Spraying BLSC
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Spraying BLSC
I tried to use a hose end sprayer to spray some BLSC this weekend and ran into problems. I mixed the components, let them sit overnight, decanted the concentrate into a hose end sprayer, and got to it. I made it about 50-60 feet and the sprayer started to clog - it was very apparent as the spray changed from tan to clear.
Any suggestions on how to help with this? Do you normally filter the concentrate before putting it in the sprayer?
Thanks!
Any suggestions on how to help with this? Do you normally filter the concentrate before putting it in the sprayer?
Thanks!
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Re: Spraying BLSC
BLSC or BLKH? BLSC shouldn't be tan. BLKH spray, however, can be quite brown and therefore useful for knowing when the sprayer is clogged.
I do filter BLKH using a tea strainer as I make it due to the humic acid "powder" being a bit rocky and impossible to dissolve completely. See here.
I do filter BLKH using a tea strainer as I make it due to the humic acid "powder" being a bit rocky and impossible to dissolve completely. See here.
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Re: Spraying BLSC
You are correct - sorry about the lack of specificity. I was spraying BLSC and KH at the same time out of the hose end sprayer. Interesting about going through a tea strainer - sounds like a good idea. I can do that when I transfer next time.
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Re: Spraying BLSC
I may have not searched as much as I should have but is there a guide on BLSC?
I'm looking to know If anyone has applied equal amounts in a 20V chapin backpacksprayer opposed to hose end.
Thanks
I'm looking to know If anyone has applied equal amounts in a 20V chapin backpacksprayer opposed to hose end.
Thanks
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Re: Spraying BLSC
Strictly the method that I use.Fullheadofturf1234 wrote: ↑June 15th, 2018, 3:15 pmI may have not searched as much as I should have but is there a guide on BLSC?
I'm looking to know If anyone has applied equal amounts in a 20V chapin backpacksprayer opposed to hose end.
Thanks
I recently sprayed 4 Oz/K BLSC + 4 Oz/K BLKH + FAS + Prodiamine all in one go. I did the application in the late afternoon and watered in with about 1/2" irrigation the following morning.
I usually don't do multiple applications at once like this, and I thought that if I was ever going to kill my lawn or sprayer unintentionally, that would do it.
No (visible) problems what-so-ever on the lawn. Sprayer held up like a champ- no clogs at all during the spray.
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Re: Spraying BLSC
lVlrBoJang1es wrote: ↑June 20th, 2018, 2:07 pmStrictly the method that I use.Fullheadofturf1234 wrote: ↑June 15th, 2018, 3:15 pmI may have not searched as much as I should have but is there a guide on BLSC?
I'm looking to know If anyone has applied equal amounts in a 20V chapin backpacksprayer opposed to hose end.
Thanks
I recently sprayed 4 Oz/K BLSC + 4 Oz/K BLKH + FAS + Prodiamine all in one go. I did the application in the late afternoon and watered in with about 1/2" irrigation the following morning.
I usually don't do multiple applications at once like this, and I thought that if I was ever going to kill my lawn or sprayer unintentionally, that would do it.
No (visible) problems what-so-ever on the lawn. Sprayer held up like a champ- no clogs at all during the spray.
Ok good to know it didn’t clog but still confused on the rate...
Per the 4 gallon tank( 1 gallon/k) how much SLS did you use?
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