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Can anyone recommend a good 2-gallon garden sprayer that they are happy with?

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I'm not exactly sure this is the right forum to post this on but thought I would start here.
 
#3 ·
they all seems to not last unless you spend big bucks. i just get the cheapies and toss them when they act up.

i did have a good one back in the 90's (stolen since) i dont remember the brand but except for the tank and a few other parts was all metal. heck of a good unit:)
 
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I just got one yesterday from Amazon. 2 gal Stanley $40...plastic pump and hand valve...bummer...maybe I can adapt a metal hand valve. I gathered 4 crappy plastic jobs i had purchased over the years and there wasn`t a single part that would interchange. This one comes with a parts list so maybe i can at least get parts. I found out the hard way that the little bit of water left in the springloaded valve on the not so cheap plastic jobs will freeze and bust even if you drain the hose.
 
#6 ·
Do you mean this one?
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Garden-2-Gallon-Sprayer-74020/dp/B000ZPMV2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367241952&sr=8-2&keywords=stanley+sprayer[/ame]



I didn't like the handle on that one because it's plastic.

Right now I'm leaning toward this one but havn't pulled the trigger yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271183828703?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

At least the handle is all brass. The poly container should last I think.

 
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#7 ·
yes that`s it...I kinda ordered it because of the metal can but the plastic will be there forever. I was ticked off after trying to make one of four work. I actually found a 3 gal metal one at my moms the next day that probably is old enough to be a good one. if the seals in the pump haven`t dried out too bad. I like the looks of the brass squeeze handle on yours even though it looks like it has the plastic pump.
 
#8 ·
I thought about getting a metal can too, but really didn't want the extra weight. The poly will last alot longer then whatever the pump or handle is made out of anyway.

I think if you are just careful laying down the pump when filling the sprayer with water you should be fine.

The handle is the part that screws up first on the ones I have ever had in the past.

I don't even want to imagine how those plastic handle ones can last? I just don't see how they can make them out of that?
 
#10 ·
I just used that sprayer for the first time today, worked perfect and well made.

I highly recommend and think whoever buys it will be happy with it.

Easy to fill with the wide mouth, makes a nice spray or stream, whatever you want. Like the release on the side to for taking the pressure off, no more having it spraty on you when unloading it.

Wand and nozzle very heavy duty, it should last much longer then that plastic crap they are selling.

Just about $50
 
#11 ·
I bought a stainless steel sprayer from sears before 1979 and it's still going strong except for the rubber hose that I replaced about ten yrs ago. Funny thing is I don't remember how much it cost.
 
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I have one of these:



Works good - but heavy, don't plan on using it as a backpack, I put it on a small wagon and go to it. A charge lasts me at least one season - 4-5 (4 gallon) sprays. Kills lots of stuff real easily.

Jim
 
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I know this thread is a little old but I wanted to throw in my cent and a half worth on this one.


I purchased a 2.5 gallon back pack sprayer at HF for $19 on sale. I have been sing it in my small lawn service for about 6 months and so far I'm surprised at how well it works.

I keep expecting it to brake because it is a HF cheapo but it doesn't seem to be much different than the $150 shindaiwa it replaced. except for the straps which are super cheap but still holding up.
 
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