Carbon filters for tractor cabs

[DaveJ]

I'm a pretty light and irregular sprayer user, but have just been out putting Pastor on some spring reseeding with a heavy dock infestation. I was using a JD 30 series with the cab sealed and the aircon on, but the smell of spray in the cab was very noticeable. As the cab was closed up and the aircon generally slightly pressurises it, I can only conclude it was being sucked in through the (ordinary type) cab filters.

I'm aware there are carbon filters available for spraying, but I've never even bothered to price them because I was under the impression they were a) very expensive and b) had a very limited life. Can any of the more sprayer savvy members tell me if that is the case, and if so, is it feasible to have a set of carbon filters to fit to the tractor just for spraying, then remove and seal them in a plastic bag until next time?

 

[2wheels]

i used to fix a plasic over the intake filters to stop the air from outside coming in then turn on the aircon. the air got changed when the doors were opened when filling the sprayer. always worked fine. did try carbon filters once and wasn't impressed.

 

[Bumble Bee]

The cheapest supplier that we could find was a company called Eastfield Engineering.

 

[Badshot]

The cheapest supplier that we could find was a company called Eastfield Engineering.

Still quite expensive though.

 

[Nearly]

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/carbon-cab-air-filters.119252/#post-2473150

 

[Bumble Bee]

Still quite expensive though.

Expensive, but worth it if you are working with chemicals most of the year.

 

[Badshot]

Expensive, but worth it if you are working with chemicals most of the year.

Oh abssolutely, I won't spray without. dealer chucked mine away once at a service, found out when I was taking them out when I'd done spraying for the season!!!!!!!!! Been using ordinary paper filters all year, not impressed. I made them replace the carbon filters.

 

[Bumble Bee]

I wonder if we can get a TFF discount? I could do with a couple of sets

 

[Jim75]

£90 for a carbon filter is cheap insurance IMO. Eastfield Engineering are good and quick delivery

 

[Zebbedee]

How much are new lungs? Was the reply I got from Phil at kellands

 

[DaveJ]

So how long will a set last in use bearing in mind most of you will spray a larger area in a morning than I will in a year? A season?

 

[Norm]

Pastor use on reseeds is now a no no

 

[DaveJ]

Pastor use on reseeds is now a no no

News to me. What's the reason for that as I've never had an issue using it in the past? I went into the local branch of a major agricultural merchants, told them what I wanted to do and that's what they gave me. It was only at 2l/ha half rate with intention of revisiting in the backend.

 

[Bumble Bee]

So how long will a set last in use bearing in mind most of you will spray a larger area in a morning than I will in a year? A season?

A season at most. They say that it is moisture that degrades the filter, not use. That is why they come in a sealed bag.

 

[Kidds]

I have never looked but a recent conversation told me they had a 6 months life stated on them.

 

[balbirniefarm]

The irony is not lost that there's a discussion here about filters for spraying and on other threads there are people getting their knickers in a twist about the glyphosate vote because 'it's so safe'.

 

[cletracboy]

The irony is not lost that there's a discussion here about filters for spraying and on other threads there are people getting their knickers in a twist about the glyphosate vote because 'it's so safe'.

Most of us spray a lot more things than just glyphosate!

 

[Archie]

I put a new one in every spring at the start of spraying season. Only do 7-10 days spraying a year but as @Jim75 says, cheap insurance at £90.

 

[its.... only me]

The cheapest supplier that we could find was a company called Eastfield Engineering.

+1

 

[Norm]

News to me. What's the reason for that as I've never had an issue using it in the past? I went into the local branch of a major agricultural merchants, told them what I wanted to do and that's what they gave me. It was only at 2l/ha half rate with intention of revisiting in the backend.

Was stopped many years ago, maybe your local supplier hasn't caught up yet but that is his responsibility in advising and yours to read the label thoroughly no matter what you are told.