Which Battery Powered Multisprayer

[Bryce C]

Have some of you used both types of battery powered multisprayers? There is the classic one which has a large 12 volt battery inside it and its own charging device, so you just plug it into a 120 volt outlet overnight. It is quite heavy though, but self contained. Then there is the newer model which takes power tool style battery packs which clip onto the unit. It is much lighter, but they have less of a charge so you probably need to carry several battery packs with you. However the multisprayer can stay on the truck and one only needs to bring the small battery packs in each night to charge them. For those that use them, which multisprayer have you found is the most practical overall? I have a classic model with the large internal battery, been using it for about 18 months and it hasn't skipped a beat. I purge it with clean water and charge it every day.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Don’t get the ryobi. 40psi isn’t enough. It seems like it’s peeing on the surface you’re trying to treat

 

[Dwain Ray]

Have some of you used both types of battery powered multisprayers? There is the classic one which has a large 12 volt battery inside it and its own charging device, so you just plug it into a 120 volt outlet overnight. It is quite heavy though, but self contained. Then there is the newer model which takes power tool style battery packs which clip onto the unit. It is much lighter, but they have less of a charge so you probably need to carry several battery packs with you. However the multisprayer can stay on the truck and one only needs to bring the small battery packs in each night to charge them. For those that use them, which multisprayer have you found is the most practical overall? I have a classic model with the large internal battery, been using it for about 18 months and it hasn't skipped a beat. I purge it with clean water and charge it every day.

I only use an electric sprayer for upholstery cleaning. Im not happy with the cheap plastic crap that is on the market. So i made my own. First i started with a longgray 1.5 gallon pump up sprayer( they come in 1to 3 gallon sizes) . I used longray because of solid stainless construction (including the pump).and has a Schrader valve and a industrial pressure relief valve already installed . Then i wanted a professional gun with a long hose and a flat spray pattern ( not the crappy wands with short hoses found on most off the shelf)so i robbed a 10' ⅛"hose off an older hydraforce pump up and added a quick connect and a spraying systems teejet gun. For power i used a $48 rechargeable compact air compressor from Costco to hold the compressor security on the sprayer i bought a paint ball co2 tank holder off an patriot sprayer. I got a lay flat usb c charging cable so i could leave the compressor in the holder and with that i have a great sprayer it's been in use for 5 years trouble free so far. And should something happen to the compressor i can still use the hand pump as a backup.If you want a truly great off the shelf sprayer that maintains constant pressure and you don't mind spending 400.00 + and you have a paintball co2 refill store close. I would recommend looking in the patriot sprayers. They are used extensively by concrete dyeing companies because of there stout build and ability to apply a spray consistent and even. p.s. i also add a kleanrite inline quick connect filter for extremely easy cleaning and to keep the teejet from clogging.

 

[steamleads]

A CO2 tank and keg with a 100ft hose and I can get just about anywhere. Also, have a specific wheeled cart for them if I can't reach it from the van. Only really need to take it out on commercial jobs or if I'm doing yachts

 

[Nate The Great]

I have the Omni battery sprayer.. Old and big for what it is, but I did adapt a M18 Milwaukee battery to it.. It's a 12v pump and I run 18volts to it.. Spins it faster and puts out more prespray..

Had a battery multi-sprayer and was great until someone stole it.. Just is smaller 2gallons vs the Omni of 2.5gallons..

Bottom line is, get a battery sprayer that you can see how much charge you have left.. I hated getting to a job only to find out it was dead, when the battery goes.. You don't notice SLA batteries losing it's charge until its too late.. Ability of switching it out is great..

With battery sprayers, you should be able to get a days work in with it.. You aren't spraying more than 10mins/job.. A Sealed Lead Acid battery will normally last 60mins of run time..