Chapin Portable Concrete Sprayer, 3-1/2-Gallon Capacity, Model# 1949

Quality item. Works well. Packaged well. Got the job done

The first sprayer I got was defective. The screw mechanism in the handle did not work properly. I discovered this by the video on Chapin's website, demonstrating how their TriLock system works, and for which Chapin should be commended. Great video. I emailed Chapin and got no response after three days (actually no response ever). I emailed Amazon, describing the problem, and within one hour, while I was still answering emails, I got an email back from customer service, telling me a replacement order was already placed, one-day shipping, and a link to a label for printing out to send back the defective product. How can you beat that for fast service. Amazon is GREAT!The replacement sprayer has been working perfectly, but I really had to learn how that lock system works. If any other purchaser does find it frustrating to figure out, go to the website and watch the demo video. Once you get the hang of it, it's really so simple and super.The quality of construction and metal material is tops. The tank is nicely enameled on the outside in shiny red that appears heavy duty durable. Coated on the inside as said in manufacturer's description. When filled with solution (I bought it for weed spraying exclusively about my 2.5 acres), it is too heavy to carry around. I use bungee cords to strap it on my little garden dolly and wheel it around. I looked for a better option than hand pumping, but found only one portable battery operated which is all plastic (hate plastic anything) and the ATV 12-volt battery kind are overkill. So I reluctantly settled on the Chapin because it is advertised as professional quality. And it is.20 fast and easy pumps last over half the 3.5 gallon tank. Doing all my acreage takes only pumping 20 pumps twice, when the old 2 gallon Solo took 30 and more pumps over a dozen times. The Solo took over 30 pumps even when new, but as it got older required more frequent exhausting pumping until it just quit. Even the "feel" of the pumping action of the Chapin substantiates a precision-made productThe wand is not so long as I like, 24", but better than 18" as on so many box-store sprayers. It is all quality metal and too well made and its performance too good to replace with the 36" extension wand I bought for the Solo, which has a plastic nozzle as opposed to Chapin's brass nozzles. There are two unadjustable; one broad spray, the other spot spray. There is a handy holster attached to the side of the tank for carrying the wand and extra nozzle or more. It is black plastic, but even the plastic appears durable. I don't like Chapin's customer service (they could have at least acknowledged my email). I love the product.And once again I have to laud Amazon for its professional integrity and superior business policies of standing behind the products it sells, which make just about all other giant corporations small in those qualities.

After I opened the sprayer for initial use I had some difficulty pressurising the container. I took a look at Youtube and was informed I may have to tighten the barrel pump. Tried that and that didn't work. I then went back to Youtube and found another video explaing that the pump nut and the triangular lock nut were sometimes sealed together - this was a known manufacturing problem. It explained how to remedy this. After banging the crap out it, they separated. I filled up the container but still couldn't pressurize the unit. I then found that there was what looked like a 4 to 5 inch gasket laying on the bottom of the container, under my sealer. At this point I broke out the roller and forgot about spraying. I was very disappointed with the level of quality control (or design) in the manufacturing process. Not sure I'll use this brand again in the future. I contacted Amazon (where I purchased it) and they were very receptive to crediting me for it. If you know that it may be an issue with the manufacturing process, how about checking them prior to shipping them out?

Great sprayer

Great sprayer. I am giving 4 stars because had it not been for YouTube I never would have figured this out. I would have had to send it back. I could not get the handle to lock correctly. After watching YouTube videos I saw that the piece on the handle was too tight to let the lock in spin. I took an adjustable wrench and held the piece in the picture and got it to loosen. It was just too tight

I purchased this to substitute a method of using a roller and paint tray... it takes munch longer and the results aren't always uniform. As a novice, this unit was amazing! Like anything else, there is a learning curve. It's ease of use was important because I have never used anything like this before. The time saved and the results are well worth the cost! In terms of hours, I got more than a return on my investment... on one project! The craftsmanship is excellent in every respect. As someone the will use this periodically, I am confident this unit will last a lifetime:) I was hesitant only because of so few reviews, but I did more research online, and it was a lot of positive feedback. I know it may be cliche to say, but I don't usually write reviews. With this sprayer I felt compelled. I would highly recommend! BTW, I have used this with Thompsons all purpose sealer to seal about 1,200 sq ft of pavers. Cut the application time by 70%, conservatively.

High quality, easy to use

works great and used on concrete sealant without any failure.