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The baler will be stored on-site at the [http://web.archive.org/web/20160223061101/http://www.friendsofthedunes.org:80/HCNC// Humboldt Coastal Nature Center], and its mobility makes it useable wherever beachgrass piles are located. Once moved into position, only two volunteers will be necessary to bale the beachgrass. One or both can put the grass into the top of the device, either by hand or time-saving tool. After the box is filled, one of the volunteers can press up on the lever bar, compressing the grass. If the bar hits the edge of the plunger tips, more beachgrass can be added. While one volunteer is compressing the grass, the other can tie off the bale with the cord through the conveniently placed eyelets. | The baler will be stored on-site at the [http://web.archive.org/web/20160223061101/http://www.friendsofthedunes.org:80/HCNC// Humboldt Coastal Nature Center], and its mobility makes it useable wherever beachgrass piles are located. Once moved into position, only two volunteers will be necessary to bale the beachgrass. One or both can put the grass into the top of the device, either by hand or time-saving tool. After the box is filled, one of the volunteers can press up on the lever bar, compressing the grass. If the bar hits the edge of the plunger tips, more beachgrass can be added. While one volunteer is compressing the grass, the other can tie off the bale with the cord through the conveniently placed eyelets. | ||
Maintenance | |||
The baler should have a reapplication of waterproof stain every two years. Aside from this the only continual maintenance cost is 40 dollars every 3-4 years for baling twine. | The baler should have a reapplication of waterproof stain every two years. Aside from this the only continual maintenance cost is 40 dollars every 3-4 years for baling twine. | ||
Results | |||
The finished product is a 1.5' by 1.5' by 3' bale of beachgrass, tied off to maintain its shape. This finished product is left on-site to be picked up by potential consumers, and will also be utilized by the composting team as a wall for their project. Based on the compression ratio of the beachgrass of 2 to 1, the total volume of beachgrass on site can be reduced by half by bailing alone. Because the beachgrass is now a more appealing product, we expect the volume to be reduced even further by demand for the beachgrass. | The finished product is a 1.5' by 1.5' by 3' bale of beachgrass, tied off to maintain its shape. This finished product is left on-site to be picked up by potential consumers, and will also be utilized by the composting team as a wall for their project. Based on the compression ratio of the beachgrass of 2 to 1, the total volume of beachgrass on site can be reduced by half by bailing alone. Because the beachgrass is now a more appealing product, we expect the volume to be reduced even further by demand for the beachgrass. | ||