Sprayer broke off the base of the twist top before ...
340636
Sprayer broke off the base of the twist top before I even made it through the first bottle of cleaner.
4908008
This was meant to be an upgrade to the standard nozzle you can buy at any hardware or gardening store.  It actually broke faster than any nozzle I've ever owned.  It still works, but half the settings now only spray the person holding it.
223021
I bought this sprayer last September because of the high reviews. Knowing how the garden sprayers tend to be, I wanted to wait a while before posting my review. The 2 gallon size is definitely the right size - I had to refill my 1 gallon sprayer too often, and a 3 gallon would've been a bit heavy to carry around. However, while I've used the sprayer satisfactorily about 6 times, suddenly the hand pump lost all friction for me to pump the air to pressurize the tank. I found that the black pump piston under the lid pulls off (held in place by a rubber gasket and blue sticky/oily lube), but the hand pump rod end had exposed thread seemingly missing a part. Looking inside the piston housing, I saw a white gasket stuck at the bottom of the tube, so I bent a long wire to snag it out along with a loose black nut underneath (which was making rattling noise when I shook the piston). After assembling the white gasket and threading the black nut back on the piston rod, I lubricated the white gasket part with some Vaseline, reassembled the piston, and then the sprayer was back in business again. It is unfortunate that this sort of troubleshooting tips are completely omitted on the included product instructions, and I'm not sure how and why the black nut came loose so quickly after some minimal home garden use. If anyone is having trouble with pumping or the tank not holding pressure, I would suspect that either the black piston housing gasket lube or the piston rod's white gasket/lube will need to be examined. Although I was disappointed that the sprayer malfunctioned so quickly, I was happy that I was able to fix the issue relatively easily. The sprayer shoots out nice even streams and I do hope that the sprayer will last me several years. I'll update if any further maintenance problem surfaces.
321143
I've owned two of these because the variable spray pattern, nozzle shut-off with no trigger make it incredibly versatile to use and easy on the hands. Two because the first one wore out after 8 months: the nozzle no longer shut off and the plastic pattern nozzle end began to leak. I bought the second because in spite of breaking, it really was useful. Now the second one is broken and because it is made of some cheap pot metal, I cannot get it off the end of my otherwise completely nice hose. We've tried everything and it will not come off. Meanwhile the chrome covering is coming off in sheets, making it downright dangerous to hold. I've wrapped it in hose tape to keep it from cutting me until I figure out a way to get the darn thing off. This is a curly hose, so cutting it isn't an option as I cannot find a replacement part for a hose end that skinny.

Too bad Gilmour doesn't make this just a little bit nicer. It would be a very useful tool if it were made of brass.
2865148
I bought the sprayer about a monath ago.  Since then I have used the sprayer three times. After each use the sprayer was difficult to clean  The only way to clean the tank was to allow the contents to clear from the sprayer to remove the pressure. After this I could only clean it by removing the pump.  If I was not sure the pressure was  completely out of the sprayer when I unscrewed the top, any ramaining  contents could spray into my face. This did happen to me.

On the third use the connector between the pump handle and the tank pump broke rendering the sprayer useless.  In my opinion the connector is of poor design and made of cheap plastic.

I would not recommend this sprayer to anyone.
630860
sprayer started leaking and the head broke off in two months, bought a different one and the new one leaked once installed from the head and I had to return it.
2324026
The upright pressure washer is top heavy, prone to tip over.  It has tip on me several times while using it and the plastic wand holder and nozzel  holder have broken off from tipping.
3887808
The little cap on the dispensing nozzle was broken off when it arrived. There is no easy way to repair it yourself.
2028786
The sprayer is broke and the unit is wobbly, and I have had this for less than 3 months...
836835
So, it held up for 5 and a half months.. wow.. the insides of the sprayer are all plastic. and now somehow, its leaking all around the base of the sprayer. There has to be a line cracked inside it somewhere and I cannot get it to stop leaking. the water runs down the hose seat, and covers the bottom of my sink floor.. I loved the product until this happened

Update: well.. I'm very impressed with the customer service that I received! After my review, the seller shipped me a replacement part to repair the issue. I didn't even have to request one. Very pleased! Hopefully this one will last longer!  Thank you whoever read my review and took steps to help me!
937778
The first time I used this sprayer it sprayed correctly, but one of the roll pins that holds the pump handle in place fell out and was lost. I called Chapin customer service to get another one, and was told to go to a hardware store because they didn't want to send any to me. So I did, but the new pin wouldn't fit the handle holes because they were manufactured too large (which is why the pin fell out in the first place). I called Chapin a second time, explained the situation, and the rep said a new handle would be sent. to me  To my amazement a complete new sprayer was sent. I haven't used this one yet, but I want to point out that overall, Chapin's service is excellent.
2032548
The bottle is nice, but the black plastic cover on the sprayer broke the first day.  That's no big deal, however, now the spring inside the sprayer is rusted and the contents spray rusty liquid.

I want a replacement sprayer!
4601820
Spray is fine I suppose, but in the box the top broke.  I didn't have time to contact the seller but I'd think putting a can in a big box and expecting this not to happen was silly.  2 stars for the seller..
1246785
dragged thur yard (doesn't roll well) hit small rock, wheel fell off, sprayer fell over release valve broke.
1408317
The plastic base of the rose and the downspout both broke.  This causes heavy leakage from the spout, so that I can't use them.  I will have to buy replacements.  I'm sure that I pushed too hard to snap them on, but it was easy to do.  Otherwise, it's a nice watering can - holds a good amount and is easy to carry.
1562748
The sprayer works great, however, I've ordered it twice and both times it has arrived with the motor mount shattered such that the electrical connections inside are broken.  I was able to get one working by taking it apart to spray off my cyclocross race bike after a particularly muddy day, it worked great but had to ship it back. Given I've received two broken in the same way, I will not reorder.  It appears to be a problem in the shipping process as the motor is a heavy piece and is held inside the grey area of the sprayer with plastic mounts.
4128106
Mine arrived today, but the sprayer locking clip and one of the wand storage clips were broken.  I'll let you know how it works after getting a replacement.  The sprayer box was not intact (seam pulled apart) and the outer box didn't have much filler inside.