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Old August 1, 2023   #1
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As age is catching up with me I finally bit the bullet and bought a battery powered back-pack sprayer two years ago. I haven't brought it up yet as I like to really give a new product a good workout to see how well it works and how it holds up. I bought a My 4 Son's sprayer and after the initial learning curve it has been a Godsend for me. Since I am in a very buggy and disease abundant location I use a sprayer regularly most of the year. I purchased the one with the 12 amp hour battery and have never run out of power and it is plenty powerful so I can put out a fine powerful mist which means I use less spray product. It is easy to clean and recharge. For most of the past dozen years or so I used the SP-2 backpack sprayer but after my first one finally bit the dust the next two I purchased were not nearly as good quality and they didn't last long and the pumping got old fast, just like I did. I highly recommend the My 4 Sons backpack sprayer for ease of use, ease of cleaning, ease of filling and emptying and great spraying. They have a lot of informational videos on the sprayer online and if you are thinking of getting a new or a first backpack sprayer I think you should take a look at some of the video's.

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Old August 1, 2023   #2
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Great advice!!!
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Old August 2, 2023   #3
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That's really cool how they adapt it to battery systems people already have!
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Old August 2, 2023   #4
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Excellent! I still use the old fashioned pump up sprayer and the time is coming for me to get more modern so the fruit trees can get taken care of better than I do. Advise is welcome and well taken. Thanks.
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After struggling with a repetitive stress injury of my elbow, I too opted for battery power. I bought a Scott's 2 gallon sprayer and am SOOOOO much happier! No more pumping over and over and over. This is mine, came with a strap so I can wear it - just not as conveniently as you can yours!

https://www.amazon.com/Scotts-190567...71521586&psc=1
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I bought the Kobalt 2 gallon sprayer from Lowes this past season. It worked well and am glad I have it.
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As age is catching up with me I finally bit the bullet and bought a battery powered back-pack sprayer two years ago. I haven't brought it up yet as I like to really give a new product a good workout to see how well it works and how it holds up. I bought a My 4 Son's sprayer and after the initial learning curve it has been a Godsend for me. Since I am in a very buggy and disease abundant location I use a sprayer regularly most of the year. I purchased the one with the 12 amp hour battery and have never run out of power and it is plenty powerful so I can put out a fine powerful mist which means I use less spray product. It is easy to clean and recharge. For most of the past dozen years or so I used the SP-2 backpack sprayer but after my first one finally bit the dust the next two I purchased were not nearly as good quality and they didn't last long and the pumping got old fast, just like I did. I highly recommend the My 4 Sons backpack sprayer for ease of use, ease of cleaning, ease of filling and emptying and great spraying. They have a lot of informational videos on the sprayer online and if you are thinking of getting a new or a first backpack sprayer I think you should take a look at some of the video's.

Bill
Thank you for getting me to look at this system to see if it is good for Female Farmers.

I looked at this Video;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsRBbpiyYWI

I wanted to see if it was connected to a garden hole. So you will "not" have to refill when you run out of water?

I would like this system if it was connected to a Garden Hole. Or maybe it will help develop my back muscles to enjoy arming for many years to come, Amen!!

How does all that water feel on your back with 2 lbs?

It would be used by me for only watering.

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