Customer Reviews

SP Systems SP2 4-Gallon 150 PSI Professional Series Multi-Purpose Backpack Sprayer With No Leak Piston Pump Sprayer 01SP2504-1

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I had a Solo and loved it until I accidently ran over it with the truck. Took 4 months to get the SP2, but well worth the wait. The SP2 is contructed of very study material. The shoulder straps are wide and thickly padded. The wand is made of good quality brass. The pump handle is reversible with one cotter key adjustment for storage. High pressure gets me up in the trees for tent worm spraying. Just a delightful product in so many ways.

I must rate this SP2 sprayer with the lowest score I can. (I would have rated it -0- and This is why)
When I was shopping for a backpack sprayer I had no preconceived idea which one was better made or had better support from the company. So I went through the listings and looked at several I was interested in. It came down between this SP2 and another manufacturer. I read the reviews, and chose SP2 because the reviews on the SP2 were so good. I now believe that the reason the reviews are so good is because those people that have a good experience are more inclined to write a review. But let me tell you my situation so you can save some money.

I purchased the SP2 and got it fast from Amazon -> Great!
Put some water in it and pumped it up; it would not pressurize. I went to their website and found it says quote, "This is a common problem". I repeatedly pumped it vigorously 30-50 times. Again tank would not pressurize -> Very Bad

I called the manufacture for help to resolve the problem and they had me disassemble it so as to check on the condition of the seals... all of them looked good; and also lubed. After re-assembly... still no pressurization. To this point I have repeatedly called them and have subsequently disassembled and reassembled the SP2 *4 times* I have yet to get any pressurization from this unit.

I asked them if I could make an exchange - their reply was that they do not do exchanges.
They did offer to repair it (a brand new unit mind you) at my expense. Shipping there and back plus parts. I am not going to put one more dime into this well made piece of junk.

You might be one of the lucky ones that gets a good unit.. I bought this SP Systems sprayer because I like well made equipment; I will not buy anything from them ever again... my time is valuable to me also. Besides, I do not think that a brand new purchase should ever need fixing before it can be used.

This sprayer works great big jobs. It is much easier to carry 3 or 4 gallons as a backpack than 2 or 3 gallons on a single shoulder strap. Being able to pump up the preasure as you work rather than having to set the sprayer down to pump up the preasure is also easier and allows more uniform preasure over the whole contents. It helps to have a waist high shelf to set the unit on so you can just step into the harness rather than lifting it up onto your back. The unit also comes with a variety of spray nozzles for different applications.

I've been using those 2 gallon pump sprayers for years, hating it each time i had to use it. This SP2 is a joy to use, and the convenient pump handle makes it effortless to keep spraying pressure at a high and steady level. I don't think this sprayer should be downgraded by one reviewer, if there was a problem with the delivery. Amazon delivered in 4 days, and the sprayer is outstanding.

2nd change: I have a large piece of property that I have used this sprayer on over the last two years. I have found the pump action to be a bit jittery and requires a lot of pumping to keep up the full pressure.
Tried to start it up on the third season, and it would not work.
Cleaned everything out and still does not work. For $140.00 a sprayer should last longer than two seasons without a major rebuild. Note: Total disassembly showed that the two major washer/seals had failed, so parts on order; Cost for seal parts $147.31 for a $140.00 sprayer (Don't I feel like a schmuck, I could have had a new sprayer for the cost of a few seals from SP). If you don't require 70+psi, go with the Stanley/Chapin sprayer (60psi) at less than 1/3 the price, it also has a full manual and you can pump it when sitting on a flat surface. (Better design, less money!!!)

The SP2 Sprayer works very well and does not leak from the bottom seal [as advertised] I have had the pleasure to spray several gallons of different organic herbicides and insecticides through the SP2 and have been very happy with the performance and ease of use. I thought that the SP2 would be used for only large area coverage but have found that its ease in use and especially cleanup have made it easier to use for small spray applications also. I have retired my old one hander.

I have been wrestling with 3 gallon, over the shoulder sprayers for years; used seasonally for defoliants and insecticides. Looking for greater convenience and pressure range, I shopped the available products and ordered the SP2 because of the overall quality, features and 'no leak' claim. Delivery was quick, assembly was intuitive and, with a little vaseline on the lid gasket, -no leaks!
A little awkward to handle and store, the SP2 is at it's best when on your back. It's powerful, retains pressure well and, due to thickly padded shoulder straps, carries without discomfort. I got the 20" brass wand, which is well engineered and functional, from spray head to clean out valve.
A good tool, worth the few extra bucks!

This review is probably a bit premature but here goes. I was impressed with the SP-2 when I first received it, the way it was designed and put together. After assembling the few pieces necessary to make it work I tried pumping with the handle without results. So i read the different fixes and with a gallon of water to simulate a normal liquid I tried again without any results. I really would like to make this unit work as I think it is a better designed unit over the box store models so I got a return shipping label and sent it back to the shipper and hope to get a better working unit in the near future. Hopefully I will be satisfied with the replacement.

I had a previous model, I think it was the estate keeper, but was sold under the RL Flomaster name. I had it for 2 1/2 seasons and broke it at where the trigger and hose connect. Based on cost to replace, I just bought the SP2. I love it! Great pressure, super comfortable, short pump stroke and am confident it will last a long time. I spray chlorine products and always run a gallon or two of H2O through it after every use. Don't bother buying what home depot or lowes is selling this season, their worthless.

I have had this for several years now and it still works great. I use it several times every year (house cleaning,deck cleaning,insecticide use etc...). I would however recommend buying an extension wand for spraying very high areas (2nd flr of homes). I have dropped this sprayer several times (by accident of course) and it still works great. Pump has not loss any strength over the years.