Hello Lawn Forum! I'm a new member here on this forum, and this is my first post. I'm relatively new to lawn care, and trying to learn how to improve my cool season lawn. I just bought a Kobalt battery backpack sprayer(4 gal, 40v, up to 70psi):
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Kobalt-40V-BP-Sprayer-2-0-Kit/5001554497
I assembled it and tried it out, and it seems to work properly. But I attached the fan tip that came with the unit, and timed the amount of liquid sprayed, and after three tests, I averaged 48oz per minute. That translates to 2 min, 40 sec per gallon. So using the standard of 1 gal covers 1000 sq ft, that would be an incredibly slow walking rate. I've been following Allyn Hane (and others) on YouTube, and he recommended aiming for 1 gallon per minute. I plan to use my backpack sprayer for the N-Ext Bio-Stimulant pack, and weed control this season.
So all that said, I'm really confused on how to choose spray tips for my backpack sprayer, and what adapters I will need to make them work with my unit (if I need any at all?!?). Frankly, I'm still trying to wrap my head around how to spray my lawn properly in the first place. If anyone can help with advice on upgrading my new sprayer with better nozzles (or other helpful upgrades) that would make spraying better, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Kobalt-40V-BP-Sprayer-2-0-Kit/5001554497
I assembled it and tried it out, and it seems to work properly. But I attached the fan tip that came with the unit, and timed the amount of liquid sprayed, and after three tests, I averaged 48oz per minute. That translates to 2 min, 40 sec per gallon. So using the standard of 1 gal covers 1000 sq ft, that would be an incredibly slow walking rate. I've been following Allyn Hane (and others) on YouTube, and he recommended aiming for 1 gallon per minute. I plan to use my backpack sprayer for the N-Ext Bio-Stimulant pack, and weed control this season.
So all that said, I'm really confused on how to choose spray tips for my backpack sprayer, and what adapters I will need to make them work with my unit (if I need any at all?!?). Frankly, I'm still trying to wrap my head around how to spray my lawn properly in the first place. If anyone can help with advice on upgrading my new sprayer with better nozzles (or other helpful upgrades) that would make spraying better, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!