Airblast Budget and Work Rate Calculator

There are many factors that affect the work rate of an airblast application. If an operator can improve their
Strainers (aka Filters)

The level of filtration required for any given spray operation depends on the materials sprayed and the nuisance factor:
Pro Tips for Pre-Harvest and Desiccation Sprays

A version of this article was originally written by @nozzle_guy as a guest blog for Farm At Hand, and
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Airblast Budget and Work Rate Calculator

Spray_Kiwi Calculators & Applications, Featured Article, General Concepts, General Operation, Speciality Sprayers, Spray Basics, Tables & Apps

There are many factors that affect the work rate of an airblast application. If an operator can improve their work rate, without compromising spray efficacy or safety, they improve operational efficiency and save money. But how does each variable factor in? Is it worth ...Read More

Productivity Calculator

Nozzle_Guy Calculators & Applications, Tables & Apps

Want to figure out how your sprayer configuration affects your productivity? Try out this little calculator that tells you acres per hour, the amount of productivity lost to turning and filling, and the benefit of longer booms. You might be surprised how productive you ...Read More

Strainers (aka Filters)

Spray_Guy Boom Sprayers, Featured Article, General Operation, General Operation, Speciality Sprayers, Spray Basics

The level of filtration required for any given spray operation depends on the materials sprayed and the nuisance factor: That is, the balance between lost productivity from plugged nozzles and the effort required to address them during rinsing. There are opportunities to install strainers ...Read More

Pro Tips for Pre-Harvest and Desiccation Sprays

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Coverage, Drift, Featured Article

A version of this article was originally written by @nozzle_guy as a guest blog for Farm At Hand, and is reproduced with permission. One of the smartest decisions a grower could make is to consider a late-season harvest-aid application. With the cool, dry start ...Read More

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