Product Review - Fimco 12 Volt Sprayer And Trailer

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If you need a sprayer around your homestead, I have found this one to be a VERY good intermediate sprayer. This is a product review on my Fimco 12 volt Sprayer and trailer. I've had it for well over a decade... have put it through the ringer... and it's a dandy !
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[@stevemichigan541]

thank's good vid, I have a old 15 gallon I am fixing' up, small parking lot gravel and 125 foot drive way, width is what I needed to know and you hand setting the nozzle, good tip on the screens also. thank's

[@andersonlmjr]

great review. thanks for taking the time.

[@geedubb2005]

If you shorten that cord to exactly what you need, you'll allow your motor to run more efficiency and perhaps get a longer life from it. The longer the cord, the more juice you pull from the batter and the less your motor get. Your sprayer is a great set up

[@linnjensen7469]

I have the 50 gallon fimco and love it

[@BIGALTX]

👍😎

[@bobhaddock957]

was wondering. because I just bought new pump for my 25 gal. only has pick up hose in the tank and out flow to boom sprayer bob

[@troutfishholland]

I've got an off brand and already the hose is leaking where it goes into the wand. It's banded there from the factory. I'm going to have to cut it off and see what I can do with it. No boom or trailer with mine either. That is the way to go.

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

I swear this has to be Matthew McConaughey

[@ProfKSE]

I need a gasket for the cap of that sprayer. My Bonide Fruit Tree Spray made it expand. My experience is all the pumps are the same. Probably all manufactured by the same company. I had a 1gpm pump and replaced it with that 2gpm. Much better.

[@BIGALTX]

You CAN make your own. Look at my vid "How To Make A Large Capacity 12 Volt Spray Rig". If you don't have a tractor, put it on a trailer and pull it around...

[@ProfKSE]

Now that remote control is NICE. Where do you get one of those?

[@BIGALTX]

You'll need the ATV one with a boom sprayer to cover that much area. Look on your herbicides to see what weeds they kill.... I'm not familiar with "skeeters"... Look at 2-4-D and see if it kills what you want it to.

[@Thirdplace4life]

I don't know if you'll reply but I just picked one of these sprayers up and I was just wondering what the hose on the top is for? The hose that comes from the green splitter back into the tank? You can see it perfectly at 3:33

[@BIGALTX]

Tractor Supply... search Fimco 12 Volt Wireless Remote On-Off Switch

[@joegamble8401]

Please show how tank mounted to trailer, do you have problem with tank leaking ? Thanks joe.

[@BIGALTX]

This one was mounted at the factory. After a few years I had a small leak but wasn't too bad. Haven't used that one in a while. I use this one now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHLMn5tmmKx5oJI

[@mikeybosco4012]

u can use it as a brush fire pump trailer 4 home oweners

[@BIGALTX]

+mikey bosco Absolutely... but I made an even bigger one for the Homestead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpeZlZJ_bs59nbc

[@mikeybosco4012]

kool kool

[@bobhaddock957]

the remote has 4 wires out of it. how did you wire yours. cant really see because the hose is in the way.bob

[@BIGALTX]

+Bob Haddock It's been a while... but if I remember right... It's red/black in from power source red/black out to pump... I think there are wiring instructions.

[@jlcrane82]

Might be a silly question but what size spayed would you recommend for half an acre?

[@BIGALTX]

This one: amzn.to/2vMWRw5 You could pull this one behind a riding lawnmower. Or one that goes behind a 4-Wheeler would be great for a 1/2 acre: amzn.to/2wHWNfY You could put this one on a 4 wheeler or a golf cart.

[@M0D0C42]

Sounds like a great sprayer, except for the run-away cap. I wonder why they would manufacture a cap to do that? :)

[@wbduckman]

I have the same sprayer. Like mine, the sprayer came with a cheap plastic cord that connected to cap & tank that broke. ( notice the open hole in the middle of the cap) I would advise anyone considering buying one of these to go with a 3 nozzle sprayer. 2 nozzles does not spray evenly. Coverage is less in the middle.

[@AltonRowell-gb1lb]

Ok thanks 👍

[@BIGALTX]

No problem 👍

[@ivanstoltzfoos3648]

Thanks for making this video. I bought one like this and the drain cap is missing don you know what size the cap is or where I could find one?

[@BIGALTX]

No, I really don't It looks like it's 1/2" but I'm not sure

[@ivanstoltzfoos3648]

Ok I found a cap, one more question - I just figured out my pump doesn’t work, and you had mentioned you put a new pump on it which pump did you get?

[@BIGALTX]

You may not be able to find one exactly like that, but look at the model # and Serial # of the pump and google it. I just found a 12V pump (i think at northern tool) and made the fittings work, because they were different. It's been a long time, so I don't remember specifics

[@WWood715]

What did the new pump cost you and do you have a link to pump location? I need one. Thanks

[@BIGALTX]

I like the Sureflo or the Flojet pumps. Both have done a good job for me. amzn.to/2smUQBy amzn.to/2s23vMs

[@bobhaddock957]

I am also looking to make a spring arm boom spray. any ideas ? $100.00 plus on linebpb

[@BIGALTX]

+Bob Haddock Never done that ... You're on your own :)

[@FS-ec4jf]

How much area does that 25 gallon set up spray?

[@BIGALTX]

Depends on how fast you pull it, etc... not sure. I got a large 110 gallon PTO sprayer now and haven't used this small one in a few years.

[@bobhaddock957]

link to the wireless remote please ?

[@BIGALTX]

+Bob Haddock astore.amazon.com/homegardenfarmimprovementemergencypreparedness.homesadvis0b-20/detail/B00SJU9GLC

[@skilletthandle]

At my age in life I don't want to have to mess with a gas engine to power spray pump......12V electric is God send for me. You did Good job telling what we find in the actual spraying, you covered the sprayer well. Best Wishes. One problem, is there much drift from this type distribution. Nozzle size? Nozzle output? I've been using spraybar w/6 nozzles at about 18" above target. Thanks for sharing. I'll be back.

[@BIGALTX]

The nozzles on this are about 18" from the ground too... so not much drift. thanks for the comment...

[@JOSHUAloves1]

How do you keep your battery on their strong?

[@BIGALTX]

I hook the pump's cable to the battery or the ATV or Lawnmower that I'm pulling it with.

[@JOSHUAloves1]

TexasPrepper2 so I can simply run two wires to my battery and hook it to the post on the battery that's running the 5.5 gallon per minute pump for my Downstream and system and that's it I don't need to have a breaker or anything just run a straight I guess 14-gauge from positive to positive and negative the negative from each battery correct?

[@BIGALTX]

You might want to add an inline fuse like you see in automobile applications (on the positive side) amzn.to/2C75FLR

[@bobhaddock957]

why do you have another hose going into your tank ?

[@BIGALTX]

+Bob Haddock Hmmmmm... I never thought of it before. The yellow hose is where the pump sucks up from the tank. I guess the other one is an overflow... but really not sure...

[@asicace6684]

@@BIGALTX If it is an overflow tube, that's great for mixtures that need agitating like powder mixtures. But, if it's a "demand" pump that turns on & off as you spray, it wouldn't need an overflow. If the pump runs constantly, that's probably what it is.

[@asicace6684]

I just re-watched your video & I see you have a valve on the return hose that's turned off. I'd say it's an agitation tube that you're not using.

[@TheBeingReal]

I have one of these, here's my experience: Wheel bearings are el-cheapo junk, no way to regrease. 1st failure destroyed a tire too. This was year one, used probably 3 times doing reasonably even pasture and lawn ~12 acres. I put in better brearings since then. Since then it has basically self destructed, hard tubes from the tank to the pump all snapped, connections leaked along the way, now it is useless. If you need this for more than anything beyond extremely light and infrequent duty, don't bother.

[@BIGALTX]

Sorry that you haven't had the same good experience with your sprayer. Twelve acres is a LOT for a sprayer this size. I probably used it on 2-3 acres, so I didn't wear mine out. A friend of mine used his on 5 acres, and it held up well. Now... last week, I bought a large 110 gallon, PTO driven sprayer to do my other acreage with. I'll keep the small Fimco to do my yard, etc. On the Fimco, I have also had to replace a hose, the "Y", and the 3/8" suction tube in the tank (i used a piece of 3/8" copper pipe, worked great). My new sprayer covers over 30' on one pass, so it will be much quicker than trying to do 10+ acres with this small one. For how old my Fimco is... I think it's held up well, but I'm sure not everyone has had that experience. Thanks for your comment.

[@wbduckman]

Same experience here. The small wheels and the bearings that it had did not hold up to 200 lbs of water. Especially if you roll over a Rut or small hole. I have had to replace pretty much everything on this unit. Pump, hand wand, hoses, bearings, nozzles, pressure gauge, and now, the tank is leaking. But the worst part has been the company. Customer service is horrible. Even the Manager at my local Tractor Supply hates Fimco Customer Service.

[@nathandeneault5778]

had to check my beer that there was not LSD in it! LOL cool video.

[@BIGALTX]

... but... my hair DOES look good ! :)

[@Seamonkey292]

If anyone is looking for a small herbicide sprayer that will last a lifetime (full stainless steel), I found this one a few days ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Gqq6VplKl1d7s

[@broderp]

+Seamonkey292 Shameless add. This is a much better solution for the non-commercial application.

[@jasultkon12]

Your video is hard to watch. I feel dizzy 🥴

[@millertime8835]

I have the 30 gal version of this sprayer and it is the biggest piece of shit ever. Cheap! Junk!

[@BIGALTX]

Wow... I've never even seen a 30 gallon model. Though they don't last forever, I'm pleased with mine. I have one that's several years old. The pump died and I priced a new pump. Then I priced a new sprayer. Buying the new sprayer was cheaper than replacing the pump on the old one 😎 I found the sprayer on sale for around $60

[@RogerSayers]

Thanks for sharing your video, I have a FIMCO 30 gallon sprayer and I love it. I added the remote switch and glad I did. (30 Gallon Lawn & Garden Trailer Sprayer) Technical Specifications  30 Gal. Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank  12 Volt Diaphragm Pump, 2.4 GPM - 60 PSI  15 Ft. Handgun Hose  25 Ft. max. vertical throw, 40 Ft. horizontal throw  3-Nozzle Break-Away Boom Assembly (80” Spray Coverage)  Corrosion-Resistant Nylon Nozzles  Check Valve Strainers, 50 Mesh, 5 PSI  Easy access drainage port (Complete Drain Out)  Front forward gun and hose wrap for easier access from transport vehicle  Heavy Duty 16” tires  Wide Axle  Streamlined tank design for compact storage and shorter turning radius. Man ya just can't beat the FIMCO Sprayers

[@BIGALTX]

Agreed. Mine is still going strong, and it has been many, many years.