Re:[compost_tea] Q's: Applying Compost Tea

From: kevin john richardon <kmagic_at_backpacker.com>
Date: 29 May 2003 10:27:24 -0000

Howdy Pards,

I am slightly embarrassed (but not really, cause I make mistakes a lot) to have been eronious with data in my firstever letter to yall.

The real numbers are (I asked a farmer; they know their stuff):

1 Acre inch = 27,154 gallons

1/8 Acre inch = 3400 gallons = .07805 / 1 sq. ft.
it seems impracticle to equip myself to bring this volume of water with me. I think this volume would be extremely challenging for me to spray in a reasonable legnth of time to remain economically viable.

My target application rate is 1 Acre per Hour.

1/32 Acre inch = 850 gal = .01951 gal / 1 sq.ft.
               = 14.16 gpm flow (1 Hr)
1/64 Acre inch = 425 gal = .00975 gal / 1 sq.ft.
               = 7.083 gpm flow (1Hr)
Application approximate to these ratios of volume to area seem more practicle. I believe I can configure to achieve a flow that fits my arbitrary yet critical criterion of time.

Among the questions are:
Does application of compost tea at a ration of this volume of water support the water requirements of the microbes? Will the application result in desired effects? Is the volume great enough to be considered a root drench? Would supplemental watering be necessary, immediately?

Or is there equipment available (configurations) capable of putting down more water (gpm) during application?

Specifications to consider:
*It has been suggested to me that a diaphram pump has the gentlest, least violent action on the microbes.

*The Brewing manual suggests 100 psi up to 600 psi is acceptable to transport microbes, yet microbes should contact surfaces at no more than 20 - 80 psi.

*Gallons Per Minute Flow
*Total water Volume per Acre

I am attempting to configure a Compost Tea Spraying Truck (truck specs: 2001 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax Diesel (454 cu.in., 6.0 turbo), Alison 5 speed Transmission, 6.5 ft. box, 3200lbs. payload; 12000 lbs. tow capacity) with Hand operated wand-type spraying as well as boom operated spraying capabilities.

Seems like a trailer may need to be considered to enter system configurations to meet water demands.

I would also like to explore possibilities of incorporating a proportionate pump.

Thank you for your time and consideration, everyone.

Best Regards,

Kevin John Richardson
Local Solutions
(907) 317 8455
kmagic_at_backpacker.com


On 28 May 2003 01:00:44 -0000 kevin john richardon <kmagic_at_backpacker.com> wrote:
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Hello All,
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I am about to apply compost tea for clients and have specific questions about the application of compost tea, to which specific answers would be greatly appreciated.&nbsp; My contact information is included at the end of this transmission; if anyone would like, I would welcome an opportunity to discuss on the telephone or via e-mail outside of the group setting.&nbsp; Although this format suggests the sharing of info so we can all benefit, I do not want to hamper the group with my legnthy deliberations.&nbsp; So, at your descretion, does anyone have any facts about the following:
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* When applying compost tea to turf in a root drench application, 15 Gal. per acre is the suggested ratio.&nbsp; Is this adequate or does the amount of tea need to be increased to account for aspects of the processes of transfering the tea between containers with pumps, applying... The tea has tested with great numbers yet, I am considering doubling, tripling, quadrupaling this ratio to garuntee desired ranges are maintained not to mention expectations are met and customers are satified..&nbsp; Necessary?&nbsp; I know once I get started, testing my product at the spraying nozzle at the end of the day will produce an answer, but I am attempting to be as thorough in my planning as possible.
<BR>*******this part is wrong!!!!!!!!_at_#$%^&**************
* When applying compost tea to turf (root drench), how much water should be used in order to apply?&nbsp; I am figuring 2 Gal. per 1000 square feet (sq.').&nbsp; This is like spraying a 1/32 inch (&quot;) water column on a flat surface.&nbsp; Is this enough water in a root drench application to turf?&nbsp; Bob Norsen suggests that turf is not flat, so the surfaces of the grass blades may need to be accounted for, because the surfaces will account for a subtraction from that water column volume.&nbsp; 4 Gal.. per 1000 sq.' = 1/16&quot; water column, 6 Gal. = 1/8&quot;, etc...
<BR>*Sorry for conveying false info!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
* Anyone have experience configuring a spray truck?&nbsp; Lots of variables.&nbsp; Sounded like fun to begin with, Now it is becoming some what distressing, kinda feel like I am drowning (pun intended) in specifications &amp; #s.&nbsp; Helpful advice, pitfalls to avoid, &quot;If I had it to do all over again&quot;... much appreciated.&nbsp; Info on systems ready to buy, or parts such as pumps, compressors, liquid volume tanks, aeration, transformers vs. gas engines vs. PTO (by the way I will be using a 2001 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax Diesel, Allison Tranny with a 6.5' box in the back, payload 3200 Lbs.)
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* I have been told not to brew tea with Chlorinated water; how about diluting with it?&nbsp; I don't know if I have got time to wait around for Chlorinated water to &quot;de-gas&quot;.&nbsp; The options seem to be: dilute with chlorinated H2O, Buy a dechlorinization unit ( anyone know about this?), run back and forth between jobs for water from my well or haul water around with me.
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Thanks yall, I am being booted from the computer lab!&nbsp; Ile be in touch; please&nbsp; be gracious with your knowledge
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Regards,
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Kevin John Richardson
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Local Solutions, Anc, AK
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Kevin John Richardson
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19025 Villages Scenic Pkwy
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Anchorage, AK 99516
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(907) 317-8455
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kmagic_at_backpacker.com<BR>
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