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Power Sprayer Design - How to Kill Productivity in 1 Easy Step

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 27, 2013

This weed sprayer stopped by our shop today. The power sprayer didn't require service but it was so interesting I had to take a photo: Look at the blue arrow. It is pointing to the gas cap for the engine. The cap is buried tight under the hose reel. I asked the techncian, "How do you put gas in it?". His answer, "We have to unroll a […]

Your Power Sprayer Tank is NOT a Trash Can

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 18, 2013

The tank on your power sprayer is not a trash can. This may sound obvious, but our spray equipment repair experience proves it is not uncommon for spray techs to use their spray tank as a trash can. Here is a great example. Client brought their weed sprayer in for service, reporting pump not functioning properly. We found the power spray […]

How Did the Turd Get in the Power Sprayer?

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 2, 2013

What is this junk and how did it get into the power sprayer? Technician brought his power sprayer in last week and said it wouldn't spray. Our power sprayer experts checked all the usually suspects when someone brings in a weed sprayer or pest sprayer with a problem: - Clogged filter - Clogged tip - Air leak, etc. Couldn't fin […]

Power Sprayers with Multiple Tanks - A Million Possibilities

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 6, 2013

There are a million ways to configure Power Sprayers with multiple tanks. I will share some combinations of power sprayer in this blog post and will expand on pros & cons in future posts. Multiple tanks on your power spray equipment can help boost productivity and improve results by ensuring you have the product you need at a given job. The […]

Pest Control Sprayer Filter - Tips to Eliminate Downtime

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 28, 2012

Pest control sprayers need love too. The best thing you can do to reduce pest sprayer downtime is pay attention to your filter. Would you like to boost productivity, improve service and reduce repair expenses? When it comes to pest industry spray equipment, the single most effective means of achieving these results is proper filtration. […]

Spray Equipment - Easy Way to Reduce Downtime

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 26, 2011

Many of the pest control spray rigs and weed sprayers problems we see in our repair shop are minor issues that only take a few minutes to resolve. In fact, quite a few of these power sprayer problems could have been fixed in the field if the proper part had been available. I am struck by the amount of time spent driving from the job site to […]

Power Spray Equipment – Don’t Create Problems for Yourself

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 24, 2010

Keeping your power spray equipment in great running condition is tough enough without creating your own problems.A technician came in recently for some service. When we went out to service his truck mount sprayer, we saw the following condition (photo).The technician had carelessly leaned his inspection ladder on top of his spray pum […]

B & G Sprayers - A Math Lesson

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 6, 2010

Last month I posted a comment that the tip on your B&G Sprayer wears out, increasing your chemical cost 10% per year. My suggestion to be aware of this hidden cost was met with scorn by one reader. A certain Mr. RT Garrett thought my advice insignificant. Here is his comment: " Funny it goes up 10% when the average inside spra […]

Power sprayer diaphragm pump and centrifugal pump

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 19, 2009

There are a number of steps you and your staff can take to get better results from your power spray rig pump, whether it is a diaphragm pump or centrifugal pump. These simple steps, if followed, can: Improve power sprayer pump performance, Reduce pump down time, and Extend pump life. Pump Selection Selecting the cor […]

Power Sprayer Trucks - Factors to Consider When Purchasing

Posted by Andrew Greess on Apr 20, 2009

Power Sprayers Your TruckThere are many factors to consider when purchasing a truck for a power spray rig for Pest Control or Weed Control. One issue to consider is how your desired power spray equipment configuration works in your truck. Many new trucks have features that can impact installation and use of power spray equipment. There are fe […]

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