periods. In most places this results in substantial savings on the rate you are charged for each kilowatt hour because you will be charged for using off-peak power instead of peak demand power.

What is the benefit of delivering the milk to the vat at or 4° C (39° F)?
Scientific studies show that bacterial growth rate in a milk vat is reduced if the milk gets to the vat at 4° C (39° F) and is maintained at that temperature. Milk can be stored at this temperature for 72 hours with relatively stable bacterial counts. The Eliminator solves the age old problem of dumping a full milking of warm milk into a vat of cold milk, and the bacterial growth problems that then occur due to oscillating temperatures.

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