Diluted concentrate into 1 gallon sprayer. Filter at bottom of suction tube in sprayer clogged w thick white gunk.Won't spray. What am I doing wrong?
269160
I have found that you need to shake it up good before diluting it and shake the diluted mixture before you spray. The stuff settles & if not mixed up well enough can clog the sprayer.Hope this helps. Works great so far...keeping the deer away.
269161
This is a great and affective product but there are 3 things you have to remember when using and diluting it. Shake well before using, shake well before using and..........shake well before using. It does clump when sitting so when you are ready to put it into a sprayer. Shake it a lot and pour it into the sprayer through a strainer. My sprayer has a strainer built into it. Oh, yes, did I remember to tell you to shake well before using? Shake well before using.
269162
This is one of the problems with Deer Out, which is otherwise an excellent product for keeping deer away. If you want to use your sprayer again, clean it out thoroughly, then try filtering your diluted concentrate before using it again. I've tried using spent window cleaner spray bottles, then tossing when they clog.
269163
I don't know. My husband had no problems. Was your sprayer clean before using this? If you had something else in there and forgot to clean it out, it might have caused a problem. Did you make sure it was mixed? Also, did you make sure you had the right amount mixed in the sprayer. These are the only suggestions I have. It worked great for us.
2057798
Try using some silicone grease on gasket and edges of canister filter this should help.
540780
Unscrew and clean out the spray 'head' above the fillter container; it might have become clogged over time. Or request new spray head from the company; we got a free one that slows down the water coming into the filter and keeps it from overflowing.
487788
Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut... » Read More Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. « Show Less
1956145
I would strongly recommend you contact Graco. Ommissions from operations and maintenance manuals do not help you or your warranty. More than once a substitution as you're suggesting has made it's way into future versions of manuals ... after confirmation by the manufacturer, of course. WD-40 is a fishoil based product. While it might not harm the sprayer, you may have difficulty with contamination afterward. Again ... I'd consult Graco.
1857658
First shake the bottle vigorously for about a minute. Then squeeze hard on the bottom part of the bottle. If you are lucky the bottom part of the bottle will fill the reservoir on the top and then you can pour from the top reservoir into your hand or hose sprayer. If squeezing the bottom does not fill the top, then the valve between the bottom and the top is probably clogged and you can either return it to the store or else take a small drill and drill a small, maybe 1/8 "hole between the top and the bottom. Then you have essentially converted this into a single bottle with one chamber, but you can then pour from this bottle to your sprayer
50580
I use a clean spray bottle that had a spray cleaner in it. Make sure it's clean.
1900489
I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
31679
take the pump out and remove the tube..look carefully inside (use a flashlight) gunk get built up along the sides of the tube (hard to see). If that is clear open up the pump it has 2 areas where u can put in a very small screwdriver to get it open. I have found tons of gunk in there. Good luck. I ended up not using mine anymore, much easier just to fill a bowl with clean water every day.
1593336
I haven't had this problem but I would start with soaking the spray nozzle in hot soapy water to get rid of any build- up. Also check the end of the tube to make sure nothing is clogging it.
1228144
change the removable filters from the wand the one that connects to tubing. Clean the wand tip with alcohol
533145
Check your rubber seal and make sure it fits properly. There should be no leaks, turned on or off. Maybe have a bad unit, or just a bad seal. Mine has worked fine, but I use mine for polishing and not for the main filter.
196776
Cheesecloth works best, I think. Clean sprayer right after with soapy water ;)
2277421
Leave it soaking with a 1:1 solution of vinegar:water for a couple of hours, then wipe the small white plate with a soft rag. Mine works qgain after this. Also, I learned that if the entire surface of the water is covered in oul, the diffuser will not work. Try less oil.
832636
Have you rechecked the "in" & "out" ports, or is there a packing plug? I'd remove the filter again, and blow thru the ports to see if that is where the ressistance is- ie: the filter or the Moeller top assembly. Let me know, Jim
1863898
Sorry to say, I have had nothing but trouble with this model.It clogged no matter what I feed through it. I wasted time and paint.It's cheaper, in the log run, to get a better quality sprayer.
1184942
Sometimes you have to open the back and loosen the grip on the stem. As far as clogging you may need to change whatever you are using in the sprayer. I use airbrush food coloring. If you are using it for nail polishes you can use a nail polish remover. I haven't had any clogging issues so i truly don't know what the problem is. You may need to return that machine.