Sprayer Depot Blog

There is more that goes into buying a pump for your sprayer than you may think. Whether it's a centrifugal, diaphragm, roller, or piston pump, the right type of pump for you is definitely out there. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the many options available today but selecting the best pump doesn't have to be hard or time-consuming.

Our Customer Service Technicians handle many calls dealing with this very topic, so we asked them "What should customers consider when purchasing a pump?" and here's what they told us:

Flow Rate: This is measured in gallons per minute (gpm) and you'll want to determine your required flow rate before you shop. All pumps have a maximum gpm flow rate so you'll want to ensure the one you choose meets that number. A good tip to remember is: a higher flow rate means a larger pump size is needed.

Fluid Type: Are you spraying a clean fluid or an abrasive chemical? Is it low or high viscosity? These are just some of the aspects you'll need to consider when choosing a pump. The type of fluid being sprayed matters as there are specific pumps that will work best for your application, and some that just wont do the job.

Flow Pressure: Use this simple formula to calculate your required pressure:

 Desired Pressure at Nozzle (psi)
+ Hose Pressure Loss (psi)
Total Pump Pressure Needed (psi)

Once you've determined your requirements, you will have a better understanding about the type of pump you need. However, the search doesn't end there! Our Customer Service Technicians also recommend you ask these 8 questions before you purchase a pump:

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Topics: Maintenance, spray equipment, diaphragm pump, Pump, sprayer tips and tricks

January is the perfect time to look back at the previous year and evaluate the things that worked and those that might need a bit of improvement. We thought about some of the products that were a huge hit with customers this past year and Kings Sprayers definitely topped the list.

We offer more than 30,000 products available for purchase at SprayerDepot.com, including a wide selection of sprayers. We manufacture the Kings Sprayers brand of commercial sprayers in Orlando, FL. Every sprayer is built from the ground up, using only the best parts like Hypro® and Udor® pumps, Honda® engines and 6061 aircraft grade aluminum frames. Of the 84 different Kings Sprayers models we manufacture, we’ve pulled the 5 top sellers of 2015.

Check below to see which ones made the list:

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Topics: Hypro, Hose Reel, sprayers, Kings Sprayers, sprayer, Pump, honda engine, roundup ready

Winterizing your sprayer is not an option, it's a requirement. Before winter starts or after the end of spraying season, make sure you winterize your sprayer before you put it away. We know we constantly talk about seasonal maintenance but we just can't stress it enough, performing regular maintenance will ensure a long life for your sprayer.

In this short Q&A, we answer the most common sprayer winterization questions we receive from customers.   

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Topics: Kings Sprayer, Spray Equipment Maintenance, Winterizing Spray Equipment, Maintenance, spray equipment, Boom Sprayer, winterize sprayer, sprayer, winterize your spray equipment, Pump, FAQ, Spray maintenance, seasonal maintenance, winter, Q&A