Chapin International 1949 Industrial Open Head Sprayer for Professional Concrete Applications, 3.5 gallons, Red

The first sprayer I got was defective. The screw mechanism in the handle did not work properly. I discovered this by the video on Chapin's website, demonstrating how their TriLock system works, and for which Chapin should be commended. Great video. I emailed Chapin and got no response after three days (actually no response ever). I emailed Amazon, describing the problem, and within one hour, while I was still answering emails, I got an email back from customer service, telling me a replacement order was already placed, one-day shipping, and a link to a label for printing out to send back the defective product. How can you beat that for fast service. Amazon is GREAT! The replacement sprayer has been working perfectly, but I really had to learn how that lock system works. If any other purchaser does find it frustrating to figure out, go to the website and watch the demo video. Once you get the hang of it, it's really so simple and super. The quality of construction and metal material is tops. The tank is nicely enameled on the outside in shiny red that appears heavy duty durable. Coated on the inside as said in manufacturer's description. When filled with solution (I bought it for weed spraying exclusively about my 2.5 acres), it is too heavy to carry around. I use bungee cords to strap it on my little garden dolly and wheel it around. I looked for a better option than hand pumping, but found only one portable battery operated which is all plastic (hate plastic anything) and the ATV 12-volt battery kind are overkill. So I reluctantly settled on the Chapin because it is advertised as professional quality. And it is. 20 fast and easy pumps last over half the 3.5 gallon tank. Doing all my acreage takes only pumping 20 pumps twice, when the old 2 gallon Solo took 30 and more pumps over a dozen times. The Solo took over 30 pumps even when new, but as it got older required more frequent exhausting pumping until it just quit. Even the "feel" of the pumping action of the Chapin substantiates a precision-made product The wand is not so long as I like, 24", but better than 18" as on so many box-store sprayers. It is all quality metal and too well made and its performance too good to replace with the 36" extension wand I bought for the Solo, which has a plastic nozzle as opposed to Chapin's brass nozzles. There are two unadjustable; one broad spray, the other spot spray. There is a handy holster attached to the side of the tank for carrying the wand and extra nozzle or more. It is black plastic, but even the plastic appears durable. I don't like Chapin's customer service (they could have at least acknowledged my email). I love the product. And once again I have to laud Amazon for its professional integrity and superior business policies of standing behind the products it sells, which make just about all other giant corporations small in those qualities.

I was very hesitant to buy this sprayer because of the negative reviews claiming the seal leaks. Now that I have it I am convinced the people that had problems were using it incorrectly. There is definitely a "trick" to getting the assembly to seal properly. If you are mechanically inclined you can examine the mechanism and it will be apparent how it works. Otherwise, watch the excellent video that the manufacturer posted and you will have no problem getting it to seal properly. Pros: well made. everything important is made of metal (from the pictures i though the handle was plastic, but nope, its metal). Cons: The wand holder clipped to the side is plastic, and it rattles around making it feel cheap. but it does the job fine. The nozzle does continue to drip a lot after you release the trigger. This is probably unavoidable when using a big nozzle. The pipe between the nozzle and trigger is obviously full of fluid even after the trigger is released. Gravity is going to make it drip out. maybe with a finer nozzle or a thicker fluid this wouldn't happen... There is no safety pressure release valve. Theoretically, thats not a problem if you follow the manual, which says dont spray anything flammable, and drain the tank after each use. But overall I still give it 5 start and would recommend it to anyone thats considering it.

Chapin builds a quality product. Right out of the box I knew I got what I paid for. I tested it with water to be sure it held pressure and sprayed as expected. Does a great job. Many complain about the function of the top. Not here. While yes it is different since it's not a simply screw on top, the design is clearly superior to screw on's that often go on tight and are tighter coming off. The Chapin design will clearly resolve this issue. It comes with two different flow fan tips which are exactly what I need, but if you need an adjustable flow cone tip you'll need to get that separate. I'm going to use some fuel line hose with a slice in to to put on the bottom to protect it and surfaces from it. Coming with some rubber bumpers on the bottom would be my only recommendation.

1. The instructions for locking the top are not very good. You need to fully screw the star shaped piece on the pump handle counter clockwise to set the star piece and seal the top by turning the handle clockwise. 2. My sprayer was brand new, but had a softball sized dent in the side, no cracked paint or impact marks so it came out of the factory that way. I guess they assumed I would not care if my tank had a big dent in it. 3. The pressure test worked after i put pipe sealant on all of the screw connections.

I would give this zero stars if possible. Made in the USA from “globally sourced materials”. Translation: Cheap China steel. I’ve only used this sprayer on my residence spraying RM43 (stronger version of Roundup) weeds, and once spraying concrete sealer on the driveway. I’ve used this a total of about a dozen times. Flushed thoroughly after each use (I take care of the things I own). Stored in the garage for about a year when I noticed the paint bubbling on the pump, so I stored it inside the house. Went to spray for springtime weeds last week and noticed pinhole leaks spewing RM43 on my legs. Contacted Chapin. They refused to replace the tank as it was out of warranty. DO NOT BUY CHAPIN PRODUCTS! GLORIFIED JUNK! Should have bit the bullet and paid the price for an Airofog or B&G pump sprayer. Now I’m out $168.

Jeez where has this been all my life. When my old grandpa's metal can sprayer bought the farm, like most people all I could find in the stores were those cheapo plastic ones from Roundup or whatever. But this is so well made, so easy to clean, that I'm thrilled each time I get a chance to use it, just like my Makita drill. I love the nozzle rack that doubles as a wand mount. Mine came with two fan nozzles, and they both sprayed very consistently but too wide for my purposes. So I got their 0.5 GPM fine spray nozzle that isn't really a mist but is a nice 20º cone. The all brass wand on this sprayer is the only somewhat weak link. It's easy to bend it if the sprayer falls on it for example. Not a big deal at all, just sayin' you might want to avoid that. One person who reviewed this sprayer here I believe warned people how the lubrication inside the pump was not suitable for use on plants. I'm not convinced by his argument because the manufacturer's package specifically states that the sprayer is designed for and intended to be used in Agriculture among other things. I'll probably call Chapin at some point to get the straight answer, but my parsley and tomatoes show only happy responses to it at this point.

Works great for sealing my concrete landscape edge every year or three. Save a ton of money doing it myself and it’s super easy to do with this sprayer. Glad I found one slightly used on Amazon and for a significant discount.

Nice, pro sprayer. But, the instructions are missing a step. On every sprayer have had before, you put the pump in, and lock the handle, then twist it further to compress the gasket, with the wings continuing to move clockwise until it is tight. right? But this one is different, and CAN lead you to think it is defective because you can't tighten it down. Take out the pump. holding the 3-wing thing in one hand, turn the handle. Notice that it is screwing the wings up and down, via some internal threads. This is how it is different from those cheapy sprayers. Now, turn the handle counterclockwise, until the the wings screw all the way down. This is the missing step. If you don't do this, and it's screwed all the way up, you will not be able to proceed. Now, with the wing part screwed all the way down, and the handle locked into the pump, per the correct part of the instructions, place the pump in the tank and rotate it clockwise until it hits the stop, about 1/8 of a turn. Now, as you turn the handle clockwise, you will notice that the wings are not rotating, but the top is being compressed down onto the gasket, via the internal threads inside the handle mechanism. You're welcome. have a great slab.

I just used this with solvent based stone sealer. Works great. Dont know why I struggled with those cheap garden sprayers all these years. Highly recommend.

Excelente quede completamente feliz con el producto lo recomiendo ampliamente el tiempo de llegada y calidad muy bien =D =

Brilliant item 2nd one we’ve bought for our business well worth the money! Hard wearing and reliable not like the plastic. thank you

Great peice of kit even spread of seal and quick!

Used it with a 0.1 gpm fitting to seal my patios. Very good product. Pay attention to the o-ring on the top lid - it fell off into the canister (full of sealer) after a refill. It was no problem to reinstall it though.