Author: Kim Blagborne

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About Kim Blagborne
Born and raised on the family farm in B.C.'s Okanagan, agricultural engineer Kim Blagborne was the owner and president of Slimline Manufacturing (makers of the Turbomist airblast sprayer) for more than 20 years. A sought-after presenter known for his straight delivery, Kim's goal is to provide growers with simple, effective tools to improve the ag. industry.

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The Agitation over Agitation

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Sprayers101 recently received a couple of seemingly unrelated questions about airblast sprayers: What are the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical versus hydraulic agitation? Why would someone want a stainless tank versus the cheaper poly or fiberglass options? Recognizing that each manufacturer has their own reasons for the features and materials used in their sprayers, we […]

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The Pressure Gauge Shows More Than Pressure

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Kim Blagborne (formally with Slimline Manufacturing) has long said that the pressure gauge on an airblast sprayer indicates more than just pressure. It can be used to diagnose a number of pump and plumbing issues… if you know what to look for. Here’s Kim’s troubleshooting guide to reading into what your gauge is REALLY telling […]

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