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How to Use a Nozzle Flow Chart, With a Surprising Twist
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…
An Easier Way to Clean Your Sprayer
Farming can be divided into pleasant and unpleasant tasks. Seeding is pleasant. Hauling oats or barley not so much. Sprayer cleaning is…not. And yet…
How Fast Should I Drive My Sprayer?
It seems simple: The faster you drive the sprayer, the more area you cover. This makes higher travel speeds a seductive method for improving…
Water Sensitive Paper for Assessing Spray Coverage
Water Sensitive Paper Water-sensitive paper is a useful tool for assessing spray coverage. Here are a few tips for making it work for you.…
Pulse Width Modulation
Note: This article was written before significant changes occurred in the marketplace in 2016. While it still explains how the system works, a more…
Rate Controllers and Spray Pressure
Automatic rate controllers are standard equipment on almost all new sprayers. They ensure consistent application volumes, but they don’t do all the thinking for…
Selecting the Right Water Volume
Low water volumes can mean less effort to apply pesticides. But there is a limit to how low water volumes can go before problems…
Four Rules of Nozzle Selection
Nozzle choice can be overwhelming due to the large selection available from many suppliers. But nozzles are the most important part of the sprayer,…
