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SPECIFICATIONS, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Basic Root Washer System : type RWB
Includes 4 buckets each with 2 water jets, table, funnels with filters, pistol-type
spray gun, water hoses and connectors, isolation valves, 30m of ½ inch (12.5
mm) input hose, plastic containers for holding washed samples, and a
consumables kit.
Note 1: Requires a pressurised water supply - approximately 10 gal/min at about
50-70 psi (or approx. 38 litre/min at about 3.5 to 5 x10
5
kgs/metre). In Great
Britain mains water pressure is about 40 psi, so for optimum performance the
recirculating pump accessory is recommended.
Note 2: Water runs out over the ground, so only suitable for outside operation.
For inside use the water tank and recirculating pump are recommended.
List of Parts :
Root washer table in UV resistant resin plastic x1
Table funnels x4 (in the table top)
Root collection funnels x4 (under the table)
550 micron filter for root collection funnels x4
Stainless steel frame for mounting root collection funnels x1
Root washer buckets x4, each includes a downpipe, collar & 2 water jets
Simple Y-piece connectors x4,
Four-way tap connectors x1
Push-fit hose connectors x8
Hose clips (15-18mm) x12
Hose clips (17-21mm) x8
Hose pipe, diameter 1/2 inch (12.5mm), 20 m, 3.0m, 0.5 m (x4)
Set of tap connectors to fit the following male threaded pipe sizes:
1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch (British Standard Pipe thread specification)
and M22 (22mm) metric pipe thread specification x1
Pistol Spray gun and fine rose x1
Root Containers with screw top x4
Root Washer System with Water Tank and Electric Pump : type
RWC
This has the advantage that you can rely on the pump for ensuring adequate water
pressure. It allows you also to recirculate, and so conserve water. Please specify
