Sprayer repair (Roundup Sprayer not pumping)

[@handyneasy]

Hi Guys! I have received many suggestions saying to use silicone grease instead of Vaseline. Silicone grease can be an excellent alternative because it minimizes rubber’s degradation. Nevertheless, the manufacturer recommends using Vaseline on the instructions. Many people think this is a manufacturer strategy for selling more kits. Personally, I have not had any issues using Vaseline for this specific purpose. Vaseline is cheap, widely available and could be a good choice for most users. I would expect that if the original manufacturer is recommending using Vaseline, the seals are resistant/compatible to petroleum based products (there are certain types of rubber compounds compatible/resistant to petroleum based products). Thank you for all your suggestions and for recommending an excellent alternative to our community.

[@lowrypierce8054]

Bought the kit at Lowes for $9.98. Installed it per the above video. Easy to do. Works great!

[@thelmayacabobish2687]

I used the repair kit from amazon and it works like new. Also, I used silicon spray as a lubricant. Works like a charm....thank you for the cost effective solution.....

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thanks mine really never worked from the get go, I do it apart everything looked good, just the gasket was dirty so I cleaned it and now it works Thanks again

[@handyneasy]

Hi Moondoggy! I’m glad that the video helped you!

[@andys6720]

Very detailed. Good job.

[@handyneasy]

Thank you!

[@NaturalAT31]

Thanks!!! My sprayer is working again.

[@handyneasy]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was useful!

[@charlestharp8024]

I used the washer off of the garden hose on the bottom check valve. just stuck it on the outside, and finished, now looking here for the correct way, to replace it. and how to take it apart

[@consistentbass]

Great video. Gracias Paisa. ✌️😉

[@handyneasy]

Thanks! Glad it was useful to you!

[@ShonaSyme]

Thanks

[@cathyb9287]

NEVER use vasoline or any kind of petroleum jelly on your gasket, it degrades it faster. Use plumbers grease.

[@handyneasy]

Thank you for this recommendation Cathy. Manufacturer recommends using petroleum jelly on the instructions. So far I have not had any problems with Vaseline but I suppose plumbers grease could be a better option. Thank you for sharing!

[@consistentbass]

I was about to say "The manufacturer specifically indicates to use petroleum jelly. " I have this same seal kit.

[@cc0810cc]

The manufacturer knows Vaseline will degrade the o-ring SLOWLY and keep you coming back to buy another kit, and another kit, and then another kit. Capitalism is how you stay in business.

[@dougsorensen7594]

I have one like this except it does not have the tabs. Can't figure out how to take the plunger apart?

[@handyneasy]

That’s interesting, is it a newer or older model?

[@dougsorensen7594]

@@handyneasy It is at least 10 years old. Maybe the pump was changed? I've reviewed several videos here and none are exactly like my 1g Roundup sprayer. They look alike on the outside but the pump is different.

[@handyneasy]

@@dougsorensen7594it can be that they did not offer this repair capability in the past by design. If you still cannot find anything, I would just try to remove it by using some force, probably you could repair it without any damage. Good luck!

[@dougsorensen7594]

Thank you for your kind assistance. @@handyneasy

[@bgregg55]

Don't use vaseline. Use silicone grease.

[@garysarratt1]

Because petroleum breaks down plastic/rubber. (You can be helpful and an expert, too 🤷🏼‍♂️)

[@garysarratt1]

And yes, I know it’s been 2 years.

[@handyneasy]

@@bgregg55 Hi Greg! Thank you for making this recommendation. The manufacturer recommends using Vaseline on the instructions. Many people think this is a manufacturer strategy for selling more kits. Personally, I have not had any issues using Vaseline for this specific purpose. Vaseline is cheap, widely available and could be a good choice for most users. I would expect that if the original manufacturer is recommending using Vaseline, the seals are resistant to petroleum based products (there are certain types of rubber compounds resistant to petroleum based products). Thank you for your suggestion and for giving a good alternative to our community.

[@total2199]

What a piece of crap these plastic sprayers have become! 😢

[@handyneasy]

They don’t make them like they used to!

[@danpal6737]

the designers are dumb, not caring about vinegar and gaskets