Is it just my unit or? I'm able to pump it only three or four times, and then it will only spray maybe a quarter of a gallon.
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The Chapin units have a big piston and build pressure quickly but due to the amount of spray they also dissipate the pressure quickly unless you restrict the flow at the nozzle.
1761300
Im not sure if you found the answer to your question or if it got fixed, but in my case it was a clogged tip and line. Im thinking it maybe a clog in the line or tip. Also check the cylinder, it may need some grease work. hope this helped.
1761301
I am not sure what the problem is. When I use mine while I am spraying I continue to pump when I feel like the pressure is letting up.
869175
I usually pump it at the start and then once more, in order to empty the 3.5 gallons. HTH
617129
My pump sounds like it has a small rock in it when it is working. I called Tetra and they said they would send me a new pump but it and the light look like one unit. I would call Tetra and ask for a new one.
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I have the same problem. After going through 1 gallon of fluid, it stopped working all together.
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I found its not very easy, but doable. I vigorously shake the container first (doesn't do much to rid it of the clumps) but I think it distributes the ingredients in the container if needed. Then I measure out the amount to go in water. Since I use a pump sprayer its fairly easy to VIGOROUSLY SHAKE the pump sprayer after adding the 3&1 to the measured out water. Then I pump it to pressure and spray one plant. While moving to the next plant I shake the sprayer again. Since its never clogged the nozzle I think that pretty much works. One thing - after spraying it really does create a not-too-pleasant odor. But the stuff does work on powdery mildew which is the main problem I use it for. I found its not very easy, but doable. I vigorously shake the container first (doesn't do much to rid it of the clumps) but I think it distributes the ingredients in the container if needed. Then I measure out the amount to go in water. Since I use a pump sprayer its fairly easy to VIGOROUSLY SHAKE the pump sprayer after adding the 3&1 to the measured out water. Then I pump it to pressure and spray one plant. While moving to the next plant I shake the sprayer again. Since its never clogged the nozzle I think that pretty much works. One thing - after spraying it really does create a... » Read More I found its not very easy, but doable. I vigorously shake the container first (doesn't do much to rid it of the clumps) but I think it distributes the ingredients in the container if needed. Then I measure out the amount to go in water. Since I use a pump sprayer its fairly easy to VIGOROUSLY SHAKE the pump sprayer after adding the 3&1 to the measured out water. Then I pump it to pressure and spray one plant. While moving to the next plant I shake the sprayer again. Since its never clogged the nozzle I think that pretty much works. One thing - after spraying it really does create a not-too-pleasant odor. But the stuff does work on powdery mildew which is the main problem I use it for. « Show Less
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Sounds like you have the mister full of oil. It should only be filled 50% or less so you can add more air to it. It's like using a garden sprayer, the lesser the fluid and the more air you can add, the longer it will spray.
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No. I pump it 3 to 4 times, and spray until I notice a decrease in spray intensity. When the intensity decreases I pump again. Also, I usually stop pumping when I notice resistance (or back pressure) from the pumping handle.
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You have to pump it quite often because it's only a one gallon sprayer, but I bought 3 of them and they spray about 16 feet in the air. I have reached the arches of my house and the top of Apple trees.
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I just started pumping - push down on the top. It takes 5-8 pumps to start working, but it'll go eventually.
737231
I had a problem with my pump after only a couple weeks. I followed some on line directions to clean it and recalibrate it and it worked! Have you tried that? Otherwise I think in the other reviews I found a link to the company and you can talk to them.
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Mine continues to run but it's probably not a good idea as the motor for the sprayer also keeps running. It's like running a water fountain without water....it keeps squealing.
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I put 2 gallons of water and run through sprayer and pressure host. Then I mix 2 gallons with dish washing soap and run through sprayer and pressure host. That is all I do.
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The instruction book says not to do more than 10 pumps. Anything more is not more effective.
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I'm not an expert in this but I can tell you that the pump on my system is very quiet. There is a pressure switch that tells the pump when your tank is full. Either you haven't ran it enough to fill the tank or the pressure switch is not working (or needs adjustment). Have you tried iSpring customer service? They may be able to help
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I don't usually spray just once. I push the plunger down 2, sometimes 3, times. I get immediate results.
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Check to make sure that the pump is fully submersed in water. I had the same problem and mine is working just fine :)
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Sounds like you have an algae problem. Thats something the pump cannot fix. I had that last year and I got some algaecide and followed the bottle directions. It cleared up in a few days and i set my pump to run an hour longer.