MILWAUKEE SWITCH TANK BATTERY POWERED BACKPACK SPRAYER REVIEW

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This weeks episode of Tool Review Tuesday features the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer. This is part of the Milwaukee Switchtank series which allows for a concrete sprayer tank and a water supply tank to be switched out and no cross-contamination.
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@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you use the fan nozzle or the regular nozzle? What would you spray to kill weeks? Roundup, vinegar, something else?

@IntensityR6 3 жыл бұрын

2 4D works great and cheap

@TheChewy78 10 ай бұрын

@@IntensityR6we use lv6 24d on our farm, 1-2oz per gallon of water.

@gadielsantiago8813 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to explain the product, can't wait to get one!

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@jessearsenault4735 11 ай бұрын

A beautifully well put together. Review of a product that i'm very interested in buying with everything that I Wanted to know was reviewed, thank you.

@PhillyFlyersss 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review, Mark. Its a shame you don't have more subscribers on here, i know with KZfaqs new algorithm its hard for channels to keep growing & growing. Ill continue to like & share though, as your videos are always well done & i know these aren't cheap to make! Thanks again, you have made a lot of decisions for my own personal tool collection throughout the years. Cheers!

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that Cody! Thanks for all the help and support.

@anthonyflores9336 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough review! You know I just removed popcorn ceilings today and I though using my graco x7 was efficient bc I saw some other drywall guy use it. Now I think I’m this is EVEN better!!!

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, mine continues to work well for me.

@JohnnyUmphress 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. When I heard you say that the pump was built into every tank I was thinking that was just to make more money. Then after thinking about it I realized that by changing the whole system between each chemical prevents cross contamination.

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I checked each tank after removing it and it's truly self contained.

@patrickboodhai6750 4 жыл бұрын

Very interested long awaited

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

The price is a little steep, but it will save you lots of time, making you way more productive.

@MorenoLandscapingMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

Another great review like always.

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

@3r8mo 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a decent well thought out product. Just picked up the Echo 2 gallon pump sprayer which works good for the applications I’ll be using it for.

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

I also have that one too. It's handy to grab and go around for some quick weed spraying.

@lisagalvin3527 4 ай бұрын

Well done review. Keep up the good work.

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks! 😊🙌

@erike7297 3 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks for addressing the claims about the the left over product in the tank.7 ounces is nothing after just spraying 4 gallons. id happily just pour that one out. Seems like a great unit not cheap but I'm thinking about it.

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your feedback.

@KINGPAFA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for review, I was wonder if we could make the hose on the sprayer longer, Are there any control wires from wand to pump? I am planing to buy this and use it to wash Evaporator coils & Condenser coils on Walk-In Coolers/Freezers, The 120PSI is perfect so it doesn't bend the fins. I am already on Milwaukee platform and like their tools.

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

There's a pump at the bottom of the switch tank which works on demand, kinda like a RV water supply pump. When the pressure goes down, then it turns on. Therefore, there's no wires on the hose. You could make your own extended hose I would think.

@KINGPAFA 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkThomasBuilder Thanks, I am buying one.

@treebossmike8818 4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine last week online. Mostly to spray round-up on weeds. I live in South Florida so weeds and lawn maintenance is year round no matter what. Haven’t used it yet I bought this because I’m tired of walking around with the hand-held pump sprayer. Lol while watching this video I thought I accidentally threw away that angled fan tip but found it inside the filter when you unscrew the cap on top where you fill it up! This thing has some weight to it that’s for sure. Water weighs what, 7.5 pounds per gallon? So 4 gallons of water is like 30 pounds plus the weight of the sprayer. Just trying it on it is really comfortable. I agree with you once it is filled up use a table or tailgate it’s much easier and less stress on the straps. I know this because I’ve used plenty of traditional backpack sprayers before. It’s really well built. If you plan on doing a lot of spraying this is a great investment I bought it last week with the three in one backpack $150 off. Great video Mark thanks for the info

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I may complain about snow, but I guess it's a tradeoff for spraying weeds year round, lol. I was surprised to find the fan tip inside the sprayer too. I was going to mention that in my video, but I think I forgot that detail.

@philipdove1705 2 жыл бұрын

I got the blue lid model for my cut off saw. However I ant get any water through the hose

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

If its new, it may have a pump issue. Otherwise I'm not sure what the solution would be.

@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any leaking issues??

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, I also run the blue lid water tank too.

@Dirtyharry70585 4 жыл бұрын

Mark that spray is the cat's meow or for us dog lovers-the howl at the moon!

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes it's amazing!

@arneservatius8686 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one at TSC $120. Runs 4 hrs on 2 sginch. Battery holds 4 gal. Spray or foam. Screen filter to catch clumps. Has less moving parts can spray 25ft. High. Just love it. Has less moving parts than yours. I can mix chlorox/water spray siding on house eliminating algebra and dirt. Much much better. Arne Michigan

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I haven't seen theirs yet, I'll have to look the next time I visit their store. I've read on the Home Depot website where several people reviewed spraying a chlorox mix for siding in this and it did just fine. The Viton seals hold up well to chemicals.

@ALeadFarmerMF 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see my original post but my question was, did yours leak? Mine leaks as I use it.

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

No, mine doesn't leak. I also use the water switch tank for cutting concrete.

@ALeadFarmerMF 3 жыл бұрын

Any advice. Mine seems to leak while in use.

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

I would have to see where it's leaking at.

@davidmontes6861 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. How do you go about buying the thing. Where do you get it?

@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын

You can get one delivered to your door through Home Depot. I have an affiliate link in my video description.

@adipperales9902 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use it for spraying outdoors bleach ?

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's designed for that. They offer a grey colored sprayer for concrete chemicals. That may be a better choice for that.

@jordanfrobart9120 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one did you have problems it being clogged ans not spraying to full potential

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

I did not have that problem. I normally empty the sprayer every time I use it.

@shanew7361 3 жыл бұрын

There is a screen in bottom of tank that gets clogged have to clean it off. Shitty design.

@reallmccoy9043 2 жыл бұрын

It needs the larger straps because its like having a Chevy chevett strapped to you. I’m selling mine. Love the dewalt sprayer.

@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын

I don't fill mine all the way, because of the weight. A larger strap would be nice though.

@moderntouchfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I don't understand the poor reviews, it seems like you debunked the residual amount of fluid left. Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Based on this video I'm giving this a try. I love the fact you can quickly change tanks withouth cross contamination. And if you are already in the Milwaukee ecosystem, you can save money and just buy the backpack and tank without the battery and charger. I also like that you can change the pressure to avoid overspray.

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear your thoughts on this. I've had mine for awhile now and it's still going strong.

@stacydemoss3500 4 жыл бұрын

Worked good on first spray when added second batch of product spray, wouldn't pick up product like the first batch. Sounded like it was pulling battery but battery was fully charged or pulling pump down. We poured product out and replaced with water. Worked perfectly, put our product back in same problem again wouldn't spray & pulling down of prime Can anyone help. This product was too expensive for it not to work properly.

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

What type of product spray are you using? I've tried roundup and it's worked fine.

@shanew7361 3 жыл бұрын

There is a white plastic screen that gets clogged in bottom of the tank. Pull that out and clean it. Shitty design.

@rumplestiltskin4113 4 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee has some nice equipment...I don't have no use for it..but it may be cool to have..just to say I have one😅..if u have small decent sized ranch houses, that would pay off for some house washing. and not waking the neighbors at 9 am with a gas powered pressure washer

@MarkThomasBuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I've read on some of the Home Depot website comments where people use house wash with this. It even gets up to the top of a two story house.

@rumplestiltskin4113 4 жыл бұрын

Well damn...

@dboostednz1617 3 жыл бұрын

Can you actually use any m18 batteries for this one ?

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I just checked that even the M18, 12Ah battery fits.

@dboostednz1617 3 жыл бұрын

cool thanks i’ll get my one. more power to your video uploads :)

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

@@dboostednz1617 Thanks! 👊

@dboostednz1617 3 жыл бұрын

bro, one more question, are those tanks are just different colours or they are have different plastic composition for each specified job?

@matthewokorie5064 26 күн бұрын

How do we order for the tank of our choice?

@MarkThomasBuilder 22 күн бұрын

I believe you can order them from Home Depot by doing an online search.

@TeslaBoy123 Жыл бұрын

Milwaukee take my money again thanks I order my pump today bcz i own a bunch high power Milwaukee baterrys 👍👍👍

@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын

Once you're in this Milwaukee battery platform, the tool-only items are very tempting.

@reallmccoy9043 2 жыл бұрын

Mine leaves a little more than a gallon when it quits spraying. Very annoying!!!

@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's quite a bit.

@stewartporter6103 Жыл бұрын

Great sprayer only complaint its very heavy.

@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын

I agree, I don't fill it up all the way normally since it gets so heavy.

@markmartinez6213 2 ай бұрын

How did it hold up over time?

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 ай бұрын

It's still going strong.

@markmartinez6213 2 ай бұрын

@@MarkThomasBuilder any issues with leaking?

@markmartinez6213 2 ай бұрын

@MarkThomasBuilder was reading the reviews and alot said they leaked

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 ай бұрын

@@markmartinez6213 I haven't noticed any issues with that from anywhere on the sprayer. All sprayers seem to drip at the tip after being stored awhile. If they're cleaned and maintained, they should be back to normal.

@markmartinez6213 2 ай бұрын

@@MarkThomasBuilder ok thanks appreciate the feedback I will be ordering

@mitchjones2821 3 жыл бұрын

Just drove an hour to get to a Home Depot right before close to have this tomorrow morning. Get it home, decided to open it up and check it out. The tank is cracked out of the box. Leaked chemicals all over my building!!! Had it sitting on my Milwaukee pack out too, so I didn’t have to bend over to put it on. -Customer service is closed -Not eligible for E service for some reason. Home Depot is closed THIS IS ALL I HAVE......a KZfaq comment section that I’m sure Milwaukee doesn’t give a hoot about. $300. Cracked. Took me 20 mins to clean up the mess. To say I’m upset right now Doesn’t cover it. 😡😡😡

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, how frustrating. If you can exchange it for a replacement that works, I'm sure it will give you years of great service. Unfortunately that doesn't help you out for your morning schedule. Best of luck getting it resolved quickly.

@mitchjones2821 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkThomasBuilder hey thanks! That’s my plan, I’ve just blown up as many switch tank vids with my comment as I could in frustration. I’m thinking it’s a Home Depot issue too. I think it could have been returned and “reshelved”

@MarkThomasBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Humm, never though of that. I would hope the customer would return it and explain the issue so it wouldn't get reshelved.

@oddsman01 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s a crazy idea. Anyone tried using this system as a transfer pump? I’m not worried about high pressure, just move 3 gallons or so of trans fluid to where i need it to be. Would oil or the higher viscosity damage the pump?

@MarkThomasBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. My guess is that it's not rated for thick liquids like that. You should check out the M18 Transfer Pump on the Home Depot website. In the Q&A section, there's some comments where some have successfully used it for thicker fluids, but rinse it after each time.