What are the top types of spray equipment?
Understanding the variety of spraying technology available allows you to find the right type of spray equipment for each job. Variable in distance and coverage potentials, capacity, range of fluid rates, and pressure output, there are several different types of sprayers to choose from for agricultural applications. The most common sprayers include backpack-style, tow-behind, ATV, boom, boomless, mist, and handheld spot sprayers. Spraying equipment can be used to project water, weed killers, fertilizer, pest control agents and other products on crops in order to enhance performance and viability.
Most spray equipment is composed of the same basic components. These basic components include a fluid storage tank, hoses, plumbing, valves, gaskets, regulators, nozzles, tips, and the sprayer pump. By mixing and matching different spray parts, you can customize any sprayer to best suit your job. Some spray models come with pre-installed pump systems, while others offer suggestions for the installation of compatible pumps.
How to calibrate spray equipment
Most spray equipment can be calibrated using the same, simple procedure:
- Fill the spray reservoir with water.
- Select the pressure setting and nozzle tip you intend to use.
- Set up a test area of 10 feet wide by 43.5 feet long (approximately 1/100th of an acre).
- Set a timer while you uniformly spray the test area.
- After completing the test, spray into an empty bucket for the duration that it took to spray the sample area. Multiply the amount of water deposited into the bucket by 100. This is your carrier volume per acre.
What is the best spray equipment to use for weed control?
In order to choose the most appropriate spray equipment to accomplish your job, you should consider each sprayer’s intended use, design, and operation abilities. You should also take into account the specifications of your job, and how different design elements might augment the efficiency of your system. Always consider variables that may influence spray fluid output and operations.
Modern sprayers are specially engineered to deliver a pressurized flow stream of fluid products, and are capable of accomplishing a variety of spray tasks across industry sectors. Spray pumps, regulators, strainers, and tips can all affect the output volume of fluid from the system, as well as the scope and motion of the output. Keeping this in mind, you should always consider job details such as the total spray area, the location and terrain of the spray area, nozzle delivery pressure, and how often you plan to spray. Considering all variables that influence your spray operations will help you build the most appropriate spray system.