Conversion Steps

John Grandy discusses how to convert a standard backpack sprayer into a custom sprayer to meet your specific needs. sustainable-farming.rutgers.e...

[@craigsaunders7037]

Thankyou. Great information.

[@Mike--K]

For those with the Solo brand backpack sprayers, or any sprayer with an internal pressure adjustment, you might want to consider not using the constant flow valve. I have the 475 Comfort, and it has an internal pressure relief valve adjustable for 1, 2, 3, and 4 bar. In order to use the blue (2 bar) CF valve, you have to set the Solo internal relief valve to 3 bar, and this gets tiring very quickly. I removed the CF valve on my new wand setup and can easily keep the pressure in the Solo backpack at about 2 bar by listening as the valve vents pressure.

[@carolynbandey7498]

Really like your video. I have the same problem, I want to change the spray wand, but my question is, what connector do I need to join a 1/4" hose (from original garden pump sprayer) to a different spray wand that I bought and has a 1/2" male thread at the trigger end?

[@rjaneiro3261]

Where can i locate the download of the companion sprayer conversion materials parts list noted in the caption of the video?

[@hrhservicesllchrhlawncare2298]

did you ever find this cf valve and this parts list? thanks

[@jimmymullins4997]

Where can you get those pressure-regulating valves?

[@zkebe00]

Where can I get the CF valve? Why don't you write the companion for us

[@hrhservicesllchrhlawncare2298]

did you ever find this cf valve and this parts list? thanks

[@briano9879]

snyderfarm.rutgers.edu/pdfs/Backpack-Sprayers-Companion-Handouts.pdf Found the parts list

[@rdmccracken]

Good information, but there is no link to download the parts list you refer to

[@UNHExtension]

Hi Dean, here's the link! sustainable-farming.rutgers.edu/backpack-sprayer-modification/

[@kev3502]

3:35 what is that black figure behind you?

[@Mike--K]

It's either the Spectre of Death sneaking up on him or the wind blowing a loose part of the black plastic used for weed control.

[@Mike--K]

I give up trying to improve the content of this old video. Every time I post a comment with current information on sourcing the parts, either YT or UNH Extension removes my post.

[@mattingly1217]

Really don’t see why all this is necessary.... all you need is a fine spray for aphids and to be able to spray the underside of leaves.... don’t see why you have to have a heavy brass wand with a Volvo on the end of it... but thats just my opinion

[@juntakfoods]

You are making a SIMPLE operation become COMPLICATED & EXPENSIVE. No need to turn a 5 minute US$5 job to become a 20 minute US$5 job !!