I had a 2 gal hand sprayer for 25 years before it gave out. I went to lowes & bought 2 cheap plastic sprayers & one died on 2nd use. I just want a sprayer that will keep a good seal & spray for 15 to 20ft. Amazon has cheap plastic up to $135 stainless. Any recomendations?

I have a fifty year old stainless. Had to have the pump repaired thirty years back. Bought it at Sears. It is heavy with four gallons of water,but never a problem. It will spray a distance if needed. It is important to wash out after each use.

I've gone through this. You get what you pay for. Don't expect a $12 sprayer to last past one season, and not cause all sorts of clocking and inconsistent spray. I bought this one sprayer

A commercial-grade backpack sprayer is a joy to use compared to any canister sprayer, no matter how well constructed. Just the ability to keep up pressure without pausing your work flow makes a huge difference. They usually have greater capacities and better pumps as well. Yes, they will be more pricey, but the tools the pros use usually are.

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I have two Solo 425 backpack sprayers and a handheld sprayer which gets used very little.

https://us.solo.global/farm-la...4-gallon-piston.html

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I have two Solo 425 backpack sprayers and a handheld sprayer which gets used very little.

I also use my Solo 3 gallon backpack sprayer for almost all small jobs, even if I only mix a gallon. The nice feature is a pump lever on the side so you can pump with one hand while you spray with the other. I also have a Solo 1 gallon with the pump on top, so you have to set it down to pump it up, and it rarely gets used any more. A nice addition for really small applications is the Solo 1 quart pump sprayer.

The Cadillac of sprayers is B&G.

Will last your lifetime, and can be willed to next generation.

I've actually had good luck with the cheap plastic sprayers from Ace Hardware.

They're noticeably higher quality than some of the other cheap plastic sprayers out there, and are only ~$18 (and Ace offers coupons pretty regularly too). If it's something that's only going to see occasional use, it's probably the best value in sprayers.

I don't know about the 15-20 foot distance, though... I use mine for closer range with a wider spread.

I've had good results with this B&G sprayer.

https://diypestcontrol.com/b-g...ray-2-gallon-sprayer

It's currently out of stock, however, but perhaps you can find it elsewhere.

I have not had good luck with HomeDepot branded, Harbor Freight brands, Scott's, etc.

I've had good luck with Chapin. My only beef with Chapin is that in the past they quadruple the price to add a relief valve. I really don't like having to put a rag over the seal and unscrew the lid with pressurized chemicals. I haven't used it yet (i.e. sitting in box by door to my garage), but they have a new "stand n spray" model with metal spray tip and relief valve for only a few dollars more.

Ryobi 18v

HD had this kit + 1.5Ahr battery/charger for $99 a few weeks ago. I've only used it 2x, but it works well.
"backpack" is meh, but could work if you're moving a lot/spraying a little. I just carried it so far. Shoulder strap is OK.

2 minor complaints:
The spray tip isn't great. It's brass & looks like quality, but it doesn't have a great pattern. I haven't checked to see if I can replace it, I prefer flat-fan tips anyway.
No pressure cut-off. the pump runs constantly with the switch on. Annoying & eats battery. Says 30gal per 1.5Ahr battery. I sprayed 4Gal & the battery didn't charge for more than a few seconds when I plugged it in after, so it might not be a big deal.

This is middle of the road, but a decent value, IMO. I've had cheapies, chapin & my grandparents have a worn-out B&G that is probably about my age (40), but I think this one will be OK. If not, the Ryobi warranty is decent & the guts don't look too bad to replace.

I use the 2 gallon Chapin pump sprayers. Good quality and not too expensive. I bought several of them and use each one for only one product. One for weed/feed, one for Roundup, etc....

2 Gallon Chapin Sprayer

I agree with the above about back pack sprayers.

Have always had the canisters but for much of anything they are dysfunctional IMO having to always stop and pump.

I finally broke down and bought a back pack sprayer and its the best thing ever other then an electric or gas engine driven model which is overkill for my current needs.

I have a good canister that I use for smaller stuff like spraying for bugs inside and outside the house and smaller weed killing applications.

A nice lady was moving last year and gave me two more canister types but for bigger areas the back pack is best IMO..

$75-100 will get you a good solo or other brand that is serviceable if the pump seals need replacing.

Just like with a canister mix, use and flush after every use is key to trouble free use.

I have had good luck with the ones from Harbor Freight. One thing I have learned is to try and fill it with just enough material to get whatever job done. Then rinse it out with water and put away. When I store it I don't seal it back up. I think screwing the caps back on causes the seal to fail quicker. I left one with round up in it and the chemical seized up in the nozzle and other areas. It was pain in the butt clean and then it would not pressurize.

I have used the same STIHL backpacksprayer for 20+ yrs. My yucca/soapweed sprayer is a stainless SEARS from the 80s. The herbiscide is mixed with diesel. The two seem to be tough on cheap sprayers. But my old Sears seems to take it.

Good to see you posting again Frank. Hope you're doing well.