Re: [compost_tea] SOLO backpack sprayer inlet screen

From: T Dodge <tdodge_at_spiritone.com>
Date: 2 Jul 2004 08:26:26 -0700

Hi Allan

I have used a brass tube with a hose adaptor the end of the tube that
is inserted into the Solo has been hammered to a narrow lip so as to
force a spray into that unserviceable stainless steel screen molded
into the base of the air dome, it is the reason I have switched too the
"Cooper-Pegler", easier servicing. If you have very small hands I have
been told it might be possible too rip out that screen. For de toxins
try "Nutra-Sol" (Nutra-Sol, Compounded for Thomas G. Kilfoil Co., Inc.)
solutions if really bad other wise hydrogen peroxide.

Industry recommends the following if using the usual suspects, Now what
to do with the residue of this de-tox?

"To remove herbicides, such as 2,4-D and similar materials, rinse the
sprayer tank with kerosene, diesel fuel, or a comparable light oil and
spray a small amount through the nozzles. After rinsing, fill the tank
one-fourth to one-half full with water-ammonia solution (1 quart of
household ammonia (contains 3% active) to 25 gallons of water) or a
water trisodium phosphate (TSP) solution (1 cup TSP to 25 gallons of
water). Circulate the solution through the system for a few minutes and
let a small amount go through the nozzles. Allow the remainder of the
solution to stand at least six hours, then pump it through the nozzles.
Remove the nozzles and strainers and flush the system twice with clean
water. It is recommended that all hoses and rubber parts be replaced
when changing crops. These items may absorb the 2,4-D and similar
materials and therefore release residues unknowingly when applying the
next pesticide.

Spray equipment in which wettable powders or water-soluble liquids have
been used should be thoroughly rinsed with a water-detergent solution
(2 pounds of detergent in 30 to 40 gallons of water). Allow the
water-detergent solution to circulate through the system for several
minutes. Remove the nozzles and strainers and flush the system twice
with clean water."

Even if you cut the proportions for a 4 Gallon Solo what do you do with
residue? You could bioremediate it but how long and at what cost to a
home owner?

On 2004, Jul , at 5:20 AM, Allan Balliett wrote:

> Anyone find an 'easy' way of cleaning these?
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