Sprayer Calibration Guide

This guide provides straightforward, math-free methods for calibrating different types of agricultural sprayers to ensure accurate chemical application rates. It covers:

  • Boom Sprayers: Uses nozzle spacing and timed runs to calculate gallons per acre.
  • Backpack & Pump-Up Sprayers: Uses a small test area and timed spraying to determine output.
  • Boomless Sprayers: Calculates effective spray width and uses timed collection to find application rate.

Each method emphasizes consistency in spray pressure and speed during calibration.

For detailed instructions and calibration tables, please refer to the Sprayer Calibration Guide.

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