Monday, November 29, 2010

Newest Project - 2100 Gallon Water Transfer System


Our newest project, 2100 Gal water transfer system w/ Armstrong electric pump, float valve, heavy duty steel frame for underground gold mine

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Arizona Spray Equipment – Don’t Create Problems for Yourself

Keeping your power spray equipment in great running condition is tough enough without creating your own problems.
A technician came in recently for some service. When we went out to service his truck mount sprayer, we saw the following condition (photo). Jsw_dsc01948
The technician had carelessly leaned his inspection ladder on top of his spray pump. While we didn’t notice any damage, we pointed out that a good jolt could result in an expensive repair bill if the ladder were to hit the pump.
We recommend that spray technicians do a quick check of their equipment to be sure everything is secure. We recommend owners and managers perform periodic truck inspections to identify hazardous and potentially expensive conditions like this one.
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Monday, November 15, 2010

Power Spray Rigs – Little Things Cost You Money

A weed control technician came in and said the Honda engine on his weed control sprayer wasn’t working properly.  It turned out the engine contained bad gas and the culprit was quickly identified.  The technician had left the cap off the gas can used to fill the Honda engine.  It had rained recently and the rain water contaminated the gasoline.
  50805 1 plus Self- Venting Gas Can
Because of a small oversight, not putting the gas cap back on the gas can, the Company lost money (paying vendor (me) to clean out the gas tank, clean the carburetor, etc.) and time (technician’s time at the job site fiddling with the engine, driving to and from our shop from the job site, time at our facility waiting for the repair).
Even the little things on your power spray rig can cost you big money.  Be smart.  Check your work.  Use checklists to make sure everyone is doing their job.