Backpack Sprayers - You won't get the best result without doing this

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I share an important tip for getting the most out of your backpack sprayer. It's something that most people overlook before using a sprayer to apply products to their lawn. In just a few minutes, you'll learn an easy to follow process that will save time and prevent issues with under and over application of lawn care products.
The tip I'm talking about is backpack sprayer calibration. I'll show you the process I use for back pack sprayer calibration helps me get a great result. Although Flowzone and Chapin backpack sprayers are shown, the techniques apply to all brands of battery powered backpack sprayers.
The first part of getting a great result when using a backpack sprayer is figuring out how long it takes your particular sprayer to output 1 gallon of water. Most products you apply to your lawn assume that you’ll be diluting them with 1 gallon of water before applying over 1000 square feet. Calibrating back pack sprayer is an important part of being able to do this.
So by figuring out how long it takes your sprayer to output 1 gallon of water, you’ll know how much time you’ll have to walk 1000 square feet.
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@zjedinite Жыл бұрын

Very informative in a short time, just what most of us here on KZfaq are looking for. Well done sir.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Larry! Thanks for watching

@kbrollins77 Жыл бұрын

Very concise and well-organized discussion. Great job. Thanks!

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching Kathy. Thanks so much.

@RMdimension 5 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this video to calibrate my backpack sprayer each season, very helpful. Thank you!

@RonHenry 5 ай бұрын

Glad it’s useful!

@5thg5 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! You hit NAIL on the head!!! I have the exact same sprayer! This helps me a lot! Thanks Ron! ANOTHER GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯💯💯

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it's useful Wize Guy. I've been getting questions about how fast or slow to walk with a sprayer, so now I have a public video to point to. 😎 Appreciate you watching.

@brandonhyden9454 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing your equipment calibration will save you time and money. Two thumbs up 👍🏼 👍🏼 Ron.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely Brandon. Appreciate you watching sir.

@LawnNOrder 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ron. Great info for those who struggle with the backpack sprayer output. 😎👊🌴

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

That's the idea man. I've been getting several questions about applying products properly with a sprayer so now I have a video to refer people to. :-)

@LG-cz4hb 3 жыл бұрын

Breaking Boards!!! Now you’re just showing off! 😎

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I said it in the video, so I had to go find one to break. 😂 Thanks for watching man.

@monteroc8990 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry I once heard someone say, "Boards...don't hit back"

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Bruce Lee fan eh?

@Thrower23 Ай бұрын

Wow! I never knew all of that! Thank you for explaining so completely. You could teach us anything!😎

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@Brettsgrasscapades 3 жыл бұрын

Well put together and easy to understand. Great content as usual Ron.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Brett! Thanks for watching sir.

@stevehardeman7209 Ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial, thanks !

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@PacificNorthwestLawns 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual Ron. Keep up the great work 👊🏼

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@BarclaysBlades 8 ай бұрын

Incredibly informative! Thanks Ron Henry!

@RonHenry 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ceddy97 3 жыл бұрын

Mad Scientist this was another Homerun!! Excellent content!! I have the exact same backpack sprayer so 91sec will work.. Turfs Up, Fert Down, StripeAction Forever

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cedrick. Glad you found it useful sir. Appreciate you watching.

@ceddy97 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry You are definitely that Dude Ron!!!

@felipelabomba848 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video for getting me started right with my new Yard Mastery sprayer. Thanks Ron.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Felipe!

@popoandsonlawncare710 3 жыл бұрын

So powerful and well made video Ron!! Thank-you sir!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Popo and Son. I appreciate you watching.

@liveyourbestlawn 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who recently took the leap to purchase a sprayer this will help me out with my calibration. Thanks!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Live Your Best Lawn. Happy it's helpful.

@DIYDad1 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice man! People ask this question all the time, I’m sending them to this video! 👊

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it DIY Dad.

@tomaxxamot2016 3 жыл бұрын

I am giving a thumbs up and I didn’t even watch the video yet I bought a Flowzone from site one based on your videos

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomax. I appreciate it but you have to watch! :-) Besides there's something fun at the end.

@jasonchristenson1996 3 жыл бұрын

Great information Ron. Very helpful! Thank you!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime Jason! Glad it was helpful.

@mteske1 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been walking with my cell phone in one hand with stop watch running. It helps a LOT.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps mteske1. That's the best way I've found to do it. Granted there are other processes that work too. Thanks for watching.

@theperfectcutlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Solid explanation! Great video Ron.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it sir

@mynameisparadox 3 жыл бұрын

Top quality content my friend. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch. I really appreciate how you explain everything in an easy way. Keep it up brother. Watching your channel from london Ontario Canada

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching paradoxd. I really appreciate it.

@Kay-fv7cw 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and easy to follow!! Thanks.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kay. I really appreciate the support.

@chrisdadda 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed this video!! Thanks Ron 👍🏾

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful chrisdadda. 🙏😎

@jefferyburke5717 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron . Excellent teacher . ❤

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey!

@redddogg9827 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I also use a music metronome app to help maintain a consistent walk pace during calibration and spraying.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Redd Dogg. A couple other viewers have said they do something similar. Appreciate you watching.

@NittanyLawns 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ron! Thanks so much...very helpful!😎

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps Scott!

@leoncomar2038 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Ron, I have just managed to get a flowzone 2.5 in England. I can now referance this vid, to sort my Lawn next year

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful Leon. Thanks for watching the content.

@cynshane 2 жыл бұрын

Very well made and informative video. Thank you.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Shane. Thanks for watching sir.

@moderntouchfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a must for backpack calibration, I'm Subscribed, thank you.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the support.

@hawaiiantimes7702 Ай бұрын

Takes me 130 seconds to spray 1 gallon of water out of my Ryobi 4 gal 18v sprayer. I walk REALLY SLOW… or normal speed and do a second pass. But mostly really slow lol. Great video

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

Good stuff

@ryanw6193 Жыл бұрын

I find it harder to calibrate this way; it's hard to change someone's natural walking speed. I calibrate the sprayer to my natural walking pace, and if I need to change the spray volume, I will adjust the spray tips to get to where I need to be. This was an excellent video.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching Ryan. As long as you have a method that helps you get consistent results is all that matters. 🙏😎

@escalade8759 5 ай бұрын

Great info for me the newbie! Thanks!

@RonHenry 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@papamowslow196 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Papa Mows Low! Appreciate you watching

@Icosa1V Ай бұрын

I did the walking test on my 10’ wide driveway. I measured 100’ length and the tried the 00:01:31 test. I just had to walk forward since I was able to reach left and right with the wand and gun. Way too slow on the first attempt. Better on the second try. Almost no pause in the leg movement….. might update this comment later. I think 10’ wide is a good method and comfortable reach. Also, was able to see the pavement “wet out”.

@larryseibold4287 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for this. Calibration of sprayer and walking is underrated. I think that it is worth further mention that this technique needs to be applied to every tip and pressure, not one and done. This seems like the best way to apply a calibrated delivery, but there are several similar methods to allow uniform delivery of the required amount of product. This basic technique allies to manual pump sprayers as well as battery sprayers at various pressures, so long as the pressure is kept relatively constant over time, governed mainly by the tip nozzle. I really like the idea of using a phone metronome app with Bluetooth ear buds to dial in a constant pace.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

You're correct Larry. If you change the spray tip or change pressures then the calibration changes. It's one of the most important steps for getting a great result that most overlook. Thanks for chiming. Appreciate you watching.

@trappn 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Will be ordering a couple of those measuring pitchers. Was surprised the 115 psi setting didn't quite put out one gallon, per minute. Haven't calibrated my new Typhoon 2.5, yet. Suppose that nozzle selection has much to do with this. Also, it was a real shock to find out how difficult it is to mount 4 gallons of liquid onto my 67-year old back. Could have used a hoist.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

It also depends on the nozzle trappn. My particular unit does not flow 1 gallon minute. 4 gallons is pretty heavy. I tend to put it on a table and use a bench to mount it so I'm not hoisting that much weight from the floor. Appreciate you watching!

@kentfaver1367 Жыл бұрын

Even though I'm a subscriber, I wish I had found this video two days ago. I can fully confirm this is so important and little did I know how wrong I would get it. My flow rate was way too strong (new Greenworks sprayer) and my spray nozzle was also wrong.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Happy you found it now Kent. Sprayer calibration is super important.

@wemcal Жыл бұрын

Great video and great information

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@fairwaybermudalawn 3 жыл бұрын

Okay Ron 👌 that will help me out alot... great info 👍

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful man. 🙏😎

@fairwaybermudalawn 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry 👍

@critterdude311 2 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful, thanks!

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful critterdude311. Thanks for watching!

@johnhamilton9229 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@christophertaylor9826 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher. Appreciate you watching.

@2482jamie 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped James. Thanks for watching.

@leeroyjenkins422 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but WOW! Lots of information to take in. I'm gonna have to watch it a few times to really understand. Thanks!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@LG-cz4hb 3 жыл бұрын

Leroy Jenkins

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@LG-cz4hb Leeeeeeeeerrrroooooooyy Jenkins!!!!!

@henrysmifth536 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing I've learned a lot from you 👍👍💪💪💪

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@MrScott_e 2 жыл бұрын

Ron, I have a 4 gal Chapin hand pump model Backpack sprayer. I’ve installed a pressure gauge to ensure the tank is pressurized while spraying. I find it very challenging to maintain pressure and walking pace while covering the desired area. It’s kind of like the old saying of “walking and chewing gum and trying to whistle” at the same time. LOL! I think a battery operated model would be a better choice.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Is easier to be consistent with the battery model for sure Mr Scott

@mattb9664 Жыл бұрын

That's pretty nice sprayer! I've been dealing with the Ryobi (knowingly purchased as a beginner's budget sprayer 2-3 years ago) and it takes 300 seconds to output 1 gallon. I have to take these little half baby steps to get a proper 1 gallon sprayed to 1000 sq ft.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I hear you. This one works muuuch faster: golfcourselawn.store/products/yard-mastery-4-gallon-backpack-sprayer?ToPasteboard

@fabo5679 11 ай бұрын

@@RonHenrywhy this backpack recommendation and not any other just curious?

@robertlevy4613 9 ай бұрын

I’m having the same issues but I still end up overspraying. I think I’m overlapping too much

@robertlevy4613 9 ай бұрын

@@fabo5679yard mastery stuff is pretty decent their granular fertilizers are pretty damn good

@lalitsharma-mo9rn 3 жыл бұрын

I'll do it today .

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Good deal.

@stephenfox3236 2 жыл бұрын

Brother, I am going to keep commenting here how well done these are. Thank you. I appreciate you putting this knowledge out there. I will be making a point to continue through your video playlists. After a full reno with GCI Turf seed, I am need these babies to shine. Well done. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Background in turf management or just a hobby?

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Stephen. I've worked really hard over the recent few years to improve them. Please feel free to share them with anyone that can benefit. It started out as a hobby and has turned into much more. My background is in technology field; information security specifically.

@alexstewart5878 3 жыл бұрын

"Boards don't hit back" Good video. Thanks

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AlexBB77 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips , def have to try the measuring now and once I get my battery sprayer upgrade , I have the Sprayers Plus 4 gallon battery sprayer and it never really held a charge properly , I got a new battery and still does not keep the charge they way other people who have it claim. Something about mine is defective. So I am just going to get a FlowZone or a Chapin soon. I know someone else mentioned on a recent vid of yours about you potentially doing a vid comparing your different battery sprayers and how you maintain and keep them in top working order. If that is still on the cards I also would be very interested in that sort of vid with me being in the market to buy a new sprayer soon.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It does make a difference Alex B. It may seem like an unnecessary step but it'll allow you to spray with more precision. Especially important when it comes to herbicide application. I'm still down to make the Flowzone vs. Chapin comparison. I've used the Flowzone for long enough now that I can point out the pros and cons.

@theclassick1 3 жыл бұрын

Kids: "I'll never use math in the real world". Parents: "Que up Ron's video" Great stuff!!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Math can be useful. Fortunately the math is pretty simple. Thanks for watching.

@tracyrutter3064 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel I stumbled upon. You are a natural at this and I learn something new with every video. Can I suggest you name your channel something to do with lawn care as I am sure you are missing out on hundreds if not thousands of subscribers / views etc.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

You think it makes that much of a difference Tracy?

@jasonstevens6877 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I watched this, I’ve never even considered timing it out. Fortunately my lawn is basically split into a 1000 and 2000 sqft section, so I just do the front and back separate.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jason. Thanks for watching.

@BermudaBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Good info

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian

@r0adwarri0r90 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching

@_RedRainman 3 жыл бұрын

I use a metronome to measure my steps per minute it is a great tool for steps per 1000 sq feet.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely one method Roderick. First time hearing that one!

@spotwms8768 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the 1000 sqft calculation formula 20*50

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Anytime. Happy to help!

@mbaker82 Жыл бұрын

good video, I really like the editing. however, i think people put way to much into these things. Unless you have a crazy spray nozzle, its prob pretty uniform and consistent. Fill the pack up, make sure you have a well charged battery and take your time to walk the yard uniform and even. don't run, or linger around, just walk at normal pace back and forth and keep the nozzle around your knee height to maintain that max coverage. may your yard be green and your weeds be few. have a great day.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching Michael! Thanks for the feedback.

@williammorris7895 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, most spraying I've done has been professional and it's a square patch here, a narrow strip there, then there was a litre still in the sprayer before I moved to the next property etc etc - It just wouldn't be practical to try to monitor every aspect. As long as I'm putting enough down, without spraying money onto the ground then I'm happy :) Taking nothing away from the video! I understand that this is the 'proper' way to do it (and how I was taught when I had to pass a backpack spraying course for work).

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

@@williammorris7895 Thanks for the feedback William.

@williammorris7895 Жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry I hope it was taken ok bud :) I've enjoyed lots of videos on your channel and have a lot of respect for your work. (Bit of a guilty hangup that text doesn't always come across as intended!)

@markwood5382 Ай бұрын

I don't like trying to figure out how fast to walk, so I bought a tow behind sprayer. Just to lazy, plus 31 gallon tow behind wasn't much more than the battery powered backpack sprayer and I don't have to hurt my back picking up the sprayer and putting it on my back/

@realitychecktime101 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What psi are you running for applying post emergent vs pre emergent herbicide? Higher psi like 100+ for that flow rate seems really high for either application type, atleast with a fan nozzle, as the droplet size is really misty and blows extremely easily. Currently using the Milwaukee m18 switchtank, for reference. Thoughts?

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I run the sprayer at the lower pressure level. The one I have only has 2 positions. I use the low. Your Milwaukee can work great as long as you calibrate it.

@henrysmifth536 Жыл бұрын

Ron you cover everything 😂

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I try!

@gspeaking 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, and good afternoon. On several of your videos I think I saw you using a spray nozzle that had an angled attachment. If I'm correct would you share where I can get them. Thanks

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Heya Archie. You can get them here: TeeJet AIXR11004VP: amzn.to/3fIexOD TeeJet XR11004VS: amzn.to/3iAG06O Here's a video that talks about them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtxjfsSlr5qtnGg.html

@oramos85 3 ай бұрын

I think its easier to time yourself spraying 1000 square feet at your regular walking pace (say it took 1 min); then spray water into a measuring container/bucket for that same amount of time (1 minute in this example) to find your volume output per 1000 square feet. Lets assume the volume output came out to be 1gal. Now when reading a product label that has an application rate of 3 ounces per 1000 square feet; it would mean 3 ounces for 1 gal of water for your particular spray equipment.

@RonHenry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Get your 1 Gallon Measuring Container: amzn.to/3il4EqI

@Methodical2 3 жыл бұрын

Just an FYI. The link doesn't work.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@Methodical2 thanks sir. I fixed the link. Appreciate the heads up.

@scotts1111 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. What backpack sprayer do you like or recommend? I'm looking at getting a battery powered sprayer price range up to $500. I have a pump backpack sprayer but arthritis is giving me a fit spraying 35000 square feet now for 2 years.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Heya Scott. I'd go Flowzone Typhoon 2. They're tough to find in stock. You can check here: ron-henry.com/typhoon2 or on Amazon: amzn.to/39sUrVE Another good options is the Chapin 24V: amzn.to/2T22ekw The Typhoon really allows you to cover a lot of ground quickly though. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@kwarner04 3 жыл бұрын

Great content...simple and easy to understand. Can you do a video on what to do when you have more square footage than gallons? I've got about 12,000 sq feet, so loading the sprayer up 3 times (4 gallons) is a lot of work. Can you "triple" the mixture and just spray the whole section...just know you have to walk 3X as fast?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle. I have 12k square feet and I do 3 fill ups. The problem with making the concentration 3x stronger is you're highly unlikely to be able to walk fast enough to get 4 gallons over 12k square feet. Even if you could, the chances of you going a bit heavy in one spot and burning the lawn goes up quite a bit vs. simply doing 3 fill ups. I wouldn't attempt to spray 12k square feet with 4 gallons of product mix.

@kwarner04 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry Thanks for the info!

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime Kyle!

@Sebastian-ph8mp 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lawn, my dream, I wish I knew English

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use captions to translate Sebastian? I appreciate you watching.

@RupeshReddyTumu 4 ай бұрын

Hey, how do you deal with different nozzles? My fan tip and flood jet tip have different rates.

@RonHenry 4 ай бұрын

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@lawn2learn 3 жыл бұрын

Top 5 how to spray videos ever !! Top 5 people 🤘🏼 Comment who is the top 5 of all time?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Lawn 2 Learn. Glad it's helpful.

@fredrickhaemker8434 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info Ron. I sprayed for clover in Mid May but still have some. Is it okay now for a second application? I live in TN and will be reseeding in Sept/Oct.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Fredrick. Appreciate you watching sir. If the herbicide you’re using doesn’t have temperature restrictions, then yes.

@Methodical2 3 жыл бұрын

Check the label.

@williechaffin387 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I guess the nozzle and flowzone setting can be used to speed up or slow down the time I have? Do you agree? Thanks willie

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely Willie. Different nozzles have varying flow rates. I’d pick a setting on the flowzone and do your calibration. If you change the nozzle or pressure, the calibration changes.

@williechaffin387 Жыл бұрын

Duuu. After applying my brain before opening my mouth, I can see where adjusting my dilution rate with more or less water is best. I want 6.9 oz of product per 1000, so my walk speed likes 2.1 gallons + product for 205 seconds

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

@@williechaffin387 That works too Willie!

@Wildpony98 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I worry about putting down some of the specialty weed killers like Tenacity (24D) or the others. How much wiggle room do I have between taking out clover, wild carrot, and crabgrass versus wiping out my yard because I got it on too heavy (even if my mixture is correct) ? I am just getting my blue grass going from last fall, have a ton of clover and wild carrot. I want to wipe that out now so I have a cleaner yard to overseed come late August as I do have plenty of bare spots. The same goes for adding liquid iron that requires 'x ' amount for 1000 sq foot. Can I get that on too thick or is there foregiveness on over doing it ?

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

If you follow the process shown in this video and label rates, you should be able to apply liquid products with confidence wildpony. You don’t have to be absolutely perfect, but you also can’t apply at double the rate without consequences.

@mr.m4241 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, LOVE your presentations and appreciate your great work. QUESTION: Why not simply spray to a gallon and time that? Why all the formula? What am I missing? (I'm curious) Thanks! 2 minutes of afterthought later.....Because we're not pacing for a gallon. We're pacing for 1000 sf. (right?)....But shouldn't 1g = 1000sf when doing applications? Am I overthinking it?? [I'm a rookie. Please explain]

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Heya Mr. M. You could do spray a gallon and time it. The issue is stopping at exactly 1 gallon when the sprayer is running flat out. Often times you'll put more than 1 gallon of water in or come up a bit short. simply spraying for 15 seconds and doing the math allows you to get it dead nuts perfect. Make sense?

@mr.m4241 2 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry Yes Ron, thanks for replying. I went out Sunday and applied your method anyway, even after my initial response. My Petra HD4000, using a Flowzone fan nozzle that sprays at 9-10" wide timed at 87 seconds. Problem was my pace (too fast), so I have to get that down. Gonna take a lot of practice, which unfortunately looks to come at the price of a lot of backache.....I've got +23K sf. to cover, so I don't know how feasible monthly (or even twice monthly) apps are gonna work at my age and going forward. I'm considering using the 1/2 gallon per 1000 method to cover more area with less tank refills. Or, I will look into a 25g pull-behind sprayer attached to my garden tractor. Any suggestions on a good pull-behind that won't require too much maintainence? On another note: have you experienced, or heard of, issues using Prodiamine 65 WDG in a backpack sprayer? Salesman at Site One warned against using it because it clogs the sprayer - "even after vigorous mixing?" I asked. He said it requires continuous agitation to function thru a sprayer and residue will settle before I could empty the (4G) tank. Doesn't make sense to me given the agitation that comes from walking with the tank on my back. Your thoughts/experience/advice?

@mr.greenthumb4293 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron! After a HOC do you think it’s safe to apply PGR right after?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

If you mow today, I would apply PGR the following day.

@mr.greenthumb4293 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry gotcha! Will do

@andrewmejia856 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Question. Citric acid. 1 pound per 1000 square feet. How much of the product do I add to sprayer per gallon of water? Label doesn’t say.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. If you're applying 1 lb of 1000 square feet, you'd mix 1 lb with a gallon of water.

@tylerm124 2 жыл бұрын

I work in this field. This is the most important information ive seen on the internet for do it yourself people. Calibrating is super important so you dont over/underspray spray.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Tyler. Sprayer calibration is definitely underrated. What do you do in the industry?

@tylerm124 2 жыл бұрын

Im a registered technician in the state of Virginia. I essentially just do liquid and granular applications to residential until i get my next cert. I do have a little more knowledge than most at my level since my brother has been doing it for closer to a decade. I also am aware that where i live has very different types of applications than those more south or north. Living in a transition zone we have to handle both warm season and cold season grasses as well as some "weeds" from both climates. Also im always looking to learn more so if anyone has specific information on either climates i would love to hear about it as it will help me tremendously on my journey in the industry. Also i think its worth mentioning that i dont use a backpack sprayer, but i pull from a 500 gallon tank with a larger like lawnmower sized engine at 2 gallons per minute.

@ericb2861 Жыл бұрын

Ron how do you effectively clean out chemicals from YM BP sprayer? Keep adding water until you spray out chemicals? I ask since you can damage your pump when tank go empty. Last ? What’s your size and measuring cup you use ? I looked it up on Amazon and the oz not clear per increment of how much to fill. I like a handle with funnel to poor. Prefer 32 or 64 oz container Thanks.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

I run it until it's pretty much empty and then run water through it to clean out the pump and lines

@ericb2861 Жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry ok so keep adding water after initially using as much chemicals as possible. then spray it out until it’s clear water. Thanks

@donnarizzo3510 Жыл бұрын

My 2gal pump sprayer only puts out 6-8oz with the fan tip that is on it. Can I still work with that? I have back issues and don't think I could carry a back pump. Is there another pump I can get that has a better fan tip that will put out more? The stream tip puts out 10oz but I don't think that will cover properly.

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

You should use the fan tip Donna. It can work well as long as you ensure you’re covering 2000 square feet with the 2 gallon product mix. Pretty much any sprayer can work as long as you’re applying the product at correct rates. To help with calibrating your sprayer, watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ns1pqq6B2M-WoI0.html

@donnarizzo3510 Жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry thank you Ron. For some reason I cannot seem to get the calculations. I will keep watching until it clicks 😊

@rodcoslett173 Жыл бұрын

What nozzle are you using at the beginning of this video?

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

The green tip the sprayer comes with. You should calibrate based on the spray tip you're using. For foliar applications, this is the one I'd recommend: Foliar Tip: amzn.to/3DUCTk3

@79thSeabee 11 ай бұрын

Just thght of this. You can walk to the click of a metronome. Beats per minute can become steps per minute.

@RonHenry 11 ай бұрын

That works too! Thanks for watching!

@vincentlabruzzo5368 Жыл бұрын

What nozzle are you using in the beginning of the video?

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

The spray tip it comes with

@1brokenbychrist Жыл бұрын

Excllent

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@ericstinnett9182 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I watch another video of a guy doing a video on flow zone. I can't remember his name but he mentioned lawn Ninja's a lot also he has a real long red beard. Lol. His backpack sprayer Flow zone is able to put out a gallon of water 🌊💦 in a minute. Just wanted to know is your different from the one he has. I know they have the 5 setting type flow zone now 👍 Thanks

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure which Flowzone he had Eric. The idea behind showing how I arrived at those numbers is so you can calibrate your spreader. There can be variance between units so always a good idea to verify the flow rates yourself.

@Johnny53kgb-nsa 3 жыл бұрын

Is the Flow zone 4 gal backpack sprayer still available ?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It is John G. It's just pretty much out of stock all the time. Do My Own sometimes has it. You have to just keep checking: ron-henry.com/typhoon2

@jasona4881 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a follow up video on calibrating backpack sprayer to spray more sq footage with the same 4 gal sprayer?

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. You'd just alter the dilution rate. So if the product you're applying can be diluted at .5 gallon per 1000 square feet, then you could effectively double the coverage and the amount of product added to the sprayer. I'd be concerned about being able to cover 1000 square feet with only half a gallon of water/product mix.

@blakelowcountryresidential3232 3 жыл бұрын

There's gotta be a BPM (beats per minute) song that is ideal for step speed

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

There probably is Blake. You're the second person to suggest using a beat to measure your steps.

@blakelowcountryresidential3232 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry us lawncare guys always have headphones in so it came to mind

@LonghornsLegend 4 ай бұрын

Just a fyi there are free apps available that measure your lawn for you now. Gps pulls up your house and you can click and drag for measurements across the lawn

@RonHenry 4 ай бұрын

Yep. Great time to be in lawn care with m the tech we have available. 😎

@maestrozilla 3 ай бұрын

Great tip. What tip size btw…0.5gpm?

@RonHenry 3 ай бұрын

Foliar Tip: amzn.to/3DUCTk3

@maestrozilla 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Same parameters on floodjet type?

@ivanpalacios5467 2 ай бұрын

What wand and tip upgrade was that?

@RonHenry 2 ай бұрын

It's not. The sprayer comes with it. golfcourselawn.store/products/yard-mastery-4-gallon-backpack-sprayer

@Methodical2 3 жыл бұрын

The FlowZone pressure can be adjusted from 8psi to 115psi…where did you set your dial for this test?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

The range of 8-115 psi is for the 2.5 version. I have the 2.0 version. It only has 2 settings. 70 psi or 115 psi.

@Methodical2 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry Ahh, got it. So, I assume you used the 70psi setting.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

@@Methodical2 Nope. The numbers in the video are for the 115 psi setting

@drewrobinson36 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get your pressure wand hooked up the hose line of the sprayer ?

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

It screws on and the wand has quick release fittings on it. You pull down on the fitting to release.

@drewrobinson36 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry could you find me a link . My sprayer wand is a female and having trouble piecing it together .

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Find a link for what exactly. Do you have a Flowzone?

@drewrobinson36 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry no I gave a Petra 4000 I’m trying to convert the wand to a power washer handle . But having trouble

@psrobert1961 Ай бұрын

Why not fill the container up to the 1 gallon mark and time how long that takes?

@RonHenry Ай бұрын

Takes longer and less precise

@patriotmjb 2 ай бұрын

Actually most sprayer equipment out puts TWO gallons per minute and that's the calibration flow chart info you read on pesticide labels. If you read further on you'll find mix rates for "spot spray" applications, that's the mix rate you use in backpack sprayers along with the instructions of: "wet leaf blade" that tells you, your eyes are the best tool to use for knowing/seeing the sheen of the product. Secondly, material type you are using you may want to alter your droplet size and use a larger output nozzle to prevent spray drift and particulate "floating" thirdly and most important, the square footage rate is only important if your putting down NPK that's the primary purpose for calibration to prevent nitrogen burning of your lawn. But you wouldn't use a backpack sprayer for that since the melted urea would be too abrasive for the pump to handle. You'd use a 200 gal poly tank with like a hydro d50, Honda motor and spray applicator gun with shower type nozzle.

@RonHenry 2 ай бұрын

I guess all my sprayers are broken then. Because none of them flow 2 gallons of water per minute with the spray tips I use for lawn products.. 🤷‍♂️ Appreciate you watching.

@patriotmjb 2 ай бұрын

@@RonHenry that's my point. The backpack pumps won't handle 2 gpm to match the flow rate calibration of the chemical mix rate on the label. That's why we use the "spot spray" application instructions on the label instead

@RonHenry 2 ай бұрын

@@patriotmjb With all due respect, I don't think you know what you're talking about. I (and countless others) blanket spray at a 1 gallon per 1000 square feet dilution rate and have done so for years with excellent results. Most lawn care products specify a dilution rate of 1 gallon of water sprayed over 1000 square feet. Off the top of my head, I can only think of a fungicide and a 1 or 2 herbicides that call for 2 gallons of water as a carrier; and that's really only required if you're not planning to water them in after application. Fertilizers, 95% of herbicides, insecticides, growth regulator, and biostimulants all recommend dilution rates starting at 1 gallon over 1000 square feet. It works great. Now if you prefer to spray at 2 gallons per 1000, fine but it would be incorrect to say it's wrong to spray 1 gallon over 1000 square feet. It's literally what I (and countless others) do every 2 weeks when I blanket spray fertilizer, biostimulants and Primo Maxx.. Appreciate you watching the content.

@patriotmjb 2 ай бұрын

That's easy to be critical but what you don't realize is I'm trying to be helpful. I own one of the largest fertilizer spray companies in the state of Indiana since 2012. You're welcome for the free help. With hundreds of thousands of acres covered and millions produced in revenue I think we know about mix rates

@RonHenry 2 ай бұрын

@@patriotmjb 🤷‍♂ Congratulations I guess? All I'm saying is it's incorrect to say that 2 gallons per 1000 is *required* when spraying liquid products. You can get great results with a lower dilution rates. Appreciate you watching.

@PAndaemonium89 18 күн бұрын

Assuming you keep the PSI constant?

@RonHenry 4 күн бұрын

Yes

@BIGGBULLxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Some spots on my grass is turned btan color as the lawn in this video how do I get it back green it's been getting a lot of rain.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Without seeing the lawn it's hard to say Aluminum Crusher. Most issues with discoloration come from infrequent mowing or blades that aren't sharp.

@BIGGBULLxxx 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry thanks for your reply... Thumbs up👍👍

@stevebabiak6997 3 жыл бұрын

Could be insect damage too, if not heat stress. Dig a small spot and look for those darned insect grubs.

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possible Steve.

@oo7nadeau891 3 жыл бұрын

What nozzle do you have on the sprayer when the video begins looks like an awful lot of product coming out

@RonHenry 3 жыл бұрын

The standard green tip that it comes with.

@jimccc9467 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the Chapin for $146 on Amazon, calibration here I go.

@RonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

Niiiiiice. That's a great deal Jim

@jimccc9467 2 жыл бұрын

@@RonHenry any guess on run time out of the one battery it came with? Max I would ever need for one application would be 20,000 sq/f

@gradyrogers6707 Жыл бұрын

Where to get nozzle tips for my sprayer. ???????

@RonHenry Жыл бұрын

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