[BXMurphy]

The little twirly thing at the bottom of my spreader finally broke off after about five years of use. I'm thinking that that cheap plastic part isn't really needed.

The season is winding down, Christmas stuff is replacing lawn stuff at the hardware store, and I have a couple more spreader apps to go with the next one due in about three weeks.

Would you buy a new spreader now ($60 bucks) or.... would you wait to see if that spinner is really necessary and... risk not being able to make your apps?

 

[pennstater2005]

Do you mean the spinner plate?

 

[Colonel K0rn]

The twirly thing is what throws the granules away from the dropper. Yes, you will need it, but the good thing is that most home and garden departments Are giving deep discounts on their supplies. I just bought a $50 birdfeeder at tractor supply for $12. Check to see if they're giving any discounts at the big box stores, or at Walmart. I know I saw some at Walmart that were on sale for around $20.

 

[Spammage]

I'm relatively sure he is asking about the agitator inside the spreader. If that is the case then you should be able to get by without it for most products. You will know if the material isn't flowing properly, so if it isn't then you should stop. If there is a hole through the shaft, you can probably find a cotter pin that will fit and accomplish the same thing.

 

[BXMurphy]

I'm relatively sure he is asking about the agitator inside the spreader. If that is the case then you should be able to get by without it for most products. You will know if the material isn't flowing properly, so if it isn't then you should stop. If there is a hole through the shaft, you can probably find a cotter pin that will fit and accomplish the same thing.

Yes, that's right... The agitator... it's like the flimsiest piece of plastic that looks like a helicopter blade at the bottom of the bucket.

Beats me how it even lasted five years with ~10 pounds and more of material on it.

I'm thinking bouncing around on the lawn should be enough to shake the stuff out of the spreader...

 

[BXMurphy]

Update... yes, you need the twirly thing because it covers a rather large hole at the bottom of the hopper that allows its contents to pour through at an uncontrolled rate.

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