Tank cleansing question

Whatalawn_92 · Jul 22, 2021

I came across a Lesco Commercial plus 200 gallon spray rig. The previous owner sprayed glyphosate out of it. I've read various things indicating you shouldn't spray anything but glyphosate from a tank that's been used for such, or you can clean it with ammonia and use it to spray other herbicides or pre-emergent.

I have Tif 419 and do plan on using this machine to continue spraying glyphosate on some rural property fence lines/driveway, etc., but am curious if it's a huge no-no to try to spray anything else with it.

I'm guessing the answer is to stay away from anything else but wanted to check with those who know. Seems like I read where if you clean out the equipment well, there isn't enough residual left to hurt.

Can I get some insight. Thanks for all the help.

Ware · Jul 22, 2021

I would use it to spray anything you want. Just rinse it out and flush the lines after running a non-selective herbicide. I don't bother with tank cleansers. Once you've rinsed it water there wouldn't be enough residual glyphosate to damage your Bermuda.

FATC1TY · Jul 22, 2021

Agree. A good rinse down, including any lines and pumps, flush it out. Maybe even a second rinse for good measure and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for anything else.

JerseyGreens · Jul 22, 2021

https://www.domyown.com/nutrasol-tank-cleaner-p-16761.html

I use that once or twice throughout the season. Give it a shot. Cheap security.

Whatalawn_92 · Jul 22, 2021

That's awesome. Thanks again to everyone for all the help, advice, and expertise.

Theycallmemrr · Jul 22, 2021

You can use Ammonia. I believe its 1 cup/100 gallon.

Mightyquinn · Jul 22, 2021

I bought some tank cleaner from Tractor Supply to use just to be safe as I didn't want to ding up the new sod after spraying the old stuff out with Round Up and Fusilade. I went to open it and like a dumba** I smelled it (it's a habit of mine) and got hit with straight ammonia!!!! It's basically ammonia with some soap for a surfactant. I think as long as you use something with high pH it will take care of whatever was in there which is basically an acid. You could even use something like Super Clean which is a high pH cleaner.

Ngilbe36 · Jul 22, 2021

Mightyquinn said:
I bought some tank cleaner from Tractor Supply to use just to be safe as I didn't want to ding up the new sod after spraying the old stuff out with Round Up and Fusilade. I went to open it and like a dumba** I smelled it (it's a habit of mine) and got hit with straight ammonia!!!! It's basically ammonia with some soap for a surfactant. I think as long as you use something with high pH it will take care of whatever was in there which is basically an acid. You could even use something like Super Clean which is a high pH cleaner.

This is basically how I lost most of my sense of smell, except with pool chemicals. You feel real dumb right after it happens.

CDR · Jul 24, 2021

I'm finally switching from a granular to liquid plan so based on this thread I really only need 1 back pack sprayer for fertilizer / pesticides / fungicides / herbicides.

Just clean them all out between uses with soap and water and rinse?

Please confirm

as Ive seen different things and felt like I needed one for fertilizers and one for everything else

Thanks

Movingshrub · Jul 24, 2021

CDR said:
I'm finally switching from a granular to liquid plan so based on this thread I really only need 1 back pack sprayer for fertilizer / pesticides / fungicides / herbicides.

Just clean them all out between uses with soap and water and rinse?

Please confirm

as Ive seen different things and felt like I needed one for fertilizers and one for everything else

Thanks

Yes; triple rinse with water typically does the job.

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