Help me Calibrate 2.1 gpm electric pump 1/128 method

[shortgrass01]

Thanks, I am shifting thru all these links look at price points and options.. ugh~

Thanks for the link..

I am going to post up a few items when I get ready to choose, to see what ya think.

[shortgrass01]

Originally Posted by Nate'sLawnCare

If your spray gun has a standard, I believe it's 5/8 inch cap to hold the nozzle on, you should be able to get a variety of nozzles to try. I'll attach a link to show the flow rates at different pressures, you'll need to run at least 30 psi. They usually are less than $10 each and you can order them here:

http://www.paulbparts.com/search/con...ess%20steel%22

Table with flow rates:

http://www.paulbparts.com/specs/aiSprayTips.html

what type of spray gun fit the nozzles?

I thinking I like this type spray gun:

[Nate'sLawnCare]

The gun that will work with the Teejet nozzles will have a screw on cap with a 5/8 inch opening for the nozzle.

[RigglePLC]

Yes, above are correct. Thanks Nate and Ric. But Shorty, your flow rates seem to high, I found 2.37 gallons per thousand sqft. Don't worry if the drying pattern is a bit uneven--that is normal.
And if you are only covering a thousand sqft in 2 minutes you must be the world's slowest walker. What is the swath width you are using?
If you are using a swath width of 6 feet and are walking 2 mph--would be covering 1056 sqft per minute.
At seven foot swath, you would cover 1232 sqft per min, at 2 mph. Even I can do that and I am old. No need to soak the grass with the solution--water and pressure don't kill weeds--the chemistry does the job. Pick up the pace get 'er done before sundown.

[shortgrass01]

Originally Posted by shortgrass01

what type of spray gun fit the nozzles?

I thinking I like this type spray gun:

Nope this is way too heavy to use.. I looked at them at homedepot..

[shortgrass01]

Originally Posted by RigglePLC

Yes, above are correct. Thanks Nate and Ric. But Shorty, your flow rates seem to high, I found 2.37 gallons per thousand sqft. Don't worry if the drying pattern is a bit uneven--that is normal.
And if you are only covering a thousand sqft in 2 minutes you must be the world's slowest walker. What is the swath width you are using?
If you are using a swath width of 6 feet and are walking 2 mph--would be covering 1056 sqft per minute.
At seven foot swath, you would cover 1232 sqft per min, at 2 mph. Even I can do that and I am old. No need to soak the grass with the solution--water and pressure don't kill weeds--the chemistry does the job. Pick up the pace get 'er done before sundown.

Yes I been thinking about this, And I still have some old true green methods installed in me still. ( soaking the grass) funny you mentioned slow walker In fact I am a very fast walker(happy feet) I would get reprimanded for finishing my route too soon, back in the day..lol
Having said that, I was using the lawn at first that I marked off, then I remember that the pavement/asphalt is better to see the coverage. Again I was using a spray wand with a adjustable cone nozzle. I was using the 340sqft method, 1/128 to get my results. making sure the pavement was evenly wet. I Really think I just need a better hand gun & Nozzle, pluss I THINK made a tightwad mistake in using 3/8 id hose.
why?
300ft reels on 1/2 hose are outrageous in price. I refuse to spend that much on a reel.. And I didn't think an electric pump would push 1/2id hose.
I am a solo and I have a set number of wonderful customers that are all referrals that I perform the total lawn care+ for my business. If I did just weed lawn it would be different. I would just get the money and buy a big boy skid sprayer. Nothing beat experience that's for sure..

Keep in mind that I haven't really used this tank setup for weed lawns, just spot spraying round up and shrubs. I have been using dry product weed control and fert. dry product has now become too pricy to continue. So I am evolving to use more spraying.
I don't want to be impulsive and jump out there and spend 2-3k on a skid sprayer. I do full lawn maintenance too, so I don't always want to lug around a tank. I am trying to figure out a way to left it in and out of the truck when I need it, so make a long story a bit longer, I'm in the process of putting together a 150 tank and learning how to construct one vs just paying for it put together.
So I am buying time with my methods.

[shortgrass01]

Nate, after reading the web site:
http://www.paulbparts.com/search/con...ess%20steel%22
I think these are great for what I am looking for when it come to performance.

Help me thru the learning curve, if you will.

will updating to a shruflow pump make these tip less effective?
also will these Teejet AI Air Induction Flat Fan Tips just screw in?
Can I get away with using this kind of gun?

seen here at this link: http://www.dultmeier.com/catalog/0.48.906.2330
this gun is much less expensive

Can I screw in an adapter to fit the Air Induction Flat Fan Tips

thanks

[shortgrass01]

Shortgrass likes this!

AIXR TeeJet Air Induction XR flat spray tip

http://youtu.be/9xd9WtnO_TU

[shortgrass01]

Originally Posted by shortgrass01

Nate, after reading the web site:
http://www.paulbparts.com/search/con...ess%20steel%22
I think these are great for what I am looking for when it come to performance.

Help me thru the learning curve, if you will.

will updating to a shruflow pump make these tip less effective?
also will these Teejet AI Air Induction Flat Fan Tips just screw in?
Can I get away with using this kind of gun?

seen here at this link: http://www.dultmeier.com/catalog/0.48.906.2330
this gun is much less expensive

Can I screw in an adapter to fit the Air Induction Flat Fan Tips

thanks

This maybe a better gun, said it is for teejet with no weep.
http://www.dultmeier.com/products/0.48.906.2330/977$32 bucks

[shortgrass01]

Talked with and he sent over an email to insure I was getting the right parts.
Nice Setup & good prices..

Here are the part numbers you will need.

SS 1322

SS 1325B

SS AI11003VS



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