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WASH BAY SIMPLIFIES EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCEWASH BAY SIMPLIFIES EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE

Slideshow: This farm’s large, heated wash bay keeps mud and grime out of the
main shop.

Tom J. Bechman

March 21, 2023

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What do you want to accomplish in your farm shop? It’s one of the most important
questions to ask yourself. Tim Stafford and his sons, Jordan and Jarren, Tipton,
Ind., had several goals in mind when they decided to replace their existing farm
shop.

They wanted more room so they could work on multiple projects at once, an office
to consolidate farm business in one place outside of someone’s home and the
ability to clean machinery in any weather.

Maintenance is important to them, and maintenance begins with cleaning equipment
thoroughly.



“That’s why we invested in a wash bay,” Jordan says. “We wanted to clean when we
wanted, and at the same time, we wanted to keep as much dirt and grime out of
the main shop as possible.”

The Staffords’ farm shop, office and wash bay fit inside a 100-by-184-foot
structure. The shop itself is 100 by 120 feet; the office measures 24 by 100
feet, and the wash bay is 40 by 100 feet.

The father-and-sons team did a fair amount of the work themselves, contracting
with FBi Buildings Inc. to erect the shell. The entire project was spread over
two years to make use of their labor and to allow them to pay for it over time.




LARGE WASH BAY

A large combine looks lonely inside the wash bay. “We wanted it large enough so
that two people could wash at once,” Jarren says.

The power unit for the cleaning system is in the corner of the bay farthest from
the door, next to the manifold for in-floor heating. That system is fed by lines
from boilers at the opposite end of the building. Propane powers both boilers.
There are three zones: one for the wash bay, one for the shop and one for the
office. Eventually, a third boiler will provide in-ground heating for a concrete
pad outside the shop doors and for a sidewalk to the office.



The power unit for the cleaning system sends water to two wands, each about
halfway down the bay, on opposite sides. Two people can wash without interfering
with each other.

A large drain takes in water quickly, keeping water from accumulating on the
floor, Jarren says. Drains are made from heavy-duty material to ensure long
life.

“We included a door to move smaller items from the wash bay to the shop, but we
move bigger equipment in and out the main, large wash bay door,” he says.


PLENTY OF ROOM

A tractor hooked to a large implement, unfolded, can sit in one area of the
shop, with plenty of room left for two or more other projects. If a truck is
torn down, for example, waiting on a part, it doesn’t clog up the rest of the
shop, Tim says.

“We do most of our maintenance and repair work, and we wanted to have multiple
projects going at the same time,” Jordan adds. “We can unfold almost every
implement in the shop, and we need to keep space clear for it.”

The oil pit is in a front corner, out of the way compared to where most
equipment is parked for a major repair job. It’s convenient to the storage area
for all types of oil.


WORK IN PROGRESS

One thing the Staffords didn’t have before was a conference room. They also each
have an office.

“It’s more convenient to have offices in one location, and not to have them
spread out in our homes,” Tim explains. “We felt it was important to include a
functional office, so we all have a place to keep our records.”

There are still several finishing touches to add to the shop complex, including
installing the final boiler and organizing supplies and items not used often in
the loft and in a storage room next to office. They expect to add finishing
touches soon.

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