Chemical Sprayers
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Solo 418
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Ergonomic Grip for Gardening, Fertilizing, Cleaning & General Use Spraying
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No electricity needed! This pressure-activated sprayer is basically up for any task, because it has such simplistic moving parts that you don’t have to worry about wear and tear being a problem.
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Simply apply pressure on the red trigger at the ergonomic handle and grip, and you’re maintaining your yard like never before. You get a total of one liter of internal capacity, as well as a drip guard to ensure nothing gets on your hands or lands in concentrated doses and kills healthy grass.
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I’m a big fan of non-electric sprayers, because the task doesn’t have to be overly complicated or include extension cables running through the yard. The only issue with the Solo sprayer is that the drip guard makes it difficult to adjust the nozzle projection, but the nozzle itself gets just about every single drop of solution out of the basin so you’re not left with an awkward volume at the end. Durable and simple to use; I highly recommend it.
Chapin
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Garden Sprayer, 1-Gallon, Translucent White
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One full gallon in your tank, and a translucent exterior to actively monitor your remaining chemical volume. That’s all pretty great, but Chapin’s real star of the show is the price point.
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If you’ve never owned a chemical sprayer in the past, this is the perfect introductory unit to help you understand just what you’re dealing with. You get a rather far-reaching spray with an agreeable spray rate, as well as an in-tank filter to help keep everything as smooth as possible. The long-reaching nozzle and pressure handle also help with farther reach, and an easier time spraying your yard.
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Chapin is often compared to Smith, and for good reason. This unit is inexpensive, and that means it comes with problems. It’s going to clog after every third use, if you’re not actively taking care of it to the best of your ability. You seriously need to clean the in-tank filter every time, and I can’t stress that enough. The point is that it gets the job done, and mimics the same reach and flow rate as competitors. If you’re willing to put the time into maintenance, this is a great pick.
Smith
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Bleach and Chemical Sprayer for Lawns and Gardens
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This one gets a little more technical than the Solo sprayer, but does exactly what you need it to with little to no problems along the way.
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You get an extended nozzle that helps you keep a safe distance from the chemical product, while also letting you reach into narrow areas and higher spaces. You simply fill the container up, pressurize it and spray wherever you need to. No electricity, just a simple solution that lets you conquer the yard, and spray pesticides and bug killer like it’s nobody’s business.
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Even though you’re instructed to clean out the nozzle and chemical basin after every use, nobody really does that. Smith anticipated that, and somehow made this super easy to not clog, even after extended use. The only problem is that when it does eventually clog, it’s a right pain in the rear to unscrew, clean it and replace it. If the valve breaks, it’s cheaper to buy an entirely new unit than it is to get replacement parts, which is one area Smith fails in. This sprayer accessory will work fantastic with soluble fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, pesticides, and more. It is sturdy and strong and won’t get dinged up by knocks, impact, or drops. The wand flexible and nozzle emend reach and also increase handling.
