Hudson Sprayers

[hamstring]

Hey everyone
I know this may not be the most interesting subject but it is a vital tool to every guerrilla grower.
Every year I haul out my Hudson Sprayers to my sites. I paid around $25 a piece for them. I use them to spray critter repellent such as liquid fence and later for insect repellent. My choice is Seven.
The problem is every year I spend more time working on them in the bush than I do using them. They are a vital part of my growing and I need them to be in working order. I have replaced seals, hoses and gaskets but every year it’s the same thing they work like shit. There are so many things to worry about each time you visit your sight the last thing you want to do is spend time F----ing with these things.
What are everyone else’s experiences? Has any one found one that works well? I use water from stream, river, and creek but always make sure it is free from debris but the ones I use still suck donkey dick.
I have included a link to what I am talking about.

Maybe someone uses a model that works well in the trying conditions of the bush. I would be willing to pay more if they worked well.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...cm_cat=Performics&cm_pla=Google&cm_ite=Google

Peace

 

[Sparkling]

I don't know much about sprayers but this one looks pretty good.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200312541_200312541

 

[Babbabud]

The main thing about this type of sprayer is to be sure that what you are spraying is well filtered. If there is any grit or whatever it will clog your nozzle right up. I use mine to spray enzymes, ferts in early season and neem oil and serenade for mildew and bug control. This is an essential tool to the outdoor grower but like I say you must be sure there are no chunks or grit.....no solids nd then they work awesome. Lets you soak the plant and the soil around it.

 

[hamstring]

Thanks for the replies

Babbabud
Thanks for the reply. I love your grow thread. Look forward to following it this year. You are correct it is important to keep debris out of the tank. Because there is no way for me to completely control the water (although I try) that goes into my tank I use a trick taught to me by an old landscaping guy. Remove the brass tip at the end of the sprayer and drill the two holes that the liquid comes out of larger. This allows small pieces of debris to exit your sprayer more easily.

Sparkling
Thanks for the suggestion. It looks like a good sprayer but I spray paint my sprayers camouflage and stainless steel would be hard to hide in the bush. I like the plastic/nylon type tanks they hold the paint well. I made the mistake one year of painting the hose also. The paint degraded the material the hose was made of and it failed on me half way through the season.

Although I do have clogging problems most of my problems are with the tanks holding good pressure. I have heard that the ones with viton seals are the best. I just thought there must be others who have experienced the same problems.
Peace