[NAFEX] Sprayer cleaning
dmnorton at royaloakfarmorchard.com
dmnorton at royaloakfarmorchard.com
Fri Apr 6 14:29:50 EDT 2007
Tom,
To properly clean a sprayer, whether small or large, you should use a neutralizer and a cleaner, which will neutralize any chemical residue left in the tank as it cleans the tank and nozzles. We use a product called Neutral Clean from Wilbur Ellis. Many other companies also make a similar product. There are many variables that can create a clogging situation and this product addresses them. Here is the link for the label on tank cleaning for everyone's information: http://www.cdms.net/LDat/ld1FR002.pdf. The information is really useful whether using a toxic or non-toxic type of spray.
Another cleaner-neutralizer is Protank found at www.agriliance.com/Docs/ProTank.pdf . As you can see from the label it is available in various quantities. You can find more info by "googling " spray tank cleaner neutralizer. Make sure any cleaner neutralizer does not have any chromates, dichromates, hypochlorites or meta-silicates in it. Neutral Clean does not which is why we use that specific brand. Hope this helps!
Dennis Norton
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
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----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Olenio
To: 'North American Fruit Explorers'
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 11:10 AM
Subject: [NAFEX] Sprayer cleaning
Hello All,
I have a question for all small, pump sprayer users.
I have two one gallon, pump sprayers, and no matter how diligent I am with rinsing either with water, and water with dish soap after usage, I cannot get half way through spraying my one gallon of spray, without the darn tip clogging.
I premix my powders with warm water in a glass jar, shake them up, then add that concentrate to sprayer. I even use reverse osmosis filtered water thinking that hard water was my issue and I still have tip clogging problems.
Is there a secret to prevent tip clogging in small pump sprayers? I am totally frustrated and disgusted with the tip clogging problem at this point.
I have even filled them with warm soapy water after rinsing and allowed that to all spray out, and still I get the problems. Should I use vinegar or ammonia as a final rinse?
Thanks,
Tom
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