Thanks but mine was stupid me leaving the weed kill and it conjealed into goopy mix and blocked the pin holes intake which i just pulled it out and cleared the blockage and all good.
I’m so glad people like you take the time to make these videos on the most random shit because I have been able to fix so many things watching TH-cam videos on things like this. I feel like I don’t contribute enough because once I figure something out I’m onto the next I don’t wanna go back and break it and make a video about how I fixed it lol thanks
Thanks. That's exactly why I have super random videos. I always check TH-cam when I figure somethings out. If there are no videos or even no decent videos clearly explaining, I make one with like no prep but gets the essential info out. Haven't made many lately because there is just so much out there especially if you include tik tok now.
Thanks for the clip, I bought one from harbor freight; the Hudson eliminator and had the same problem. After watching your video, I fixed it by putting the rubber back and now back to business. With out this clip, I would have thrown it in trash already.
6 months ago, I bought a cheap $10 one gallon plastic sprayer. Today, it has no pressure, and I have taken these apart before. Sometimes the level of liquid or angle of the plunger affected the pressure. This plunger has a greasy O-ring at the end, it just seems too loose. It is not crooked nor old. I might be missing something that I missed to do with the black check valve at the bottom
Mr. Medina, YOU are A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! I purchased a tank sprayer less than 6 months ago and around 4 months in, I started to feel the pump giving more noticeable resistance... AND, it was starting to squeak (more like a ''moan'') each time I pushed the handle down. Then, about 2 weeks ago, it did exactly what you were referring to in this "GOD-Send" of a video. Tried to pump air into it and the handle just went down so easily...TOO easily. So, for the past several days, I've been contemplating what to do; get another tank or try to fix this one. Well, it's night, now. But, in the morning, I'll check the parts according to your guidance. I hope it works...! I'm guessing it will because your logic and solution seem spot on for my issue. Thanks for the great vid!!!
Thanks, I didn't know it came apart . Mine is a old stainless chapin , it had been sitting for a long time it had dirt inside I cleaned it out now works like new. I'm always glad to fine young men like yourself who know so much more than this old fart.
After buying a new sprayer to replace the one that wouldn't pressurize and finding the new one no better, I took your advice and pulled mine apart. The O-rings were fine and in correct position (although not sufficient to make a tight seal). What I figured out is the problem is the grease. They put in just enough to lubricate the plunger, but not enough to complete the seal. Guess that would have cost $0.03 more. I put in the little grease I had and BINGO. Pressure! So now I'll return the new sprayer and pick up some grease (which I need for my lawn tractor anyway). I plan to fill the tube about 1/4 full with grease and expect no more problems.
Thanks for making the video - the gasket inside the slider came off and got stuck up in the end. I pulled it out put it in and wd-40. Works better then ever! Excellent Job!
Thankyou! My pressurs sprayer is not the same...but had a pressure issue - I worked out (after watching your vid) where the problem was! The rubber seal had moved and is slightly kinked (meaning it wasn't closed properly and therefore couldn't build up any pressure). All working fine now - saves me time and money in replacing :)
I have 3 in the garage that won't hold pressure so just ordered a new one. Hopefully with this information I can fix at least one of them and return the one I ordered!
and dont forget to check the big gasket on the plunger body tube assembly itself....if its bad the tank wont hold pressure...also if you dont have a replacement gasket you could use Teflon tape on the threads as a temp fix.
Any tips for how to replace the 'rubber gasket'? My sprayer was in storage for the longest time, and after i brought it out to be used again, the pressure was gone and i opened the pump system and found that the 'gasket' area had broken into many small pieces. Doesn't seem to be rubber though, but may have stiffen up over the years that it doesn't look and feel like rubber. Was some translucent white material that was broken. Would appreciate any advise on this!
Probably not going to be easy but I would get measurements and poke around online to try and find one or local hardware store and see what they. Napa is usually good about finding weird little parts like that too.
Thanks for the video. Mine (Ace Hardware) is set up differently, it's just like a rubber cap at the bottom but it had also gotten out of place. I had hardly used it but now it works again. Cool.
So folks mentioned using a silicone based spray or "rubber grease" works best. I used a lubricant they sell at at home depot that is for garage doors because i happened to want to do that too and that was years ago and still works.
I have the one for bleach and realized it was leaking air at the top. The thread seal tape helped a bit and the o-ring at the top looks fine but must be the issue.
So that top part that swist off on mine was lefty loosey but be sure there is no pressure built up holding it in. It can be really hard sometimes. I have used tools when it gets super tight like that.
No I thought there was a hose that does need to be though. I believe i added to mine with some scrap tubing I had laying around so it reaches the bottom.
Ah ha! I have 3 different sprayers I've held onto in hopes I might find a fix. My husband just goes out and buys the newer/cheaply made/less featured ones before I get around to fixing them. I know I have one of these & I'd place money in Vegas this is probably the problem. As it's one of the better sprayers, I look forward to killing the weeds in fast order soon. Thanks for the guidance!
Like other petroleum derivatives, vaseline destroys rubber over time. Unless you're working in a petroleum-based environment (e.g., o rings in an internal combustion engine where petroleum resistant materials are used), o rings should be lubricated with silicone grease.
Sprayers are getting cheaper. It's becoming borderline item where spending time and money to repair or buying new one is worth it. These days, I just buy new one.(under $10)
Thanks but mine was stupid me leaving the weed kill and it conjealed into goopy mix and blocked the pin holes intake which i just pulled it out and cleared the blockage and all good.
Thanks for the tip. Bet a few other folks will see that in the spring so pinned this comment for other.
I’m so glad people like you take the time to make these videos on the most random shit because I have been able to fix so many things watching TH-cam videos on things like this. I feel like I don’t contribute enough because once I figure something out I’m onto the next I don’t wanna go back and break it and make a video about how I fixed it lol thanks
Thanks. That's exactly why I have super random videos. I always check TH-cam when I figure somethings out. If there are no videos or even no decent videos clearly explaining, I make one with like no prep but gets the essential info out. Haven't made many lately because there is just so much out there especially if you include tik tok now.
Thanks for the clip, I bought one from harbor freight; the Hudson eliminator and had the same problem. After watching your video, I fixed it by putting the rubber back and now back to business. With out this clip, I would have thrown it in trash already.
6 months ago, I bought a cheap $10 one gallon plastic sprayer. Today, it has no pressure, and I have taken these apart before. Sometimes the level of liquid or angle of the plunger affected the pressure. This plunger has a greasy O-ring at the end, it just seems too loose. It is not crooked nor old. I might be missing something that I missed to do with the black check valve at the bottom
Mr. Medina, YOU are A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! I purchased a tank sprayer less than 6 months ago and around 4 months in, I started to feel the pump giving more noticeable resistance... AND, it was starting to squeak (more like a ''moan'') each time I pushed the handle down. Then, about 2 weeks ago, it did exactly what you were referring to in this "GOD-Send" of a video. Tried to pump air into it and the handle just went down so easily...TOO easily. So, for the past several days, I've been contemplating what to do; get another tank or try to fix this one. Well, it's night, now. But, in the morning, I'll check the parts according to your guidance. I hope it works...! I'm guessing it will because your logic and solution seem spot on for my issue. Thanks for the great vid!!!
Thanks, I didn't know it came apart . Mine is a old stainless chapin , it had been sitting for a long time it had dirt inside I cleaned it out now works like new. I'm always glad to fine young men like yourself who know so much more than this old fart.
After buying a new sprayer to replace the one that wouldn't pressurize and finding the new one no better, I took your advice and pulled mine apart. The O-rings were fine and in correct position (although not sufficient to make a tight seal). What I figured out is the problem is the grease. They put in just enough to lubricate the plunger, but not enough to complete the seal. Guess that would have cost $0.03 more. I put in the little grease I had and BINGO. Pressure! So now I'll return the new sprayer and pick up some grease (which I need for my lawn tractor anyway). I plan to fill the tube about 1/4 full with grease and expect no more problems.
Happy to hear it. Cant go wrong if you are keeping some grease on hand, money in your pocket and one less thing in the land fill.
This saved me taking it back to the shop as mine was brand new and wouldn’t work. Thanks 😊👍🏻
Thanks for making the video - the gasket inside the slider came off and got stuck up in the end. I pulled it out put it in and wd-40. Works better then ever! Excellent Job!
I know this post is old, but ya just saved me another $20. Ty
That's awesome. I read these because it makes my day everytime I hear something like this. Thanks for sharing.
Top tip! Just put some grease around the ring inside the plunger. Works like new again. Cheers 👍👍
Oh great to hear this is till helping people out.
Omg thank you for this video! I got blight and my sprayer wasn’t pressurizing
Caution using oil or gasoline based products. Silcone spray or "rubber grease" (used on rubber brake seals) might be better.
Thankyou! My pressurs sprayer is not the same...but had a pressure issue - I worked out (after watching your vid) where the problem was! The rubber seal had moved and is slightly kinked (meaning it wasn't closed properly and therefore couldn't build up any pressure). All working fine now - saves me time and money in replacing :)
Thank you SO much! It fixed my current problem and it was not anything I was aware of
Great to hear. Thanks for sharing.
Perfect. Was just about to throw this thing away, then found this fix. Thanks!
I have 3 in the garage that won't hold pressure so just ordered a new one. Hopefully with this information I can fix at least one of them and return the one I ordered!
and dont forget to check the big gasket on the plunger body tube assembly itself....if its bad the tank wont hold pressure...also if you dont have a replacement gasket you could use Teflon tape on the threads as a temp fix.
Thanks. Just fixed mine. I was about to buy a new one too!
Nice man, thank you, easy and to the point ,exactly what I was looking for in a video,again thanks
Thank you. Saved me buying a new washer
Thank you SO MUCH!!! Was ready to throw mine out but this fixed my problem. Thank you once again!!!
Happy to hear this is still helping people out.
Any tips for how to replace the 'rubber gasket'? My sprayer was in storage for the longest time, and after i brought it out to be used again, the pressure was gone and i opened the pump system and found that the 'gasket' area had broken into many small pieces. Doesn't seem to be rubber though, but may have stiffen up over the years that it doesn't look and feel like rubber. Was some translucent white material that was broken. Would appreciate any advise on this!
Probably not going to be easy but I would get measurements and poke around online to try and find one or local hardware store and see what they. Napa is usually good about finding weird little parts like that too.
@@patmedina1960 cool. Think that's the only way. Thanks. Appreciate it!
Thanks for the video. Mine (Ace Hardware) is set up differently, it's just like a rubber cap at the bottom but it had also gotten out of place. I had hardly used it but now it works again. Cool.
Sweet, thanks for letting us know.
Pat nice job on the sprayer !! Thanks.........
No problem, glad it helped.
Great help. I couldn't hell but say "thats what she said" about 5 times during the video...lol
Thanks heaps from an Aussie. Like a new one!
No way, great hear.
Thank you my issue exactly!
Never knew that easy. I kept buy a new one every time. Now I have about 4 of them. And I had enough with #4 failing again.
Thanks for sharing I had mine stored in my shed over the winter in New York I’m sure the cold weather didn’t help. 👍🏻
Thank you SO much!!!! Really appreciate you making a video to help us!!!
Thank you very much. This really was helpful. Although it wasn't the same model, it was kinda similar.
Thanks so much, excellent video. You just fixed my sprayer .😄
Sweet, glad it helped.
I am going to give this a try, thank you sir.
Sweet, hope it works for you too..
What kind of lubricant? Olive oil? Or like w40?
So folks mentioned using a silicone based spray or "rubber grease" works best. I used a lubricant they sell at at home depot that is for garage doors because i happened to want to do that too and that was years ago and still works.
I got mine apart . The O ring isn't broken, but loose. Maybe a new O ring?
Got it working again. Thanks!
I did a temporary fix on one by wrapping the assembly with teflon tape, so it thickens up at the wear point.
I have the one for bleach and realized it was leaking air at the top. The thread seal tape helped a bit and the o-ring at the top looks fine but must be the issue.
Thanks Pat!
THANK YOU for this!
you saved me! thank you for the video.
Thanks Just what I was looking for
How do you get the pump out. My brain is telling me left loosey but that's not working
So that top part that swist off on mine was lefty loosey but be sure there is no pressure built up holding it in. It can be really hard sometimes. I have used tools when it gets super tight like that.
Didn't work. Where is this "gasket" you speak of?
But I do have a lot of weed spray on me. At least I have that. Got a HDX 1 gallon
BIG!! thank you!!😀
I used motor oil on my finger works fine.
oil is going to damage the runner o ring. silicone lubricant instead
Good information
Thanks
No problem, happy to help.
Thank you.
THANKS! It works now!
Sweet, great to hear. I made this video years back and I still use that same pump and haven't needed to do anything to it.
Thanks, mine is fixed :)
Does the plunger have to be imersed in the solution?
No I thought there was a hose that does need to be though. I believe i added to mine with some scrap tubing I had laying around so it reaches the bottom.
Thanks so much 4 the video I did this and works perfectly
Great to hear this is still helping people out.
Ah ha! I have 3 different sprayers I've held onto in hopes I might find a fix. My husband just goes out and buys the newer/cheaply made/less featured ones before I get around to fixing them. I know I have one of these & I'd place money in Vegas this is probably the problem. As it's one of the better sprayers, I look forward to killing the weeds in fast order soon. Thanks for the guidance!
Hahah, great news. Play a couple bucks for me.
Bravo!
Mine has pressure, but nothing sprays out. It’s brand new ! Never used it 🤨
How 'bout plumbers grease?
I think that would work great . Give it a shot and let us know if it works.
Hm thanks!! I got silicone and machine oil. Perfect..
thank you thank you thank you!
Larry G happy to help
Best is vaseline on the rubber. lt works on o rings as well as paint sprayers and lasts longer.
Like other petroleum derivatives, vaseline destroys rubber over time. Unless you're working in a petroleum-based environment (e.g., o rings in an internal combustion engine where petroleum resistant materials are used), o rings should be lubricated with silicone grease.
Thank you. it worked great
Thanks mann, now i can keep my $3 from my wallet now
Coat with petroleum jelly
Thanks!
Dude you are awesome lol
Damn sure doesn't pertain to every brand unless you're a fan of breaking shit intentionally out of frustration before buying another.
help please mind still not holding in the pressure
Lies, there was nothing wrong with my gasket
Sprayers are getting cheaper.
It's becoming borderline item where spending time and money to repair or buying new one is worth it.
These days, I just buy new one.(under $10)
Lol anything but premium. I’ll tell you how to fix it. Throw it away and buy a real sprayer.
Thank you.