Backpack garden sprayer

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anonymous-user

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53 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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For spraying weedkiller on paths etc. and spraying lawn treatment stuff too I suppose

I don't feel the need to go for a powered one

£15 job off the bay or £150+ Solo Pro range

Also, what to put in it? Some sort of glyphosphate solution I suppose?

Patch1875

4,893 posts

131 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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Cooper Peglar

Get a used one of EBay.

paulrockliffe

15,639 posts

226 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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I have a £15 eBay job, it's really very good for the occasional use it gets. Glyphosate was also off eBay, just mix it up and kill everything.

GreigM

6,726 posts

248 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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This:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/pressure-sprayer-7ltr-7l...

and this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-5L-CLINIC-ACE-VERY-S...

210ml in 7L water - wear eye protection when spraying, you don't want it in your eyes...

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

53 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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Anyone got any experience with the Guarany one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L11OMFG

A farmer I asked the question of recommended this one. Had a look at his and it is undoubtedly well made. Not sure it will get enough use to warrant £90, but it isn't too bonkers

Simpo Two

85,147 posts

264 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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JPJPJP said:
For spraying weedkiller on paths etc. and spraying lawn treatment stuff too I suppose

Also, what to put in it? Some sort of glyphosphate solution I suppose?
Actually glyphosate isn't the best choice for either purpose! You want total residual for paths and selective for lawns. You can use it on paths but ina few weeks new seeds will germinate and carry on.

85Carrera

3,503 posts

236 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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[quote=GreigM]This:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/pressure-sprayer-7ltr-7l...

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This. Good bit of kit and cheap.

V8RX7

26,762 posts

262 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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JPJPJP said:
Anyone got any experience with the Guarany one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L11OMFG

A farmer I asked the question of recommended this one. Had a look at his and it is undoubtedly well made. Not sure it will get enough use to warrant £90, but it isn't too bonkers
Bear in mind he'll use it loads and you won't.

I bought one that looks very similar from Screwfix for £15-20 - I rarely fill it with more than 10 litres because 10 litres is heavy enough !

anonymous-user

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53 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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I got this from screw fix

http://www.screwfix.com/p/backpack-sprayer-16ltr/5...

The virgin sprayer

So named because it lasted about 4 pumps

Then the handle snapped off at the pivot

Utter tat

V8RX7

26,762 posts

262 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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JPJPJP said:
I got this from screw fix

http://www.screwfix.com/p/backpack-sprayer-16ltr/5...

The virgin sprayer

So named because it lasted about 4 pumps

Then the handle snapped off at the pivot

Utter tat
That's the one I have - what were you doing to it ?

Couple of pumps and off you go - mines done sterling service for 18months so far

EDIT - reading the reviews I see others have had issues, I put it on my back and give a couple of pumps then walk, spray and pump as I go - because of the size, it isn't like the bottle type where you pump it up loads then spray

Edited by V8RX7 on Thursday 2nd June 21:23

anonymous-user

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53 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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I was as gentle as I could be

having read the reviews I thought a heavy hand could be the cause of the bad reviews

But it isn't, the cause is a crap design and scrimped on materials


adamInca

207 posts

142 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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I got this one when I wanted to spray the outside of my garage with waterproofer:
http://www.wilko.com/pressure-washers/wilko-water-...

For £7 it seems well made, worked perfectly and I'm glad I didn't spend any more.

JonV8V

7,175 posts

123 months

Thursday 2nd June 2016
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For lawns I use Verdone - thinks it's renamed weedol lawn weed killer - great stuff, spray it all over grass (but keep away from border plants) We're rural and no end of seeds blow in but hardly any take.

RedLeicester

6,869 posts

244 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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GreigM said:
This:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/pressure-sprayer-7ltr-7l...

and this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-5L-CLINIC-ACE-VERY-S...

210ml in 7L water - wear eye protection when spraying, you don't want it in your eyes...
That'd be horrendous on your back and need constant refilling. Horrible things.

GreigM

6,726 posts

248 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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RedLeicester said:
That'd be horrendous on your back and need constant refilling. Horrible things.
You just carry it around by the handle, not on your back. 7L is fine for an average size garden, a single fill should see it done. Only needs to be done every 8-10 weeks during the growing season at max.

scz4

2,497 posts

240 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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JPJPJP said:
I got this from screw fix

http://www.screwfix.com/p/backpack-sprayer-16ltr/5...

The virgin sprayer

So named because it lasted about 4 pumps

Then the handle snapped off at the pivot

Utter tat
Also got this one, worked a treat for two seasons now...

RedLeicester

6,869 posts

244 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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GreigM said:
You just carry it around by the handle, not on your back.
Have another look at the thread title.