Will this spreader work efficiently with powdered lime?
1165202
I have used it with both types of lime and it works satisfactorily with both, however, the granulated lime, or pelleted as they call it in some places, seems to work better, with less compaction. But that compaction is not the spreader's fault, it is the nature of the powdered lime. Also, you should lime your ground in the fall to give it time to be absorbed into the ground. Some crops (potatoes, comes to mind) do not like to be planted in recently limed dirt and will yield a meager crop.
1165203
This machine does a great spreading job for powdered lime and other soil sweeteners if the material is kept dry .Also tall wet grass should not be allowed to contact the discharge slot or the lime will get wet and clog up and then not spread
1165204
I contacted Agri-Fab and was told it is not designed for powdered, but talked to a person who used it and had no problems. I found it to work quite well. I would, however, make sure you spread when the ground is dry to avoid any moisture contact on the bottom plate and hopper slots.
1165205
This machine does a great spreading job for powdered lime and other soil sweeteners if the material is kept dry . Also tall wet grass should not be allowed to contact the discharge slot or the lime will get wet and clog up and then not spread
1165206
Could not find anything about using powdered lime in the manual, it did comment on using granular material, to avoid towing spreader with flow plate closed, the rotating agitator could work the material into powder, compacting it at the bottom of the hopper. I use mine for fertilizer and it works great.
1165207
this spreader works like a regular drop spreader so there is no reason it would not work spreading lime.
15830
Yes it will spread lime. I used pelletized lime that I purchased at Home Depot for abort $4.00 per bag. I constantly had to stop because the lime was caking on the sides and was not freely flowing through the distribution hole. I don't know if it was an inferior brand of lime that did not hold it's pelletized characteristics, or if the problem was with the spreader. In the future I will use my push spreader where it's easier to see what's happening and I can better control the situation.
24873
Lime pellets are the same size as fertilizer, ice melt, etc. Should work just fine.
1670802
I have used the spreader twice w/o any issues whatsoever. I did not notice any trapped material. I would purchase the exact same spreader again.
2114563
i doubt the usual spreader would work smoothly with this product, 'cause the granules are in irregular shapes and the sizes are pretty big. they will not going down the small opening on the bottom of the spreader, and when you try to turn the wheel to shoot out the granules, they will immediately clog the spreading mechanism and you may have difficulty to turn the wheel handle. that's why i've returned several spreaders in different brands and had to use gloved hand the sow the granules. this green light crabgrass preventer2 is a little bit more effective than the similar scotts products, but would only showed lawn improvement for a few days, then the crabgrass would explode even more seriously. that's why i am pondering to change the front/backyard lawns with desert plants. there's no cure....save your money.
1461136
I believe it would work, but check instructions which list types of materials to be used in the spreader
1461135
Granules work best in spreaders because of their uniform shape and ability to drop through the hole by gravity.Depending on shape and moisture content of the cinder this spreader may work for you.I might suggest going with a larger capacity spreader.
560283
I have used this spreader only for fertilizer. My opinion is that it was designed to spread dry granular material and that would be fertilizer. It is a great fertilizer spreader.
15829
It will spread lime just as long as it doesn't have chunks in it. It will not bust up chunks. It has a free flow opening that you set for whatever your spreading.
908570
I would not try to use this tool to spread lime. It does not have an adequate mechanism for agitating the lime to keep it flowing in my opinion.
2009737
Frankly, I can't recommend using it for anything more than it was designed. I guess you could try it since it can be gauged for the amount of salt delivery. For myself, I would be more inclined to buy a spreader specifically for spreading compost.
1512539
Short answer, NO. The spreader is made for granular material like fertilizer or weed killer. The openings are too small for something like manure.
1886082
I suggest avoiding stones of any size in the spreader. Pea gravel might fall through, but the goal is to only place soft organic matter in the spreader.
631550
I see no reason why it wouldn't. If sand isn't abrasive enough, you can switch to silicon carbide or other materials that will cut through the lime.
437683
I have never used it for that particular purpose but I have used it for Lime, both powdered and granulated along with a variety of fertilizers and grass seed so my best guess is yes it would work for you.
440243
Yes, I have used it for limes and it works perfect. The unit is really not that big.
126963
Yes it will. I used it to make cinnamon schnapps and it takes a little extra stirring, but it will disperse pretty quickly.