[g-man]

+1

 

[gene_stl]

Overhaul kits---- +1 :thumbup:

 

[CenlaLowell]

@CenlaLowell Yeah...but with that nozzle it's a bit of a one trick pony that's only goods for systemic applications. If you already have @dfw_pilot's setup, you can just buy the Teejet nozzle that GCI is using and save yourself about $80.

What nozzle is he using? Also, what is the difference between contact vs systemic?

 

[cnet24]

Sorry to hear that, CNet. No, my wands don't leak, but mine are only attached to 1 gallon pump cans.

Just saw this response, so sorry for the delay. I believe that following weekend I took the entire wand apart, used new thread tape, and put it back together. Haven't had a single leak issue since!

 

[alpine0000]

Just ordered the set-up in the initial post to install on my pump sprayer for spot-spraying. Anything's gotta be better than the stock wand on the Chapin sprayer (I have the same sprayer shown in the first post of this thread by dfw_pilot). Can't wait to get it all set up! Thanks dfw!

 

[Grass Clippins]

@CenlaLowell Yeah...but with that nozzle it's a bit of a one trick pony that's only goods for systemic applications. If you already have @dfw_pilot's setup, you can just buy the Teejet nozzle that GCI is using and save yourself about $80.

What nozzle is he using? Also, what is the difference between contact vs systemic?

There's a whole science to sprayer tips, it pretty fascinating. Contact vs Systemic refers to the type of Herbicide, Fungicide, or Insecticide that's being applied. The plant absorbs them differently so they make specific tips for specific applications. I guess you could use one tip for everything but you might as well make the most of your time and nail it the first time. I'm pretty sure the academy uses the Turbo Flood Jet, which is very good to excellent for everything but contact applications.

 

[Ware]

There's a whole science to sprayer tips, it pretty fascinating. Contact vs Systemic refers to the type of Herbicide, Fungicide, or Insecticide that's being applied. The plant absorbs them differently so they make specific tips for specific applications. I guess you could use one tip for everything but you might as well make the most of your time and nail it the first time. I'm pretty sure the academy uses the Turbo Flood Jet, which is very good to excellent for everything but contact applications.

TeeJet Nozzle Discussion :thumbsup:

 

[J_nick]

I almost need to line up my toys on a lawn and take some pictures.

Yes, we need pictures.

 

[kolbasz]

just curious, my wand leaks a bit from the joint where it attaches to the trigger. I have thread tape, etc, is this just a matter of trying to tighten it more or adding more thread tape. tightening is difficult as it means keeping the wand and trigger aligned while also trying the tighten the nut.

 

[Studly]

Finally, whether you have a one gallon pump sprayer or a backpack sprayer, get yourself setup properly on the business end. This setup, with the nozzle body, will allow you to swap tips and caps, depending on what rate you want to spray. Eventually, you'll have a whole set of tips and swapping them out to spray something different each day of the week will be a snap. Here's a handy tip chart for spraying rates.

Read the TeeJet nozzle thread or just get a generic tip like this one.

Get this TeeJet cap, or this TeeJet cap, which allows rotation of the tip.

Get this nozzle body.

Look at getting a constant flow valve. I like the 15 psi yellow one because I use a 1 gallon hand pump sprayer. If you use a backpack, you might like the 21 psi red one. I got both, just make sure they are 11/16ths thread.

You'll also be happy with this wand, this trigger, this handle, and this swivel barb. For extra credit, you can buy a strainer to cut down on clogs.

I want to get a Teejet wand/nozzle setup for my cheap, plastic 1 gallon pump sprayer, and will move it to my next replacement sprayer. I'll use this mainly to spray Speed Zone on my lawn weeds. All the options mentioned above are helpful but a bit confusing to me. What parts above are essential, and which ones are optional? Don't think I need anything fancy and want to keep my costs down so any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, if I cut the old plastic wand off, do I need any special parts to be able to attach the new Teejet setup to my existing hose?

 

[Ware]

...What parts above are essential, and which ones are optional?

All of those parts are required to build out the brass wand. The CF valve would technically be optional (you could spray without it), but I think it is the most critical piece of the puzzle when the goal is consistency with a manual pump sprayer.

Alternatively, Amazon has a great price on the Chapin 20V backpack sprayer right now, which accepts TeeJet nozzles and maintains a consistent pressure without a CF valve..

Or if you prefer a hand can, this one would accept TeeJet nozzles too, and you could add a Chapin CF Valve.

So there are several options for you.

...Also, if I cut the old plastic wand off, do I need any special parts to be able to attach the new Teejet setup to my existing hose?

If you build the wand described in the OP of this thread, the swivel barb is what attaches to your existing hose (with a clamp, of course).

 

[Greendoc]

I almost need to line up my toys on a lawn and take some pictures.

Yes, we need pictures.

Ya want pictures?





The Maruyama is the main driver for the hand pieces. Everything is connected via high pressure stainless quick couplers. Please do not try to use air fittings. The ball detents and springs in air fittings rust. They do not make the springs and balls out of stainless. When the coupler socket fails, you may be faced with an open hose containing 350 PSI and 2 GPM or 1+ GPM and 40 PSI if you connected to a battery powered sprayer. The Chapin single nozzle wand is used for spot applications and for lawns too narrow or irregular for the boom to fit. That orange and black spray gun is used for mosquito treatments and for spraying trees. Two nozzle boom. Only regret I have on that is I used the 3 way nozzle turret. Should have gone for the 5. The hand piece for that is a TeeJet 31 gun. That is made for up to 5 GPM and 1000 PSI. I would guess it is almost 20 years old.

Background for the photos is the bowling green. Bermuda at 0.1". I just walked on 8 oz per acre Trinexepac. Takes 3 oz to do the whole thing

 

[Ware]

Ya want pictures?





The Maruyama is the main driver for the hand pieces. Everything is connected via high pressure stainless quick couplers. Please do not try to use air fittings. The ball detents and springs in air fittings rust. They do not make the springs and balls out of stainless. When the coupler socket fails, you may be faced with an open hose containing 350 PSI and 2 GPM or 1+ GPM and 40 PSI if you connected to a battery powered sprayer. The Chapin single nozzle wand is used for spot applications and for lawns too narrow or irregular for the boom to fit. That orange and black spray gun is used for mosquito treatments and for spraying trees. Two nozzle boom. Only regret I have on that is I used the 3 way nozzle turret. Should have gone for the 5. The hand piece for that is a TeeJet 31 gun. That is made for up to 5 GPM and 1000 PSI. I would guess it is almost 20 years old.

Background for the photos is the bowling green. Bermuda at 0.1". I just walked on 8 oz per acre Trinexepac. Takes 3 oz to do the whole thing

:thumbsup:

 

[95mmrenegade]

I almost need to line up my toys on a lawn and take some pictures.

Yes, we need pictures.

Ya want pictures?





The Maruyama is the main driver for the hand pieces. Everything is connected via high pressure stainless quick couplers. Please do not try to use air fittings. The ball detents and springs in air fittings rust. They do not make the springs and balls out of stainless. When the coupler socket fails, you may be faced with an open hose containing 350 PSI and 2 GPM or 1+ GPM and 40 PSI if you connected to a battery powered sprayer. The Chapin single nozzle wand is used for spot applications and for lawns too narrow or irregular for the boom to fit. That orange and black spray gun is used for mosquito treatments and for spraying trees. Two nozzle boom. Only regret I have on that is I used the 3 way nozzle turret. Should have gone for the 5. The hand piece for that is a TeeJet 31 gun. That is made for up to 5 GPM and 1000 PSI. I would guess it is almost 20 years old.

Background for the photos is the bowling green. Bermuda at 0.1". I just walked on 8 oz per acre Trinexepac. Takes 3 oz to do the whole thing

What did you use and where did you get the pieces to attach the wand to the wet boom?

 

[Greendoc]

The wet boom is attached to the 1/4" stainless pipe via a reducer bushing threaded into the 1/2" Tee. 1/2" Tee is connected with the 1/4" high pressure quick couplers. I used stainless U bolts and plates to fix the boom to the wand so it does not swivel at the end. The plumbing fittings and hardware are common items at Ace or HD. The quick couplers I got from a pressure washer vendor.

 

[gene_stl]

Thank you Greendoc! :thumbup:

 

[Greendoc]

Boom is expandable to 4 nozzles. Anything bigger, I want mounted to a vehicle of some kind.

 

[Grass Clippins]

Holy guacamole....I'm not sure how I found this site, but wow. I don't even know what to make of most this stuff, it's still sinking in. It looks like they specialize in CO2 Sprayers but they have a ton of awesome (probably hard to find) parts. I may have to get that folding 4 nozzle boom for the Solo 433, page 42 of catalog :shocked: You have to open & view the catalog to get the full experience.

https://co2sprayers.com

 

[Dico112lr4]

My new "DFW" wand with a cheapo Lowes pressure gauge.

 

[SCGrassMan]

My new "DFW" wand with a cheapo Lowes pressure gauge.

Looks great! Just remember that that pressure gauge is only going to give you the static pressure in the line, when you aren't spraying.