How to Use Ortho Dial n Spray Hose End Sprayer // N-Ext DIY Lawn Care Tips

[@jerrenortonjr.7405]

Just became a subscriber, I have to say, your explanation of the next products are very clear and not complicated and I now understand without all the blah blah blah, keep it simple and to the point, thank you, I appreciate the info brother

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Hey Jerre, I will answer both comments for you here! First, thanks for subscribing! Glad you are here for the ride. I try to make it as easy as possible for everyone. As for using 18-0-1 for your St. Aug, here is a good blue print for you... Late Winter - 16 ounces per 1,000 square feet Early Spring - 16 ounces per 1,000 square feet Late Spring - 18 ounces per 1,000 square feet Early Summer - 18 ounces per 1,000 square feet Late Summer - 18 ounces per 1,000 square feet Early Fall - 18 ounces per 1,000 square feet Late Fall - 16 ounces per 1,000 square feet Early Winter - 16 ounces per 1,000 square feet That can change if need be depending on your particular circumstances, but there is a good guide for you! Hope that helps and keep on keeping on!!! - Castleberry

[@jerrenortonjr.7405]

@@NExtDIYLawn yes sir, very much appreciated

[@KevinPGA]

Thank you Sir. I have my first 4 pack of N-Ext products coming, and this video took a lot of the mystery out of it and I’m feeling more excited and confident starting on my adventure. 👍👊

[@surf6009]

I have the older version of a dail end sprayer. It works. Set the dual for the correct mix of Ortho, or whatever brand.

[@jdrobbi]

Start spraying and praying next week. Getting super psyched!

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Sounds like a whole lot of fun is about to be had! Enjoy! Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@MrErpman]

I use the Ortho for local applications but when spraying the entire yard I use one of the preset 20:1 hose end bottles.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding explanation! Got to apply some grub control with my Ortho Hose n Spray!

[@Shunya0101]

Great video. On my first app of Air-8, I did exactly what you said not to do at 5:30 in the video - 6 oz. at setting 6. It dumped product out so fast! I ended up spraying 24 oz. on 2k sq. ft. 😂 On the last part of the app, I dialed it back to 3 and it worked much better. Thanks for the tips.

[@D65STANG]

Without the big wheels we're all lost nice video

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

Thank you so much for making your informative and easy-to-understand video. My Ortho sprayer didn’t come with much information and it didn’t address the dial use at all. I went on Ortho’s site and again no explanation of the dial use.

[@culturedj3498]

Great Video! It solves all my questions! But, do I still have to water my lawn after the Bio application using the Ortho? Thanks again!!!!!

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Thank you for watching. You don't need to water after using the Ortho.

[@kelvinmurphy9704]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing your tips on the ortho hose end sprayer. What do you use for weed control?

[@DEXTVHD]

Man this is such a perfect video, very informative and answers all my questions!

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Glad you found the video informative and helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! It is very much appreciated.

[@skip0327]

OK, just to make sure, the product I'm using is Ortho Weed-B-Gon. The label says 4oz for 1,000sq ft, 4 gallons of water. I should complete the application in two minutes? The dial should be set to 4oz and move quickly or set the dial to 2oz and move at a moderate pace?

[@Jonathanjweir]

I have this same sprayer and I find mine backfills with water when I use it. So my outgoing product is always being further and further diluted. Any fix for that?

[@jasonmenken8910]

Thanks Paul! I needed this video. I have had a lot of issues spraying the products, and planned to spray again this weekend, but have dreaded it, because I have felt defeated... your tips have given me hope!

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Glad this video could help give you hope! Power through and keep on keeping on! You got this! - Castleberry

[@fcnaps]

Can you use this for applying fish simulation to the garden watering ? It's 2 TBS per 2 gallons.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

What does the label say to use as a application method. Most of the time they are meant for a 2 gallon watering can.

[@mannykhan7752]

Good video. I've never tried this but will give it a shot.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Let us know how it works out

[@samuraioodon]

wouldn't dialing smaller make the product more diluted and dialing larger make it more concentrated? assuming the water still sprays 2 gallons a minute? i'm confused...i need 5 oz of product to cover 500 sqft. i can use at least 2 gallons of water but no more than 6. what setting should i have and how much time do i have? i feel i have only like 30 seconds to walk that area...please help thank you

[@BBBros87]

You are correct. It's about dilution of the product to the appropriate amount stated on the product package for what you're applying for. The pace of walking g means nothing. If you're spraying at 6 oz per gallon, obviously the product will be used up faster as more is going into the water. You're applying more product to a smaller area the higher you go.

[@LonghornsLegend]

I opted for this over the Chaplin, it works well for me. No clumping at all. I like using the nozzle dispenser on 2 so I have time to get through my lawn and get every area. I have a 5k sq ft lawn with 3k on one side 2k on another. I do each side at a time, and once I add my 9 or 6 oz, I just fill the rest with water which I saw from Allyn and works well for me. The additional time it takes to empty helps me get even coverage. I seem to get a better coverage spreading 32oz of liquid vs just 9oz. I feel a bit rushed when I only use product. But this is my first season using N-Ext products and the ortho so I'm just winging it and seeing what works for now.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

That is not a bad idea! I am going to have to try that. I honestly have not mixed water in on top of the product in the cup but it makes since. I have seen a few comments of people doing that. I will give it a shot on my next application. Thanks for dropping a comment and your feedback. Also, thanks for watching. Keep on Keeping on! - Castleberry

[@GC-kk4et]

@@NExtDIYLawnhow did that work out for you?

[@danandjaneharrod4479]

What do you do differently for spraying something very thick such as Castor oil and Dawn?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

If you are able to water it down at all, it will flow better. Otherwise, the hose-end sprayers will struggle.

[@shockwave402]

Another guy suggested putting in the amount you need for 1000sq feet and then filling it with water and always having it on the 8oz setting so you're guaranteed 2 minutes of spray time per 1,000sq feet essentially. In theory, that could make for more uniform coverage...but also if you have a 10,000sq foot lawn, you're going to be refilling a bunch. I guess for the products I use, I either have a bottle with a hose-end attachment that is already pre-mixed and has the sq footage listed (my fertilizers) or it's a product that doesn't really need to have exact spread (like Humic acid and liquid aerator).

[@mrBDeye]

Sorry I'm a year late to make a comment. Anyone with 10,000sq ft of lawn wouldn't use a hose. Right? LOL

[@DaddingAllDay]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video! I'm about to do my first application of Air8, but was a little unsure of things. So perfect timing!!

[@66lwmorgan]

I listened but got lost way back in the beginning. I have approximately 5000 sq ft to treat. How much concentrate do I add to the sprayer and what should the dial be set at? I'm not a fast walker but not slow either, middle range. Thank you for the tips.

[@zack78651]

So say you want 1oz/ 1000 of product what would you put the dial on? Dial it back less than the 1oz?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Not necessarily. The dial is more for how much product is being added as it sprays. The higher the number the more quickly you have to walk to get it put evenly. The lower the number, you can take a more leisurely pace. Either way, you're still putting out the same amount of product.

[@richardreynolds299]

I have this same system but I can't get the weed killer to come out what am I doing wrong?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

There could be something clogged in the handle, but otherwise I'm not sure.

[@brodygoalie]

So I have 8 k sq ft of lawn in my backyard. So I can fill the concentrate to the top??

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Yes.

[@DannyTillotson]

Hi what is the hose pipe connection size that threads into this please? I'm in the UK and just ordered one from the US that's on its way. Our standard hose pipes here are all different sizes. I have a 3/4 thread hose and a 1/2 inch quick connector hose. I've heard two conflicting answers that this Dial n Spray is 5/8 but I've also heard its 3/4. Can you please confirm which one it is so I can get my adapter ordered online now as well because I think I'll need one? Many thanks

[@NExtDIYLawn]

This is Chuck with Dadding All Day. Our standard hose is 5/8 diameter, however the fitting is typically 3/4. The difference is the opening inside the fitting. I have a 3/4 hose and 5/8, and both fit the Ortho.

[@timbarton5316]

At least it’s wasn’t a mile long train going by, AWSOME info

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Amen to that! It can always be worse right? Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@locomover]

I just bought this sprayer and I will be using spectracide weed stop concentrate and my question is what should I set the dial to?

[@garywakeland7595]

Great video John. Thanks. What is left in the canister, can you just leave it in there or do you recommend putting it back in the jug and cleaning the sprayer?

[@dingdong4969]

Very informative, thank you!

[@Mykullski3]

The ortho got stuck on me yesterday when mixing Micro and Humic. I also have the screen completely out. I dialed it up and put it on jet setting while putting my finger over the hole and kept the trigger pulled. Then moved my finger of and on the jet hole until it fired whatever was stuck.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

002 MicroGreene and Humic should not be mixed together in the hose end sprayer. Those two concentrates do not get along at all! That is probably why you have been having issues. Sorry about that. Hope you are still able to get some liquid goodness down on the ground. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Castleberry

[@Mykullski3]

N-Ext DIY Lawn Ahhh you’re right. I actually bought the new seeding pack and I had left over of things from the bio stim pack. Label definitely says refer to the other manual but yea I was to lazy to get the PDF online. Whoooops broke law 1. Label is the law.

[@jellyjenn12291]

question, I watch the Lawn Care Nut and he suggested setting that dial to 8oz then filling up the rest of the ortho bucket with water, is that a valid option too? which way is better?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I recommend filling the remainder of the Ortho regardless of what setting you put it on. Setting it to 8oz will cause you to have to walk at a pretty quick pace to make sure you apply everything evenly. We have folks that set it at 3oz, and like Allyn, set it higher. There truly isn’t one option that’s better than the other. You can apply at your pace. Hopefully, that helps.

[@johnp82]

Could I also spray this stuff with an empty Miracle Gro sprayer that I have laying around? I figure would put in x amount of product for 1000 sq feet and spray it until it runs out.

[@wayne1362]

I was thinking same thing i have 2 laying around too but their different no little straw inside

[@rudy1337]

I walk at a normal pace where a 3oz distro works well. However this last app I switched to 1oz. Since the product calls for watering in, am I wrong to think that this should help with the watering in called for?

[@pat5873]

You're absolutely right: using a lower setting = more dilution = more water applied, just like watering in afterwards.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Nope that is fine! You can walk slower and allow for more water to flow with the product and get down to the soil where it needs to be. Great question. - Castleberry

[@julievang2221]

If add water to the product, does that make it less effective in treating your grass? 13:54

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Not at all. The recommended rates account for this.

[@luckypete33]

Great video! I was struggling with my Ortho and the spray gun clogging up. I too have a big property and have to stretch out a lot of hose. ,👍.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I feel your pain! When mine would clog up, I just stopped where I was and did a few quick trigger pulls until it starts mixing again, and keep on keeping on. Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@YardGuy]

Doesn't matter the length of hose that you have. Thank you Paul, I will sleep better tonight! :)

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Happy to help! Keep on Keeping on! - Castleberry

[@WandaJacksonTN]

I wondered why he mentioned length of hose. Diameter of hose might change things.

[@jgt157]

I have an old ortho sprayer that I like better than the new style. Seems to suck up the product better. 2 1/2 setting is just right for me since I'm handicapped by a below knee amputation.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I hear those old ones are solid ones! Wish I could find one! Glad you have a method that works for you! Keep on keeping on Jim! - Castleberry

[@fuzzpsy]

Thanks man! Super helpful. Can't wait to get started with your products

[@NExtDIYLawn]

You are most welcome. Glad you found it helpful. Have fun when you do go to spray them down. Your lawn will thank you. - Castleberry

[@jameshammond521]

Can I use the N-ext Greene effect with the ortho dial and spray? And what setting would I use?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

You can hose end if you would like. Just be careful. Because of the iron, it could stain. - Castleberry

[@rickymcgrath2314]

Venturi siphon chemical applicator. Once you have it calibrated, you can drop the tube right in the jug of N-Ext products or mix in a 5 gallon bucket. No pouring, no mixing, no frustrations.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Sounds awesome. I will have to look into that. Thanks for the suggestion. - Castleberry

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

When can I apply dethatch? Can I put dethatch is the ortho spray bottle or should I use my backpack sprayer to apply dethatch.I live in PA , thanks castleberry

[@surf6009]

I have a smaller yard. None of the neighbors have ever applied anything, so it's a pain.

[@MarkAJ311]

Paul, I applied my first 2 apps ever, Air8 & Humic12 a couple days ago. It's rained nonstop since. I know watering them in is advised but, they're getting drenched in. Will they still be as effective?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

If you put it down a couple of days before the rains, it should be fine. - Castleberry

[@MarkAJ311]

@@NExtDIYLawn Humic 12 was the day before the rain, Air 8 on the day of.

[@worshamslawnservice3052]

Can i mix the AIR-8,RGS,D-thatch, and micro greene 7-0-0 together in one application?

[@ihop4no14]

So the OLD version of the Ortho Dial n Spray simply stated what setting to put the dial to then you would connect the hose & spray. For example, using Ortho's Weed B Gone concentrate, it stated to set the Ortho Dial n Spray to 2.5 (I think - don't quote me on the exact numbers). Then I'd pour the amount of liquid I desired in the sprayer, connect the hose and I was off to the races. This version seems much more complicated, or am I barely listening since this seems very counter intuitive?

[@tomodegaard6441]

I find that walking forward is a lot easier to keep a straight line. I didn't like getting all that product all over my shoes and pants. A subscriber to grass daddy suggested rubber boat that go up over your calf. They look hideous but work awesome. Just my 2 cents. Like your vids. Keep on keeping on.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I agree. I also do not like walking forward for the same reason. Some rubber boats would be a great option for that problem. Glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching and you keep on keeping on as well. - Castleberry

[@ryanr6656]

do you use a surfactant with this ?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

No need to add surfactant.

[@b.g.7411]

Can the RGS, Micro green etc be diluted in the sprayer tank to ensure it doesn’t go from brown to clear water. i.e. If I am applying 6oz of RGS for 2000 sqft, can I add 6 oz of water to it and apply it all to the area given the dial is in the correct setting?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Yes. Many of the collaborators on this channel will put the products in the Ortho and then fill the rest with water.

[@lettersandlove]

I’ve given the hose end sprayers several tries and just can’t get myself to like them. Personally I prefer a battery powered sprayer. Awesome overview of the hose end though.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

For sure not for everyone! Firm believer in what works for you is what you should use. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Castleberry

[@berrienbarks7393]

If using say 6oz, can you fill rest with water in sprayer?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

That is correct. You want to have a 20-1 dilution, so in reality the more water, the better.

[@parkviewphotography7529]

From what I’ve done, I put in the amount of concentrate for my square footage. I set the dial so that I can walk through and get all of the solutions down by the time the bottle is empty. I don’t worry about the per gallons, just the square feet per amount of solution. So if you need 32 ozs of concentrate for a 3000 square foot yard, as long as I empty my bottle by the time I’ve finished the yard, that’s all that matters. 👍🏽

[@JCTheLawnCareGuy]

Great explanation brother! I did the exact same thing with my screen. Happy to know I did mine good with the exception of me conducting a pre dilution. You’re 100% correct, it takes multiple applications to get a system working 👍🏻 keep on keeping on 😉🙌🏻

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Thanks JC! Appreciate it very much. Removing that screen makes a world of difference. Practice makes perfect right? Thanks for watching and dropping a comment brother! - Castleberry

[@surf6009]

I thought you were supposed to walk away from the treated lawn, not spray it in front of you, as you're walking through the treated area.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

It depends. Yeah, you shouldn't walk through, but it doesn't hurt anything.

[@jerrenortonjr.7405]

I live in Florida, I have St.Aug..I use milo four times a year, I just started the next products, I use rgs, humid 12, I also applied milo, so when do I use the 18-0-1 punch and how many times per year

[@kenpirr3246]

Great vid ..just ordered the bio pac and got the ortho....are all the products in the bio stim pac pet annd child safe ? And lastly is it safe to say even if you laid down a little bit too much product you wont hurt anything ? Thx

[@jordannarlock5767]

If I am only using 3-4oz of Humic on my lawn. Can i fill the rest of the Ortho cup with water. Or is it not recommended to dilute any products in the ortho cup?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

More water is better. Ok to do that. - Castleberry

[@jordannarlock5767]

@@NExtDIYLawn awesome, thanks for the reply. just wanting to make sure I am not screwing anything up. Been using the product and now the neighbors want me to take over their lawns. After seeing all the results the past year

[@TheDylan6908]

​@@jordannarlock5767 the Lawn Care Nut says that this method which will probably result in putting down quite a bit more water is just fine for "non ...cide" products. If you're spraying weed killer or fungicide that's a different story. That app would need to be a specific amount of concentrate coming out with a specific amount of water. For example, 3 ounces concentrate in 1 gal water.

[@allenaustin2720]

I got a Ortho hose end sprayer yesterday and found that the 1.5 oz setting fit my walk pace. I really liked it better that my battery powered 2gal sprayer. My question, do you mix two products together at the same time? If so what do you mix together?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

That's good to know! Appreciate the feedback. You can mix any of the "speciality products" together(RGS, Humic12, Air8 and D-Thatch) and you can do combo apps of the fert products(GreenePunch, Greene Start and MicroGreene.) The only one that should always be applied by itself is 7-0-0 GreeNe EfFect. - Castleberry

[@jeremy6517]

So, if you dilute, should you increase the dial? Because now you have more than your 3oz/1000?

[@pat5873]

Certainly you need to increase the total number of ounces applied, since your product is now more dilute. For example, if you have a 4,000 sqft lawn and put 12 oz. of RGS + 12 oz. of water in the cup, then to apply 3 oz. of RGS per 1,000 sqft you need to apply 6 oz. of your diluted mix per 1,000 sqft. Whether you increase the ounces applied by (a) increasing the dial setting or (b) walking slower is entirely up to you.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I believe Pat my have said it best! - Castleberry

[@jeremy6517]

Thanks!

[@mkorntved]

liked your video but I had to look elsewhere for this info. You should have stated "set the dial on the sprayer to the amount of concentrate recommended for 1 gallon of water. If the label says to mix at 1 tablespoon of pesticide per 1 gallon of water, then set the dial to 1 tablespoon."

[@UltimateMMAFan83]

his math doesn;t add p for me on the whole 2 gal/min and then he says 6oz/30 seconds. whats in the hell is he talking about

[@TheDylan6908]

​@@UltimateMMAFan83 I believe what he's saying is that if u need to spread 6 ounces of concentrate over 1000sf DON'T set the dial to 6. The dial tells you how many ounces of concentrate is going to come out in one gallon. Not how many ounces is going to come out over 1000 sf. The sprayer puts out 2 gals in 1 minute so if you have dial set on 6 those 6 ounces of concentrate are going to come out in 30 seconds.

[@MrHappy629]

Poor presentation. Waste of time.

[@WandaJacksonTN]

Thank you. Saying how many ounces to put in makes no sense if you don't tell the amount of diluent. Thank you. Surprised he thought it would make a difference if the hose was longer, as opposed to having a different diameter.

[@BigEarlPearl1]

Sorry if I'm late to the game, but is this preferable over a back pack sprayer?

[@garyfaucett2081]

What happens or what is wrong when the ortho sprayer will not suck from the bottle?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Sounds like it got clogged. Clean the cup real well, pull the screen off the bottom if you haven't already. - Castleberry

[@ehmlo5590]

Any idea what size hose i can use on with this sprayer? Im trying to get an adaptor

[@Byronwi]

We can all read container now explain dial in oz our sprayer only goes up to 8oz so is that 8 oz per gallon

[@marksteinbach3386]

I bought the Ortho Dial N Spray hose end sprayer leaks like you never believe not worth the $14!

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Yeah. Some of them are a pain. Quality control is not a top priority, it seems.

[@BermudaBrian]

Great explanation. Just found your channel. Good stuff!

[@tonyatiqautos1367]

By chance, can I used my Ortho Weed B Gone Sprayer to use by N-Ext products?

[@tnhawkeye6155]

I have a couple things that confused me. If you are 2/3 finished with your area and your tank is empty didn’t you walk to slow? Also if you set it at 5 1/3 don’t you have to finish the 1000 square feet in about 45 seconds? Did I misunderstand the settings?

[@pat5873]

You are right, he had it backwards. If you run out of product before you have covered all your target area, you walked too slowly and/or set the rate too high. So you may want to consider going to a lower rate (e.g., 1 oz. per gallon) so that your can walk (rather than run) and apply 2 oz. per minute (2 gallons per minute times 1 oz. per gallon) in a nice controlled stroll.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Yeah, my bad. What can I say, not perfect at spitting the words out haha. Sometimes get it wrong. Thank you to Pat for clarifying that. If your cup is empty before you finish, you walked too slow and/or set the dial rate too high. Either walk faster or dial down. Sorry about that. Thanks for asking and watching. - Castleberry

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Nailed it. Thanks for clarifying that. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@dwhitmire3005]

Do you reccomend or have you tested using air 8, liquid aeration, vs mechanical aeration? Would love your thoughts. Related to seeding.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

I would always recommend Air8 over mechanical. Don't have dish out to rent the machine, and then get beat to death running it, nor do you have to worry about irrigation heads or other "hazards" in the way by doing a liquid app. Think about this, when you mechanically aerate, what happens to the seeds that do not fall into the holes you poked? Do those germinate? I can tell you I have seen them germinate. Hope that helps. - Castleberry

[@dwhitmire3005]

@@NExtDIYLawn thanks so much for the feedback. I'm going to try it this year no mechanical. First time doing it..we shall see how it goes :)

[@hectorcampanur3406]

Can you mix all bio-stim products together in the hose in sprayer

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Negative! If you would like to make a blended application, we recommend the following pairs in the following order: • N-Ext RGS™ Soil & Plant Stimulant • N-Ext Air8™ Liquid Aeration • N-Ext Humic12™ Liquid Humic Acid • 0-0-2 MicroGreene™ Fertilizer* *0-0-2 MicroGreene™ should NOT be combined with any other products from the BioStimulant pack in a hose-end sprayer! These two applications can be made on the same day. If these two combined applications are made within a short amount of time, we do recommend watering them in for 5-10 minutes.

[@stevewilliams8806]

Thanks man for all the good info.. hey quick question I assume when you get down to just few ounces left instead of cranking up to 6 you could just add water to tank so it can pick up easier? Same thing you showed if you only star with few ounces? 1st Indiana.. lol

[@pat5873]

Absolutely right. That makes it MUCH easier, and less of a frantic rush, to get the product out evenly.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

You are most welcome! And yes, you could put some water in the cup when it gets low. That will help get it up through the cup and onto the ground. Nice job on being the first from Indiana. High five! - Castleberry

[@jreich304]

hello! you got exactly 2gal per minute for your bucket test while Allyn Hane did the same test and got 2.5 gal per minute and he says his hose end sprayer might be defective! I think you should retest your hose end sprayer now that you took out the filter screen to see if that changes your gallons per minute. Maybe it jives with Allyns filterless hose end sprayer test! And that will tell us if taking the filter out changes the gallons from 2gal per minute with filter to 2.5gal without filter! I hope that makes sense! Thank you

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Thanks for watching and commenting. When I tested this unit, I had the screen out. Guess I forgot to mention that in the video. Tried it a couple of times and it always came out to 2 gallons a minute. - Castleberry

[@Methodical2]

Joe, the sprayer is not defect. The problem is no one ever reads the instructions that comes with the sprayer. The instruction states "approximately" 2 gallons per minute. Take a look for yourself. I responded to Allen on this in his video and he was enlightened.

[@lou-nc4rc]

@@Methodical2 The instructions that came with this are totally inadequate. So, this is why people need videos like this one.

[@lxiong1077]

My chapin hose end sprayer just failed me a few minutes ago...smh...I guess Ortho is up next. How's your back yard update from fall?

[@gijoe83]

I’m assuming it’s ok to mix RGS and Air8 together for one application? And also Humic/002 for the other app?

[@josephconway9489]

Korey Kahler Last week I mixed RGS and Air 8 in the ortho and sprayed that over my lawn. I had no issues with it. I have not tried mixing humic 12 and 002 in the sprayer yet.

[@gijoe83]

Joseph Conway I guess just make sure you mix the products up well

[@jeffpoplin558]

Humic12 does not play well with others in the hose end sprayers!

[@josephconway9489]

Korey, I would recommend agitating the RGS and Air 8 mixture.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

RGS and Air8 are fine, but do not mix Humic and 002 together. Don't mix 002 with any of those three. They do not get along well.

[@cocoasprinkles]

I need around 15 ounces for my whole lawn application of your product. Do you recommend me just filling the jug and keeping track of how much is left to avoid the siphon from coming out "more clear" and then just dump the leftover product back in the gallon? Or is this a no no?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Thanks for your question. Simply just put 15 ounces of concentrate into the cup, and spray it out until it is empty.

[@imim4136]

If I need to mix 1 TBSP of product per gallon of water ... how would I go with this sprayer?

[@carolinad9133]

We had split seeding done two days ago, how long do we wait until we can spray the air-8 on the “growing” grass?

[@abbsguy]

thanks man ,great video

[@rjon5624]

Ortho sprayers leak at connection area. Not all do...I've had 2 that did. Filter clogs using N ext products.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

All plastic sprayer, what can you do!? Cut the filter off all together! Watch LCN's video talking about this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTXgI2rdr-Kra8

[@mrbill8476]

I watched that video and used John’s mod on the sprayer and it has been fantastic, every bit of product is used! 😁😁

[@fitzgerald69]

If I apply today and rain is forecasted starting Saturday for a week straight, will it be okay?

[@seanpuffer8436]

If you put it at 3 ounces. Wouldn’t it be 6 ounces per minute since it’s 2 gallons? Just clarifying since you said 3 ounces per minute

[@pat5873]

Yeah, some of the "math" was a bit off. So definitely do your own calculations.

[@jefchaplin6205]

It's all about hose management, great instruction as always, thanks. 👍

[@TheLawnStripes]

#getyourhoseright

[@NExtDIYLawn]

It really makes a difference for sure. Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@yomammy13]

What if you mix different products that have different rates per 1000 SQ feet? Like RGS and humic 12?

[@truckin00man]

It’s still the same. Let’s say you wanted to do 6 oz RGS and 3 oz Humic12 per 1,000 sqft. That’s 9 total ounces. You can do up to 3,000 sqft with that mix. 9oz x 3 = 27oz. So put 9 oz of Humic12 and 18oz of RGS, dial it to your speed and spray it over your 3,000 sqft. If you don’t want to mix, as some shouldn’t be, then spray separately.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Great question. I see Charles N Charge did a good job answering this for you. You are only limited to 32 ounces at a time.

[@yomammy13]

@@NExtDIYLawn yeah... forgot to punch out the screen...clogged up halfway thru even after a cut the concentration with water. Live and learn. Next app will be Flora green on my flower gardens

[@stephfong4577]

Do we care about the water put into the lawn? We have when you the dial to 3, at 5:55, you are putting twice the water to the lawn. Will that dilute the product? Compared with the regular bak pack sprayer, this means you are adding twice the water to the tank.

[@H-RutherfordHill]

Wait, does your hose spray 2 gallons a minute?

[@carlspackler8988]

So if I've walked 2/3rd of my area and my cup is completely empty, I've walked to fast. Think you you meant you've walked to slow. The dial sprayer makes it complicated because it ads a rate of flow vs. the 6, 10 and 20 gallon sprayers because then you just need to know how many gallons to cover 1000 sq ft of your lawn.

[@trey3024]

Going to be my first year throwing down product. After watching 100 of hours (feels like it) of KZbin lawn gurus, I think my best bet this season is to go with hose end spray products for my small bumpy, sloping, awkward Bermuda lawn (3ksqft approx.). Really want to lay down the GreenePunch 18-0-1 with the Bio-Stim Pack. Given I measure my lawn and calculate the exact amount of product I need for the sprayer/section, would making a dry run (water only in the canister up to the 32 oz mark) be a way to calibrate my comfortable walking pace? So I start with 32 oz, set dial on 3, walk my yard at a leisurely pace, once finished I see how many ounces are left in the canister. Say it takes me 20 oz to cover a section of my yard at 3 on the dial. So when I add GreenPunch or Bio-Stim product, I’ll dilute up to 20 oz mark and aim to walk the same path and pace. I repeat the water only run a few times to average out my usage per section, but does this seem like a solid plan? It makes sense to me writing it down, you might have mentioned something similar in one of your videos, but what do you think? Also plan to smooth out the bumpy patches with 50/50 sand/soil mixture throughout the season, any worries with that while using GreenePunch and Bio-Stim? I know, loaded wordy KZbin essay.

[@cduvall79]

Do you recommend mixing 18-0-1 with Micro-Greene with the Ortho or do separate apps a day or two apart?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

You could mix those in the cup. You have 32 ounces to work with, keep that in mind. - Castleberry

[@ErikNaso]

Does the application rate change when the screen is removed?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Not that I'm aware of. Just flows easier. - Castleberry

[@CKBowling1]

Put my first application down today. I have to pick up my pace because I ran out before I covered the area.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Walking slow will do that! You've got this. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for watching. - Castleberry

[@CKBowling1]

N-Ext DIY Lawn thanks man. I appreciate the reply. I am gonna keep practicing with the hose end and if I don't get it I will look into a backpack sprayer

[@NExtDIYLawn]

You are most welcome! Keep on keeping on! - Castleberry

[@LonghornsLegend]

Mine really struggles dispensing the Micro Green 0-0-7. It does have the original screen though. I think I am gonna buy a new one then remove the screen.

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Cut the screen and the tip off! Find a way to just secure the weight to the straw. That will give you some awesome flow of the products. - Castleberry

[@LonghornsLegend]

@@NExtDIYLawn i think that's been my issue I'm gonna buy a new one and do that immediately

[@Methodical2]

Just cut/drill a hole in the screen that way you still have the weight in tact.

[@chrismadsen5294]

Just cut the screen off and secure the weight with a rubber band. This works great.

[@maheshub]

Nice property size, what are house prices in the area

[@ElleGee777]

I spray and spray and the product inside doesn't decrease AT ALL... I haven't removed the screen yet, but, I'm about to. It's non-concentrate grass killer... my hand simply hurts from the constant pumping and I have a large area to kill, so I bought this. But the product isn't decreasing at all... ???

[@windsorontario]

My Backyard is roughly 1000 ft, does that mean I put 6 ounces into the ortho sprayer then pour in water to fill the rest of the container up???

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Depends on what product you are using and for what purpose. What are you spraying down?

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

Yes..that is good procesd

[@randa1024]

I have a question: I just tested my Ortho sprayer and it filled up with water. I'm only using 8oz of solution. After I sprayed the yard for a few minutes, I checked to see how much solution was used, and the whole sprayer had filled with water. What did I do wrong?

[@NExtDIYLawn]

It should not be filling up with water. It should only be drawing product out of the cup, not filling it up. Sounds like you have a defective unit. - Castleberry

[@onewiththings]

Mine won't spray any product either, and I just bought a new one :(

[@motehopper]

when you removed that screen you upped the water output big time. test the one minute flow now.

[@samuelasamoah6906]

While spraying do you keep the hose connected to a water source

[@NExtDIYLawn]

Yes. Connected to the hose bib on the side of my house. - Castleberry

[@semperfi-guy]

Does the grass look thirsty? Other than that it's a great video.

[@eldenjr]

I like the sprayer. My only fault with it is the distance it throws product and covers. I like moving backwards and I don't like walking back and forth....To old. Do enough of that with my granular apps! I have a couple hose end sprayers that toss almost 15ft in any direction. I mix the product so to get 1000 sqft ratios in two bottles. Only downside is I have switch bottles. But I have a cutoff at my end of the hose and carry the bottles on me. I can do a 20,000 sqft yard in just over an hour of spray time. Takes maybe 5 mins to mix and seperate into the bottles. Maybe not the best way but it works for me. Loving the products by the way.