Pumps

Skid sprayer pumps are an excellent component to a pesticide spray rig because of its superior ability in spreading insecticides across large areas with powerful pressure. However, there are times that a skid sprayer can be less effective or stop functioning completely due to a bad sprayer pump.

Solutions Pest & Lawn offers five different types of pumps with varying models to suit any need, from perimeter spraying to termite pre-treatments. Read below to learn about the sprayer pump models that we use for our stock model and customized pesticide spray rigs.

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Recommendations

We carry five different types of high-quality spraying rig pumps. Each pump has it's own unique advantages and functionality. What you choose will depend on your application needs:

Hypro diaphragm pumps are driven by a gasoline engine, outputting up to 6 gallons per minute at 290 pounds of pressure. The pump is equipped with a pressure regulator and a pulsation dampener to minimize vibrations to the pump itself. This is great to use for turf spraying, termite control and perimeter spray applications.

The Maruyama piston pump has three pistons on it, a built-in pressure regulator, and is also driven by a gasoline engine. This pump has an output of up to 8 gallons per minute at up to 570 pounds of pressure. It is great for turf spraying, termite control, perimeter spraying, tree spraying and applying herbicides over large areas.

The Hypro 6500 Roller Pump is also driven by a gasoline engine and can put out 21 gallons per minute at 300 pounds of pressure. This pump is construced of cast iron and is good for turf, perimeter and shrub spraying.

The Shurflo Electric Pump is a battery-powered pump and can put out 1 to 6 gallons per minute and is great for turf and perimeter spraying on a smaller scale than the other mentioned pumps. It is powered by a 12-volt battery (not included with unit).

The Pumptec Electric Pump is also a battery powered pump and can put out 3 gallons per minute at 150 pounds of pressure. This pump is great for turf spraying, perimeter spraying and shrub spraying. A 12-volt battery is required to operate this pump.

User Guide

Pumps can either be gasoline-powered or battery powered with a 12-volt battery. The gasoline-powered pumps are better for high powered, large scale applications over the battery-powered pumps which are better for smaller jobs.

The advantage that electric-powered pumps have over gasoline-powered pumps is that you don't have to worry about oil or fuel nor do you need to worry about emissions.

Operating The Pump

One the spray rig's engine has been started and is operating, set the pump's pressure output. Most pumps have a pressure regulator to control the output and where the pressure is going, either to the hose reel or to the tank to agitate the spray chemical so the pesticide solution is well mixed.

If you are using a Solutions rig that utilizes a pump without an included pressure regulator, we install a pressure valve that can be adjusted to the spray pressure you desire just by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. You can see how much pressure is being used by checking the pressure gauge.

Inspection and Maintenance

Depending on your pump that you choose, maintenance tasks may vary. For gasoline-powered engines, you will have to monitor fluids for fuel and oil. For battery-powered engines, you won't have to worry about fuel so much but you will have to check and clean your inline strainer regularly so you don't have any obstruction of flow to the pump itself.

Check your owner's manual of your pump for detailed maintenance instructions to keep your pump in good condition for the long-term.

Key Takeaways

• Skid sprayer pumps are an essential spraying rig component as it controls the amount of pressure that goes out during spray applications.
• Solutions Pest & Lawn offers five different types of sprayer pumps. Two types are battery-powered, and three are gasoline-powered. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.
• Make sure to regularly inspect and service your pump so it's in the right working condition.