Spray Tank Modifications

Spray Tank Modifications SPRAYING Accessories 12-3-10 "I got tired of standing on a tire or a step ladder to fill my spray tank or mix chemicals, so I designed a fold-up step to mount on the back of the sprayer," says Stanley Shavlik; Linwood, Neb., about one of the innovations he came for his crop sprayer. He also added PVC filler "elbows" to the top of the tank so he can fill with two hoses at once. The first step in making the fold-up ladder was to weld two strap hinges to the sprayer frame. He then welded one long piece of 2-in. angle iron across the hinges and welded the rest of the step - made out of more 2-in. angle iron - to the first hinged piece. He suspended the step with chain attached to each end. A short chain and hook holds it up in the folded position when working through a tall crop. The filler elbows on top of the spray tank were made out of PVC pipe. He cut holes in the top of the plastic tank with a sharp thin knife heated with a propane torch. To hold the elbows in place, he put a male fitting through each hole and tightened them down with a nut and washer. "Before I installed the filler elbows, there was nothing in the tank lid to hold the hose in place while filling. Now I can fill the tank with two hoses at once from two pumps and the hoses never come into contact with the water or chemicals. Works great," says Shavlik. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Stanley Shavlik, Rt. 1, Box 167, Lin-wood, Neb. 68036..

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