Garden sprayer not spraying? Try cleaning out the hose and sprayer handle. Here is how it's done. Give me a thumbs up if you like and please subscribe to my channel.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video! I went to use ours a few hours ago and it wouldn't work. I had already mixed the solution and was ready to go into "battle", and ended up using a regular old hand trigger cleaning bottle to spray my son's room. With it being the middle of the night and no ride to Wal-Mart, I decided to throw in the towel and wait to get another sprayer. Then I stumbled across your video and was able to unclog it. Thanks again for your video!
Thanks. This solved my problem. My flow tube inside the sprayer bottle had become detached. In my sprayer it's nothing more than a long straw. Who knew something so simple could shut me down totally. I'm up and running now.
Glad my little video could be of help. Sometimes its the little thing that cause some big headaches. Again, glad I was here to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great day!!
Also the cylinder of the pump has a round rubber flap that you can lift up at the edge, run it under water and swipe your finger around it. There are holes under the flap that can get clogged.
Thank you! I was so tired of throwing out my sprayers! I finally bought a really nice one, then a year later, it wasn't spraying even though I had plenty of pressure. So I followed your video, and lo and behold it works now! My problem wasn't with dirt and debris. I had let it sit for months with solution in it, which turned to a goopy paste in the trigger assembly. There's a reason the package directions say to clean after every use! Lesson learned. . .Thanks again!
Thank you! The secret to success is to use the “jet stream” on your garden hose! I use a sprayer from Ace Hardware for vinegar weed killer and tried to clean it with the faucet in my utility sink. It still wouldn’t spray. After watching the video I used the jet spray setting on my garden hose to clean the various parts of the spray apparatus. When I finished spraying I cleaned them again with the hose and left the parts unattached so they can dry thoroughly. I think the vinegar and salt are part of the problem. They seem to crystallize in the spray apparatus. Again, thank you very much. RJ. Durango, CO
These things have terrible engineering and are mostly made in China so they are very problematic. One of the most obvious flaws I've seen in 90% of these cheap ass sprayers is there is NO filter or screen down at the bottoms of the pickup tube inside the tanks so when you get any kind of dirt, debris, congealed cleaner, bleach, chemicals it gets picked up and lodges somewhere in the sprayer gun small valves assembly or the tip. It always happens. Why in God's green earth the factory's don't put a small screen, open cell foam or filter down at the end of the pick up tube is beyond me? I think they know most people just throw them away and buy new ones!!! What a way to sell your products!!!! Next time i buy one i'm making sure it has a filter on the bottom of the damn pick up tube or make my own out of open cell foam (like an air filter foam materials) and glue it on on the end with cyanoacrylate fast dry adhesive....bet it will work great!! good video...thanks....been there and done that many times and gets old fast. These things can drive you nuts!!!!
Two seasons in a row my sprayer got clogged. I watched this video again and unclogged it again. Two different problems, two different solutions. Thank you very much for saving my sanity and some money.
HELP!! My Green Thumb 131384 sprayer is full and fully pressurized, but won't spray (though it worked earlier today!) How do I SAFELY release the pressure to begin the cleaning process shown in your video??
how often is regularly? How long can I leave the solution in before I have to clean it. I get tired of cleaning out the round up everyday day after day, do you think it is okay to leave it in for a week without cleaning.
Hi, thank you so much. I followed your steps , I found the little yellow tip on the end of the hose needed a pin to open each section of the grooves at the end. The sprayer hose finally cleared. Hopes this helps someone else . 😊
Nice to hear the kids playing in the background! You can tell by the sounds that they've learned how to have a good time without their faces glued to screens!
Mine is brand new and only put water in it to test before putting chemicals in it. A Round Up 2 gallon sprayer. Nothing works- nothing comes out after pumping like 100 times
I'm wondering if anyone can help identify what my issue is: I have a Solo sprayer (manual). When I begin using the handheld pump to gain pressure, I can hear the liquid bubbling and within a few minutes the liquid starts overflowing through the top of the sprayer. It doesn't matter if I fill the pressure sprayer half way, 1/4 way or full, the same thing constantly happens. Everything is tight (lid, wand, all connections etc.). Filter is clean. I'm stumped as to why it keeps happening :'(
I've a kingfisher 5 litre water pressure sprayer that's pumping OK but then air leaking from underneath green cap. New seals, o rings have been added but no difference.
The trigger won't lift on mine? I have no idea why! How does it work? I have no idea? Does it have a spring? Does it work through pumping? It's not stopped up. Does air lift it? I can't find ONE video. Not one. Can't believe no one else has this problem? Why won't the trigger lift?
is it possible to take the handle apart and clean it? I don't know how the Chinese make some of this stuff. There seems to be mechanical moving parts inside of a sealed plastic casting.
Nice video man! Thanks for the tips. I've bought countless garden sprayers and always end up throwing them away. I knew they were clogged but never took the time u did to disassemble. Thanks!
Hey, I understand. I've thrown a few away myself before I tore that one apart to figure out why it isnt working. Glad it worked for you. Thanks for taking the time to leave a cool comment! Have a great day!
I did what you said it work for a few minutes then I tried so the problem is where it connects to the 2-gallon it will not come out looks like it is glue in so what do I do next
Brand NEW 2 Gallon Sprayer from Walmart..Checked EVERYTHING that I'm Aware of & it just WONT Work.NO PRESSURE Nor can I even get ANYTHING 2 come out...Any SUGGESTIONS???PLEASE
Chuck, (Help) water keeps coming out of handle area .I filled with plain water after it sucked out 1,/ 2 gal. vingar lost worked for a bit. then started sucking water out at pump handle area .
Thank you for this but sadly, here it is 2021 and they must have wised up to this because our sprayer handle doesn't come apart nicely as your did. It is affixed together. Have a blessed day and thank you again
After I give my sprayer a few pumps the thing just keeps spraying by it self without me pressing the handle to spray? I will take it apart to see if that would help. Thank u.
thanks! your video showed about cleaning the tube and another video showed about cleaning/repairing the handle. between these 2 videos, i now see that it's not yet a time to just throw away these sprayers before checking out some possible diy easy repairs on them. thank you very much!
I used this, and it worked! But it stopped spraying again after about 2 minutes. I've pumped it and it still will not spray. Surely it wouldn't have gotten clogged again so quickly? Any recommendations? I was using it when it quit the first time. The pressure is building up in the bottle, but nothing will come out of the sprayer.
You've missed the most cleaning step. Remove the handle and clean out the plunger and spring assembly in the handle. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry to handle off gently.
I tried rinsing my blocked pieces under a faucet with no success. I will try again with a hose. Thanks for the detailed walkthrough, exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks Chuck! Man? I watched my BOSS throw too many of these things away&waste $$$$$ that could've gone in my pocket cause I'm the Guy who actually sprays the weeds at all new Properties as well as maintaining lots that he Already owns; Man? It got to this point of where I was getting TIRED of being sent to Lowes every 3 Jobs! Thanks again Chuck! If this continues to work? I'll have Sprayers for SALE! 🤣🤣🤣✌
How long can I leave the solution in before I have to clean it. I get tired of cleaning out the round up everyday day after day, do you think it is okay to leave it in for a week without cleaning.
Thank you so much. Boyfriend insisted it was time to throw away, but it works just fine after the water flush! And now one less household item in the dump and cleaner carbon footprint. Again, thaaaannnkkkk you so much!
Thank you so much, you are a good teacher! i happened to have a problem to my sprayer yesterday, I'll try to fix it today, just what's that device attach to the hose which you adjust your water flow with.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video! I went to use ours a few hours ago and it wouldn't work. I had already mixed the solution and was ready to go into "battle", and ended up using a regular old hand trigger cleaning bottle to spray my son's room. With it being the middle of the night and no ride to Wal-Mart, I decided to throw in the towel and wait to get another sprayer. Then I stumbled across your video and was able to unclog it. Thanks again for your video!
Thanks. This solved my problem. My flow tube inside the sprayer bottle had become detached. In my sprayer it's nothing more than a long straw. Who knew something so simple could shut me down totally. I'm up and running now.
Glad my little video could be of help. Sometimes its the little thing that cause some big headaches. Again, glad I was here to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great day!!
Thanks for the tip, I bought one of these sprayers @ Estate Sale and could not get it to work. I tried your
suggestion & now it works. Thanks :)
I don't even own a sprayer but this video is so soothing and relaxing....
That's what I needed to know. I just fixed my garden sprayer. Thank You!
thank you! this helped me figure it out. the trigger part was clogged.
Much appreciated bro, saved me a headache and a few dollars
Hey bro, thanks for the FYI, did the purge, sprayer working perfectly. You the man!
Perfect!!! Just what I needed!!! THXSz
very helpful, I fixed my sprayer after watching your this video, Thanks man
I’ve tried it and it worked. Thank you
It worked, thanks for your help!
Also the cylinder of the pump has a round rubber flap that you can lift up at the edge, run it under water and swipe your finger around it. There are holes under the flap that can get clogged.
Bonnie Lee
One can gently remove that plug
Thank you! I was so tired of throwing out my sprayers! I finally bought a really nice one, then a year later, it wasn't spraying even though I had plenty of pressure. So I followed your video, and lo and behold it works now! My problem wasn't with dirt and debris. I had let it sit for months with solution in it, which turned to a goopy paste in the trigger assembly. There's a reason the package directions say to clean after every use! Lesson learned. . .Thanks again!
worked great ! thanks I was on my way to Loews to buy a new one!
Chuck - thought you'd like this: Save Time Charging Up Your Lawn Sprayer Try it. It will save you a heck of a lot of pumping.
What if there no pressure building up when you pump it
where is that sprayer from? mine seems really cheap... lol. also, where do you get that pressure hose sprayer attachment?
Thanks Chuck!
Thank you so much..
where to get the plastic white washer
My handle seems to jam and not stop the stream from coming out. Suggestions?
Mine won't build pressure anyone know how to fix that??
My problem is its not holdingin the pressure
Could be the seal inside the cap or losing pressure through the pump. May be better to just replace the whole thing. Have a great day!
Thank you so much. I’m a 77 yr old widow.
Followed your video and my sprayer is working. You had the best video of any I watched. ❤️
Thank you! The secret to success is to use the “jet stream” on your garden hose! I use a sprayer from Ace Hardware for vinegar weed killer and tried to clean it with the faucet in my utility sink. It still wouldn’t spray. After watching the video I used the jet spray setting on my garden hose to clean the various parts of the spray apparatus. When I finished spraying I cleaned them again with the hose and left the parts unattached so they can dry thoroughly. I think the vinegar and salt are part of the problem. They seem to crystallize in the spray apparatus.
Again, thank you very much. RJ. Durango, CO
Neem oil had turned to sludge but I tried spraying anyway . . .a disaster. Your method worked great, thanks!
These things have terrible engineering and are mostly made in China so they are very problematic. One of the most obvious flaws I've seen in 90% of these cheap ass sprayers is there is NO filter or screen down at the bottoms of the pickup tube inside the tanks so when you get any kind of dirt, debris, congealed cleaner, bleach, chemicals it gets picked up and lodges somewhere in the sprayer gun small valves assembly or the tip. It always happens. Why in God's green earth the factory's don't put a small screen, open cell foam or filter down at the end of the pick up tube is beyond me? I think they know most people just throw them away and buy new ones!!! What a way to sell your products!!!! Next time i buy one i'm making sure it has a filter on the bottom of the damn pick up tube or make my own out of open cell foam (like an air filter foam materials) and glue it on on the end with cyanoacrylate fast dry adhesive....bet it will work great!! good video...thanks....been there and done that many times and gets old fast. These things can drive you nuts!!!!
All of the little people in the background are having a meaningful conversation 😅.
Two seasons in a row my sprayer got clogged. I watched this video again and unclogged it again. Two different problems, two different solutions. Thank you very much for saving my sanity and some money.
HELP!! My Green Thumb 131384 sprayer is full and fully pressurized, but won't spray (though it worked earlier today!) How do I SAFELY release the pressure to begin the cleaning process shown in your video??
Thank you! You’re a God-send. I recently lost my husband and I have no idea how to do traditional men things. God bless you!
You can avoid some issues if you store your unit with no liquid when not using regularly.
how often is regularly? How long can I leave the solution in before I have to clean it. I get tired of cleaning out the round up everyday day after day, do you think it is okay to leave it in for a week without cleaning.
Hi, thank you so much. I followed your steps , I found the little yellow tip on the end of the hose needed a pin to open each section of the grooves at the end. The sprayer hose finally cleared. Hopes this helps someone else . 😊
Some folks use an air spray, like they sell to clean electronics.
Nice to hear the kids playing in the background! You can tell by the sounds that they've learned how to have a good time without their faces glued to screens!
Mine is brand new and only put water in it to test before putting chemicals in it. A Round Up 2 gallon sprayer. Nothing works- nothing comes out after pumping like 100 times
I'm wondering if anyone can help identify what my issue is: I have a Solo sprayer (manual). When I begin using the handheld pump to gain pressure, I can hear the liquid bubbling and within a few minutes the liquid starts overflowing through the top of the sprayer. It doesn't matter if I fill the pressure sprayer half way, 1/4 way or full, the same thing constantly happens.
Everything is tight (lid, wand, all connections etc.). Filter is clean. I'm stumped as to why it keeps happening :'(
Thanks so much for the help, u completely made my day better. Lol...
I've a kingfisher 5 litre water pressure sprayer that's pumping OK but then air leaking from underneath green cap. New seals, o rings have been added but no difference.
The trigger won't lift on mine? I have no idea why! How does it work? I have no idea? Does it have a spring? Does it work through pumping? It's not stopped up. Does air lift it? I can't find ONE video. Not one. Can't believe no one else has this problem? Why won't the trigger lift?
That's great, thanks; any more advice? My delivery is not plugged as air comes out but no fluid.
is it possible to take the handle apart and clean it? I don't know how the Chinese make some of this stuff. There seems to be mechanical moving parts inside of a sealed plastic casting.
I have one I've only tried to put water in and it never sprays despite having plenty of pressure. ☹️
My problem is in the handle... I can squeeze the handle but the valve never seems to open! Any ideas? Thanks
Thank you just fixed my blocked pipe .. there was mould build up at the bottom cap
Nice video man! Thanks for the tips. I've bought countless garden sprayers and always end up throwing them away. I knew they were clogged but never took the time u did to disassemble. Thanks!
Hey, I understand. I've thrown a few away myself before I tore that one apart to figure out why it isnt working. Glad it worked for you. Thanks for taking the time to leave a cool comment! Have a great day!
I did what you said it work for a few minutes then I tried so the problem is where it connects to the 2-gallon it will not come out looks like it is glue in so what do I do next
Brand NEW 2 Gallon Sprayer from Walmart..Checked EVERYTHING that I'm Aware of & it just WONT Work.NO PRESSURE Nor can I even get ANYTHING 2 come out...Any SUGGESTIONS???PLEASE
Yes, thank you. This is exactly the video I needed!
Glad it was helpful!
What type of nozzle do you have on your hose? Is it a separate attachment?
thank you thank.. I was doing just that, buying another after another....
Chuck,
(Help) water keeps coming out of handle area .I filled with plain water after it sucked out 1,/ 2 gal. vingar lost worked for a bit. then started sucking water out at pump handle area .
Thank you! My tendency is to throw these away when they quit working!
I've thrown several away before I decided to fix this one. Glad the video will help you save some money. Have a great day!
Debbie Luster how to fix garden water sprayer
Thank you for this but sadly, here it is 2021 and they must have wised up to this because our sprayer handle doesn't come apart nicely as your did. It is affixed together. Have a blessed day and thank you again
After I give my sprayer a few pumps the thing just keeps spraying by it self without me pressing the handle to spray? I will take it apart to see if that would help. Thank u.
👍 - top tip ! got me spraying again - thank you !
Oh my goodness thank you so much for this video! I've followed your instructions and wha-la its working like dream, job now done : )
The other end is clogged on my spray, the tube in the bottle.
thanks! your video showed about cleaning the tube and another video showed about cleaning/repairing the handle. between these 2 videos, i now see that it's not yet a time to just throw away these sprayers before checking out some possible diy easy repairs on them.
thank you very much!
I used this, and it worked! But it stopped spraying again after about 2 minutes. I've pumped it and it still will not spray. Surely it wouldn't have gotten clogged again so quickly? Any recommendations? I was using it when it quit the first time. The pressure is building up in the bottle, but nothing will come out of the sprayer.
You've missed the most cleaning step. Remove the handle and clean out the plunger and spring assembly in the handle. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry to handle off gently.
Good point .. thanks!!
Bank It , how about do a video on this to show us. thanks.
Islander HP
Yes please
A video would be a great help
what is the name of that sprayer,i like how it is made.
I tried rinsing my blocked pieces under a faucet with no success. I will try again with a hose. Thanks for the detailed walkthrough, exactly what I was looking for.
Cool .. hope it helps!! Thanks for dropping in! Also thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!
and don't forget to clean the tank of any debris in the bottom or sides.
What would cause the plunger not to pull up. It is extremely tight and pulls down.
Thanks a lot. Im one of them that throws them out. No more.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video...thumbs up to you!
Mine is leaking from the top where it screws in…
What part is that on the end of your garden hose that allows you to adjust the water flow?
I got it fixed work like a charm I just had to pull hard on it thanks a lot
Thanks Chuck! Man? I watched my BOSS throw too many of these things away&waste $$$$$ that could've gone in my pocket cause I'm the Guy who actually sprays the weeds at all new Properties as well as maintaining lots that he Already owns; Man? It got to this point of where I was getting TIRED of being sent to Lowes every 3 Jobs! Thanks again Chuck! If this continues to work? I'll have Sprayers for SALE! 🤣🤣🤣✌
How long can I leave the solution in before I have to clean it. I get tired of cleaning out the round up everyday day after day, do you think it is okay to leave it in for a week without cleaning.
My sprayer is different in Australia .
Good ol boys gonna make thangs work. Amen
Thanks it worked for the smaller but not for the 3 gal. with wheels
Saved me money. I was going to toss both of mine!!!
Glad it helped!
saved me from buying a replacement, thanks
THANK YOU!
Thank you Chuck from England…👏👏👏
Hey man you saved the day with this video
Thanks a lot. Brother
Glad I could be of help!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!!
Thanks. Was about to but new one; will try this first.
Thank you so much. Boyfriend insisted it was time to throw away, but it works just fine after the water flush! And now one less household item in the dump and cleaner carbon footprint. Again, thaaaannnkkkk you so much!
Great video. Fixed my problem in 5 minutes. Thanks!
Great help!😊
My tank releases water but for only 5 seconds
What do you have attached to the garden hose?
Thanks for the video. You are the man..
I'm going to go try it on mine. Thanks
Thanks Chuck
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
You welcome! Thanks for taking the time to drop in a great comment. Have a great day!
Very helpful. Thank you for posting 😊
Glad it was helpful! You are welcome
Got it working again. Thanks!
Hate when this happens thanks man
Thank you so much!
You are welcome!
Model # is m1mp16
Thanks! Very helpful!
Your welcome, glad it comes in handy for you! Thanks for checking out my videos and have a great day!
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
Cherk
Thank you so much, you are a good teacher! i happened to have a problem to my sprayer yesterday, I'll try to fix it today, just what's that device attach to the hose which you adjust your water flow with.
Glad you like the video. Thanks for taking the time toi leave a great comment! Have a nice day!
How did it turn out after you cleaned it?
Evon kw my comment was to you. Great video homemadeidea
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Thank you. Works like a charm.
Glad it worked for you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Have a great day!
Thanks Chuck!
You are very welcome