To figure out the dosage for Rid O Rust
Rust or Calcium Prevention products, you will need to know the following
information.
Flow rate in gallons per minutes (GPM)
Determining Flow Rate: We measure
irrigation system flow in gallons per minute (gpm). What is the maximum flow
rate of your irrigation system in gallons per minute? Please ask your
irrigation specialist or feel free to estimate.
Estimating Flow Rate: To
estimate your flow rate you will need to determine what your largest zone is.
This would be the zone with the most sprinkler heads. Count up the number of
heads in that zone and multiply that number by 3. This is the number you will
use for this section.
Gallon per day of the Pump
Stenner Pumps have a plate on the side
of the base. The Gallon Per Day (GPD) of the pump is listed in the lower right
hand box on this plate. Use this number for your calculations and ensure that
if you have an adjustable rate pump, that the arrow is pointing to the 5
(50%).
Neptune Pumps have a plate on the back
and have to be identified by their part number. PZ31 is an 11 GPD pump and the
PZ61 is a 22 GPD pump. Use this number for your calculations and ensure that
the dial is set to 5 (50%).
LMI Pumps have a plate on the back and
have to be identified by their model number. P03 is a 10 GPD pump and the P05
is a 24 GPD pump. Use this number for your calculations and ensure that the
dial is set to 5 (50%).
Tank Size
30 gallon tanks are the size of a brine
tank or utility trash can and have a drain spout on the bottom. 65 gallon
tanks are large transparent tanks with a lid that looks like a "flying
saucer." 100 gallon tanks are very large and look like an igloo with a
black lid on top.
Iron Level (ppm) and Water Hardness
(gpg)
Unfortunately this isn’t something we
can guesstimate. You must have your water tested to find this out. You can
purchase a do it yourself water test kit at http://www.yourwaterneeds.com/FS_TestKit.asp
Once you have all the information,
please email us @ customerservice@yourwaterneeds.com
and we will be happy to provide you with the Rid O' Rust Prevention Formula
right for you.
