Shipping not included! 

Fertilizer Tanks are WAY too big to fit into a teeny PUDO locker, even the bigger ones. That's why we'll contact you asap to provide you with a custom delivery quote :)

Definitions 

Liquid Fertilizer

A liquid form of food for plants and crops, that dissolves in water. The food includes essential nutrients to boost the plant’s natural growth cycle and increase yields.

Fertilizer Tanks

Also called fertigation tanks or ‘Varkies’

A tank used to mix liquid fertilizers, from which the fertilizer is applied to the field by the existing irrigation system.

Drain

An outlet at the bottom of the tank where leftover water and/or fertilizer mix can be drained out of the tank.

Valve

Used to control the flow of water that is forced through the Fertilizer Tank.

Pressure / Air Valve

Releases and closes to maintain a constant pressure in the tank.

The benefits of using a Fertilizer Tank

Liquid fertilizer is evenly applied directly to the crop from the irrigation system, saving time and labour costs in comparison to distributing fertilizer with a hand pump system.

Choosing the Right Size Tank

The ratio of fertilizer to area cover given to the farmer by the liquid fertilizer manufacturer should be used, i.e. if 25 litres is required for a hectare field, the 60 liter tank will be sufficient as the fertilizer and water mixes together in the tank.

Fertilizer Tank Specifications

• Maximum pressure 3 BAR.
• Tanks are made from thick steel sheets sprayed with epoxy resin paint in a UV-resistant orange.
• Convenient handle placement for easy carrying.
• The drain is conveniently placed. A valve can be used as a drain plug.
• All connection points are marked and are not interchangeable. 
• Includes air valve.

How to Set Up Fertilizer Tanks

Fertilizer Tanks Installation Instructions

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 1

Open the mainline valve completely so that water flows into the irrigation system.
Ensure both inlet and outlet valves are closed before opening the water supply.

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 2

Open the top lid of the tank by loosening and sliding out the handle. Pour the liquid
fertilizer into the tank, using the measurements and mixing ratios provided by the
liquid fertilizer manufacturer. Fill the tank with the correct amount of water, in the ratio
recommended by the fertilizer manufacturer. Close the lid tightly.

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 3

Open the inlet valve so that water flows into the tank. Keep the outlet valve closed so that pressure builds up inside the tank. This allows the fertilizer and water to mix.

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 4

Close the mainline partially, so that pressure can build up in the tank. Open the outlet valve completely, so that the pressure inside of the tank releases, and the fertilizer mix is pushed into the mainline.

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 5

Once all of the fertilizer has been flushed out of the tank, close the mainline valve, and
keep the inlet and outlet valves open. This will flush the last remaining fertilizer out of the system.

How to use your Fertilizer Tank: Step 6

Open the mainline valve completely and close both inlet and outlet valves. Run the irrigation system as normal for 30 min to ensure that all the fertilizer reaches your crop and is flushed out of the system. Clean afterwards.