Collection: Pump Up Sprayers
Pump Up Sprayers
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2 Gal. Pump Up Poly Sp...
Regular price $18.79Regular priceper -
Solo 430-2G Pump Up 2 ...
Regular price $51.99Regular priceper
Pump Up Sprayers
A pump up sprayer is the cheapest way to put chemical exactly where you need it. Pre-treat an oil stain, hit a rust streak with remover, or apply deck stripper without firing up the machine. Not sure which sprayer holds up to your mix? Call the counter at 301-519-9274 before you melt a cheap one.
Picking a Pump Sprayer That Survives Real Chemicals
Most pump sprayers die the same way. The seals swell, the wand drips, and the pump stops holding pressure. That happens because homeowner-grade sprayers use rubber parts that were never meant to see sodium hypochlorite or solvent-based degreasers. If you plan to run house wash mix, look for a poly tank with chemical-rated seals. Viton seals handle petroleum degreasers and most solvents. Standard seals are fine for soaps and neutral cleaners only.
Size is the next call. A 2 gallon tank sounds small until you carry it up a ladder half full. For spot work and ladder jobs, 2 gallons is the sweet spot. Remember the working capacity is less than the tank size, since you need air space above the liquid to build pressure. Our 2 gallon poly sprayer at $18.79 holds 1.6 gallons of mix for that reason. When you want a sturdier build with a better wand and repairable pump, step up to the Solo 430-2G at $51.99. Solo has sold sprayers to the ag and pest control trades for decades, and parts are available when a seal finally wears.
Two habits double the life of any pump up sprayer. Rinse it with clean water after every use, and dedicate one sprayer per chemical family. Bleach residue plus a degreaser in the same tank is how wands gum up and check valves stick. Mark the tanks with a paint pen so the crew cannot mix them up. When a job outgrows hand pumping, move to a 12 volt pump setup or draw chemical downstream with an X-Jet kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put bleach in a pump up sprayer?
Yes, at house wash strength around 1 to 3 percent, as long as the tank is poly and the seals are chemical rated. Rinse the tank and flush the wand right after the job. Leaving SH in the sprayer overnight is the fastest way to ruin the pump.
Why does my pump sprayer lose pressure?
Usually a worn plunger seal or a piece of debris in the check valve. Chemical attack makes seals swell or crack. On rebuildable models like the Solo you replace the seal kit. On a bargain sprayer the fix is a new sprayer.
What size pump up sprayer should a contractor carry?
A 2 gallon unit covers most spot treating and detail work. Bigger tanks get heavy fast, and you will pump constantly to keep pressure up. If you routinely need more than 2 gallons of mix, a 12 volt sprayer saves your shoulder.
Is a pump up sprayer enough for house washing?
For a full house wash, no. Downstream injection or a 12 volt soft wash system covers walls far faster. The pump up earns its keep on pre-treating stains, applying stripper to small decks, and touch-up work at the end of a job.