[Mightyquinn]

Here is my version I made based off the Gregson-Clark Spreader-Mate

 

[Ware]

Here is my version I made based off the Gregson-Clark Spreader-Mate

Very nice, but all I could see in a couple of those photos was a shiny Baroness reel mower.

 

[J_nick]

Here is my version I made based off the Gregson-Clark Spreader-Mate

Very nice, but all I could see in a couple of those photos was a shiny Baroness reel mower.

+1

 

[Mightyquinn]

I've been thinking of buying some new(larger) nozzles to experiment with to get my output down to 1 gal/K from 1.5 gal/K that it is right now. It would make the sprayer easier to push since I wouldn't need as much water to cover my lawn. Thinking of going from the red to the brown nozzles which should put me in the ball park of what I am wanting. I will keep you updated if I decide to go that route. Also thinking of trying to add a baffle of some sort to keep the liquid from sloshing around when it's almost empty.

 

[Mightyquinn]

I've been thinking of buying some new(larger) nozzles to experiment with to get my output down to 1 gal/K from 1.5 gal/K that it is right now. It would make the sprayer easier to push since I wouldn't need as much water to cover my lawn. Thinking of going from the red to the brown nozzles which should put me in the ball park of what I am wanting. I will keep you updated if I decide to go that route. Also thinking of trying to add a baffle of some sort to keep the liquid from sloshing around when it's almost empty.

Looks like I made a mistake with my nozzle selection and will need to with SMALLER nozzles not larger So I am looking at the Blue nozzles instead of the Brown ones now!! Thank You J_nick!!!

 

[J_nick]

I've been thinking of buying some new(larger) nozzles to experiment with to get my output down to 1 gal/K from 1.5 gal/K that it is right now. It would make the sprayer easier to push since I wouldn't need as much water to cover my lawn. Thinking of going from the red to the brown nozzles which should put me in the ball park of what I am wanting. I will keep you updated if I decide to go that route. Also thinking of trying to add a baffle of some sort to keep the liquid from sloshing around when it's almost empty.

Looks like I made a mistake with my nozzle selection and will need to with SMALLER nozzles not larger So I am looking at the Blue nozzles instead of the Brown ones now!! Thank You J_nick!!!

No problem MQ glad I could help out :thumbup: I just upgraded my spray rig with the Blues hopefully I'll be trying them out soon.

 

[Mightyquinn]

I've been thinking of buying some new(larger) nozzles to experiment with to get my output down to 1 gal/K from 1.5 gal/K that it is right now. It would make the sprayer easier to push since I wouldn't need as much water to cover my lawn. Thinking of going from the red to the brown nozzles which should put me in the ball park of what I am wanting. I will keep you updated if I decide to go that route. Also thinking of trying to add a baffle of some sort to keep the liquid from sloshing around when it's almost empty.

Looks like I made a mistake with my nozzle selection and will need to with SMALLER nozzles not larger So I am looking at the Blue nozzles instead of the Brown ones now!! Thank You J_nick!!!

I got the nozzles about a week ago but haven't had time until tonight to test them out. Looks like with the Blue nozzles I'm right at 1gal/K with a nice leisurely walk, I think I can slow down just a hair more and be spot on. It will be nice in the heat of the Summer to take a slow walk around the yard as I apply my chemicals! Still have to figure out the baffles but that may have to wait until the off season to mess around with that.

 

[Tellycoleman]

I've been thinking of buying some new(larger) nozzles to experiment with to get my output down to 1 gal/K from 1.5 gal/K that it is right now. It would make the sprayer easier to push since I wouldn't need as much water to cover my lawn. Thinking of going from the red to the brown nozzles which should put me in the ball park of what I am wanting. I will keep you updated if I decide to go that route. Also thinking of trying to add a baffle of some sort to keep the liquid from sloshing around when it's almost empty.

Did you ever make the nozzle change?
I know that you can purchase the spreadermate with an upgraded pump. what are your thoughts on that

 

[Mightyquinn]

I actually went with the Blue nozzles that brought me down to 1 gal/K last year. Now I have gone another route and upgraded my pump and switched to the Light Blue nozzles which puts me at 3 gal/K. I'll try to remember to update it.

 

[Mightyquinn]

I made some upgrades to the sprayer over the Winter. Since I will be spraying ALL my fertilizer applications I needed to be putting out 3 gallons/K and my current set up wouldn't allow that. I put larger nozzles on the boom initially and the pump couldn't handle/keep up with them so I needed to upgrade the pump from 3.0 GPM to 5.5 GPM. That did the trick and then I got the Light Blue TeeJet nozzles TeeJet AIC Nozzles and TeeJet XRC Nozzles. Obviously the AIC is for soil applied products like insecticides, Prodiamine and Wetting Agents and the XRC is for foliar apps of PGR and fertilizer.

If you want to read about my fertilizer application I plan on this year you can click HERE

 

[stotea]

@Mightyquinn Can you explain the T fitting that's connected to the regulator? Seems like its placement in the loop would cause the flow to bypass the regulator. That's obviously not what really happens, but it's confusing me.

 

[Mightyquinn]

@Mightyquinn Can you explain the T fitting that's connected to the regulator? Seems like its placement in the loop would cause the flow to bypass the regulator. That's obviously not what really happens, but it's confusing me.

I know what you are saying but it does still work as the regulator will dump any excess liquid back into the tank depending on the PSI you have set. The regulator basically depressurizes the line coming out of the pump.

 

[Ware]

...Can you explain the T fitting that's connected to the regulator? Seems like its placement in the loop would cause the flow to bypass the regulator. That's obviously not what really happens, but it's confusing me.

The "regulator" is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve (PRV) that bypasses back to the tank:

So it regulates the system by relieving pressure (above the setpoint) between the pump discharge and the nozzles.

 

[stotea]

Makes sense, even though my eyes keep telling me otherwise, haha. I suppose the whole loop has to be the same pressure, right? (I'm clearly not an engineer!)

Edit: Well, not the whole loop, but the segment between the pump and the nozzles, as ware mentioned.

 

[Mightyquinn]

Makes sense, even though my eyes keep telling me otherwise, haha. I suppose the whole loop has to be the same pressure, right? (I'm clearly not an engineer!)

Edit: Well, not the whole loop, but the segment between the pump and the nozzles, as ware mentioned.

Yes, you are correct. BTW, I'm not an engineer either but Ware is :lol:

 

[Ware]

Makes sense, even though my eyes keep telling me otherwise, haha. I suppose the whole loop has to be the same pressure, right? (I'm clearly not an engineer!)

Edit: Well, not the whole loop, but the segment between the pump and the nozzles, as ware mentioned.

Yes, you are correct. BTW, I'm not an engineer either but Ware is :lol:

People say that, but truth be known I don't drive a train.

 

[Tellycoleman]

Ok I made a product review for the Spreader-mate
Don't be to mean to me. 1st time on YouTube.
I don't even have the confidence to make video public on YouTube yet. Only available on this forum. Exclusive!!! Lol

https://youtu.be/t1HPGTlnkXw

 

[gpbrown60]

Ok I made a product review for the Spreader-mate
Don't be to mean to me. 1st time on YouTube.
I don't even have the confidence to make video public on YouTube yet. Only available on this forum. Exclusive!!! Lol

Like the first video Telly. You are a natural! I am originally from Nashville and have relatives in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Donelson, Lavergne, and College Grove to name a few areas.

 

[gene_stl]

Telly your video is just fine! I bought a very similar "canning funnel" at Rural King. It is smaller but has a handle I can have one of my "assistants" hold. But its only about 6" A ten inch like yours would be better.

 

[wardconnor]

That video is awesome Telly. I need a funnel like that