[USCC] screening

[Jeff Ziegenbein]

I have had good luck screening biosolids compost with trommels and the
CEC Screenit. The Screenit has a shaker deck but has 1" rubber balls
that bounce against the underside to keep it clean. It really depends on
what sizing you are looking for, smaller sizes like 1/4" are tough
through a trommel. Renting is a great idea but it is expensive, you will
probably get a better bang for your dollar setting up demos with
vendors. 

Good luck,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Hodges [mailto:hodgesenviro at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:35 AM
To: Compost Discussion List
Subject: Re: [USCC] screening

Jeff:

I don't know what you are screening, but we have (attempted to) screen
biosolids compost with a shaker type unit.  If it's the least bit wet
our
experience was that it will blind your screen.  We had to clean the
screen 3
times one day and sent the screen back.  It was a day rental.  You might
try
a day rental and see if yours works before you invest that kind of
money.

Danny Hodges
Hodges Environmental Consulting

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Rhodes" <jjrhodes66 at yahoo.com>
To: "Compost Discussion List" <compost at mailman.cloudnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [USCC] screening


>I am seeking advice for this summers screening process at our compost
site. 
>I am in the market to purchase a new machine but so many decisions.
>
>  I realize most prefer a trommel screener but was curious if a deck
shaker 
> screen would do ok.  I am involved in the aggegate business as well as

> compost and a 3 deck machine would give me more variety as far as jobs

> available to me.  But the number one priority has to be compost.  If 
> anyone could give us insight thanks in advance.
>  email direct at decaturcompost at yahoo.com
>
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