Let me know how this turns out. Could be a draw back!

K
"Ray" wrote in message
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Interesting, Dewitt. The unit is very similar to the EZ-Gro, but I'd
certainly want to test one
before going ahead.

Thanks for the warning.

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"Dewitt" wrote in message
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On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:29:12 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Question for the gang:

We've often discussed and debated the utility of fertilizer
proportioners ranging from hose-end
types to siphons to Dosatrons/Dose-matics.

I have an opportunity to begin carrying a tank-type device that
connects to your hose bib, and
that
feeds at a constant rate no matter what the flow or back pressure.
Price is likely to be less
than
$100 for a unit capable of feeding at an adjustable 1000:1 to 100:1 and
holding several gallons
of
concentrate.

Do you think there would be a value in them? I feel quite certain that
if they had been
available
before I bought my dosing pumps, I'd have gone with these instead -
heck, I mix 5 gallons of
fertilizer concentrate for a 100:1 pump now, you think I'd mind doing
so 40% more often to save
$300????

Thanks for your input.

Ray, is this system similar to the EZ-Gro (aka EZ-Flo) fertilizer
system found on http://www.mrdrip.com/ezflofert.htm ? I didn't find
the EZ-Gro unit I bought worthwhile. Water is continously added to
the tank as the fertilizer solution is drawn out. The manufacturer
claims that the added water floats on top the heavier fertilizer
solution, but that is clearly only a short term effect so the
fertilizer solution is diluted over time. Also, I found that the
output concentration (measured by a TDS meter) spiked upwards 3-4x
when the flow was stopped / started.

deg