This isn't your cheap & cheerful supermarket pump sprayer and foamer, manufactured by a company with a wealth of experience chemical sprayers the Gilmour 050PIF is just what the professional needs... 

• Viton® seals offer maximum chemical resistance
• Isoplast® components that resist attack from most chemicals
• Replaceable 2" wand with adjustable tip (050PIF)
• Ultraviolet resistant, translucent polyethylene tank
• Wide 3-1/4" mouth opening for easy fill and cleaning
• Convenient thumb lever spray control for precise coverage
• Automatic pressure relief safety valve
• Fast pressurizing, 7" non-corroding polymer pump
• Chemical resistant polymer discharge valve
• 2" rotating polymer wand with adjustable polymer nozzle
• Spray wand interchanges with longer Gilmour Spray Doc wands for greater reach

SPRAYER MAINTENANCE

Problems with sprayers that do not function properly can often be traced to corroded metal parts, clogged nozzles or damaged seals.

Rust and corrosion are often caused by leaving chemical solutions in sprayers and can be prevented by cleaning after use. Clogging often happens when dirt or undissolved particles of powdered chemicals get into sprayer hoses and nozzles. These same particles also damage seals.

To prevent clogging, premix dry powders in a separate container with the recommended amount of water, mixing thoroughly before pouring into the sprayer. If spraying wettable powders, use a paint filter or household strainer to filter out undissolved particles when pouring mixture into the tank. It would also be a good idea to shake the sprayer occasionally while spraying to keep the solution mixed.

If the nozzle becomes clogged, remove it from the spray wand and clean with a toothpick or broom straw. If this fails, reverse flush with water until the blockage is dissolved or flushed out.

To avoid cross contamination between chemicals, corrosion or clogging, clean the sprayer after each use with a small amount of soap dissolved in water. Then rinse with clean water until the sprayer is completely clean. Empty and dry sprayer, then store in a dry place.

Cleaning is very important if a herbicide was used in the sprayer because any remaining residue could damage plants sprayed at a later time. It is usually best to keep a separate sprayer for weed killers only and have it clearly marked.

Petroleum solvents, strong acids and bases can also damage seals. The solution is usually to get a special chemical resistant sprayer with Viton® seals.

Repair kits are available for owners to make minor repairs such as replacing the hose, discharge valve, nozzle, pump cup or O-rings.

Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.