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Do not over pressurize. Pressure is good. Without it, most power and manual sprayers won’t work. But too much pressure decreases sprayer life. Here’s an interesting observation. When we build a new gas-powered pest spray rig, we install it, test it and send it out at 75 to 100 psi. When spray rigs come into our shop for service, the rigs are oft […]

Many spray-equipment problems we see are significantly worse than they should to be. In too many instances, spray techs ignore problems with the hope they’ll go away. As a business mentor once told me, hope isn’t a strategy. Much like the slow drip of your kitchen faucet, spray equipment problems always get worse. They don’t get better, and th […]

Every pilot goes through a pre-flight checklist before flying his plane. The checklist helps a pilot find problems on the ground, where they can be more easily and safely resolved. Professional spray technicians should do the same. Before getting into the truck and heading to the first stop, spend a few minutes checking equipment. This saves t […]

Do not wait until the busy season to realize you have yet to do your maintenance. Use a slow or off seasons to get spray equipment in fighting shape for the long hours and hard use it will undoubtedly endure. Taking a little time to prepare will reduce downtime during your critical busy season, as well as help reduce equipment repair expenses by […]

Harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, long operating hours and less-then-gentle handling by technicians, age and wear eventually will take their toll on equipment. A good preventive maintenance (PM) program will reduce equipment expenses and employee downtime. General guidelines: Consult equipment owner’s manuals, or contact your equipment pr […]

The proper use of shut off valves, usually ball or gate valves, helps reduce the risk and severity of chemical spills. Unfortunately, because of the increased cost, valves aren’t always installed where they should be. The incremental cost of a properly placed valve is minimal compared to the long-term benefit of smaller chemical spills and reduc […]

Inattention to safety has huge financial implications: increased expenses (workers comp, clean ups, medical bills, lawsuits, repairs, etc.), lost productivity, employee turnover, customer impacts and bad publicity. Safety considerations for spray professionals are: Vehicle load security. Equipment that’s not secure poses a risk to: The driver […]

Here are the critical maintenance factors for hand sprayers and backpacks: Clean the filter. This is the most impactful maintenance task you can do to reduce problems and extend sprayer life. Check the filter before every use. Clean out the backpack. Debris and chemicals can build up in tank, pump, hoses and tips. Clean out the tank periodical […]

Check it out. Technicians should do a quick check of their equipment before leaving their starting point (home or office). This can be as simple as a quick visual inspection, pressurizing the unit, and a quick spray to ensure proper operation. If you don’t want to discharge the product, techs can team up and spray into each other’s sprayer. If […]

Backpacks and compressed air manual sprayers are important tools in the spray tech’s arsenal.If all your backpacks and manual sprayers are the same, everything is easier: training, operation, maintenance and parts inventory. Standardization is one reason Southwest Airlines, which flies only 737s, makes money when other airlines lose money. Se […]