Re: [compost_tea] Sprayers for small scale applications

From: Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 09:39:36 -0700 (PDT)

Tim, Compared to the price of a useful back pac that sounds like a great bargain for a more capable system. For a commercial landscape spraying it may still be small and need a hose reel, The 12 volt is useful. What about keeping the system aerated? Bob

Tim Livingstone <tlivingstone_at_jollyfarmer.com> wrote:I used a backpack sprayer last year, but it was a lot of work.
Planning to use a lot of tea around home this year, I decided to
invest in a system that was easy to use and productive. We have
had good success with a 16 gallon sprayer from NH Northern. It
has a diaghram pump capable of 1.8 gpm and runs from a 12 volt
battery. These are designed to go on an ATV, but I put it on a
wagon and purchased a small car battery for it. The battery will last
for quite a few tank loads on one charge. The only modification we
needed to do was to remove the screen from the suction line in the
tank. Sprayer costs $125-$150 USD plus cost of the battery. We
have used these sprayers in our greenhouse operation and found
them to be very durable and dependable.


Tim Livingstone
Jolly Farmer Products

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