{"product_id":"agri-health-dummy-cluster-plug-for-milking-parlours","title":"Agri Health Dummy Cluster Plug for Milking Parlours","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Dummy Cluster Plug for Milking Parlours\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Dummy Cluster Plug is a blanking plug that fits into an unused teat cup during milking. It is designed for dairy farmers and herd managers who need to milk only some of a cow's teats in a session while keeping the cluster's suction system working smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a teat cup is left open, air is drawn into the cluster and the vacuum is disrupted. Inserting a dummy plug closes off that liner so the remaining teat cups continue to milk as normal, which makes this a useful spare to keep in any parlour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanks off an unused teat cup during partial milking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps the suction system continue to operate smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInserted and removed by hand — no tools needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact parlour spare that stores easily with other milking kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans down as part of your routine parlour wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Agri Health, made in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDummy cluster plug \/ teat cup blank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnused teat cup during a milking session\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains smooth operation of the suction system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDairy cows milked on part of the udder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and farm essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable \u0026amp; yard equipment\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the teat cup that will not be used during the milking session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the plug and the teat cup liner are clean and undamaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the dummy plug firmly into the unused teat cup so it seats securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the cluster and milk as normal, checking the vacuum is holding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plug after milking and wash it with the rest of the cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the plug regularly and replace it if it no longer seats securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a dummy cluster plug used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf not all teats are milked during a milking session, the dummy plug is inserted into the unused teat cup so the suction system continues to operate smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not just leave the teat cup hanging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn open teat cup allows air into the cluster, which can disrupt the vacuum. A plug closes the liner so the remaining teat cups keep working normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my teat cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParlour fittings vary between systems, so check the plug against your own teat cups and liners before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse and wash it as part of your normal parlour cleaning routine, then store it dry with your other milking spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I keep in the parlour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany units keep a small number to hand so a plug is always available when a cow needs to be milked on part of the udder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe country of origin for this product is Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgri Health supplies practical equipment and consumables for dairy units, livestock farms and equestrian yards. 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