The M1 Mercury-1 Burner is a fast, efficient and safe dryer for agriculture products. It is equipped with a fully computerized automatic temperature controller that esures that more grains survive the drying process thus improving your harvest. A high-speed fan supplying primary air also guarantees near perfect fuel combustion enabling the burner to use less fuel.

M1 is the result of a successful collaboration between Starcomm and the Philippine Bureau of PostHarvest Research and Extension.

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 1.2 m long X 1.2 m high X 0.4 m wide
• Weight: 50 kg (approximate, including stand)
• Drying Temperature: 60ºC or 80ºC
• Temperature Regulation: +0, -3ºC at 60ºC and +0, -5ºC at 80ºC
• Fuel Type/Tank Capacity: kerosene/30 liters
• Fuel Consumption: 3 liters/hour at 60ºC or 5.7 liters/hour at 80ºC
• Optional Controller: Mercury-1 Master Controller (sold separately)
• Safety Features:

  - automatic temperature regulation via onboard microprocessor
  – auto sensing of burner flame with photocell, auto restart
  – auto shutdown and alarm upon any malfunction
  – auto shutdown upon power failure

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