What causes grain dryer fires?
What causes grain dryer fires? Common causes of dryer fires A common dryer malfunction is plugging of the grain flow, which can result in smoldering grain or foreign material in the grain within the dryer. This can result in a dryer fire and/or the conveying of smoldering or hot grain to a storage bin. How long do grain dryers last? A useful life of 20 to 25 years is reasonable for a grain drying system, although many systems provide service for longer periods. The interest rate used can be the current rate charged on long-term farm equipment loans, or an...