▲ Tips for labour savings in horticulture
Labour is becoming increasingly scarce in the horticultural sector. Growers are therefore forced to invest in mechanisation in order to make up for the lack of labour. The investment costs of automation are often higher, but in the long term this is more advantageous.
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▲ Tips for the maintenance of a Pulsfog
The Pulsfog is suitable for simple and quick treatment of spaces and is very effective for combatting insects. The different types are all provided with a powerful jet engine, which is generally fault-free. For best results with the Pulsfog, good maintenance of the machine is very important.
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▲ How to make an inspection schedule
Regularly inspecting your machines is of great importance for a business that runs as smoothly as possible and also guarantees work safety. Determining possible defects will enable you to act fast, which can prevent (long) down time. Therefore, it is important to make an inspections schedule.
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▲ Maintenance videos
Maintenance of mechanical equipment is essential to avoid failures, but also to ensure a safe working environment. On this page you find a list of categories of videos that explain how to perform maintenance on different kinds of mechanical equipment for horticulture.
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▲ How to clean a hygiene station
A hygiene stations ensures that the hands – and in many cases the feet- of people entering the greenhouse are cleaned and / or disinfected. For an optimum hygiene, it is important to clean the hygienic gateway itself regular. Our specialists provide information.
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▲ How do you choose a high pressure hose?
Many greenhouses use high pressure hoses for cleaning floors, glass, gutters, machines and more. A high pressure hose makes it convenient to clean persistent dirt fast. here are different types of high pressure hoses with different advantages and features.
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▲ What to do during a Robocar malfunction?
You can prevent your Robocar from getting a breakdown, or other problems when following the following measurements. In addition, it may help to formulate a clear malfunction if a mechanic needs to be activated.
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▲ How to maintain and repair a Robocar
The Robocar is a robust electric tractor and therefore requires little regular maintenance. However, we do recommend that you follow the maintenance schedule below to avoid problems. It also ensures that employees can work safely with the Robocar.
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▲ How to maintain a battery
If you do not maintain a battery properly, the battery may acidify or dry out, or there may be an acid deposit in the battery. By carrying out maintenance, you prevent malfunctions and extend the life of the battery.
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▲ How does a Dosatron work?
Crop protection products and fertilizers are given to a crop via the irrigation. It is important to administer these products in the right quantity and concentrate. By using a Dosatron dosing pump, the correct amount can be administered to the watering system.
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▲ How to set up a Dosatron
When using a Dosatron for the first time, it is important to take a few steps regarding, for example, setting the dosage. In this way, the dosing pump works best. In this article, our specialist explains how to set up a Dosatron.
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▲ How to maintain a Dosatron
Regular maintenance is of great importance for the operation of a Dosatron. This extends the life of the dosing pump. Dried dirt and crystallised concentrate can have a negative effect on the operation of a dosing pump.
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▲ How to solve a malfunction of a Dosatron
It is possible that a Dosatron has a fault, or that other problems occur. In that case it is important that you act as quickly as
possible and solve the problem, so that as little water as possible is lost.
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▲ How to secure crop wire
The crop wires attached horizontal through the greenhouse and the hooks are attached to these crop wire. If something goes wrong during this process, it can lead to negative effects like the breaking of the wire, which causes damage to the crop.
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▲ How to choose the right wire lowerer
It is important that the crop wires are connected in the right manner and that thet get enough support, so they don’t slack or break. With wire lowerers you create a suspension point for the crop wire.
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▲ How to secure a sticky trap holder
Sticky tape roll is often used for identifying pests in crop. But putting it in the right place seems to be a hard task for a lot of people. The sticky trap holders ease this process. They enable you to move the sticky tape along with the growing crop.
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▲ How to clean spraying equipment
After spraying, it is important to properly clean your spraying equipment so it will be ready for its next use. If you don’t do this, there is a chance that crop protection products end up where they shouldn’t, which can cause crop damage. In short: Always clean spray equipment after use!
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▲ Buying a spraying trolley: where do I start?
Spraying trolleys are available in many different types and sizes. Please take a few things into account when buying a spraying trolley. Make sure you choose the right spraying trolley for your situation, and let it equip with the right requirements.
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▲ Spray table for a Ripa spray gun
With (chemical) crop protection products it is best to use them as efficiently as possible to minimise waste. To accurately calculate how much spray fluid you spray when using a Ripa spray gun, you need to be aware of the spray gun supply in combination with various types of spray nozzles.
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▲ Spray table for an Alumax spray gun
With (chemical) crop protection products, it is best to use them as efficiently as possible to minimize waste. To accurately calculate how much spray fluid you spray when using an Alumax spray gun, you therefore need to be aware of the output of the spray gun in combination with various types of nozzles.
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▲ How to solve malfunction of an Enbar LVM?
Your Enbar LVM may have a malfunction or other problems may occur. In that case, it is important that you act as soon as possible to resolve the fault or problem, so that employees can then work safely with the Enbar LVM again.
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▲ How to use an Enbar LVM
The Enbar LVM (Low Volume Mist) is a space treatment device for spraying crop protection products. The fans spread miniscule droplets in the crop, so that the crop protection product is optimally distributed over the space.
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▲ How to measure the centre-to-centre distance for a pipe rail trolley
The centre-to-centre distance has to be measured, so that the pipe rail trolley can be manufactured in the appropriate size. The heating pipes in greenhouses are not always installed at the same distance from each other, nor are all greenhouses equipped with heating pipes of the same diameter.
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▲ How to maintain and repair pipe rail trolleys
When working with pipe rail trolleys it is very important that they are checked correctly and regularly. In this way you ensure that employees can work safely with the pipe rail trolleys.
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▲ How to solve faults or problems with a pipe rail trolley
It is possible that a pipe rail trolley has a fault, or that other problems occur. In that case it is important that you act as soon as possible and solve the fault or problem, so that employees can work safely with the pipe rail trolley.
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▲ How to measure the heart to the heart size of a pipe rail trolley
When purchasing a pipe rail trolley, manufacturer will always ask for the heart to heart size. This is because the heating pipes in the greenhouse are not laid at the same distance from each other in every greenhouse.
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▲ How to maintain and repair a Meto sprayer
When working with Meto sprayers it is very important that they are checked correctly and regularly. In this way, you ensure that employees can work safely with crop protection products.
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