My Electric Power Spray Rig Won’t Pump

Electric Power Spray Rig used for weeds was brought in.  Client reports Shurflo pump won’t spray.  We took the pump apart and decided that was not the problem.                

Photo shows the blue sludge that found at the bottom of the tank, clogging everything.
Some chemicals, in this case herbicides, don’t combine well.  Potential problems: down time, missed appointments, repair expense, over time, wasted gas returning to the job site, etc.

This problem can be easily avoided.  It is critical that you periodically clean out your power sprayer tank to prevent this type of thing from happening. 

Read my post in Spray Equipment Tank Cleanout.

Cox Hose Reels

Cox hose reels are an important part of a pest control sprayer or weed control spray rig.  Like other components, some common sense is required when operating your Cox reel.
One look at these photos will confirm the old adage that common sense is not too common.



The technician was allowing the hose to rub against the vehicle when winding the hose.  2 obvious issues:
1.  Pest control company needs to be inspecting his pest control vehicles.
2.  Pest control tech needs a serious attitude adjustment.
But wait, there's more.....



In this photo, the damage is even worse.  The hose is digging grooves into the pest control vehicle bed liner.  If this is what is happening the hard plastic liner, what's happnening to the hose?  Can you say "chemical spill"?