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May 8, 2018 0 Comment.

Find the Right PTO Shaft

Need to find the right PTO shaft? To know which PTO driveline you want, first determine if your PTO is North American (also referred to as Domestic), or Metric. Look at the shape of the tubing on your driveline. Is it square, rectangular, or splined? If yes, it is likely...

sprayer on a farm after sprayer inspection

March 8, 2018 0 Comment.

10 Tips to Get Your Sprayer Ready

Here are 10 tips to help you get your sprayer ready for the growing season, and avoid downtime in the fields. The days are long enough without equipment failure! 1. First, give your sprayer a thorough cleaning so that small cracks and leaks can be detected more easily. 2. Fill...

February 8, 2018 0 Comment.

Which Pump is Right for You?

Diaphragm Pumps Diaphragm pumps are self-priming, and electric-, engine- or PTO-driven. These popular pumps are great for small sprayers, boats and RVs. Diaphragm pumps are also helpful for specialized chores, like moving water from a pond to a holding tank far away, or to an elevated area. They’re also excellent...

January 16, 2018 0 Comment.

Spare Sprayer Parts To Have on Hand

Keeping your sprayer and other equipment in good operational order means routinely inspecting it and following a maintenance plan. You should conduct maintenance checks at end of season, preseason, and mid-season. Winter will soon enough run its course, so the time’s coming for considering what spare parts you might need....

December 12, 2017 0 Comment.

Antifreeze: Prepare Equipment for Winter

With winter arriving, you’ll want to get your equipment ready for harsher conditions. Among those: freezing temperatures. Having the right antifreeze can keep your equipment running smoothly through the season, so make sure you have the right type. While you prepare your equipment for winter, it’s a good time to...

November 13, 2017 0 Comment.

Keep Rodents Off Farm Equipment & Machinery

UPDATED: This post about keeping critters off farm equipment was updated to reflect new information. We hope you find it useful! Are you including critter control in your machine maintenance plan? You should be. Rodents can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Not only do they eat your feed and...

ATX sprayer - skid kit with 12 foot boom, 60 gallon tank shown

October 18, 2017 0 Comment.

10 Steps to Winterize Your Sprayer

PaulB Parts offers tips to get your sprayer ready for cold weather When you’re ready to store your sprayer for the winter, you can’t just move it into the barn or shed and forget it. Winterize your sprayer before temperatures drop and you’ll lessen the risk of downtime when spring...

September 13, 2017 0 Comment.

Your Sprayer Should Include Strainers

Strainers can keep machines running efficiently and may prolong their performance Strainers can help minimize clogging when you go to spray your fields. Sometimes a buildup of fertilizers or pesticides can cause scaling or loose particles. And wet-able powders can cause clogging. If nozzles, or any part of your spray...

August 15, 2017 0 Comment.

How to Choose the Right Layflat Hose

Layflat hose is ideal for agricultural and construction use because it’s flexible and it rolls flat. It offers functionality, easy setup and easy storage. LAYFLAT AWESOMENESS Lay flat hose works great for drip irrigation applications and water discharge applications that are temporary. It’s not to be buried underground. Hose that...

July 17, 2017 0 Comment.

Metal, Ceramic, or Poly Spray Nozzle?

When choosing which sprayer tip to buy, material matters You can save time and money if you choose the right spray nozzle. The material of that nozzle tip makes a difference. When buying sprayer tips, think about cost, durability, and accuracy. METAL, CERAMIC, OR POLY TIPS Sprayer tips can be...

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