What is a GOOD hand held pump sprayer for weedkiller and pesticide??

[newbury]

I made the mistake of buying a 1.5 gallon capacity Gilmour back in 2014. (linky)
And since then I've also gone through about 8 or more smaller cheaper sprayers.
My spraying normally involves about 200 yards of edge walking my various boundaries around my house and driveway maybe 3 times a year.
I normally spray in several sessions and the 1.5 gallon Gilmour is just the right size, holds enough so I could do a decent amount of spraying without walking back to refill. It also seems to clean easily. Easy to stand up and pump, easy to carry.
The reason I wrote I made a mistake is that I only bought 1 and it seems they are no longer sold.
Does anyone else make the same quality?

 

[5030]

I have a Solo I bought at TSC. Been flawless for years now. you do have to clean it after use but like anything else, you get what you pay for.

 

[bigtiller]

I bought a 2 gallon battery powered sprayer made by Ortho and really like it. I even made a 2 wheeled hand truck that I bungee cord it to.

If you want to stand on the road and spray the fence line, this won't do it. But it does everything else great. I use it for roundup and 2-4D. Pesticides go in an old 1 gallon tank sprayer.

Link below;

Ortho 2 gal. Wand Battery Operated Tank Sprayer - Walmart.com

Buy Ortho 2 gal. Wand Battery Operated Tank Sprayer at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

 

[5030]

What tank wash is made for...

 

[MRTOES]

Replacement parts at

Gilmour Sprayer Parts

Large selection of genuine Gilmour Sprayer Parts. Wands, Repair Kits, Nozzles and more for nearly every Gilmour sprayer model.

www.sprayer-outlet.com

 

[EddieWalker]

I just bought my first backpack sprayer this year and I've been impressed by how much easier it is to use. 4 gallons on my back seems like less weight then two gallons, or even one gallon, carried around by hand. The handle to pump it is right where it needs to be, and it's easy to give it a few pumps to keep up the pressure while spraying.

Now I'm wondering if the battery powered backpack sprayers are even better?

 

[newbury]

I just bought my first backpack sprayer this year and I've been impressed by how much easier it is to use. 4 gallons on my back seems like less weight then two gallons, or even one gallon, carried around by hand. The handle to pump it is right where it needs to be, and it's easy to give it a few pumps to keep up the pressure while spraying.

Now I'm wondering if the battery powered backpack sprayers are even better?

Well can you tell us what sprayer you bought?
Like I wrote my prime concern is reliability, but good recommendations of any small sprayer are welcome.
Especially Eddie Walker recommendations

 

[crreed67]

I just bought my first backpack sprayer this year and I've been impressed by how much easier it is to use. 4 gallons on my back seems like less weight then two gallons, or even one gallon, carried around by hand. The handle to pump it is right where it needs to be, and it's easy to give it a few pumps to keep up the pressure while spraying.

Now I'm wondering if the battery powered backpack sprayers are even better?

Yes. I bought this one. A little pricey but well worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DWCTSQE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[alexpops]

I like my Chapin Backpack sprayer. got it from Do my own pest control about 5 years ago

 

[BnRidge]

Solo 454
1.5 gallon
Viton seals
Large capacity pump
Compatable with oils and bleach
I use it with a very fine tjet nozzle for basal spraying brush, then switch nozzles for foliar spray.

 

[lman]

I bought a 4 gallon rechargeable electric sprayer that has wheels like a dolly. It's not real stable but is also easy to carry. It has a Roundup label on it. One charge will probably last for 3 tanks. Bought it about 5 years ago at Blaine's Farm & Fleet.

 

[ultrarunner]

I use my backpack Solo and Echo a lot for weed and poison oak…

I use my little handheld Solo for perimeter foundation ant/termite spray… just right for qty needed.

 

[Paddy]

Newbury,

I have several 1 to 2 gallon sprayers, big box store types, nothing special. I have several because I don't mix tanks that could contaminate another. They are all working fine.

The only time I had issues was when I bought an expensive type, "made just for acid". From day one I had trouble getting it to seal and pressure up. The only solution was to smear Vaseline on the O-ring.

What issues are you having?

 

[NoTrespassing]

I made the mistake of buying a 1.5 gallon capacity Gilmour back in 2014. (linky)
And since then I've also gone through about 8 or more smaller cheaper sprayers.
My spraying normally involves about 200 yards of edge walking my various boundaries around my house and driveway maybe 3 times a year.
I normally spray in several sessions and the 1.5 gallon Gilmour is just the right size, holds enough so I could do a decent amount of spraying without walking back to refill. It also seems to clean easily. Easy to stand up and pump, easy to carry.
The reason I wrote I made a mistake is that I only bought 1 and it seems they are no longer sold.
Does anyone else make the same quality?

4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer

Amazing deals on this 4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I've had this sprayer for at least 10 years I'd guess. I just sprayed 4 gallons of weed killer with it last week. I didn't clean it well last fall and was able to disassemble it and clean it. It worked perfectly once again. It's hard to beat for $30.

 

[EddieWalker]

Well can you tell us what sprayer you bought?
Like I wrote my prime concern is reliability, but good recommendations of any small sprayer are welcome.
Especially Eddie Walker recommendations

I was hesitant to mention what I bought because it's still pretty new and I haven't had it long enough to see if it will last or continue to perform like new. I've used it 3 times and I've been impressed by it, but I've never used any other brands, so it's hard to say if this is the one to buy, or if there are better options.

It's a Chapin that I bought from Amazon based on the number of reviews more then anything else. My next one will probably be battery powered, but only if I can find one that will use my Makita batteries.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MSQYJS9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[nyone]

I have a 2gal Scott's from HD. It was about $25 from HD. The fan pattern is very very nice and the HDX version of these are total crap.

 

[5030]

Was just at Tractor Supply (local) to pick up a hitch pin and they are loaded with all sorts of pump sprayers and backpack Solo ones as well...

 

[GeneV]

As far as your original inquiry, handheld pump sprayer, here's mine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E28UQU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mine's 5 yrs old, and now they're selling for double what I paid for it back then. Good sprayer though.

 

[newbury]

I haven't had it long enough to see if it will last or continue to perform like new

That's part of the problem - as soon as you find something that suits you it takes years to see if it lasts. And by then there is a strong chance it's been discontinued.

 

[Cougsfan]

I have 2 ea gallon sprayers (one for 2-4d , the other for milestone) 1 ea 2 gallon sprayer (for round-up) and a backpack sprayer for larger areas. They are all various non-famous name brands. bought locally based mainly on price. All get used and abused quite frequently, and are many years old. Occasionally I have to tear one apart to unclog a nozzle or (very seldom) to put Vaseline on the pump's o-ring to make it pump easier and/or build up pressure easier, but otherwise they have been trouble free and reliable.

I also bought 2 ea 1 gallon sprayers for my daughter's place years ago that still work fine.

I am not sure what problems the Op is having with the 8 sprayers he said have failed, but whatever they are, I would guess that they could have been probably easily repaired with minimal patience and thoughtfulness.