Chae1
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Measuring out of IBC’s
- Thread starter Jack Russell
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Chae1
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- Aberdeenshire
I started a thread on something similar a few days ago.
Think the conclusion that was reached was use gravity. If you have a induction hopper you can measure into get a pipe and put ibc higher up and just measure it out into hopper.
I would like a pump with a flow meter for manganese I buy in ibcs. Seem to spend a lot of time filling and emptying buckets when filling sprayer.
I dont think it would be as easy for top emptying tanks with no bottom outlet though?
If it was bottom emptying like most add blue IBC,s then gravity is all you need like you say.
Cant believe spilt add blue is any better than roundup for the environment though.
Chae1
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- Aberdeenshire
I wasn't aware you got ibcs with no bottom outlet. I have never seen one. Its a good idea from a safety point of view though.
Yes, we have just siphoned out bottom emptying IBC,s for years , gravity is reliable and simple .... I dont see what top emptying brings to the party if the outlet tap and dispensing gun are switched off properly in the first place. It is still possible to siphon inadvertently from the top of the IBC unless the pump is mounted up there as well IMO.I think @Feldspar may have dealt with this one from memory?
Do you know how much they cost ?
Feldspar
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All our IBCs of glyphosate come in this format. There is some specialist connection port as well as a normal screw top. I need to find a way of connecting to this because I think otherwise it might be difficult for us to return them.
I am a bit annoyed that Frontier just delivered it without a word regarding some sort of emptying system, no wonder the level of recycling in the UK is pitiful in comparison with some other countries . It seems we are not alone with this problem according to others on here.
I will think twice before taking the bulk delivery recycleable option again. At least early order and delivery gives us time to try and sort it before things get really busy. Faffing around with numerous 20L drums is a system I want to get away from TBH.
I will think twice before taking the bulk delivery recycleable option again. At least early order and delivery gives us time to try and sort it before things get really busy. Faffing around with numerous 20L drums is a system I want to get away from TBH.
No idea. The links were just to show that systems exist. You’d want something of chemical grade anyway, I doubt lubricant handling pumps would last with agrochemicals.
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- NSW, Newstralya
All of our 1000 l shuttles for chemical & liquid fert have a bottom opening / valve - even Paraquat
- Location
- NSW, Newstralya
But you can easily buy metered pumps ( as well as the correct & specialist fittings ) for pumping chemical out of them from ANY chemical reseller or spray equipment shop here
It looks very similar to an adblue IBC,
As @simonk88 says an adblue pump would be ideal. They are designed for chemical use. Can get them in all sorts of formats, manual, 12v, 24v 230v and often have a flow meter.
They maybe not the fastest tho and a quick Google only shows plastic looking pumps.
We have had our for years, it's stainless steel.
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- NSW, Newstralya
Why not just use a chemical pump ?
Can’t you buy them with the correct fittings & a meter, all ready to go ?
Can’t you buy them with the correct fittings & a meter, all ready to go ?
Chae1
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- Aberdeenshire
Not readily available here. What brands of pump do you use in Australia?
I will see if my brother can send 1 over. He lives in Australia.
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- NSW, Newstralya
That looks much better connector than UK adblue, they similar with valve in centre, but UK doesn't have the bayonet style part, just a lip for the pump connector to clip onto, it's like a u shaped part, works ok it weight of pipe hangs in right direction to hold top of U down, quite often had to tie pipe in right direction to lever on the U.
Picture probably explain better
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- NSW, Newstralya
i use a contractor for all my spraying, so personally i just use a simple hand rotary pump like this, with a micromatic fitting on it, to get a few litres out for spot spraying.
I just bought the pump & micromatic fitting over 20 yrs ago, from the rural merchandise shop I buy my ag chemicals from.
You can go as simple as that, to electric pumps that have flow meters & batch control, all depends on useage & $$$
the very first ones I saw ( over 20 yrs ago now ) were Hardi, but I dont know if they were Euro or built locally by Hardi Australia.
Anyway, various brands available from ANY spray equipment shop or chemical resellers & most new SP sprayers or bigger trailed sprayers would have them included on them
you can buy complete pumps / meters / fittings, or whole batching units, or you can just buy all the parts individually & make up your own - everything is readily available
most of the electric 12V units seem to run either Shurflo or Sotera pumps.
heres a few options to look at
Chemical Transfer Archives - Spraymaster Spray Shop
www.spraymaster.net.au
Shurflo AG Runner | Sprayline WA
The Shurlo AG Runner™ system is ready to take anywhere. The AG Runner™ is portable, flexible and extremely versatile, especially for those that use multiple containers. The entire system is mounted in a sturdy, easy-to-carry, welded frame. The SF-1105 Series Bulk Chemical Pumps are the industry...
www.spraymaster.net.au
Sotera Chemtraveller | Sprayline WA
The Sotera Chemtraveller is a high capacity, 12Volt chemical dispensing system utilising the proven Sotera diaphragm pump, with flowmeter options as below. The various models offered include all the necessary components for operation with today’s refillable, returnable containers and Envirodrums...
www.spraymaster.net.au
Boom Mounted System with 20L drum washer - SCUD
The SCUD Boomspray mount kit includes SCUD tank with waterfold mix, 20 ltr drum washer & inside scale with bracket
www.scudagchem.com.au
SuperFlow Mobile Induction Hopper – 60LAgricultural Chemical Handling Equipment - Goldacres
Goldacres' agricultural chemical handling equipment includes a wide selection of filling solutions to minimise reload times and get you back on the job faster.
www.goldacres.com.au
Hayes Spraying Trailing and Linkage Boomsprays, Spray equipment including Chemical Trailers, N Buggy
Hydraulic folding trailing boomspray
www.hayesspraying.com.au
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