Abstract: An apparatus for controlling weed growing on a ground surface includes a liquid supply system configured to supply hot liquid, and dispensing means are operatively connected to the liquid supply system. The dispensing means are configured to dispense hot liquid to the weed. The liquid supply system includes at least one buffer tank that is configured to store and supply hot liquid, a liquid supply container is connected to the at least one buffer tank, and a direct supply line extends between the supply container and the at least one buffer tank. The direct supply line is configured to supply unheated liquid from the supply container directly to the at least one buffer tank and a hot liquid supply line including heating means for heating liquid supplied from the supply container to the at least one buffer tank. A method for controlling weed growth.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling weed growing on a ground surface includes a liquid supply system configured to supply hot liquid, and dispensing means are operatively connected to the liquid supply system. The dispensing means are configured to dispense hot liquid to the weed. The liquid supply system includes at least one buffer tank that is configured to store and supply hot liquid, a liquid supply container is connected to the at least one buffer tank, and a direct supply line extends between the supply container and the at least one buffer tank. The direct supply line is configured to supply unheated liquid from the supply container directly to the at least one buffer tank and a hot liquid supply line including heating means for heating liquid supplied from the supply container to the at least one buffer tank. A method for controlling weed growth.