Application Quiz – Nozzle output

April 2, 2021

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Glenn Kirby

We’ve worked with ICL to develop an Online quiz (link here) to help support you guys and girls out there spraying – in this blog series I intend to go through each question, give you an in depth answer and a few useful links.

How do you measure nozzle output?

  • Place measuring cylinder under nozzle for 1 minute
  • Nozzle colour
  • Pressure gauge
  • Test and compare to chart

To measure nozzle output you should place a measuring cylinder under the nozzle for 60 seconds and measure the total water that came out during that period. This should be done on all nozzles on a regular basis and is a really good use of the operators’ time. If time is limited, then the measuring time can be reduced to 30 seconds and output doubled.

Any differences between nozzles can highlight a problem. This could be related to the balancing of the booms, different levels of nozzle wear, a damaged nozzle or blockage issue.

Try your luck with the other Application Quiz questions here.

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Alex, a former greenkeeper with turf and landscape degrees and 28 years of experience in the turf industry, has dedicated the last two decades to managing turf in the Nordic region. Throughout his career, he has amassed valuable expertise in golf course management, construction, and the establishment and maintenance of turf. Well-acquainted with the diverse turf management challenges prevalent in the Nordics, Alex is eager to assist greenkeepers and turf managers in his industry supporting role as Syngenta's technical turf manager for the Nordics.