How to build a HOMEMADE LAWN SPRAYER. 5 nozzle boom

[@jongallant6054]

Conner is a guy on the ball. Conner saves us all time by just getting to the POINT on things. He is a very good demonstrator on how to build things correctly. And his videos are effective. Not alot of time consuming yapping to get to the point. Conner is RIGHT-ON. His pace is the pace our country is moving. We have alot in our buckets list to get done. Conner's videos are direct and to the point. ***** Thanks Conner.

[@josephparedes4737]

The parts list and detailed instructions you give are excellent. It really helps other DIY folks like me learn what exactly has to happen. Excellent material. Thank you.

[@xmtowntyx]

I did the same thing with a 25gal sprayer and built a frame to fit in the hitch of my riding mower. Ran the hose to the front of mower.Works perfect! Saves money too. Very nice vid!

[@lawnrebel]

Cool. Doing this definitely makes the spraying more efficient and enjoyable.

[@RedBoneCoonHound47]

Wow, you're garage is so clean!

[@drumermp]

This is awesome. So nice to see a lawn care guy that can build something!

[@johnadair6108]

I know this is 4 years old but you're a maniac! Great job!

[@BrewNight]

Thanks for posting this Connor. I got some great ideas from your plans. Best looking lawn on KZbin!

[@nicholascarver1]

Linesman splice check that wire connection out. It's the best and it makes you feeling like a boss. You've inspired me to be a better lawn keeper which equals a better man.

[@joefoote7523]

Nice spayer! Just built one for my zero turn. Bought the 10 gal tank and pump from norther too. I only have two nozzles but it sprays just outside my rear tires making it easy to see where I sprayed. I cover 25k sqft in two loads in about 45 minutes.

[@lawnrebel]

Cool. Super useful

[@nickc2708]

Your doing some cool stuff, and your view with mountains is amazing.

[@kodibox8880]

thank you, a great project for next year as it is a pain having to use a backpack sprayer for 1/2 acre lawn. This will really make things easier.

[@farmalmta]

Very clever and cost-effective solution to lugging around a backpack sprayer with a boom fitted onto it.

[@SONICBOOM98]

Cost effective? Over $1000 you're a ball licker.

[@superdanthecarman]

I am so glad I stumbled on this "how to". Just what I was looking for. Thanks so much Connor!

[@kennethhouk7091]

Thanks for measurements! Have 23,000 sq of yard. Going to build a unit! Thanks

[@inspectorgadget6510]

Great idea!! Definitely building me one of these!!! Need it for my gravel driveway(I hate seeing grass growing in my gravel driveway) and my ditch with granite rocks. Thank you for these detailed video and parts video!!

[@kove]

Got me thinking of making a quadcopter sprayer.

[@Killbuzzjrad]

Just waiting on my tank and I'll have me a Connor sprayer. Thanks again for the parts list.

[@stevec.2924]

Thanks Conner and by the way, GREAT LAWN BROTHER !

[@indigoridge]

Wish I could give more than 1 like! I think I will make a 3 nozzle sprayer. I already have a few things on the list such as battery and battery tender along with a plethora of hardware.

[@gregau21]

Wow... your subsriber numbers have jumped up a lot lately. You are putting out great content

[@dtho2962]

Sweet build. Kudos to the attention to detail and quality of the build.

[@bugpumpermcgee8291]

Heard your name dropped on another channel. Glad I came to check it out. Great content, keep up the nice work! Your lawn is beautiful.

[@lawnrebel]

Oh yeah? Who's channel?

[@swingman3838]

I like the looks of that quick disconnect for the boom. What brand/part is that? I didn't see it listed on the parts list, unless I'm totally looking over. Great video/solid work!

[@demolitionfc]

Very impressive bit of engineering.

[@lawnrebel]

I patterned it after the Clarkson Greg.

[@MrWatlow]

May have already been mentioned by someone else but Teflon tape is not for preventing leaks. It is a lubricant for threads to glide together easier.

[@stevenandkimmetzger880]

Very nice and I like how you make it look professionally done as opposed to just slapdash throwing it together with baling wire and duct tape. One possible upgrade I can think of...for a winter project you could remove the push handles and add a tongue to the spreader so that you could pull it behind your zero turn or lawn tractor. The on/off switch would have to be moved, but that would be no big deal.

[@feds27]

Nicely done. Suggestion, maybe rotate the tank 180 so the pump is on the backside of the axle also maybe move the battery behind the tank. This should help with the balance and tipping forward. Nice touch with the quick release to remove the boom.

[@bmjones66]

I absolutely love this, what you think about about an air pump pressurizing the tank instead of the material having to go through a water pump?

[@jess8075]

Thank you sir, you are very kind to share your creation.

[@bwozzy69]

Great video. Great tutorial. But a similar sprayer has been available for many yrs.

[@chrisfink1]

Very very nice. Would you ever consider a 4 wheel spreader and maybe a larger tank? How is the current weight when full?

[@lawnrebel]

It is pretty heavy. 12 gallons of water makes it pretty heavy. It is totally doable. 4 wheel would be out unless it was gas powered self propel. I need maneuverability.

[@wildmaninmt]

Midnight Monoculture I was think of using an old lawn mower as a 4 wheel base Maybe put on some larger tires.

[@josecito976]

Weekend warrior supreme Thanks for what you do, sir

[@lawnrebel]

Who said anything about the weekend? Grass needs to be mowed always. Just kidding. Thanks for watching.

[@skrame01]

Does liquid fertilizer need to absorb into the soil and get taken up by the roots or is it absorbed directly into the blades?

[@kennethhouk7091]

How high are nozzles mounted off ground? Going to build but not use spreader to mount on.

[@lawnrebel]

20" off ground. 20" spacing

[@GrassDaddy]

Haha that would cover my whole lawn in one pass!

[@kentdavis7787]

have you tried to use this setup to spray out a compost extract? Im curious if the sprayers would get clogged with particulate matter.

[@chrsdavism]

I'm starting to build one of these to use commercially. How long do you think the battery would last and still run the pump effectively?

[@landdon24]

This thing is awesome man. You are a smart guy.

[@toddh6234]

Nice, I would probably pull this instead pushing (or mount to yard cart) to avoid having the product blown back on me or walking through it. You have an high end spreader and I wouldn't want to mess that up.

[@jessew6757]

Hi Connor, Thank you for this great DIY video on sprayer. I would like to make a DIY battery powered backpack sprayer. I already have suitable nozzles, the pipe, a 12v Dc 80Psi 1.1 GPM diaphragm Pump, and I can source a suitable 20 liter plastic container. On watching your illustration, you quickly mentioned a “pressure relief valve with drain back”. I didn’t quite digest or see how the “drain back” feature works. I would like you to explain the details of that pressure relief valve with special emphasis on the drain back feature, if you don’t mind Sir. Is the valve modified to have drain back, or does it have that feature directly on purchase ? Thank you in advance for your consideration and I hope to apply this technology in my 2 acre garden. Regards, Jesse.

[@bwatso01]

Awesome video of the tank build...and thanks for the detailed parts list. I just may have to give that build a try.

[@lawnrebel]

Do it.

[@Coop1090]

This is so amazing and creative! It makes me want to build one!! I’m actually in the process of learning about all this different stuff to do with my turf. I actually own a small lawn and landscape company but never have to time to focus on my own yard. I live in Georgia so most of the grass here is Bermuda. But I want mine to dominate my neighbors

[@sebastian56309]

You are a mad genius, you need to sell these.

[@lawnrebel]

I love that machine

[@sebastian56309]

@@lawnrebel very impressive, you really are a genius. I really think there is a niche for you.

[@northwoodsengineered]

Hi I'm curious about the spray tips. On the spray smarter website, there are the options for just the spray tip, and then also for the spray tip and cap, but the pictures look the same. Is the Cap literally just a Cap to cover the tip when not in use? Or is it something that affects function? Thanks!

[@brandoncasner3221]

I built same sprayer but my output is 2 gal to 1000sqft do I need to open regulator to let some product back into tank to get the 1 gal per 1000

[@robhuber4045]

I have a LESCO wheeled sprayer which I think they only made for like one year now turf ex makes them It’s a single nozzle in the front sprays about 7 to 9 feet I just got it would you know what would be the best nozzle to put on there for West end enough GPM

[@chrisgreenlee8997]

I noticed on your parts list there are 2 different TeeJet models. Do you change jets based on what you are applying?

[@MatHelm]

You should try Sketchup. It's a FREE modeling CAD program that you can design anything with. For instance, I've modeled everything from a little Arduion board, to my entire property here (including all the underground pipes, wire, and drains. Even the septic tank). The trick is to get as exact a measurements as possible. Then you can test new ideas, move furniture around, or just use the model to check a measurement without having to go out and check it again... On your sprayer there. I think I would have used a couple pieces of 2x4 to set the tank on. But with your althread rods, you should think about adding some rubber tubing on them to keep them from wearing through the plastic tank.

[@lawnrebel]

That rubber tubing is in the plan. Just have not got around to it. Someone else suggested that. That's a must for sure. I did not want added weight with something bigger like a 2x4. With the 12 gallon tank it's flipping heavy

[@scottspooner6070]

Connor- are you putting the NEXT products through this? Have you had any issues?

[@lawnrebel]

Yes I'm using them. No issues. Only done like one or 2 apps so far. Good stuff

[@robw1031]

Great Idea! Why did you leave the hopper on?

[@wilsoncalhoun]

Absolute madman. I love it.

[@TrinityRenewalSystems]

Your lawn is awesome dude..

[@lawnrebel]

Thank you. I work hard to make look awesome

[@hilltoprestorations8240]

Awesome sprayer build! ..thanks for this video

[@joallen0001]

What height from the ground is the boom? And what’s the difference in the two spray nozzles? Great video. Gonna follow this for a build for my zero turn.

[@lawnrebel]

20" spacing 20"off the ground

[@franklindunnjr3791]

nice bro im working on me one now......great video...keep up the good work Connor!!!!!

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

Well that’s not a pisser offer at all ! Love it.

[@melroyel2235]

Hi Connor, where can I get the bulkhead fittings you used to install the pressure valve on the tank?

[@alexcorvi2254]

I’m in the process of building a broadcast spray set up for my zero turn but Correct me if I’m wrong....based off your nozzle selection the teejet red xrc has an output of .54 gallons per 1,000 sqft at 15 psi all the way up to 1.1 gallons per 1000 sqft at 60 psi at 3 mph which is the average human walking speed...... 5 nozzle boom defiantly exceeds the normal 1 gallon per 1000 sqft....just trying to wrap my head around this

[@KevinJett]

Do you have any recommend on what nozzles to use if I only wanted 3 nozzles to still cover 10 ft? My pump is only 2.2 GPM and think 3 is the max. Would I just space them out further and raise the height? Different nozzles too? Thanks for your help.

[@lawnrebel]

This I would not be able to assist you in. I am not very well versed in the nozzles. Here is a good resource for you to read. thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=33

[@KevinJett]

Connor Ward thanks. That’s a great post and I’m starting to learn. It looks like all the tips are recommended at 20” apart though.

[@joelhenderson5526]

Nice wide boom doesn't take long!

[@MrJohnnycearley]

Outstanding build!!! Bravo!!!

[@troutbum8699]

Hmm I only have 7k lawn and may build a smaller one. Love the consistent pattern over a backpack sprayer.

[@tedtolentino4955]

Great video. 600 dollars is a bit much for this DIY project that I would think a commercially manufactured unit might be available if you look on the internet. That said, I commend you for your inventiveness. Changes I would make would be to use a wheel barrow to mount the tank or a hand truck that might be less cost than the spreader you used.

[@MrSummitville]

I can buy this for less than $200 ... www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200727337_200727337

[@Dierks48]

I've built almost the same setup as what you've got, but I'm finding that I'm blowing the 7.5A fuses in-line between the battery and pump when it turns on. Did you have to bump up the size of the fuses? The pump has a max amps of 17A but the cables that came with the battery tender only have a 7.5A fuse in-line...

[@lawnrebel]

yeah same here. I use the 15a or 20 a fuses

[@kentdavis7787]

did you ever consider that chapin push behind sprayer and converting that to a boom? or what was your motivation to build this? I'm wondering if there is something I'm not considering when thinking about a sprayer.

[@lawnrebel]

Yes I did consider it. I wanted a larger pump that was capable of doing more than just 2 nozzles. At the time the Chapin walk behind sprayer was unavailable. If doing it again I'd do the same thing over.

[@kentdavis7787]

@@lawnrebel great to know, thanks for doing this great work! I appreciate it

[@GwinnettLawns]

I got the exact same pump. Yours has two red wires going to the head on the end of the pump. My pump only came with one red wire. Also there are 3 spade connectors on the end of the pump. Can you tell me which two you used and if your pump came with the two red wires?

[@GwinnettLawns]

Never mind I figured it out.

[@joallen0001]

I think I remember another video you said you change the hose size on something to help with the pressure fluctuations ?

[@richardgleason5953]

Nicely done. I assume you have a constant, repeatable ground (walk) speed? It would certainly easier to use on flat turf as opposed to some hills. Also, with all day long usage, does your walking speed may change due to tiredness.

[@MrBwilson009]

Do you have just a link for the sprayer heads? I can’t seem to locate them using google

[@aubreyland3972]

If you live in a rural area you can try the farmers co-op or a local at supply house. Otherwise tractor supply may have thwm. We always get our tips from our local co-op, they're brass and fairly cheap.

[@kmonnier]

Looks super sharp!

[@seminole715]

Thanks a lot, that build is amazing!!

[@WayneHarris]

Connor, I am in the middle planning a similar sprayer to tow behind my lawn tractor. I was thinking of going 6 nozzles. I have so many questions for you. Love to know what nozzles you ended up going with, and wondered if you are happy with the pump. You got a 5.5gpm 60psi pump. I was thinking more in terms of a 1.8gpm 100psi pump. I would love your thoughts. [Edit] I downloaded your parts list. Very nice. Are you happy with your nozzle/pump setup? After calibration, are you getting the flow and coverage you expected?

[@icepigeon]

Connor, you inspired me to build a smaller, 3 nozzle version of this boom sprayer to sit in my Earthway spreader. I have a question on the battery..... How did you decide on the amp hours of the battery? I see your pump pulls a max of 17 amps, so are you thinking you should get an hour of spraying before you need to recharge? Also, after using your sprayer, are you satisfied with your battery choice?

[@lawnrebel]

yes I am satisfied with the battery choice. I really did not put a whole lot of thought into the battery. It was only like 30$ so I figured that if it works for a few years then I would be good and then I could get a new one. I just wanted to get a batter with the most amp hours without spending too much money. I have never run out of battery when using it. I have 20 sq ft of lawn and it has not failed me yet. This could be because it is new and on its first season. I do however keep it on the batter tender when I am not using it so it is always at full charge when not in use.

[@greggirardinandcarolyntsch9360]

I was wondering why you had the "TEEJET XRC EXTENDED RANGE FLAT SPRAY TIPS Color Red" (XRC11004-VS) and the "TEEJET AIC AIR INDUCTION FLAT SPRAY TIP & CAP Color Red" (AIC11004-VS). Are they both needed or just choose one or the other?

[@lawnrebel]

The air induction tips are for products that are soil applied like a pre emergent or a pesticide bug control product. These tips spray a coarse droplet. The other fan tips spray a fine mist and are for foliar applied products like plant growth regulator, liquid iron or some micros.

[@tswarner67]

Cant get the doc to load . What’s expected total cost ? Thanks

[@mndak76]

Just a great KZbin video! Thanks for posting

[@garycotz563]

Super! THANKS for the parts list too.

[@lawnrebel]

You bet

[@macbouncer8525]

well thought out design, nice

[@benjamincosey2793]

Im doing the same is there any reason you had the pickup hose on the top and not coming from the hole in the bottom. Other than ascetics and to have a smooth bottom?

[@lawnrebel]

That had not crossed my mind. I may modify my unit to do this

[@jeffreydavid813]

Just built my sprayer off your plans. Pretty fun project. The only issue I am running into is when the water level in the tank gets down to about 2 gallons the sprayer starts to sputter. Could be the hose is coming out of the water. Have you experienced anything like this with yours?

[@lawnrebel]

I changed the suction tube to the bottom of the tank. Before I did that I siliconed the suction tube to the bottom of the tank so it would not come up out of the water. This helped but the tub on the outlet on the bottom of the tank was the best way to do it and I am not sure why I did not do it like this from the beginning.

[@jeffreydavid813]

@@lawnrebel Thanks I will try it out. Besides this the sprayer works awesome! Keep the videos coming!

[@ianhughes1031]

Can you tell me which exact nozzle you used for the boom and how you did it

[@seeaboutagirl2]

Very cool!

[@MrHarishant]

great content in the video! thumbs up from an international viewer ;)

[@envidjunkie]

Now this is a great project. Kudos for the tips. Going to email you for the parts

[@josephfonge6509]

great video, need list of material to build a water tank sprayer for road construction

[@robsolo4024]

What Tee Jet nozzles did you use for this build

[@JamesDean53333]

Looking for a sprayer wand/tip that won’t leak! Having a hard time finding it. Any help?

[@lawnrebel]

Search "teejet dripless nozzle body" you'll find one. Also search "cf vavle"

[@robsolo4024]

If you use a lithium battery would you get more time out of it

[@reydelossantos6581]

Add a foamer?

[@cglarsen26]

You rock man. This is helping me a lot fabricating my own system. Parts list is mucho appreciated.

[@07SATS]

You should file patent for this, Connor you are amazing!

[@ryeguy01]

Nice work, really impressive. What's your background in tinkering/engineering/putting-shit-together that gave you the skillset to do this?

[@briansierzega]

ryeguy01 lol....”tinkering ....and.... putting shit together” hahaha! 😂

[@lawnrebel]

No real back ground. It was easy. Anyone could do this. I have been tinkering my whole life. Been around tools my whole life.

[@bobbg9041]

do somthing like that maybe pull it on the back of a lawn tractor. can you seed with it?

[@reydelossantos6581]

How's the spreader handling the additional weight from the sprayer, despite being rated for 80#?

[@lawnrebel]

Great question. It is handling it quite well actually.

[@stevecleary2867]

For some reason my pump wont pressure up past 10 LBS of pressure. Any Idea?

[@lawnrebel]

Check for leaks in your hose. Air getting in. Or clogs

[@dougiefresh730]

I really wanted to build this...until I checked the parts lol. Might still do it but going to scale it down to suite my yard.

[@CalebsPropertyMaintenance]

Do you still use your Lesco spreader for granular application‘s? If so, how easy would it be to take the sprayer tank, etc. in and out? Considering this option, but I would like to be able to use the spreader for granular applications as well.

[@lawnrebel]

Yes I still use the lesco as a granular spreader. It is very easy to take the tank in and out of the hopper. I love this setup.

[@CalebsPropertyMaintenance]

Connor Ward Did you mount the boom at a height of 20” and the nozzles are 20” apart? If so, where did you measure the 20” vertically from? The nozzle tip? And why?

[@lawnrebel]

Yes. 20 and 20 at nozzle tip. Per tee jet recommendations

[@jordannarlock7995]

Two years to the date almost....this grass was unreal!!

[@davidchapamusicofficial]

Great video. Thank you!

[@jasonmills5511]

Great video! I noticed in the parts list 2 sets of spray tips. Any reason for this?

[@lawnrebel]

One for soil apps on for foliar. I have since then only used the air induction tips

[@jasonmills5511]

@@lawnrebel Thanks!