Wind machines: Operating costs in field trials less than heaters but protection is limited

Yarick, B

Wind machines: Operating costs in field trials less than heaters but protection is limited

Author

B. E. Yarick

Author Affiliations

B. E. Yarick is Farm Advisor of Los Angeles County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(6):11-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n06p11. June 1950.

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Abstract

Wind machines have permanent value to citrus fruit growers because of their low cost operation and freedom from smoke. This is especially true in the colder areas.

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