1.

Function

:

For spraying chemicals on crops like paddy, groundnut, pulses and vegetables. It requires 50 litres of water per hectare.

2.

Specification

:

i. Type

:

Knapsack 

ii. Power requirement

:

6 V rechargeable battery

iii. Overall dimensions

:

380 x 250 x 725 mm

iv. Weight 

:

17 kg with pesticide

v. Capacity

:

1.5 ha / day

3.

General Information

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A 10 liter pesticide tank and a 6 volt rechargeable battery are mounted on a suitable frame which is carried on the back of the operator. The chemical is taken from the tank to the spinning disc fitted with the direct current micro motor. A cut-off valve is provided to regulate the flow. The weight of the modified battery sprayer is about 17kg with pesticide. The pesticide application rate of the sprayer is 50 litres per hectare.    

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs. 2000/-

5.

Salient features

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