Re: [compost_tea] back pack sprayers to use for compost teas?

From: Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:59:23 -0800 (PST)

Well, Mary, what will copper do to the microbes you are planning on to help your roses? Copper is rather toxic to your little friends. The best hand sprayer i've ever seen is a 5 gallon back pack that is hand pumped directly as you spray. ( don't fill it all the way unless you are an amazon) Much better than a pump-up. Next, remove all screens and use the largest t-jet nozzle you can make a spray pattern with. The best of tea is wrapped around the fine silt that tends to hang up in any filter. Get away from frustrating nozzle plugs that way. We found that 99 % of the stuff in Alaska Humus goes out the nozzles without a hitch. The few small rocks and sand stayed on the bottom, never got to the nozzes or the pump. It will work so well you will do the roses, the lawn, the garden, the neigbors yard .... Have fun. Bob

plantlines7 <plantlines_at_hotmail.com> wrote:Hey Folks,
I am looking for good backpack sprayer for my tea for spraying
roses. I saw a copper one made in Itay in the GarrettWade Tool
Catalogue I am not sure of the screen size nor the psi but if
instructed I can then ask. Or if anyone has any brand
recommendations I need to know! Thanks, Mary Mintz


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