[compost_tea] Re: Backpack Sprayer Comments for Novice Applicator

From: dkemnitz2000 <dkemnitz2000_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 22:03:05 -0000

--- So Chris what sprayer did you decide on? I bought what I thot
was state of art solo backpack sprayer,diaphragm pump and pressure
indicator a month or so ago. Today, after probably the 15th tankful
of previous use, it broke on the first tank. It's not very reliable.
I happened to have another solo backpack,non diaphragm pump which I
then used. Don't know whether bugs/plants made it thru oricice
undamaged. I had made 50 gallon ACT using the air compressor and
soaker hose method (1st batch of quasi ACT I suppose cause I had no
tests ran) and I'll look at the plants tomorrow. They are holding
their own considering the attack by squash bugs,cucumber beetles and
heat and drought. Good news is they're alive, showing some new
growth and even blooming. Seems like I need to sell around 400 gallon
of ACT to finance tests, IMO. In the meantime I'm enjoying archive
here. Dennis




In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Tom Jaszewski" <tomj_at_l...> wrote:
> Chris,
>
> I continually use my backpack sprayer, both at home and when
guiding my 40
> gardeners through maintenance chores at work. I have used the same
> Birchmeier sprayer for 15 years. Over the last few years it has
become a
> nightmare for parts, but has some incredible features! This model
has a
> pressure regulator and uses removable 2 ½ G plastic containers. The
same
> size Ag and Hort products like soap and oil are supplied in.
> http://www.dickenssupply.com/BIRCHMEIER%20BACKPACK%20SPRAYERS.htm
> In the old days I'd keep a jug filled with Nutrisol to flush between
> chemicals. This meant I could have Roundup, Trimec, Surflan, or any
number
> of nasties ready to spray. These days I have tea, soap, oil, Bt,
mycorhizae,
> and Beauveria jugs ready. I really like the spray shield Birchmeier
has
> available. I found one at Rittenhouse.
> http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=691
>
> I don't have ANY problems with the gentle curves in the half dozen
or so
> wands we've used at work. Having a good parts diagram is helpful in
locating
> those damn screens most sprayers use!!
>
> I am needing a new sprayer if I can't replace the last of my backup
parts. I
> 'll make my choice on the easy access to repair parts and
documentation.
> Here's a link for a Rittenhouse product.
> http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=223
> They post manuals,
> http://www.rittenhouse.ca/tech_center/pdf_manuals/spo&sp1.pdf
> <http://www.rittenhouse.ca/tech_center/pdf_manuals/spo&sp1.pdf>
> Parts breakdown;
> http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=224
> AND stock all the repair parts. Oh and they were the source for the
clog
> free nozzle!
> I also liked the "Spray Vest",
> http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=666
> SP systems also have what is called an "agitation kit",
> http://www.dultmeier.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=SXEK484&dept%5Fid=%
2782%2E3%2E2
> %2E1%2E%27



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