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Liquid Fertilizer Nozzle Selection Guide

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TIP / NOZZLE Liquid Density Conversion

StreamJet EXCELLENT VERY GOOD When selecting a specific capacity tip for liquid
7-Orifice
fertilizer application, always correct for liquid
density. Application charts shown in the catalog
are based on spraying water. Many fertilizer
StreamJet VERY GOOD EXCELLENT solutions are denser than water, which will affect
3-Orifice
the application rate. Please see the table below
for a list of density conversion factors.
StreamJet EXCELLENT
1-Orifice Example:
Desired application rate is 20 GPA of 28%
CP4916 EXCELLENT Nitrogen. Determine the correct nozzle size as
Orifice Plate follows:

GPA (liquid other than water) x Conversion PUMPS
TP Jet VERY GOOD Factor = GPA (from the table below)
Large Capacity
20 GPA (28%) x 1.13 - 22.6 GPA (water) SPRAY TIPS & NOZZLES

AI TeeJet VERY GOOD The applicator should choose a nozzle size that
Low Volume will supply 22.6 GPA if water at the desired
pressure.
AIC TeeJet VERY GOOD
Low Volume

WEIGHT OF SPECIFIC CONVERSION
AIUB TeeJet VERY GOOD SOLUTION GRAVITY FACTOR
Low Volume TECHNICAL INFORMATION
7.0 lbs./gal. .84 .92
Turbo TeeJet EXCELLENT 8.0 lbs./gal. .96 .98
Induction 8.34 lbs./gal. 1.00 - WATER 1.00
9.0 lbs./gal. 1.08 1.04

Turbo FloodJet EXCELLENT 10.0 lbs./gal. 1.20 1.10
10.65 lbs./gal. 1.28-28% nitrogen 1.13
11.0 lbs./gal. 1.32 1.15
QCTF Turbo EXCELLENT 12.0 lbs./gal. 1.44 1.20
FloodJet 14.0 lbs./gal. 1.68 1.30

Note: Consult the chemical manufacturer’s product label for specific rate and application recommendations.

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