Next step is to look into teejet tips since I have the intention of using a large spectrum of chemicals with it (herbicide, pesticide and fungicide)and I'd like to have a tip for each application type so I can keep things consistent.Įventually i'll dive into the DFW wand but for this year I want to get the basics down. Up in Canada this sprayer is easily available at our home improvement center so for a 1rst buy I figured it would be a "simpler" choice. Quick update for all the folks who chipped in, I went with 's recommendation and chose the 24v chapin sprayer (. You guys are a wonderful community and thank you for your time. Once I do, i'll make sure to update you guys on the my final pick. I'll keep reading your recommendations and will pull the triggers before end of the next week to be in time for Pre-M application. I simply want to avoid getting a "poor quality" sprayer. In the end like said, it feels like everyone has their own preference and i'm sure i'll get to a point where I am able to pin point what "feels" good to me. LCN's recommendation seems like a nice sprayer (the design seems like it would be less prone to leaking and pump failure) but having a 2GL capacity means I'll most likely have to play with dilution ratio to fit my lawn in that 2GL format (4GL would have been ideal for easier ratios ie: x/1Gl = 1Ksqft). There is also this thread where some folks are trying out the new 4GL Ryobi with the new pressure dial. The online feedback you're getting will make a lot more sense to you afterwards! And if you find another more appealing one you'd have a personal reason to do so, not just a recommendation. pay attention to the spray pattern and the droplet size and try to run some calibration exercises. Here's a good way to try one out though - the new, redesigned, Ryobi 4-gal sprayer at Home Depot! You can fill it up with water and take it for a test run. As for the DFW wand? I'm not sure you'd appreciate it unless you started out on a wobbly plastic leaky wand first :lol: Not saying you shouldn't jump into the best of the best, just saying that you may or may not need/value all of the upgrades. so this part of the decision should somewhat be settled IMO. With the battery sprayer you no longer need to be aware of the PSI output as you would in a manual, for ex. It's also safe to say that a battery-powered sprayer makes learning to use one so much easier, a bit like learning to drive on a manual vs automatic transmission. I think it's safe to say that most people that geek out on any particular thing, like we do with turf equipment, have already graduated to a point where they know what they want based on previous trial & error & experience. *** P.s : this is a repost from my question on the Canadian sub-forum ( ) in case some of the USA counter-part could still be shipped in. g-man's cold season guide) within 2-3 years, what model of sprayer would you guys recommend (max 225$USD cap before tax/shipment) ? So ultimately here is my question : as a first time user / home owner with a 2.5K sqft yard that is aiming to achieve Tier 2 level (ref. I am also aware that to step thing one notch further, most ppl around here advocate upgrading the stock wand to the DFW version and I would be ok to this once I get a bit more accustomed to sprayers in general. Most guide seems to present the battery powered backpack sprayer with a 4GL container as the "best bang for buck" investment for the regular home owner in the long run assuming you don't have a multi-acre property. I'm looking to buy a sprayer to apply pre-m (and eventually all other liquid lawn care product I'll learn about) and I have a hard time narrowing down what would be most suitable for my situation. I've been reading a lot of articles / youtube review / forum post on sprayers and I have to say I am a bit overwhelmed.
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