Aquaponics Digest - Tue 11/23/99
Message 14: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Message 15: Re: Paulowinia factoids
from "Robert Claytor"
Message 16: Re: Paulowinia factoids
from "TGTX"
Message 17: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from "JAY MYERS"
Message 18: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from Bertmcl
Message 19: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Message 20: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from William Evans
Message 21: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Message 22: www.homepower.com
from "TGTX"
Message 23: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
from William Evans
Message 24: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
from dbenhart@essex1.com (David Benhart)
Message 25: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Message 26: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
from dbenhart@essex1.com (David Benhart)
Message 27: Sprayers
from Peggy & Emmett
Message 28: Re: Sprayers
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 03:22:15 -0500
I hit a dead end on that one, Jay. $1,200 seemed to me the cheapest I
could find. I would even consider renting one occasionally if it were
available...As an alternative you might try a fogger. I don't really
like the Atomist which I'm using (too awkward and clunky). There are
two one-gallon foggers for sale, one is called the Hurricane (I think
Crop King has them). The other option is a blower-sprayer, actually a
gas-powered leaf blower with fine spray capability for about $650-675.
How are your strawberry plants doing?
Adriana
> Does anyone know of a source for inexpensive electrostatic sprayers, or
> have plans to build one ? $1,700 seems a little steep !
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Subject: Re: Paulowinia factoids
From: "Robert Claytor"
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 04:10:40 PST
Concerning Paulownia , I ordered seed from Park seed company years ago after
hearing how valuable the tree was considered by the Orientals. Don't know
the variety, but I manged to plant about a dozen seedlings, and they have
grown tremendously, beautiful flowers,
some were mowed down accidentally but didn't seem to notice, they came right
back. They have not spread or appear invasive. I really like these trees,
the leaves are large and beautiful, and esp. since I got them CHEAP :> I
think they would be great to plant along the edge of your property on the
North side...
bc
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Subject: Re: Paulowinia factoids
From: "TGTX"
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:52:23 -0600
>
> Concerning Paulownia , I ordered seed from Park seed company years ago
after
> hearing how valuable the tree was considered by the Orientals. Don't know
> the variety, but I manged to plant about a dozen seedlings, and they have
> grown tremendously, beautiful flowers,
> some were mowed down accidentally but didn't seem to notice, they came
right
> back. They have not spread or appear invasive. I really like these
trees,
> the leaves are large and beautiful, and esp. since I got them CHEAP :> I
> think they would be great to plant along the edge of your property on the
> North side...
>
Thank you very much. I will check out the Park seed source.
Ted
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: "JAY MYERS"
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:17:03 -0700
Hi there !
Thanks for the info. At the Verti-gro seminar they demo'd an electrostatic
gun that they use. Really effective ! They don't sell them - just shared
the info. As a bit of an inventor I think I can fashion one if I can find
out what is needed out of the end. Understand the plants have a natural
positive charge, so I need to put out a negative charge on the water
droplet. The very fine spray should not be a problem, but the electrical
end is not my field (yet). The one I saw has only a rechargable battery as
a power supply, so it can't be too difficult. Time will tell.
The strawberries are doing well, but not all planted yet. About 1900 to
go. Picture this - the towers are all white, as is the floor, and the
leaves are deep green. When you walk down the rows with the towers 7 ft.
high, the deep green leaves contrasting against those pure white styrofoam
pots is just a thing of beauty. (Maybe the picture in my eyes is enhanced
by months & months of sweat equity). Will be even better with red berries
on them - just in time for Christmas. (Sounds like a great picture for for
the newspaper the marketer inside me whispers).
Covering the g/h today - cold is coming.
I will put together a report on the Verti-gro seminar to share with all
when I get the rest of the planting done.
Jay
> I hit a dead end on that one, Jay. $1,200 seemed to me the cheapest I
> could find. I would even consider renting one occasionally if it were
> How are your strawberry plants doing?
>
> Adriana
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: Bertmcl
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:06:22 EST
Jay,
Where did you get the styroform containers for the strawberries ans approx
cost ?
Good luck.
Bert
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:09:51 -0500
The inventor in you needs to go talk to a car body paint shop. That's
where the electrostatic technology was first developed. Then sell it to
the rest us us at a modest profit:>).
Adriana
> Thanks for the info. At the Verti-gro seminar they demo'd an electrostatic
> gun that they use. Really effective ! They don't sell them - just shared
> the info. As a bit of an inventor I think I can fashion one if I can find
> out what is needed out of the end.
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: William Evans
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:56:56 -0800
Is the need for the sprayer a strict requirement. Or , if a paint
was available that could be applied by hand, and was nontoxic, and
rustproof.... and durable
Would that fit the bill?
bill evans
who thinks he has such a paint
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ?
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 15:21:03 -0500
Bill,
The sprayer is for the application of pesticides and foliar feeds. The
technology ensures 100% coverage of all surfaces. Come to think of it,
paint would be a good deterrent to those pesky AFIDZ...that would teach
them!
Adriana
> Is the need for the sprayer a strict requirement. Or , if a paint
> was available that could be applied by hand, and was nontoxic, and
> rustproof.... and durable
> Would that fit the bill?
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Subject: www.homepower.com
From: "TGTX"
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 14:42:56 -0600
For those interested in the use of solar energy resources in your
greenhouse application, check out
http://www.homepower.com
Ted
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
From: William Evans
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:34:24 -0800
Ok so were talkin very atomizd spray that can hit bottom leaf surface
as well?w/o excess runoff.... That's a trick application
I see now how this would be necessary in an aquaponics situation where
water chemistry is critical. Any excess foliar could really disrupt the
water, yes?
Bill( who'seize the lite)
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
From: dbenhart@essex1.com (David Benhart)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 15:50:15 -0800
Just my 2 cents worth on this subject: My wife and I are motor home
campers and we have a mesquito fogger. It has a reservoir on the bottom
and after it heats up it ( fogs ) the spray, have been thinking of trying
this in my greenhouse for white fly, using safer insect soap any
thoughts?
Dave Benhart
Shore acres greenhouse
William Evans wrote:
> Ok so were talkin very atomizd spray that can hit bottom leaf surface
> as well?w/o excess runoff.... That's a trick application
> I see now how this would be necessary in an aquaponics situation where
> water chemistry is critical. Any excess foliar could really disrupt the
> water, yes?
> Bill( who'seize the lite)
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 17:39:54 -0500
Since the mosquito fogger is actually a steamer of sorts I wonder if
soaps would gum up the works.
Adriana
> we have a mesquito fogger. It has a reservoir on the bottom
> and after it heats up it ( fogs ) the spray, have been thinking of trying
> this in my greenhouse for white fly, using safer insect soap any
> thoughts?
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Subject: Re: Electrostatic Sprayers ? NOt just for paint anymore
From: dbenhart@essex1.com (David Benhart)
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 17:08:10 -0800
I will check it out this weekend and report back to list. I have one that is
electric and one that is propane. the electric one is sooooooo easy to use, I
hope for success. ( rumor is the white fly aren't as excited)
David Benhart Shore acres greenhouse
Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta wrote:
> Since the mosquito fogger is actually a steamer of sorts I wonder if
> soaps would gum up the works.
>
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Subject: Sprayers
From: Peggy & Emmett
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 18:34:57 -0500
Adriana,
Have you considered rechargeable atomizer sprayers such as those available
from Grainger? Handheld and rechargeable by a compressor. This is what I
personally have been looking into......Em
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Subject: Re: Sprayers
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 18:52:21 -0500
Emmett,
I didn't know they had them. What's the capacity? Price? I guess it
helps to have a compressor? Cha-ching$$$$$
Adriana
> Have you considered rechargeable atomizer sprayers such as those available
> from Grainger? Handheld and rechargeable by a compressor.
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