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Boost Spray Technician Productivity


                     (and make more money!!!)




                                           Our Equipment.
    Andrew Greess                          Your Success.
    OPM Saguaro Conference
    Mesa, AZ                               www.qspray.com
1   September 2009
Goal Today – 8 Tips to Stop Wasting Money


      - Reduce equipment problems

      - Reduce repair expenses

      - Reduce downtime

      - Reduce missed appointments

2                                      www.qspray.com
Goal Today – Find Ways to Stop Wasting Money


    Information based upon our repair shop experience:

      - Common Problems
      - Repetitive Problems
      - Avoidable Problems
      - Rapidly Worsening Problems

3                                             www.qspray.com
Please:



       -Ask Questions
       - Share Experiences


4                            www.qspray.com
Most Common Source of Problems



       Any Guesses?




5                                www.qspray.com
1. Good Filtration is critical to any sprayer


     - Good Design

     - Operating Procedures

     - Maintenance Procedures

6                                      www.qspray.com
Filtration – Good Design is critical

     - Selection
         based upon material, water quality, pump, technician

     - Type
         fill hose, strainer basket, before pump, gun/tip

     - Accessibility
         location, reach, plumbing
7                                                     www.qspray.com
Filtration – Good Design is critical




    Design for your application, equipment, technician


8                                                        www.qspray.com
Access – Nothing more important




    - Can technician reach filter?

    - Can filter be checked when tank is full?

9                                                www.qspray.com
Access – Nothing more important




            The right way to do it!

10                                     www.qspray.com
Filtration – Check your Filter




11                                    www.qspray.com
Filtration – Replace your Filter




12                                      www.qspray.com
Filtration – Check your Filter (or else!)




      Pump damage; clogged guns, tips, hoses; downtime,
      repair expenses, overtime, etc.

13                                                  www.qspray.com
2. Pressure Related Problems


       a. Don’t overpressurize sprayers
          -   Backpacks, especially sensitive
          -   $5 problems become $50 problems quickly
          -   Extends life




14                                                www.qspray.com
2. Pressure Related Problems


          b. Don’t run pumps too fast
             -   The pressure fairy?
             -   Extends life
             -   Reduce drift
             -   Reduce size of spills



15                                       www.qspray.com
2. Pressure Related Problems


       c. Release the pressure
          -   Extends life
          -   Especially backpacks
          -   Reduce freeze risk




16                                   www.qspray.com
3. Clean It Out!


          - B & Gs
          - Backpacks
          - Power Sprayers



17                           www.qspray.com
3. Clean It Out!

          Debris in tanks = problems
          -   Clogged filters (fish anyone?)
          -   Starved (damaged) pumps
          -   Clogged hoses, fittings, guns & tips
          -   Incorrect chemical concentrations
          -   Downtime
          -   Repair expenses

18                                                   www.qspray.com
3. Clean It Out!




19                      www.qspray.com
3. Clean It Out!




20                      www.qspray.com
3. Clean It Out!



                        What will this cost you?




21                                     www.qspray.com
4. Don’t Wait for Problems

     Preventative Maintenance is critical
      - especially pumps & motors where failure is expensive
      - take advantage of slow periods to do PM




22                                               www.qspray.com
5. Train Employees to Report Problems

                  Leaks
                          Problems    You know what
     $
     to
     fix



           Time                      Downhill



23                                              www.qspray.com
5. Train Employees to Report Problems


     Small Problems quickly become big problems

          -   Leaks
          -   Changes in pressure
          -   Changes in output
          -   Appearance
          -   Sound

24                                      www.qspray.com
6. Use Emergency Repair Kits




25                                  www.qspray.com
7. Use Preflight Checklist


     - Airplane pilot metaphor

     - Techs should spend 3-4 minutes at start of day
           checking their equipment




26                                              www.qspray.com
7. Use Preflight Checklist

     Find small problems

            - they are cheaper to fix than big problems

     Find problems where you can do something about them

            - it is better to have problems at the office/home
            than to have them in the customers driveway

     The case of the missing pump!
27                                                        www.qspray.com
Review – 8 Simple Tips


     1.   Filtration
     2.   Pressure Issues
     3.   Clean It Out
     4.   Preventative Maintenance
     5.   Report Problems
     6.   Emergency Repair Kits
     7.   Preflight Checklist

28                                   www.qspray.com
More Info on Spray Equipment

       *** Preflight Checklist Session Tomorrow ***
      PMP Magazine Smart Systems Column
       www.SprayEquipmentBlog.com
       follow on Twitter: AndrewGreess
       email us: Info@qspray.com
       Demo outside the Main Hall
                                                       Our equipment.
                                                       Your success.
29
Equipment Experts


       Custom Sprayer Design
       Parts & Repair Kits
       www.qspray.com or (602) 371.1993 or (800) 675-7485
      Please contact us for your spray equipment needs




                                                     Our Equipment.
30                                                   Your Success.
Conference Special! 2 Days only!

     B&G Security Rack
     Reg.        $99.99
     Show Only   $59.99




                          Backpack Security Rack
                          Reg.        $119.99
                          Show Only    $69.99      Our Equipment.
31                                                 Your Success.

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Pest Control Equipment - Boost Technician Productivity

  • 1. Boost Spray Technician Productivity (and make more money!!!) Our Equipment. Andrew Greess Your Success. OPM Saguaro Conference Mesa, AZ www.qspray.com 1 September 2009
  • 2. Goal Today – 8 Tips to Stop Wasting Money - Reduce equipment problems - Reduce repair expenses - Reduce downtime - Reduce missed appointments 2 www.qspray.com
  • 3. Goal Today – Find Ways to Stop Wasting Money Information based upon our repair shop experience: - Common Problems - Repetitive Problems - Avoidable Problems - Rapidly Worsening Problems 3 www.qspray.com
  • 4. Please: -Ask Questions - Share Experiences 4 www.qspray.com
  • 5. Most Common Source of Problems Any Guesses? 5 www.qspray.com
  • 6. 1. Good Filtration is critical to any sprayer - Good Design - Operating Procedures - Maintenance Procedures 6 www.qspray.com
  • 7. Filtration – Good Design is critical - Selection based upon material, water quality, pump, technician - Type fill hose, strainer basket, before pump, gun/tip - Accessibility location, reach, plumbing 7 www.qspray.com
  • 8. Filtration – Good Design is critical Design for your application, equipment, technician 8 www.qspray.com
  • 9. Access – Nothing more important - Can technician reach filter? - Can filter be checked when tank is full? 9 www.qspray.com
  • 10. Access – Nothing more important The right way to do it! 10 www.qspray.com
  • 11. Filtration – Check your Filter 11 www.qspray.com
  • 12. Filtration – Replace your Filter 12 www.qspray.com
  • 13. Filtration – Check your Filter (or else!) Pump damage; clogged guns, tips, hoses; downtime, repair expenses, overtime, etc. 13 www.qspray.com
  • 14. 2. Pressure Related Problems a. Don’t overpressurize sprayers - Backpacks, especially sensitive - $5 problems become $50 problems quickly - Extends life 14 www.qspray.com
  • 15. 2. Pressure Related Problems b. Don’t run pumps too fast - The pressure fairy? - Extends life - Reduce drift - Reduce size of spills 15 www.qspray.com
  • 16. 2. Pressure Related Problems c. Release the pressure - Extends life - Especially backpacks - Reduce freeze risk 16 www.qspray.com
  • 17. 3. Clean It Out! - B & Gs - Backpacks - Power Sprayers 17 www.qspray.com
  • 18. 3. Clean It Out! Debris in tanks = problems - Clogged filters (fish anyone?) - Starved (damaged) pumps - Clogged hoses, fittings, guns & tips - Incorrect chemical concentrations - Downtime - Repair expenses 18 www.qspray.com
  • 19. 3. Clean It Out! 19 www.qspray.com
  • 20. 3. Clean It Out! 20 www.qspray.com
  • 21. 3. Clean It Out! What will this cost you? 21 www.qspray.com
  • 22. 4. Don’t Wait for Problems Preventative Maintenance is critical - especially pumps & motors where failure is expensive - take advantage of slow periods to do PM 22 www.qspray.com
  • 23. 5. Train Employees to Report Problems Leaks Problems You know what $ to fix Time Downhill 23 www.qspray.com
  • 24. 5. Train Employees to Report Problems Small Problems quickly become big problems - Leaks - Changes in pressure - Changes in output - Appearance - Sound 24 www.qspray.com
  • 25. 6. Use Emergency Repair Kits 25 www.qspray.com
  • 26. 7. Use Preflight Checklist - Airplane pilot metaphor - Techs should spend 3-4 minutes at start of day checking their equipment 26 www.qspray.com
  • 27. 7. Use Preflight Checklist Find small problems - they are cheaper to fix than big problems Find problems where you can do something about them - it is better to have problems at the office/home than to have them in the customers driveway The case of the missing pump! 27 www.qspray.com
  • 28. Review – 8 Simple Tips 1. Filtration 2. Pressure Issues 3. Clean It Out 4. Preventative Maintenance 5. Report Problems 6. Emergency Repair Kits 7. Preflight Checklist 28 www.qspray.com
  • 29. More Info on Spray Equipment  *** Preflight Checklist Session Tomorrow *** PMP Magazine Smart Systems Column  www.SprayEquipmentBlog.com  follow on Twitter: AndrewGreess  email us: Info@qspray.com  Demo outside the Main Hall Our equipment. Your success. 29
  • 30. Equipment Experts  Custom Sprayer Design  Parts & Repair Kits  www.qspray.com or (602) 371.1993 or (800) 675-7485 Please contact us for your spray equipment needs Our Equipment. 30 Your Success.
  • 31. Conference Special! 2 Days only! B&G Security Rack Reg. $99.99 Show Only $59.99 Backpack Security Rack Reg. $119.99 Show Only $69.99 Our Equipment. 31 Your Success.