spraying fish emulsion

[tonyw]

I'd like to use a sprayer(12v) to spray fish emulsion and other good smelling stuff on some of our crops but am concerned it may clog the sprayer. Anyone out there ever spray fish emulsion? Or, does anyone recommend a reasonably priced sprayer? I have a carry-all I hardly ever use that I can mount the sprayer to.
Thanks!!

Tony

 

[SPIKER]

not sure, but usually that stuff has chuinks, so spraying will cause you some problems with cloggs I'm sure, and cleaning out that NICE smelling clog will earn you some not gonna get near me points with the little woman! anyhow good luck, but I'm sure there are a few different noaaels that will spray the stuff as long as the pump can PUMP it. I'm sure if you mention this to the neibors they will tell you that you will be wasting you're time and not to even try it! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Mark M

 

[PineRidge]

Tony I am sure that there are many different brands of fish emulsion on the market some being a bit thicker than others. That said I have always used Drammatic liquid fish fertilizer. I buy the concentrate in gallon jugs and thin it before use. I have used a watering can, pump-up sprayer, and hose end sprayer all successfully without clogging to apply the fertilizer on my vegetables and other plantings.

Naturally fish emulsion does have a somewhat unpleasant odor but it only lasts for a short time and it's not nearly as bad as manure. This stuff really works wonders! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[tonyw]

thanks, Spiker
My wife has gotten used to the smell--well, she likes the end-results anyway. I haven't gotten used to applying the stuff with a watering can though--it takes too long to try that on our 120 ft + rows, about 20 of them!

 

[tonyw]

Mike,
Thanks for your reply. Where do you but Drammatic? I once tried another brand in a fertilizer attachment going to drip tape in our rows, but the filter clogged. Now, I have to do it with a watering can!
Thanks!

 

[SPIKER]

tony:

what are ya putting it on? nothing ILLIGAL /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif i HOPE

they do make BIG spray nozzels but you are then putting out A LOT and have to have large pump too.

if you can gravity feed a 55 gallon barrel from the FEL out a HOSE would work well, (actually a 30ngallon works too, use 3/8" hose fitting on bottom, just hneed the height for flowing ability...
when you said SPRAYING I was thinkging of a field not rows. rows are easy with above method.



Mark M

 

[tonyw]

Thanks, Mark!
Nothing illegal /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif We grow flowers and sell to local florists.
I had considered using a barrel and hose, but I'm trying to coat the leaves pretty thoroughly--foliar feeding. Since there's not enough pressure to spray from a gravity-fed hose, I thought a good 12v sprayer would be a good investment--I've even convinced my wife! My mixture of fish emulsion, epsom salts and a sticking agent(dish detergent or vegetable oil) works best when sprayed directly on the plants rather than just watered in....according to the research I've read anyway.

 

[SPIKER]

TONY: no problem I was just teasing a bit, you know those gov types won't let them wild wood weeds grow too long! lol

I would think that attaching a 12 spray pump, onto the drum would be easy ennough, and then use a fan tip nozzle (I'll give a few sites to buy form later)

rig it up so it goes like this tank, shut off valve, pump, return to tank valve 3 way, spray wand, nozzle. use the 3 way to MIX by running pump use toggle switch to turn on/off pump and make sure it has bypass run capabilities or auto on-off with a pressure switch to keep from makeing too much pressure, pressure in you're application is BAD. FLOW good /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://www.fluidequipment.com/ small many different items.

http://www.scroungecentral.com/ little bit of everythign

http://www.mytscstore.com/default.asp old standby

http://www.farmtek.com/ good stuff alaround nice prices too.

http://www.dultmeier.com/div-industrial.asp industrial site but where WE buy our stuff from cheapest and MOST selection for spray systems stuff great company.

Mark M /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[tonyw]

wow, thanks for the info! Actually, where I live it pays to be careful...some of those govt. guys in small planes caught some people in our area a few years ago growing wacky-weed!

i will check out those sites..i really appreciate the info and help!

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Tony

 

[PineRidge]

Tony the reason you are having trouble spraying your current product is because it is an emulsion that does include chunks. I have included a link to the Drum site so that you can see the difference in fertilizers for yourself. You can also contact them for a supplier in your area. click here

 

[tonyw]

Mike,
Thanks!!! I'll be in touch with them today!
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Tony

 

[tonyw]

Mike,

Thanks again for the info. I just received a catalog from Dram.
Just curious though, have you ever used or heard of Neptune's Harvest fish fertilizer? It's a little cheaper than Dram and is also a hydrosylate rather than an emulsion.
Neptune's Harvest

 

[PineRidge]

Tony I have never heard of Neptune's Harvest. It may be as good a product as Dram but I can't give you any information on it. If you do try it and it works well for you then please post an update. TBNers may want to know. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good luck.....

 

[tonyw]

Sure thing...will be back in touch if I try it. I just learned that Johnny's Seeds sells Neptune's Harvest. If so, I trust them to sell a good product; I've been buying from Johnny's for quite a while.
Here's a link: Johnny's
There are some other fish and seaweed products there too...the Neptune's Harvest products are cheaper ordered direct though since their cost includes S&H!
After reading the info on the Dramm products, Neptune's Harvest seems to be a little cheaper since the application rates are lower(supposed to be more concentrated)? The sales people at Dramm were very helpful though--so, now I have to decide which to buy. Maybe I'll try a little of both and compare /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks for the link to Johnny's I think I'll give them a shot next season for my plant and seed needs. I am not happy with my present supplier, for the past 2 seasons I have received inferior merchandise and most of the product was late arriving. I let it slide the first year because they were getting used to a new software system and so I gave them the benefit of the doubt, but this years service and product was no better than last.

 

[tonyw]

Sure, you're welcome. I have been very satisfied with Johnny's--prices, selection, service, etc. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a private message.

Tony