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Modification of the Airless Paint Sprayer for Herbicide Applications to Pot Cultures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

James M. Krall ,
Douglas S. Packer  and
Peter V. Bradley
James M. Krall
Affiliation:
Plant Science Division, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557
Douglas S. Packer
Affiliation:
Plant Science Division, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557
Peter V. Bradley
Affiliation:
Plant Science Division, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557
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Abstract

The airless paint sprayer was investigated as an alternative to compressed-gas spray systems. The airless sprayer was adapted to a conventional agricultural spray nozzle system. In addition, modifications to the airless sprayer's on/off switch were made to achieve a more consistent delivery. The equipment was found satisfactory for applying either emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powder herbicides at typical concentrations in water. The addition of a conventional conveyer-belt system completed the steps necessary to make the commercially available airless sprayer a viable alternative to compressed-gas propulsion systems.

Keywords

Precision laboratory sprayer
Type
Weed Control and Herbicide Technology
Information
Weed Science , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , May 1984 , pp. 304 - 305
Copyright
Copyright © 1984 by the Weed Science Society of America 

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