Re: [compost_tea] Backpack Sprayer Comments for Novice Applicator

From: Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 07:41:08 -0700 (PDT)

The problem with both the replies below is that economically you will starve. You have to commit to a business sized operation, develope a client list - cutomer base big enough to warrant 250 to 500 g, a suitable diaphrgm pump, 500' 3/8" or hose, good spray nozzle and a good tea source to make a living income. - And do a tea application that will be effective so customer will want to come back. Bob

Frank L Teuton <fteuton_at_sympatico.ca> wrote:Small scale practitioners with limited resources and a small client list could use a backpack sprayer, I suppose.
 
I've used a Wilson and seen a Solo backpack sprayer used for tea, we switched over to a small tractor towed 25 gallon sprayer a couple of years ago, little Agri-Fab thing---sprayer works fine, the tires are cheap and stupid, though, needing inner tubes.
 
As others have mentioned, backpack sprayers are heavy and not always well padded, if you are a hoss (sturdy backpacker sort) this won't be too much of a problem.
 
Key is keeping tea fresh and delivering it quickly where it is needed. Some of the aquarium pumps for 12 volt could be useful if you have a day's worth of spraying and need to keep a barrel of tea aerated in the truck between jobs.
 
HTH,
 
Frank Teuton
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From: jamsot_at_aol.com
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Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Backpack Sprayer Comments for Novice Applicator


If you are performing tea on a commercial basis, I cant imagine using a back pack sprayer it is going to cut into your hourly return per a man. I would purchase a small 50-100 gallon tank with a small diaphram pump.

You will be able to get more volume better coverage increase your rate per a man hour plus look much more professional to the client.

I would hang myself if I had to go around with a backpack sprayer, it just takes to long to do the full job.

James

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