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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 […]

Power spray equipment must be designed for easy access by the spray and maintenance technician. The spray tech will be using the equipment every day. The sprayer must be easy to use and support the tech’s productivity. If key components are difficult to reach or use, the equipment is hindering, rather than helping, productivity. For example, […]

And now to the pros and cons of gas power sprayer motors. Pros of a gas motor: • Volume. Gas sprayers generally can generate significantly more volume than electric-powered sprayers. This is helpful for applications where you need to put down a lot of product and you don’t want it to take all day. Example are: Termite pretreats • Weed pr […]