pump sprayers?

Ok, so what is the best brand of pump sprayer, looking for something that will last longer than one season. Have tried several kinds. My Solo backpack has been going strong for several years but have had issues lately with the smaller Solo sprayers.
Thanks

Small pump sprayers I have accepted as a cost of being in the business... lol. Every once in a while I come across an unknown brand that lasts for what seems a magical amount of time, but for the most part I go through them fairly quickly.

With that being said, I've had the same back pack sprayer that I've used for a year and a half now.

Mark...we are trying out some Swissmex sprayers for our caustics and acids. We just ordered them from Southern Stain and Seal. I'll try to update how they are working later in the year.

They all fail. It's a business expense.

They do not last that long. You will need to clean them out after each use. To get the most out of them.

I use the Round Up 2 gallon sprayers and rebuild them with parts from here: http://www.thefountainheadgroup.com
The main thing to replace is the regular button valve with a viton replacement. It makes everything else last longer. I have one on the truck that is at least 5 yrs old.



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Chapin makes good ones.

I buy Gilmour, they have a wide mouth for filling and also makes adding a tire valve much easier. I also replace the hose with PVC air hose,...I buy a 6' whip line at a local "everything" store,..I cut in in half and have two 3' sections,...each with a 1/4" brass male end. I then add a female pressure washer coupler to the hose,..and fit the wand with the male end,.....then when I'm done with the sprayer I just easily remove the wand and rinse clean water through it. I buy wands from dultmeir,..that have a 1/2" male inlet that can be adapted down to 1/4" with a simple fitting. Also makes replacing the wand easy

*These sprayers last 2-3 seasons,..depending on whats used in them. Usually what gets them is us adding 60-70 PSI,..eventually the seem gives up and starts to seep.

**We use a trigger type inflation tool with a built in gauge.

***Wands don't have to have a regular trigger,...I also, have a homemade wand that I use for stronger acids like Hydrochloric or Hydroflouric. PVC ball valve and plastic extension. Designed ergonomically so I can easily turn the valve with one hand. Just needs cracked open to work,..never needed fully open.

Jeff

Thanks guys! glad it's not just me that wears them out.

I use Solo back pack. Plastic piece on straps broke after a month but that can be modified to work. All metal parts rusted in 5 months so bad i can't believe its still in one piece. The "guts" of it have been good so far starting it's second season. I rinse it after every use, even if I'm going to use it again the same day.

I use these.... http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=89227

I have used all the ones out there and these last the longest for me. I even keep F9 Barc and One restore in them and they last long time. The important thing with sprayers is if you aren't going to clean them out after each use, and who wants to do that, at least spray some of whatever is in it on a regular basis. Like very few days. I have found this helps them last longer.