Table 2. Summary of device flow rates and recommended surface coverage.
| Average flow rate ± SD mL/min | Manufacturer-recommended surface coverage (mL/m2) | |
|---|---|---|
| PX200 ES on 1 | 113 ± 6 | 12.7 |
| PX200 ES off 1 | 113 ± 4 | 12.7 |
| PX300 (red nozzle) 2 | 113 ± 2 | 8.9 |
| PX300 (green nozzle) 2 | 140 ± 4 | 8.9 |
| SC-ET 3 | 104 ± 5 | NA4 |
| EM360 | 60 ± 2 | 0.6 |
| R40 | 180 ± 3 | 16.9 |
| Total 360 | 122 ± 5 | 4.5 |
| Garden sprayer | 509 ± 22 | NA |
| Airofog | 133 ± 5 | NA |
| KB-15002E | 333 ± 6 | NA |
Notes:
NA = not available or applicable; SD = standard deviation.
1.This model has the ability to turn on and off the electrostatics.
2.This device had different nozzles to adjust droplet size.
3.This device was purchased in ~ 2015 and used in several previous studies, prior to this study. All the other devices evaluated were newly purchased for this study.
4. Manufacturer recommends a wetness test to determine coverage.