I think I read Menards had a special on these.

https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=170

 

Do you have one yourself?

 

No. Ive been using a pump one and I'm used to it. For my small yard it is not that big of a deal to me. The new Ryobi one is getting good reviews too.

 

May have to check out the ryobi one. My yard isn't that big either it's a little over 5k but pumping gets old quick haha

 

If you have a northern tool near you, the 24v chapin is on sale for 150.

 

I believe my rural king has them for $140ish but they were sold out 😫

 

No. Ive been using a pump one and I'm used to it. For my small yard it is not that big of a deal to me. The new Ryobi one is getting good reviews too.

I have the Ryobi 18v 4 gallon backpack sprayer. I've used it twice not including calibration and testing. The first time I used it i had no issues. The second time i started to notice that the pressure decreased significantly from when you first pull the trigger to about 4-5 seconds of letting the pump constantly run. I'm not sure if other battery powered backpack sprayers are the same but it was pretty significant. The battery was fully charged and I was using the factory blade/fan tip sent with the sprayer.

I do like the sprayer, it's very comfortable, it seems like it's well made/sturdy, but i'm just unsure of the pump and it's claims of being spec'd at 60psi and what it's constant running psi is.

 

Anyone tired this one?

 

here is another alternative if you don't need or want a 4 gallon container.

https://www.sprayers-plus.com/products/yt25e-effortless-hand-held-sprayer/

 

I second the one from Sprayers Plus, solid unit, and easy to mix everything in it. If you buy from Sprayers Plus, and use GCIACADEMY in the promo code it gives you free shipping. Saves you 15-20 bucks, well worth it!

 

I'll also endorse the sprayers plus one. Good quality componants, and their web site makes it easy to find and order replacement parts.

 

I had a Jacto PJB16 and found that it worked well, however I wasn't confident that I was applying at a consistent enough rate. It bothered me so I returned the unit and purchased the spreader mate.

Pros: I thought the 5 pressure settings, visual battery indicator, and the in-tank agitation were great.

Cons: I did not like the pace indicator, I found it harder to use than I thought it would be. I also found the sprayer wand to be lacking in quality for such an expensive piece of equipment.

If I hadn't gone with the Spreader-Mate I would have seriously considered the My4Sons M4 Gold Edition. It appears well built and comes with a lot of accessories for not a lot of money.

 

I just bought the Chapin 20V. After reading all of these comments, I'm now looking at the Sprayers Plus 105e or the M4. I have bever heard of the M4 until now, but it looks very promising.

 

I just bought the Chapin 20V. After reading all of these comments, I'm now looking at the Sprayers Plus 105e or the M4. I have bever heard of the M4 until now, but it looks very promising.

after returning the Ryobi 4 gallon, i'm considering either the M4 or the 105e. The M4 has a lot of good reviews on Amazon and I like that it's rated at 60 psi vs the 105e/chapin at 40 psi.

 

Looking at Sprayers Plus as well as my brand new chapin conked out after its second use. Looks like if there is a problem with the Sprayers plus versions, they won't take it back. Only accept returns on unused products. That's only thing holding me back from ordering one.

 

Looking at Sprayers Plus as well as my brand new chapin conked out after its second use. Looks like if there is a problem with the Sprayers plus versions, they won't take it back. Only accept returns on unused products. That's only thing holding me back from ordering one.

 

I was trying to decide between the Chapin 20V at $114 and the My4Sons M4 at $170. Ultimately, I chose the M4 because of their customer service and the adjustable pressure. Right off the bat, I'm glad I did what I did: order placed at 2:46 PM, and order shipped at 2:52 PM. How amazing is that?!

 

You can go for Chapin 20v Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer at $117.21 with 4 gal capacity!

 

You can go for Chapin 20v Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer at $117.21 with 4 gal capacity!

There is actually an additional $2.88 coupon you can apply it checkout right now, making it a little cheaper. This is the lowest it has ever been priced. :thumbup:

 

I'm looking at two sprayers- the Sprayers-plus YT25E and the Chapin 20V (not the 24V). The more reviews I read on the Chapin the more I'm leaning towards the YT25E. There are nearly 1 in 5 bad reviews mainly over faulty parts (battery, switch). can anyone else with the 20V Chapin comment if they're units are failing in any way?

 

I bought the FH25E about a month ago and I like it. It's the only battery sprayer I've ever owned. Paid $100 free shipping with GCI's code.

 

can anyone else with the 20V Chapin comment if they're units are failing in any way?

Mine is 2 years old and no issues since day 1. ::knock on wood:: Not sure if their QC has gone down hill since then. I'm still very happy with mine.

 

just got the shipment notification for the M4 (gold package).

I'll report back after a few uses.

 

can anyone else with the 20V Chapin comment if they're units are failing in any way?

Mine is 2 years old and no issues since day 1. ::knock on wood:: Not sure if their QC has gone down hill since then. I'm still very happy with mine.

Something has to be going on. It's even worse than 20% bad reviews, it's closer to 40% of the recent reviews are bad since April. Maybe Chapin is dumping a huge batch of sprayers that failed QC tests or something.

@rhanna thanks I might just get that one instead and save the $30 on the YT model.

 

just got the shipment notification for the M4 (gold package).

I'll report back after a few uses.

Please let me know how you like the M4 sprayer.

I just returned my Chapin 20v and I'll need to find a replacement. I wasn't getting a warm fuzzy about the Chapin, so decided to cut bait on it.

The M4 is heavier with the lead-acid battery, but supposedly has much better battery life.