Calculators, tables and applications
When Jason and I launched the Sprayers101 website in June, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Seven short months and 150 posts later, we’re stoked to have had such a great response. About 70,000 page views. 17,000 users. Of the over 100 countries that have visited, Canada, the US, Russia, Australia, and the UK are […]
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We often write about how valuable water sensitive paper can be to visualize and assess the coverage we’re getting from a specific application method. A handy reference is this matrix that combines both factors. Print it and use it in the field to compare what your application method is doing to these relative standards. On average, […]
Pulse-width Modulated flow control allows you to change travel speed by a factor of about five without a change in spray pressure. This chart shows which nozzle flow rates to use. Note the significant pressure drop across the Capstan solenoid. This value must be added to the cab spray pressure, as explained here. Capstan Tip […]
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If you have a limited amount of clean water to rinse your sprayer, this app can help you decide how to make the best use of it. Simple enter two values – the amount of pesticide remaining in your tank sump (including the suction line to the pump and the return line to the tank), […]
Undoubtedly, the number one question we get from operators is: “Which nozzle should I get”? Luckily there’s no simple answer, or we wouldn’t have jobs! The reason it’s not simple is because selecting the “right” nozzle for a sprayer is a process. It can be broken down into two steps: It’s a big question, so […]
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