I think you need to be real careful in that bin since you have been taking beans out already. Also I would have a talk with whoever built the bin & didn't seal the vents. They should stand the loss.

I know someone that died in a grain bin accident last week. He was working at an elevator and he was cleaning inside the bin and became submerged under corn and ended up dieing. Just be careful while inside a bin!

It looks to me like the guy's that built the bin applied the sealant in the wrong place so when the vent was put onto the roof it didn't seat onto the sealant. Poor workmanship sadly is putting you in danger because you are in a partially emptied bin trying to make a repair.

Seeing him up walking in there makes me cringe. Stay safe don’t do it

I used to work at a bin company and had to fix quite a few of these problems, usually on older bins though. Sorry to tell you but that silicone won't last a year. Best thing to do without too much work would be to get some butyl rubber caulk for gutters. Apple liberally on the outside of the vent and roof. If possible, try getting into the holes. Then put a nice bead all along the 2 sides and top and smooth out with finger or a narrow putty knife. The pressure will ensure it is sticking. This stuff is sticky as all hell, especially in the summer. It will get on you, but penetrating oil takes it off. It stays flexible year round and will last a long, long time. Dont be skimpy on applying it. Wear a safety harness when on the roof doing this, tied off to the roof ring.

With respect to you....those safety comments take them with our concern not just for you but for your family and other viewers....nice to here your going back to school...

You might want to also put some silicone around the outside edges of the vents too for more protection. Having it on the inside only might cause it to come loose and leak again. In this instance, extra is a better bet than just enough to plug the holes.

I thought they made pre-formed GASKETS for those openings ! That's Ridiculous.

I love the videos keep up the good work love the farm

I’m from Plankinton and I think it’s awesome to see someone so close to home 😂

Glad to see a South Dakota Farmer is showing us whats its like especially this year with the spring thaw and flood and summer we had with the monsoon of rain, you put out some quality content, you got my subscribe.

Guy,this is awesome, I want to start my own storing farm in my country but I wish to use a lot of technology.

Be careful climbing into a bin that has been pulled from, thats one of the most dangerous things to do because of the voids that can be created. If I ever get into one that we've been pulling from, I always wear a harness.

I enjoyed very much TY for sharing

Time to check the silicone... and apply some on the outside this time, from on top of the roof. That will force rain to go around. Applying silicone on the inside will allow rain to puddle and sit, and possible puddle enough that more rain will come along, and grow the puddle until water gets up and around your silicone. Best wishes that you prevented any further leaking!

i use lexal in the clear tube. good for 40 years and stays flexible. good luck

Not surprised for a newer bin to not be sealed correctly... really have to watch contractors nowadays to make sure everything is put together right. We always find some spoilage every year for our grain, either nearby the doors, near fan ducts, or other areas where moisture can seep in (snow being the main culprit, and this winter was no joke again).

Sorry for your loss that sucks thank God you didn't sink in there be careful please

You need someone watching you when you’re in that bin.

Great video 👌