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cvlm

09-25-2006, 01:34 AM

This is my first year spraying full time and i am using all back packs for now until i get more business i need a way to fill the back packs up as we mix in the field maybe a fresh water tank with a pump. i was thinking maybe a 25 gal tank with a attwood 750 pump but not sure of a source for the tank would like something that i can mount to in the bed of my truck that does not take up too much space anyway any advice from you vets out there or maybe picture of your setup would be greatly appreciated. thanks:usflag:

hmartin

09-25-2006, 02:07 AM

There are lots of 25 gallon tanks available. Mount a 12V pump on one. You can get 12 volt pump capable of 5 gpm for less than $150.

Nothing beats the simplicity of a 2.5 or 5 gallon jug for filling a backpack IMO.

ant

09-25-2006, 06:33 AM

northern tool has what you wont.

Evan528

09-25-2006, 07:03 PM

I actually sold my lesco 200 gallon sprayer and decided to go back to using back packs. Quicker and easier if you ask me. We use a 125 gallon water holding tank bought from tractor supply. Just connected a garden hose and use gravity to fill up the back pack sprayers. Takes maybe 2 minutes tops to fill up a 4 gallon sprayer. Dont see any need for a pump.

ArizPestWeed

09-26-2006, 03:17 AM

In my F 150 , I have a 50 gal with a pump from Fimco , 12 volt with a switch .
I will post a pic , maybe
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/dromme/000_0226.jpg

Well , you can barely see the 50 gal tank behind the BP sprayers

cvlm

09-28-2006, 02:39 AM

Thanks guys for the help hey Arizweedhead how about a pic of that 50 gal tank with the fimco sounds like a great set up a pic sure would help me out also when you bought the fimco was it set up as a spot spray and you just took off the wand to fill thanks for the help.:usflag:

Rob Spread & Spray

09-28-2006, 10:31 PM

I like that top you have on the truck. Where did you get that from?

ArizPestWeed

09-28-2006, 11:20 PM

I like that top you have on the truck. Where did you get that from?
http://www.silvershieldsystem.com/

ArizPestWeed

09-28-2006, 11:24 PM

Yes , I will poast a pic as soon as my other truck comes around , it's cleaner inside , looks better.

It's just a 50 gal tank with a hose connected to a pump with a switch mounted on the inside back of bed .
That's all , that eassy.

Remind me in a few days for the pic

cvlm

09-29-2006, 12:55 AM

Thanks Arizweedhead its veterans like you that make this site a joy to read every day thanks again for the help.:usflag:

ArizPestWeed

10-09-2006, 02:39 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/dromme/img_2593.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/dromme/img_2593.jpg

cvlm

10-10-2006, 12:13 AM

Thank you Arizweedhead for all your help your a class act.:usflag:

Runner

10-10-2006, 12:23 AM

That IS a really cool topper setup.

ArizPestWeed

10-10-2006, 01:06 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/dromme/img_2595.jpg

cvlm

10-10-2006, 02:38 AM

Hey Arizweedhead which SP sprayers are you using 1,2,3etc and why i went to look at them and there are a few different one can you tell me why you picked the one you use and buy the way i saw some pictures on another post of the stripes and lettering you have on your truck looks really nice thanks in advance for the help.:usflag:

ArizPestWeed

10-10-2006, 02:48 AM

This ia a gravity flow SP , no pump.
I make my own ele bps , as you can see .
The manuel sp that I use is a #3 , I believe , diaphram type
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/dromme/IMG_1219.jpg

PR Fect

10-11-2006, 07:56 PM

We carry our water in 5 gallon square jugs. Can get them from many places free. Milk Farmers use them, restaurants, ect. My son built a rack for my truck that holds 6 at a time. With our pro-lawn low volume sprayer its works great. PR

EJK2352

10-11-2006, 10:12 PM

Hey arizweedhead,
How much do those toppers cost??? Do they seal up water tight when closed??? What Shur-flo pump are you using on the back pack??? 1.8 GPM??? What kind of battery is that??? Is it a 12 Volt gell cell??? How long does the battery last??? Do you carry a spare battery??? Do you have a mobile charger set up??? Sorry about the 50 questions but you have a nice set up there!!! Thanks, Ed

ArizPestWeed

10-13-2006, 01:13 AM