Cleaning Backpack Sprayers Cleaning backpack sprayers is much different from cleaning a field rig. Backpack sprayers are far smaller in size with a lot less plumbing to hide pesticide residues. Thus, they are much easier to clean. In fact, cleaning a backpack sprayer is a lot like rinsing a pesticide container. Rinse out the tank thoroughly and then spray the rinsate from the sprayer onto the site of application. When applying the rinsate, do not exceed the legal amount of pesticide that may be applied to a given area. Repeat this procedure for a total of three rinses. For the second rinse, consider using a commercial tank cleaner to make a solution that will more effectively remove residues. See the pesticide label for recommended cleaning agents. Another source is the Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska, EC130. Allow the solution to sit for the amount of time listed on the label of the cleaning product. Rinse a third time with only water. After the third rinse, the sprayer should be sufficiently cleansed to be used with a different product.
I don't mean anything by this but I noticed as soon as I saw the picture for the video I knew you were doing it wrong. All chemical labels say the required POE and all labels say long sleeve shirts and chemical resistant gloves. I know that those gloves are incorrect. when i say chemicals I'm referring to one's you get from a dealer, not round up or other Wal-Mart crap. I've scanned round up but never really read the label.
Well that's arbitrary... not everyone is using this sprayer for chemicals. I don't use long sleeve shirts and chemical gloves to water my plants nor to spray compost tea...
@@kimiishikawa5268 You are an idiot. You are the reason there are warning labels. Water isn't a chemical although it does have an SDS for it. You are comparing water to chemicals. Spraying is the action not the product.
