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Cox hose reels are an important part of a pest control sprayer or weed control spray rig. Like other components, some common sense is required when operating your Cox reel. One look at these photos will confirm the old adage that common sense is not too common. The technician was allowing the hose to rub against the vehicle w […]

I am often asked by customers and prospects, what are the drawbacks of an electric power sprayer? Here are my top 5 drawbacks of electric pump sprayers.1. Lower Output - Electric sprayers are generally lower output or volume (as measured in gallons per minute or GPM) than gas-powered sprayers. This means that 12V electric sprayer pumps are generall […]

Avoid Cox Hose Reel Problems with these Real Hose Tips Swivel – The hose reel swivel (on the side of the reel) allows the drum to turn when rolling and unrolling the hose. The swivel contains rubber o-rings that are exposed to heavy use, chemical exposure and temperature extremes. The o-rings will wear out, allowing chemical to leak. […]

How much hose do I need for my pest control sprayer or weed control spray rig? This is a question I am often asked by prospects and customers.I am reminded of the words of Mick Jagger who said, “Too much is never enough”. Certainly he was talking about boring things like sex, drugs and rock and roll, rather than a fascinating topic like spray equ […]

I am often asked by customers and prospects, what are the benefits of a 12 Volt electric power sprayer. Here are my top 5 Benefits of Electric Power Sprayers. 1. Lower Cost – Electric sprayers are generally simpler, have fewer parts and cost significantly less than gas-powered sprayers. Usually the pump and motor is a single unit […]

Power spray rigs for pest control & weed control use pressure to push water through a hose. When pressure is involved, the weakest link fails.Client came in this week with a bad pump. He had ignored maintenance and was paying the price of a new pump. Once the new pump was installed and the system was operating at normal pressure, other things be […]

Termite pretreat rods are critical tool for the termite application. When it comes to termite pretreatment rods, some applicators try to save money by making their own termite tools out of metal or pvc pipe. See photo: Sometimes it's worth trying to save a little money on termite tools sometimes it is not. In this case, it is not. Wi […]

Spray equipment safety is critical. Our recent article in Pest Management magazine provides a checklist of key factors to reduce your power spray equipment risk and prevent chemical spills, equipment damage, downtime and lawsuits. Please share your ideas & suggestions on equipment safety […]

To My Reader (s?): he spray equipment blog looks different. We moved the blog the same platform as our website, Qspray.com. This makes posting easier and should help our results with google. Now that we have moved the blog we will get back to our irregular posting schedule. Thanks for reading. Andrew Greess […]