Overall great product. About as loud as, and sounds like your average vacuum cleaner, no buzzing or obnoxious sound. Would I spray outside at 8am, probably not but it isn't loud at all.
I've used this product to spray my Cedar Fence using an oil based stain. Follow the directions on the stain, and on the Wagner for spraying stain, the fence came out excellent exceeded my expectations and made quick work. I also used this product to spray latex paint on my shed. Quality paint or at least straining the paint for clumps is key for this sprayer and probably for all sprayers. These clumps will clog the pickup tube and get into the spray nozzle screwing up your application but isn't a show stopper because the sprayer is easy to take apart to clean.
The only problem I had was while spraying the thicker latex paint, I used a higher pressure setting, and on at least two instances the hose popped out of the sprayer or out of the turbine. This was over the course of the 60 minutes that it took me to spray the 10x12 shed. On the fence, a lower pressure setting was used, no issues at all. Sprayed 13 8 foot sections in about an hour or less.
Very efficient use of paint, easy to clean up, the 1 1/2 quart plastic bottle is the right size. I initially thought it would be too small for staining a fence as I'd have to refill often, but that was not the case, i could do two 8 foot sections with a single fill up. This kept the sprayer light enough to hold while giving great time on the trigger.>> Home Power Tools
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Flea Control Spray - How to Make the Right Choice
You need to protect your pet from various parasites. The fleas usually create great problems for dogs and their owners since their infestations tend to be persistent. For this reason, it is best to treat your pet with a flea control spray, even if you cannot find any parasites on it. Firstly, you have to select the right product, which you can use effectively and safely.
You have to take into account the fact that the standard sprays for flea extermination work for one or two days only. This means that the parasites present on your pet's skin will be removed, but new ones may appear. These can either hatch from cocoons (pupas) or infest your dog again. That is why it is best to opt for a longer lasting flea control spray.
You can opt for a spray, which contains a flea growth regulating ingredient. This product can protect your pet from larva as well as from mature fleas. Such a spray has to be applied regularly to take effect. Usually, weekly application is necessary.
You can choose a more sophisticated product for flea removal. These are sprays, which kill parasites effectively and which can be applied once a month. The more sophisticated products are expensive, but they provide full protection from fleas and ticks.
It is also possible for you to prepare a homemade flea control spray by mixing equal amounts of water and white vinegar. You can apply it on your dog's coat using a spray bottle. This approach is effective in the short term.
It is a good idea to consul your veterinarian before choosing a flea control spray. The specialist will recommended you a product appropriate for your pet's case. You should also ask the vet about the amount of spray you need to apply given your dog's weight.
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You have to take into account the fact that the standard sprays for flea extermination work for one or two days only. This means that the parasites present on your pet's skin will be removed, but new ones may appear. These can either hatch from cocoons (pupas) or infest your dog again. That is why it is best to opt for a longer lasting flea control spray.
You can opt for a spray, which contains a flea growth regulating ingredient. This product can protect your pet from larva as well as from mature fleas. Such a spray has to be applied regularly to take effect. Usually, weekly application is necessary.
You can choose a more sophisticated product for flea removal. These are sprays, which kill parasites effectively and which can be applied once a month. The more sophisticated products are expensive, but they provide full protection from fleas and ticks.
It is also possible for you to prepare a homemade flea control spray by mixing equal amounts of water and white vinegar. You can apply it on your dog's coat using a spray bottle. This approach is effective in the short term.
It is a good idea to consul your veterinarian before choosing a flea control spray. The specialist will recommended you a product appropriate for your pet's case. You should also ask the vet about the amount of spray you need to apply given your dog's weight.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4668161
Mosquito Control Spray System Tips
During an installation of a sprinkler system mosquito control it is important to consider many factors. It is important to ensure all animals and people are safe. By following these guidelines, it will ensure the sprinkler system mosquito control method you use is effective.
The most important factor to consider when you want a mosquito control spray system installed in your home is the company you choose to perform the job. Always use a business that complies with the license, certification, and registration requirements of your local state. You want a job done legally so you are not in trouble later. In addition, a professional installation will ensure the system is calibrated properly so it will only apply the maximum application listed on the pesticide label, as guided by the EPA. Spraying too many pesticides in the yard can cause you to harm your pets, animals, and even children if they play in the yard.
When a mosquito control and sprinkler system are installed it is also important to pay attention to the nozzles. The nozzles should not be more than 10 feet from the ground. If you are trying to get a bigger application and think that placing the nozzle high above the ground will do the trick, this will only create a chemical drift. A chemical drift can affect your neighbors and it may not even be effective for the area you are trying to target. Nozzles should spray directly toward a targeted area. If the kitchen window is facing the yard you are targeting, you should ensure the chemicals do not get inside. Areas you should not spray near include eating, cooking, swimming, or even fishing ponds.
Another consideration during the installation of a timed misting system is children. Children will play and mess around with a mosquito control spray system. These systems do come with locks to make them inaccessible to children. Never assume children will not mess with yours. Poisoning can occur and you don't want to be responsible if a child is poisoned from your system on your property. Sprinkler system mosquito control options also allow you to install motion detectors on them so when people or pets are present, an inadvertent application will not occur. This is a very good idea to ensure people are safe and out of the way. These pesticides can be harmful if too much is breathed in. Also, never let your children play in the yard while the mosquito control and sprinkler system are on. Many children like to run through the sprinklers. This is not a good idea.
There are many factors to consider when installing sprinkler system mosquito control in your home. These factors include children, how close the nozzles are to the ground, where the nozzles are pointed, and hiring the right professional for the job. There are laws about using pesticides and you must be sure you are complying with them. Pesticides are dangerous when they are used incorrectly. Always follow the directions and the state regulated guidelines.
The most important factor to consider when you want a mosquito control spray system installed in your home is the company you choose to perform the job. Always use a business that complies with the license, certification, and registration requirements of your local state. You want a job done legally so you are not in trouble later. In addition, a professional installation will ensure the system is calibrated properly so it will only apply the maximum application listed on the pesticide label, as guided by the EPA. Spraying too many pesticides in the yard can cause you to harm your pets, animals, and even children if they play in the yard.
When a mosquito control and sprinkler system are installed it is also important to pay attention to the nozzles. The nozzles should not be more than 10 feet from the ground. If you are trying to get a bigger application and think that placing the nozzle high above the ground will do the trick, this will only create a chemical drift. A chemical drift can affect your neighbors and it may not even be effective for the area you are trying to target. Nozzles should spray directly toward a targeted area. If the kitchen window is facing the yard you are targeting, you should ensure the chemicals do not get inside. Areas you should not spray near include eating, cooking, swimming, or even fishing ponds.
Another consideration during the installation of a timed misting system is children. Children will play and mess around with a mosquito control spray system. These systems do come with locks to make them inaccessible to children. Never assume children will not mess with yours. Poisoning can occur and you don't want to be responsible if a child is poisoned from your system on your property. Sprinkler system mosquito control options also allow you to install motion detectors on them so when people or pets are present, an inadvertent application will not occur. This is a very good idea to ensure people are safe and out of the way. These pesticides can be harmful if too much is breathed in. Also, never let your children play in the yard while the mosquito control and sprinkler system are on. Many children like to run through the sprinklers. This is not a good idea.
There are many factors to consider when installing sprinkler system mosquito control in your home. These factors include children, how close the nozzles are to the ground, where the nozzles are pointed, and hiring the right professional for the job. There are laws about using pesticides and you must be sure you are complying with them. Pesticides are dangerous when they are used incorrectly. Always follow the directions and the state regulated guidelines.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A great HVLPspray gun
This gun does a great job.I used to do only hand brushing, but no more. The gun is easy to use once you get it set properly. And cleaning is easy. I also use a lot less polyurethane with this gun, than when I brushed. I can do a big project in less than a half hour including clean up (I timed it)by using this gun. The same size project would have taken me over an hour to do. I should have gotten one sooner.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Highly Recommended Paint Sprayer
I have a 12 x 24' deck with railing and steps. Quite a chore to paint. I decided to try this Wagner 518080 HVLP sprayer. I actually looked for the same unit at the local big franchise stores and couldn't find this particular unit. I did find it online somewhere else but it was $127 quite a bit more than Amazon.
This sprayer is really simple and of course that's the beauty of it. I had a Wagner mechanical sprayer any did not last long or work very well but this unit uses what amounts to a reverse vacuum cleaner. Blowing the air out and threw a 20 foot flexible hose. The spray head is simple and only has three parts. The air blower unit as an adjustable air pressure/volume control which allows you to just for your project and paint requirements. Painting intricate rails and latticework is a breeze.
I did the whole deck with Olympic Maximum deck paint... This stuff is thick but sprayer had no problem with it whatsoever. I use the sprayer few times and each time it's ready to go.... Very easy to clean up and just put it back in the box.
The only thing to get used to is it blows air constantly the trigger only releases the paint. Also the hose can pop off if you pull it to hard. I made the mistake of doing a couple of times mainly because I was too lazy to move the blower unit. At first this freaks you out because you think you just made a huge mess but you quickly realize the paint sprayer component shuts down the need and although you might get a burst of air in your face no pain goes anywhere and simply reattach the hose and keep going.
Highly recommended.
This sprayer is really simple and of course that's the beauty of it. I had a Wagner mechanical sprayer any did not last long or work very well but this unit uses what amounts to a reverse vacuum cleaner. Blowing the air out and threw a 20 foot flexible hose. The spray head is simple and only has three parts. The air blower unit as an adjustable air pressure/volume control which allows you to just for your project and paint requirements. Painting intricate rails and latticework is a breeze.
I did the whole deck with Olympic Maximum deck paint... This stuff is thick but sprayer had no problem with it whatsoever. I use the sprayer few times and each time it's ready to go.... Very easy to clean up and just put it back in the box.
The only thing to get used to is it blows air constantly the trigger only releases the paint. Also the hose can pop off if you pull it to hard. I made the mistake of doing a couple of times mainly because I was too lazy to move the blower unit. At first this freaks you out because you think you just made a huge mess but you quickly realize the paint sprayer component shuts down the need and although you might get a burst of air in your face no pain goes anywhere and simply reattach the hose and keep going.
Highly recommended.
Quick Review
This is just a quick review documenting my first (short) experience with this sprayer.
I just bought and tried this sprayer and so you understand, I know very little about these. The reason I bought this particular sprayer was cost and I figured that the outboard turbine would be more powerful that the ones with the turbine built on the handle.
I have previously owned an airless sprayer and it was useless except for jobs where quality wasn't important. The previous sprayer would constantly spit and I had no control over the spray pattern. I wasted a lot of paint painting a fence with it. Moving on...
I am getting ready to paint some rooms in my house and figured that I would try this sprayer to get an idea of how to use it before I got serious with it. I was using latex paint straight out of the can with no thinning... I was curious about how that would work. There are only three adjustments on this gun... air flow, paint feed, and spray pattern. I set the air flow at its lowest setting, pulled the trigger, and nothing came out. I kept increasing the air flow until I got a spray, which was (for the material I was using) near maximum output. Paint delivery was smooth and consistent, although the amount of paint coming out was less than ideal if you were painting a wall. I was only painting a door and frame. I tried the different spray patterns and they all worked as expected. Since there were no "stops" I was curious about where to turn the spray head to get the desired pattern. As it turned out, it was easy. You could "hear" and "feel" the air change as you turned the nozzle. The spray patterns were fairly tight and over spray was minimal. After I was done, clean up was a breeze compared to cleaning brushes and paint trays.
Three more things about its use... being a sprayer, I envisioned this cloud of paint being shot around the room getting on everything. That did not happen. I was also concerned about this being a non-bleeder type of HVLP, as "bubba" mentioned. The air never stops coming out of the nozzle, even when the trigger isn't being pulled. It didn't smear the paint and the air was free of paint when the trigger wasn't pulled. I also tried it with water with interesting results.
As for the door and frame... It looks great, much better than the last time I painted it with a roller and brush.
As I said, this is a preliminary review and I will report back after I finish the house. All I can really say is that with un-thinned latex paint and a small job, this product met and exceeded expectations.
What I have gleaned from this experience is that getting a good spray pattern is determined by the amount of air and the amount of paint being drawn into the air flow. If this is off, the results will be less than perfect.
I just bought and tried this sprayer and so you understand, I know very little about these. The reason I bought this particular sprayer was cost and I figured that the outboard turbine would be more powerful that the ones with the turbine built on the handle.
I have previously owned an airless sprayer and it was useless except for jobs where quality wasn't important. The previous sprayer would constantly spit and I had no control over the spray pattern. I wasted a lot of paint painting a fence with it. Moving on...
I am getting ready to paint some rooms in my house and figured that I would try this sprayer to get an idea of how to use it before I got serious with it. I was using latex paint straight out of the can with no thinning... I was curious about how that would work. There are only three adjustments on this gun... air flow, paint feed, and spray pattern. I set the air flow at its lowest setting, pulled the trigger, and nothing came out. I kept increasing the air flow until I got a spray, which was (for the material I was using) near maximum output. Paint delivery was smooth and consistent, although the amount of paint coming out was less than ideal if you were painting a wall. I was only painting a door and frame. I tried the different spray patterns and they all worked as expected. Since there were no "stops" I was curious about where to turn the spray head to get the desired pattern. As it turned out, it was easy. You could "hear" and "feel" the air change as you turned the nozzle. The spray patterns were fairly tight and over spray was minimal. After I was done, clean up was a breeze compared to cleaning brushes and paint trays.
Three more things about its use... being a sprayer, I envisioned this cloud of paint being shot around the room getting on everything. That did not happen. I was also concerned about this being a non-bleeder type of HVLP, as "bubba" mentioned. The air never stops coming out of the nozzle, even when the trigger isn't being pulled. It didn't smear the paint and the air was free of paint when the trigger wasn't pulled. I also tried it with water with interesting results.
As for the door and frame... It looks great, much better than the last time I painted it with a roller and brush.
As I said, this is a preliminary review and I will report back after I finish the house. All I can really say is that with un-thinned latex paint and a small job, this product met and exceeded expectations.
What I have gleaned from this experience is that getting a good spray pattern is determined by the amount of air and the amount of paint being drawn into the air flow. If this is off, the results will be less than perfect.
So far this paint spayer is great
I haven't used this hvlp sprayer a lot, but so far I'm very impressed. I used it to spray some Zinsser 123 Bullseye primer in my bathroom and for some door trim. Even though the Zinsser is pretty thick, the Spray Max HVLP sprayer layed down a nice even coat without needing to thin the primer. The paint I've sprayed with it looks professionally applied (I'm not a paint professional). I'll update this review at a later date, but so far I really like this sprayer. I'm so happy to not be rolling paint anymore! Clean up was easy too.
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