So many have broken in recent years, usually the bottom seam breaks open. This one is just not holding pressure and I can't figure out where the air leak is, might be in the lid because no liquid is leaking.
by I_keep_books
So many have broken in recent years, usually the bottom seam breaks open. This one is just not holding pressure and I can't figure out where the air leak is, might be in the lid because no liquid is leaking.
by I_keep_books
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Silvan have a good range, the best I’ve come across
I find these things don’t like oils and solvents so much. The more expensive ones are more designed for it but the cheaper o-rings clap out after a bit.
Most of them should last a decent amount of time. If you really want to prolong them, depressurise, remove all chemical after use, the seals inside will degrade over time if you don’t rinse them out of most chemicals. Store it out of the sun. You can leave a tiny bit of water inside to ensure it doesn’t completely dry out and crack.
Your best bet would be buying one that comes with a repair kit.
Solo is a pretty good brand, at least for some of the larger sprayers.
Silvan or Solo are both great. Don’t mess around with cheaper ones from a hardware store, go straight for a professional grade option, with replaceable parts and seals.
Do you completely empty your sprayer and give it a proper double/triple rinse afterwards? Including working clean water through the system to clear any oil residue out of nozzles and around seals?
I recognise a Nylex sprayer when I see one. Terrible loose switch on the top.
I got the other brand at Bunnings – Aqua Systems.
It seems to work fine. I use two one for spraying nonanoic acid weed killer and one for trace element fertiliser. It seems to work well for that.
Get the automotive equivalent from supercheap auto.
Designed for brake clean. Not sure it will give you the fine mist though but they last longer.
I have Wurth branded one. Sprays also in the upside down position.
https://www.wurth.com.au/en/wurth_
You might consider avoiding plastic for oils and solvents. Look for ones made of stainless steel and rubber or similar.
Hozelock had a 5l pressure sprayer made for use with eco-oil. I have had it for close to 5 years and zero issues so far, even when I dont rinse it out or release the pressure in it for a few weeks. Really well made products.
Wurth
I’ve learnt from experience you should clean the o rings after using, regardless of brand, that really extends the life of them.
Why don’t you try try a cooking oil sprayer, at least they are designed for oil.
Wurth
I bought [this one from Amazon. ](https://amzn.asia/d/08OUHpXW) I use it for washing the car in the garage. Don’t even need to recharge it – holds pressure the whole time and the wand is awesome.
Completely given up on the Nylex ones. Had a couple and both broke.
Nope, from Bunnings, they’re essentially single use
Left field, but Kegland sell small 1L USB-C powered sprayers… I bought 4 and I use them in the garden all the time. Too early to tell how robust they are but so far so good.