The constant 5940 in the formula for calculating Gallons Per Minute (GPM) is derived from the conversion factors needed to calculate the rate of liquid application in agricultural spraying. Here's a...
Category: Operation & Maintenance
12-volt sprayer pumps are a staple on lawn sprayers. They are also commonly used on ATV and UTV sprayers. I use them quite often to spray pastures and my yard. Like any other pump, eventually, they...
Sprayers and Pressure: How Pressure Affects Chemical Application
You can’t talk about any type of sprayer without talking about pressure. Pressure clearly plays a major role in the performance of a sprayer. However, understanding the relationship between...
I have used many different types of sprayers in my life and it seems, no matter what type of sprayer you use eventually they stop working. In my younger years, I would get frustrated, move on to a...
It is always frustrating when you flip a switch and nothing happens. Especially when everything seems to be working fine. The salt in the case of the pump turning on the motor runs the pump sounds...
Relieving pressure in a hand pump or backpack sprayer is a crucial safety step to prevent accidental discharge. When you get done using your sprayer but there is still pressure in the tank,...