Ryobi 18V 4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer Home Depot for $74.00 YMMV
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YMMV...Found in clearance section had multiple available. Normally $149 appears to be 50% off. Includes a 2ah battery and charger. 1 Gallon handheld battery powered sprayer normally goes for more than this, backpack sprayer has 4.6 out of 5 rating.
QA Note: Availability will vary by store or location as can price. If OOS for you, try another store if you can. Users are still finding some at the OP's price as of April 5th, 2021
This sprayer wasn't on the market very long before it was completely redesigned. That's a lot of product development costs for a meager 2-year run. Another red flag is that most of the 600+ reviews on hd.com are from paid promoters.
I have a Ryobi brushless circular saw that doesn't cut straight because the blade isn't parallel to the shoe and neither can be adjusted to correct it. A lot of reviews mention the flaw, but HD pretended it was perfectly fine. Now, just a few years later, the saw has been pulled from the market and replaced.
Currently at the Provo, UT store (#4416).
Price sticker for this below an empty slot on the shelf. Brickseek shows 15 in stock. Inventory system (phone) says 14. New model has 4 units right next to the old one and 2 more visible on the top shelf.
I couldn't find any looking around, so I caved and asked for help.
The guy agreed with me that 15 is an awful lot for inaccuracies in inventory. Punched a few buttons on his handheld and walked me over to a shelf 100 ft away. There is a fully wrapped pallet of them sitting on a top shelf. He's getting them down with a forklift now.
So I now have 10 min to sit here, type this, and debate getting 1 or 2.
This sprayer wasn't on the market very long before it was completely redesigned. That's a lot of product development costs for a meager 2-year run. Another red flag is that most of the 600+ reviews on hd.com are from paid promoters.
I have a Ryobi brushless circular saw that doesn't cut straight because the blade isn't parallel to the shoe and neither can be adjusted to correct it. A lot of reviews mention the flaw, but HD pretended it was perfectly fine. Now, just a few years later, the saw has been pulled from the market and replaced.
You can do better Ryobi.
If you look at the chapin on home depot it's a pretty similar sprayer, same handle, same base, same overall design. Probably made by the same people and ryobi probably changed manufacturers to save cost.
Any specific reason for paying double for the newer model?
I bought the older model last summer and had problems after 3 uses. Home depot took it back since I was still in the 30 day window. I never purchased another one. Since I had bad luck with the older model I decided to pay more and go with the newer one. I also have about 25 ryobi one + tools and really wanted a sprayer to go with my collection.
Some of the reasons why I went with the newer one is :
1. Has a shoulder cross strap, older model dont.
2. It has a adjustable PSI knob , You can adjust it to low or high
3. the inside of the tank is alot better, The older model has just a hose inside so it was harder to get all product out. The newer model is designed alot better.
4. I hate how the battery sticks way out on the older model. The newer one it sits under the tank instead of behind it.
5. You can get more sprays on a single charge with newer one
6. the newer one looks more waterproof imo
7. The newer ones looks alot better too
Got 1 in Syosset NY (Long Island). There are 12 more on the upper storage rack in Gardening. They have 6 of the newer ones. Slight difference in the size of the box. The definitive difference is that the one that is reduced is 40 gallons per charge and the newer version claims 45 gallons per charge.
Happy hunting.
Just picked one up now. They have at least 10 left. Just make sure you get the 4 gallon and not the 4.5 gallon. They are right next to each other. Their at the end of the gardening aisle on the left hand side up top.
Just picked one of these up (sealed box this time) from Syosset NY store. They were up on the top shelf with no markings indicating the clearance price, at least another 7 or 8 left there.
For those that purchased, has anyone used these and have any issues? Wondering if there is a true design issue or not. Got this for one large job and not sure I'll use much after that, but can use another battery.
If you look at the chapin on home depot it's a pretty similar sprayer, same handle, same base, same overall design. Probably made by the same people and ryobi probably changed manufacturers to save cost.
My Chapin sprayer has the battery on the bottom. The original batteries crapped out almost instantly, but the generic Amazon replacements last longer during spraying and recharge much more quickly. No leaks after a full, busy season of use. I saw the Ryobi a few months ago and really didn't like the battery setup or the hoses. Glad some people have found it works, but it looks like the new model is better designed.
Picked one up today from store #0134 in Cumming, GA. Brickseek shows another 14 in stock. They are on the far right wall as soon as you walk in, before entering garden center.
Went to use mine and apparently the pump doesn't work unless I'm doing something wrong. Filled it up, flip the switch on but nothing happening when I press the handle.
Went to use mine and apparently the pump doesn't work unless I'm doing something wrong. Filled it up, flip the switch on but nothing happening when I press the handle.
Same thing happened to me a few hours ago. Filled with water (as was suggested above) to test, attached the hose extension and nozzle, put the battery in, and the plastic cover, flipped the switch, and... nothing. (Well, some noise but...) I messed with it for maybe 10 minutes and, well, again, nothing but that pump-like noise.
HOWEVER...
I came inside, did a few work tasks, did a Ryobi online chat (they suggested I take it back or call phone support to walk through troubleshooting) and yeah...
I also remembered reading someone earlier in this thread mentioning they let it sit for a while and didn't think they did anything else, and then it worked.
Well, I let it sit for a while (maybe 2.5 hours?) and went back outside and BOOM! it worked. It was making a constant noise before. Now, it only makes noise until enough pressure builds.
Went through a gallon of water just now testing it. Works like a charm.
It was just sitting with maybe 1.5-2 gallons of water in it in a, well, lets call it a 70°F garage (with sunlight on it) and it literally just started working once I walked out and flipped the switch on it again.
Same thing happened to me a few hours ago. Filled with water (as was suggested above) to test, attached the hose extension and nozzle, put the battery in, and the plastic cover, flipped the switch, and... nothing. (Well, some noise but...) I messed with it for maybe 10 minutes and, well, again, nothing but that pump-like noise.
HOWEVER...
I came inside, did a few work tasks, did a Ryobi online chat (they suggested I take it back or call phone support to walk through troubleshooting) and yeah...
I also remembered reading someone earlier in this thread mentioning they let it sit for a while and didn't think they did anything else, and then it worked.
Well, I let it sit for a while (maybe 2.5 hours?) and went back outside and BOOM! it worked. It was making a constant noise before. Now, it only makes noise until enough pressure builds.
Went through a gallon of water just now testing it. Works like a charm.
It was just sitting with maybe 1.5-2 gallons of water in it in a, well, lets call it a 70°F garage (with sunlight on it) and it literally just started working once I walked out and flipped the switch on it again.
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I have a Ryobi brushless circular saw that doesn't cut straight because the blade isn't parallel to the shoe and neither can be adjusted to correct it. A lot of reviews mention the flaw, but HD pretended it was perfectly fine. Now, just a few years later, the saw has been pulled from the market and replaced.
You can do better Ryobi.
Price sticker for this below an empty slot on the shelf. Brickseek shows 15 in stock. Inventory system (phone) says 14. New model has 4 units right next to the old one and 2 more visible on the top shelf.
I couldn't find any looking around, so I caved and asked for help.
The guy agreed with me that 15 is an awful lot for inaccuracies in inventory. Punched a few buttons on his handheld and walked me over to a shelf 100 ft away. There is a fully wrapped pallet of them sitting on a top shelf. He's getting them down with a forklift now.
So I now have 10 min to sit here, type this, and debate getting 1 or 2.
I decided to go with the newer model https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif
I have a Ryobi brushless circular saw that doesn't cut straight because the blade isn't parallel to the shoe and neither can be adjusted to correct it. A lot of reviews mention the flaw, but HD pretended it was perfectly fine. Now, just a few years later, the saw has been pulled from the market and replaced.
You can do better Ryobi.
Some of the reasons why I went with the newer one is :
1. Has a shoulder cross strap, older model dont.
2. It has a adjustable PSI knob , You can adjust it to low or high
3. the inside of the tank is alot better, The older model has just a hose inside so it was harder to get all product out. The newer model is designed alot better.
4. I hate how the battery sticks way out on the older model. The newer one it sits under the tank instead of behind it.
5. You can get more sprays on a single charge with newer one
6. the newer one looks more waterproof imo
7. The newer ones looks alot better too
Happy hunting.
Just picked one up now. They have at least 10 left. Just make sure you get the 4 gallon and not the 4.5 gallon. They are right next to each other. Their at the end of the gardening aisle on the left hand side up top.
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For those that purchased, has anyone used these and have any issues? Wondering if there is a true design issue or not. Got this for one large job and not sure I'll use much after that, but can use another battery.
My Chapin sprayer has the battery on the bottom. The original batteries crapped out almost instantly, but the generic Amazon replacements last longer during spraying and recharge much more quickly. No leaks after a full, busy season of use. I saw the Ryobi a few months ago and really didn't like the battery setup or the hoses. Glad some people have found it works, but it looks like the new model is better designed.
HOWEVER...
I came inside, did a few work tasks, did a Ryobi online chat (they suggested I take it back or call phone support to walk through troubleshooting) and yeah...
I also remembered reading someone earlier in this thread mentioning they let it sit for a while and didn't think they did anything else, and then it worked.
Well, I let it sit for a while (maybe 2.5 hours?) and went back outside and BOOM! it worked. It was making a constant noise before. Now, it only makes noise until enough pressure builds.
Went through a gallon of water just now testing it. Works like a charm.
It was just sitting with maybe 1.5-2 gallons of water in it in a, well, lets call it a 70°F garage (with sunlight on it) and it literally just started working once I walked out and flipped the switch on it again.
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HOWEVER...
I came inside, did a few work tasks, did a Ryobi online chat (they suggested I take it back or call phone support to walk through troubleshooting) and yeah...
I also remembered reading someone earlier in this thread mentioning they let it sit for a while and didn't think they did anything else, and then it worked.
Well, I let it sit for a while (maybe 2.5 hours?) and went back outside and BOOM! it worked. It was making a constant noise before. Now, it only makes noise until enough pressure builds.
Went through a gallon of water just now testing it. Works like a charm.
It was just sitting with maybe 1.5-2 gallons of water in it in a, well, lets call it a 70°F garage (with sunlight on it) and it literally just started working once I walked out and flipped the switch on it again.
So let it sit with the battery off or on?