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r8f1k
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- Farmall 100, Allis Chalmers D14, International Super MTA, IH 560, Mahindra 4510, Gehl 4500, Clark CY45, JD 800, JD 60
Copy that on the deflectors. The current spring leaves a little to be desired, going to have to source something new. The stainless I have ins't as nice as I thought it was, going to have to make it out of regular good old fashion steel. The deflectors, to do them right, will take a little more effort than I originally thought. Not a big deal.
The 4 top most nozzles are going to be controlled separately. I have 4 solenoids slated to be put in those positions as they lend themselves best to spraying under a deep canopy, but I have very little of that. I would like the option to be able to use them if needed and the ability to blow out those nozzles from the tractor seat.
One of the main goals with this sprayer, is to alleviate as many of the issues I have encountered with my FMC. 1) Weighing down the rear of my tractor leading to a loss of steering when initially full. 2) 3 point hitches are great, but they can be a pain to hook up at times. A drawbar hook up has usually been easier all the way around for me. 3) The capacity to fill up, spray the entire orchard and rinse out the tank, rather than 3 fill ups which are challenging in early spring weather. Furthermore, I will usually be able to spray after a day of work rather than on a weekend (since that is usually how the weather works out) and when you are tired, the weather is crummy and its getting dark, you just want to get it done. 4) The controls for this sprayer are going to be my best effort yet. Rather than a set of switches, relays and solenoids, I am going to incorporate some passive devices that should increase the abilities and options when I spray.
I am going to incorporate some solid state devices to alleviate current and voltage in-rushes that may cause issues to the both the switches and the solenoids. They should also help to increase the viability and life of the components. Right now, I am going to add the following to the control system. 2 five position rotary switches giving me the option of 4 spray patterns. Thermistors like an Amphenol CL-110 will be use to reduce inrush current. Flyback and suppressor diodes as well as snubber devices to absorb voltage spikes when solenoids are being turned on or off.
The 4 top most nozzles are going to be controlled separately. I have 4 solenoids slated to be put in those positions as they lend themselves best to spraying under a deep canopy, but I have very little of that. I would like the option to be able to use them if needed and the ability to blow out those nozzles from the tractor seat.
One of the main goals with this sprayer, is to alleviate as many of the issues I have encountered with my FMC. 1) Weighing down the rear of my tractor leading to a loss of steering when initially full. 2) 3 point hitches are great, but they can be a pain to hook up at times. A drawbar hook up has usually been easier all the way around for me. 3) The capacity to fill up, spray the entire orchard and rinse out the tank, rather than 3 fill ups which are challenging in early spring weather. Furthermore, I will usually be able to spray after a day of work rather than on a weekend (since that is usually how the weather works out) and when you are tired, the weather is crummy and its getting dark, you just want to get it done. 4) The controls for this sprayer are going to be my best effort yet. Rather than a set of switches, relays and solenoids, I am going to incorporate some passive devices that should increase the abilities and options when I spray.
I am going to incorporate some solid state devices to alleviate current and voltage in-rushes that may cause issues to the both the switches and the solenoids. They should also help to increase the viability and life of the components. Right now, I am going to add the following to the control system. 2 five position rotary switches giving me the option of 4 spray patterns. Thermistors like an Amphenol CL-110 will be use to reduce inrush current. Flyback and suppressor diodes as well as snubber devices to absorb voltage spikes when solenoids are being turned on or off.
