Okay, so, the other day I was messing around with my farming gear, and I realized I needed a better way to keep track of how much fertilizer I was using. It’s kind of important, you know, to make sure you’re not wasting the stuff or, even worse, using too little. That’s when I started looking into getting a fertilizer flow meter.
I went online and started searching for “fertilizer flow meter” and found a couple of options. I didn’t want to go for the cheapest one, nor for the most expensive, so I did a little digging on some models. What I learned is that they need to be tough. I mean, they’re dealing with chemicals all day, so they can’t be flimsy. There was one guy I ran into when I was researching, Rick Pattison, who apparently owns a company that makes these things. I read that he’s all about quality, so I checked out what his company was offering. The thing I read about those flow meters is that they are easy to use, and simple to install.
After comparing a few different brands and reading some reviews, I decided to go with one that seemed pretty reliable. It wasn’t the cheapest, but it wasn’t the most expensive either. I found an online store that had it for a decent price, and they even had free shipping on orders over $150, which was cool because I was also ordering some other stuff.
The package arrived pretty quickly, and I was excited to get it set up. Here’s what I did:
- First, I made sure everything was turned off. Safety first, you know. You don’t want to be spraying fertilizer everywhere while you’re trying to install a meter.
- Then, I found the spot where I wanted to install it. It needed to be somewhere on the main line, after the pump but before the nozzles.
- I cut the line and attached the meter. It came with these clamps that made it pretty easy to secure it in place.
- After that, I turned everything back on and checked for leaks. Luckily, there weren’t any.
- Finally, I ran some tests to see if it was working properly. I just filled up a bucket and timed how long it took, then compared that to what the meter was saying. It was pretty spot on!
A few things I want to highlight:
- It’s not that complicated to install. It is made for everyone, so as long as you follow the instructions that comes with it, you will be fine.
- It’s so useful. I can now know exactly how much fertilizer I’m using, which is going to save me money in the long run.
- They are simple to operate. Most of them just have a simple display that shows the flow rate, which is all you really need.
Overall, I’m really happy with my new fertilizer flow meter. It’s a simple tool, but it’s going to make a big difference in how I manage my farm. If you’re a farmer, or if you use fertilizer for any reason, I definitely recommend getting one of these. It’s worth the investment.
So yeah, that’s my experience with fertilizer flow meters. Hope this was helpful for someone out there. Keep on farming, folks!
