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Posted by James Macleod on August 27, 2012 at 8:11pm

Hi all

OK there is a lot of my customers asking for weed spray...

i have been telling them all i can do it after November as that is when i shall be doing my PA1 & PA6 :)

I want to get the kit now though as i have a bit of money and come November i will no doubt be skint after the pa1,pa6 & cs30, cs31 courses all empty my wallet lol.

So what al do i need?

Is the Berthoud 2000 Pro Comfort a good sprayer to go for?

i vision myself dedicating one day a week to spraying...

Also what other equipment or ppe will i need?

Cheers all

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  • Dan Frazer Gardening August 27, 2012 at 8:21pm

    James, the cold months are not ideal for treating weeds - most weeds stop growing at that time of year so it's really a bit of a waste of time!

    I have had a berthoud 2000 for maybe 2 years now and it's still working as it should. A 16litre tank is good as it's not as heavy when full as a 20l one, and I wouldn't want more than the 16 litres on my back anyway. Buy a dozen or so nozzles as they do block up over time and it's cheap to just change them.

    You'll need a couple of 250ml measuring cups, gloves, ideally some disposable overalls and mask (I find the mask too uncomfy to wear personally). 

  • James Macleod August 27, 2012 at 8:40pm

    Thanks Dan

    Sorry for the confusion i should have worded it better, I'm basically telling my customers i can't currently spray as i don't get my tickets till November, so will be spraying next year. :)

    Thanks for the info, the berthoud does look good but so priey lol! about £152 delivered on ebay then i need to add extra for postage to the highlands. BUT.. Needs must i guess and I'm a bit of a sucker for buying top quality kit, as they saying goes... buy cheap buy twice :)

  • paul mcdermott August 27, 2012 at 9:18pm

    Hi James

    We use a Cooper pegler CP3 20l capacity bit heavy but on some sites there is no water access so extra capacity needed.Price about £130 but needed a sprayhead windshield at about £33.The rest as Dan said but I use pair of wellies to save walking glysopnate in surrounding areas.

  • markb August 27, 2012 at 9:20pm

    I also use the Berthoud 2000. Great bit of kit and ive had it 5 years, parts are easy to get hold of. The only problem I had was when I didnt dry it out over winter and the frost got in, but it only cracked the handle (£12). Use it most days if weather allows and you cant tell you have it on - worth the investment!

  • James Macleod August 27, 2012 at 9:30pm
    Berthoud 2000 is the current winner :)
    Is £150 the going price? What price are spare nozzles?
  • Dan Frazer Gardening August 27, 2012 at 10:09pm

    I use DEF-05 nozzles from http://www.spraytips.co.uk/_-Deflector-_/product/?pid=7696

    £1 each.

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    Robbie August 27, 2012 at 10:37pm

    I use the Cooper Pegler Classic CP3, inherited it from my old man. Has never let me down, I think its must be 20 years old too!

    paul mcdermott said:

    Hi James

    We use a Cooper pegler CP3 20l capacity bit heavy but on some sites there is no water access so extra capacity needed.Price about £130 but needed a sprayhead windshield at about £33.The rest as Dan said but I use pair of wellies to save walking glysopnate in surrounding areas.

  • Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices August 27, 2012 at 10:51pm

    I also use the Cooper Pegler CP3 20ltr. I have also used the Berthoud and found it not as well balanced as the Cooper Pegler. The CP3 I use is very narrow so is closed to your back, where as I found the berthoud tended to pull me back more even though it's capacity was less at 16ltr, because of the thickness of the tank.

    I bought my CP3 of www.agratech.co.uk.

  • James Macleod August 28, 2012 at 9:35am

    Hi

    Interesting, The other unit someone recommended to me was a CP 2000 15, bit cheaper too.


    Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices said:

    I also use the Cooper Pegler CP3 20ltr. I have also used the Berthoud and found it not as well balanced as the Cooper Pegler. The CP3 I use is very narrow so is closed to your back, where as I found the berthoud tended to pull me back more even though it's capacity was less at 16ltr, because of the thickness of the tank.

    I bought my CP3 of www.agratech.co.uk.

  • James Macleod August 28, 2012 at 8:51pm

    what determines which nozzles should be used?

    for example on a cp15 or BH 2000 using glyphosate..

    here's a list of kit the assessment place emailed me.. i must take the following with me for my course in November..

    Protective clothing to include: Face Shield, Nitrile gloves, Waterproof Spray Suit and Boots. A Hand-held Sprayer (1:2 minimum), Spare filters/nozzles, Steel tape measure (2m and 10m long), Pocket Calculator

    cheers

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