Spray *equipment* for Septoria, etc. Sprays?

[Greatgardens]

If you look at the spray equipment that is used for agribusiness, the typical little plastic sprayer for home garden sure is pretty paltry. OTOH, who would want to spend hundreds of dollars (or more!) for a power sprayer for a dozen or so plants. Getting good coverage on the bottoms of the leaves seems like the hard part.

Anyone have suggestions on a good sprayer for a dozen or so plants say for ~$100 or less?

-GG

[kurt]

I have three,one pesticide,one foliar,one clean H2o for rinsing.Marked and cleaned after each use for under a C-note.

https://www.amazon.com/420-2-Liter-O...s=solo+sprayer

[greenthumbomaha]

I use an ordinary 2 gal deck sprayer. The nozzle rotates, and I have no trouble spraying underneath the leaves. It may look paltry, but I can do through a dozen plants in under 5 minutes. For spraying en masse, a backpack sprayer might work better. They were under 50 dollars at Sam's Club at the beginning of the season.

I might get another one like Kurt has to motivate me to foliar feed.

- Lisa

[Greatgardens]

Originally Posted by kurt

I have three,one pesticide,one foliar,one clean H2o for rinsing.Marked and cleaned after each use for under a C-note.

https://www.amazon.com/420-2-Liter-O...s=solo+sprayer

It does look like a quality unit.
-GG

[Greatgardens]

@Kurt-
How long will it spray before it must be pumped again? To me that is the typical weak point of pump sprayers.

Also, here is one that I found quite interesting. Hate to get yet another Li-Ion charger (I have quite a collection...), but there is also a nice little video review of this. Note if you don't have a Ryobi Li-Ion battery and charger, it is $30 more -- $79.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE...800B/206485323

-GG

[Salsacharley]

I know this appears to be overkill for a dozen plants but I got one of these 9 gallon sprayers on wheels with a 12V battery and it has changed my life as regards spraying. I have over 300 plants at peak season and this has reduced my labor about 10-fold from reducing the weight of carrying the sprayer, pumping and refilling. It is plenty powerful and can spray for about 2 hours before recharging is required, which is all I need.

http://agrimart.net/master-mfg-garde...page=2#reviews

[Greatgardens]

Wow! 300 plants. But a nice sprayer for that kind of volume.
-GG

[kurt]

Originally Posted by Greatgardens

@Kurt-
How long will it spray before it must be pumped again? To me that is the typical weak point of pump sprayers.

Also, here is one that I found quite interesting. Hate to get yet another Li-Ion charger (I have quite a collection...), but there is also a nice little video review of this. Note if you don't have a Ryobi Li-Ion battery and charger, it is $30 more -- $79.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE...800B/206485323

-GG

Since having three and I will not use for ferts or IPM(integrated pest management)watering all the time I can get coverage when needed.For whatever you choose rinsing and cleaning(vinegar/hot water)AFTER EACH USE will not let the oils(neems,pyrethrins,molasses stickers).Same as chemical salts build up.Hot tepid water will loosen and melt the buildup but not damage the seals etc..Do buy the seals as extras(usually available in complete pack sets).Do keep in mind the weight of water(11pounds/gallon plus unit)if you go for the larger backpack units.I do love those battery type units but the battery replacements can get pricey though.