High PSI 12v pump?

[c2ranch]

I have a smaller, 25 gallon CropCare UTV sprayer. Basically looks like the Fimco and such, but comes in yellow.

Trying to get more distance to help to reach further away from where the side by side can reach. I have the Valley spray nozzle that should be able to do 45', but I'm lucky to get 20, which is about 5' more than the nozzle the sprayer came with. The nozzle says it can handle up to 500 PSI, and reviews seem to indicate that it under performs below 90.

The pump I have on my sprayer is a Remco 2.2gpm/40 PSI. I'm looking for something that can do 90psi or better, without increasing the gpm any more than necessary. I've seen 5 and 6gpm pumps doing 90+ PSI, but nothing on the lower volume end. Nothing in the Remco catalog that I can find either.

Any suggestions for a low(ish) GPM pump that has a high PSI? Preferably that is also reliable so I'm not replacing it every year?

Thanks!

 

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look at pentair catalog, they have numerous pumps. You basically got 2 things here. A pump and a pressure switch. You may have to buy the switch separately.

I bought one of their higher pressure pumps for my sprayer to reach the tops of apple trees. It produces about 65 psi.

 

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Also, you might need a accumulator to get a good spot spray. Take some schedule 80 pipe get a Tee and a cap. Have the inlet / outlet from the tee, put a piece of pipe vertically and the cap. The trapped air will squeeze and act like a accumulator. Otherwise, you get a hort burst of pressure, then a bit of pressure lag until the pump turns back on. The wasted product not making the distance will be extra stuff you need to mix / spend.

 

[c2ranch]

Thank you! The accumulator may also be a thing I am missing. When I'm spraying with the nozzle, vs the boom, the pump constantly cycles off and on. I understand that's not good for the pump, and it looks like those are used to prevent that situation, similar to a pressure tank on a well.

 

[RGrizzzz]

I have two Cropcare sprayers. Can you link to the model you have? I'm not familiar with a 25 gallon UTV sprayer from them. Does that model have a pressure adjustment?

https://paulbhardware.com/ is the OEM/parent company for Cropcare. Give them a call and see what they recommend.

 

[RGrizzzz]

A quick search on PaulBHardware for "Remco" turns up this pump that looks to do what you want.

https://paulbhardware.com/remco-pump-2-2-gpm-smoothflo-39239j182b

Looks like you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

Remco 3923-9J1-82B Professional Grade SmoothFlo 3923 Pump

Remco 3923-9J1-82B SmoothFlo Sprayer Pump - 2.0 GPM, 120 PSI, Flo-IQ, 12 Volt, 3/8" NPT Ports **The fittings for the pump inlet and outlet are sold separately. If you are unsure of what you need please contact a customer service representative for assistance.**

www.sprayerdepot.com

I'd still call them and see what they recommend.

 

[c2ranch]

I have two Cropcare sprayers. Can you link to the model you have? I'm not familiar with a 25 gallon UTV sprayer from them. Does that model have a pressure adjustment?

https://paulbhardware.com/ is the OEM/parent company for Cropcare. Give them a call and see what they recommend.

It's the LGX25 UTV sprayer. It looks like they've refreshed the design since I bought mine a few years back. Overall, it's been very reliable, especially given that I didn't exactly take care of it well for the first couple of years.

There is a bit of a challenge with the mounting bolts that were likely my fault - I have a leak in one where the rotomold cracked at the thread insert. I don't know if it was caused by over-tightening a bolt, or hard bumping around in the bed of the SXS.

I'll them and ask about that 3923-9J1 pump. There are so many configurations of pump out there, that a lot of times it just looks like typos on the web page you're looking at, that I then can't find in the Remco catalog, that I assumed was just a mistake. (For example the PaulB page lists it both as 120psi and 60psi.) I'm betting that you're right, a quick call would clear it all up.

Thanks again, this is very helpful.

 

[RGrizzzz]

Tell us more about the nozzles you have. Reading the link below, it looks like there are 22' "full pattern" nozzles. I'd expect them to spray the full 180 degrees pattern. There are also left and right pattern nozzles, but they max out at 11' each. I'm not sure what product you're thinking will get you to 45'.

Boomless Nozzles - Valley Industries

Save time and cover more ground with the Valley Industries Universal Boomless Nozzles. Designed for use with either a 2.0 or 3.0GPM 12volt diaphragm pump. Easily spray insecticides, herbicides and pesticides between 8-22 feet of spray coverage. Making these the perfect nozzles for large lawns...

www.valleyind.com

 

[c2ranch]

... I realize I missed your question - no, the pump does not have a pressure adjustment. It's fixed (the current website says 60psi, but I recall the label on my pump saying 40 or 45, should've taken a picture - at least I'd have the model # of the pump without having to drive back up to the property) at the factory.

Here's a link to the page from CropCare: https://cropcareequipment.com/farm-lawn-sprayers/lawn-garden-sprayers/

 

[c2ranch]

Tell us more about the nozzles you have. Reading the link below, it looks like there are 22' "full pattern" nozzles. I'd expect them to spray the full 180 degrees pattern. There are also left and right pattern nozzles, but they max out at 11' each. I'm not sure what product you're thinking will get you to 45'.

Boomless Nozzles - Valley Industries

Save time and cover more ground with the Valley Industries Universal Boomless Nozzles. Designed for use with either a 2.0 or 3.0GPM 12volt diaphragm pump. Easily spray insecticides, herbicides and pesticides between 8-22 feet of spray coverage. Making these the perfect nozzles for large lawns...

www.valleyind.com

Here's the sprayer I have from Valley: https://www.valleyind.com/product/16-long-range-misting-spray-gun-interchangeable-nozzles/

It comes with 3 nozzles, I'm currently using the 1.5 orifice for 1-2.2 gpm pumps.

 

[RGrizzzz]

Here's the sprayer I have from Valley: https://www.valleyind.com/product/16-long-range-misting-spray-gun-interchangeable-nozzles/

It comes with 3 nozzles, I'm currently using the 1.5 orifice for 1-2.2 gpm pumps.

OOOOH. I was thinking you wanted more range from the boom, not the spray gun. Are you spraying with a boom too? I'd be worried about a higher pressure pump and using the boom, if you don't have a way to control the pressure on the boom.

 

[c2ranch]

Oh, yea - the spray gun! The boom works absolutely great. I was thinking that would be an issue about switching pumps, but I only use the boom about 10% of the time (spraying the driveway and parking area to kill weeds, and the rare spraying newly cut trails to hinder hardwood regrowth). In that world, swapping out the pump motor once every month or two to use the boom doesn't seem like too hard of a task. Cleaning the tank out would take longer than that, I think.

I use the spray gun on thick areas where it's just too hard to get in there and do basal bark or too thick for the brush hog (think solid masses of 3" trees and shrubs 10-15' high) or spot treating trees from the trails.

 

[RGrizzzz]

In addition to a pump, I suspect you're going to need a pressure regulator. Something like this guy. You'll need a pressure gauge, and the fittings to mate to your pump.

Teejet Pressure Regulator 23120

Handles up to 150 psi (10.3 bar). Available in 1/2" (13 mm) and 3/4" (19 mm). Viton parts for use in lawn spraying applications optional.

www.mkrittenhouse.com

 

[c2ranch]

Ensuring that I've got the idea down correctly: I'd route the pressure regulator between the pump and any connections except recirculate (e.g. before the sprayer and boom control lines, but after the recirculate line), and use it to adjust pressure for the purpose of using either the boom or the sprayer.

If I added an accumulator, that'd be before the pressure regulator - correct?

Thanks again!

 

[RGrizzzz]

Yes. Here's a breakdown from an ATX60. Water flows in from 3 and out to 4, which controls if you want boom or gun. Turn the knob (1) to see the pressure on the gauge(8).

I don't know what an accumulator is.

 

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You might have enough swell in the hoses where you might not need an accumulator. IT also depends on the pump, if your pushing the limits of it's operating range or not.

IF you have a small air tank to try out the pressure in. Put some water in it, fill it with air, turn it upside down to get the water to the hose fitting, see what it does. Those portable air tanks for filling tires would handle it. harbor freight has 5 gallon ones for $38.