Sprayer 3-pt SPRAYER

[jeffinsgf]

The nozzles may be part of the problem on your 12V sprayer. Check the size.

 

[teg]

Did you get something like this?
NorthStar ATV Sprayer with Boom-less Spray System — 26 Gallon, 4 GPM, 12 Volt |ATV Sprayers | Northern Tool + Equipment

"broadcast spreader" and "Boomless"? I'm guessing "flood" nozzles but that still doesn't explain Roundup mix not spraying correctly?? All the Roundup that I've used is just a little thicker than water and you can just barely tell that it's in the tank after it's mixed up... How old is the Roundup?

I would remove the nozzles and look at the screens below the nozzle (it should be there, clean them). I would run the sprayer with clean water and no nozzles in, just to make sure the hoses are clean. You can modify what you have into a boom sprayer with "Flat Fan" nozzles like this:

ASC # 58894

That can be mounted on a modified Carry-all for a whole lot less money. I'll try and remember to post photos of my sprayer tonight.

 

[flINTLOCK]

The ATV sprayer nozzles and uptake are clear. Beautiful 25-30 ' pattern of coverage with pure water. Add recommended amount of RU liquid, mix thoroughly, and voila, pitiful spray pattern results. I never tested the flow through the system with nozzles off after RU mixed in. That would surely point either to the pump or the nozzles. I replaced the pump over the winter and it works great with pure water. Still waiting for weeds to start actively growing to try the real test. I'll report back in about a month.

 

[teg]

Wow, 25-30' pattern!!! Like to see a photo of that! Speaking of which, here's mine. pieces, parts and basically a frankenstein contraption... but the price was right. I have to give up, I do NOT know what else might be the problem. Let us know in a month...

 

[flINTLOCK]

My ground is a bit uneven and a boomless 3-pt unit is an attractive option. Anyone have good success with the boomless variety? If so, what manufacturer??

 

[Farmwithjunk]

One thing to keep in mind, the ammount of "carrier" (water) used to spray different products depends on (A) the product to be sprayed. (B) the type of spray nozzles you're using. (C) conditions under which you're spraying.

Fungasides need more water per oz. of product to deliver correctly. (Needs to be well atomized) More water requires higher pressure to spray nozzles. Higher pressure will cause more atomization which contributes to spray drift. You can't (shouldn't) spray glyphosate at the same delivery rate as a fungaside.

Get a "user guide" from Tee-Jet. That'll tell you average pressures, average delivery rates, and recommended nozzles for any application.

There is no "across the board" single answer to spraying all products at the same pressure or dilution rates.

 

[flINTLOCK]

My usage would be primarily RU application to control weeds for food plots. Don't see any insectacide or fungicide applications. If the boomless type can give reasonably good coverage, that would be my preference. Not so worried about wind drift, since I can adjust my path to be into the wind easily, given the orientation of my fields.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

My usage would be primarily RU application to control weeds for food plots. Don't see any insectacide or fungicide applications. If the boomless type can give reasonably good coverage, that would be my preference. Not so worried about wind drift, since I can adjust my path to be into the wind easily, given the orientation of my fields.

Round-Up is applied best at low rates of water. (10 gal per acre works splendidly) Higher dilution rates will adversly effect it's performance.

Again, I'd HIGHLY recommend getting the "user guide" from Tee-Jet. It will take you step-by-step through industry standards for spray application.

 

[lawn_king]

Add a spreader sticker to your solution and you will get better control from the herbicide. The iron roller pump will be fine if you clean it after each use.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Add a spreader sticker to your solution and you will get better control from the herbicide. The iron roller pump will be fine if you clean it after each use.

I used to use a small ammount of diesel fuel as a spray surfactant. Now there's commercially available "over-the-counter" surfactants that are more environmentally friendly. (And maybe cheaper than diesel fuel too )