Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Equine Solarium waterproof or water resistant?
2. How can you control the time of the Equine Solarium?
3. Are the Equine Solariums built in a safe way to be used with horses?
4. Can the Equine Solarium be used for healing and recovery purposes?
5. Is the Equine Solarium used only to dry your horse after washing?
6. Could my horse "shy" from the SOILTEX in the horse riding arena?
7. Does the SOILTEX horse arena surface rot?
8. Is the SOILTEX horse arena surface affected by UV exposure?
9. How much SOILTEX horse arena surface do I need?
10. Does the SOILTEX horse arena surface blow away?
1. Is the Equine Solarium waterproof or water resistant?
Answer:
Yes, the Equine Solarium is rated IP44 which means the unit is splash water resistant. The Equine Solarium control box is rated IP65.
2. How can you control the time of the Equine Solarium?
Answer:
The Equine Solarium is supplied with an electrical control unit including a timer and cable complete with plug to connect the Equine Solarium to the control unit.
3. Are the Equine Solariums built in a safe way to be used with horses?
Answer:
Yes, the Equine Solariums are built with the safety of your horse as paramount. The Equine Solariums have all rounded edges and the infrared heat lamps are well set back inside the body of the Equine Solarium.
4. Can the Equine Solarium be used for healing and recovery purposes?
Answer:
Yes, the energy of the infrared radiant heat of the Equine Solarium stimulates blood circulation and improves the healing and recovery process.
5. Is the Equine Solarium used only to dry your horse after washing?
Answer:
The Equine Solarium can be used for drying after washing, however the Equine Solarium is used as part of preparation and as a therapeutic treatment.
6. Could my horse "shy" from the SOILTEX in the horse riding arena?
Answer:
No, the SOILTEX fibres are so well mixed in with the sand layer of your horse riding arena that it will look like an even, sand colour surface.
7. Does the SOILTEX horse arena surface rot?
Answer:
No, the SOILTEX horse arena surface is a man made fibre and does not rot. The SOILTEX horse arena surface does not support any bacteria or fungus growth.
8. Is the SOILTEX horse arena surface affected by UV exposure?
Answer:
No, the SOILTEX horse arena surface is made from poloyester fibres and these are not in any way affected by UV exposure. The SOILTEX horse arena surface can be used for both indoor and outdoor horse arenas.
9. How much SOILTEX horse arena surface do I need?
Answer:
We recommend to achieve the best results from your SOILTEX horse arena surface to mix 2kg of SOILTEX per square metre of the arena surface.
10. Does the SOILTEX horse arena surface blow away?
Answer:
No, the SOILTEX horse arena surface is mixed in with the sand of your arena and is locked in with the sand and will not move at all.
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