I just got this sprayer based on this review. Not many KZfaqrs do a lot of in depth tool reviews. They just repeat the information on the box and move on. I am very happy to see a demonstration and some robust testing based on your usage and the box claims. Subscribed!

High quality video, and love the hands-on shots and explanations in your videos, thank you! It's nice to see content from someone that actually understands how to use the tools.

I had a shopping bag on small trolley with 2 wheels and a support bar. I discarded the bag and now my sprayer sits securely on it with one strap around. Easy peasey , no carrying around now I appreciate your videos , thank you Regards Yvonne from Australia.

This was a phenomenal thorough review. Thank you for putting the effort into making this. I gave your video a thumbs up and purchased the product as well.

looking into sprayer first time. very helpful,clear,well paced presentation. thank-you.

Good sprayers. I have two of the 3 gallon sprayer with same batteries and I like the a lot. Thanks for the assessment, very helpful.....clear and concise

Great clear camera shots! Very detailed demonstration! 👍🏻👍🏻

Thinking about purchasing today. Thanks for the video!

Great comprehensive review, thanks. The marker was a great idea

Best review. All my questions have been answered. Thank you

I watched your video and I'm taking my sprayer out for the first time. I truly enjoyed your teaching and review of this product!! I've never used a sprayer before, I'm a little nervous with using RoundUp. Thanks so much!!

Among the best presentations of real-world product use on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing sir.

Thank you for the review. Im in the market for a chemical sprayer and came across your page. Its safe to say I'm going to buy this product thanks to your review.

I am a former Home Depot Supervisor and left to start my own construction/ handyman service company. Not to bash specific brand names but I have tried all brands of tools from the yellow to the red to the blue to the green to the orange. I have experience using them both in the store and on the job site. All of my main tools are red but there are a few Ryobi tools which I use professionally. I will say that most I would generally recommend Ryobi for home/diy use but some tools such as their battery brad and pin nailers work well for professional jobs. I have not yet tried this sprayer but after this video I now think that it is worth a try. Many times I have spoken with the regional Techtronics rep. To the comments about the style of battery he informed me that the goal with Ryobi tools is that although through the years things such as indicators and amp hours have changed the main selling point is that if someone bought a drill in say 1996; they can simply purchase a new battery in 2020 when the old battery gives out. The new battery and older drill will still be compatible. I have seen this demonstrated. Most other brands (including Techtronics brands) change their battery style every so many years. I do like this concept which works well with homeowners who may not have a specific budget to buy new tools each year. Thank you for this great video. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing other videos. Again; I may have to purchase and try out the sprayer now!

I recently purchased this sprayer. It is so much better than those pump sprayers. I didn't realize that most people throw away their pump sprayers and buy new ones each year. Good review. Thanks!

Excellent review, thank you!

Nice review. Very professional. Thx mate.

The battery "stem" is a remnant of the older NiCad battery packs, which allows the 18V Li-Ion One+ battery packs to function in older legacy Ryobi tools. Seemed to me, at the time, to be an odd choice on Ryobi's part and makes even less time as time has marched forward. Ryobi, Rigid (at least the consumer tool side), and Milwaukee are all owned by the TTI company and your observation is spot on. Ryobi seems to be the low-end test bed for weird and whacky tools for TTI. Honestly, as long as the engineering and quality control is there the new Ryobi tools in the fluorescent green have been pretty good. I remember the old blue tools: I agree, generally middling to poor performance and/or quality. Thank you for sharing your thorough review!

Great video ! I liked the offering of pros and cons. Excited to try my new sprayer tomorrow

Thank you for very quick reply and please to hear it’s still working maybe my replacement sprayer will last much longer. I do use a lot of Ryobi tools in my workshop and giving me great service

This was sooooooo helpful. Thanks a million!!!!!!!

I love the Ryobi brand. I started with it 11 years ago with a powerdrill and have since expanded when i needed some tools.. I can report on the battery quality. The battery i first got 11 years ago is still working fine and i have used it for all my tools i have. That is great! I bought a grass trimmer a few years ago and that one used a bit more energy so i ended up buying 2x 5Ah batteries and with those i can go on forever with my powertools.. I use the small one for stuff that does not use that much power, like the drill for example where its handy to have a smaller battery... So far i have the following tools and i love them: drill circular saw hand vac glue gun (did not realise it when i bought this one, but i use it A LOT, and i love that its cordless) palm sander (this one vibrates a lot when running, not so great).. soldering iron grass trimmer ... next on my shoppinglist is this sprayer... Will use it for fighting weed and also apply cleaning agent to clean the wood walls on my house before repainting the house .. Thats a big job for it... and i dont want to pump and pump and pump... :)

Great review and very nice log cabin dude amazing views.

Thanks for the video....I like you, was looking for something from Rigid as I have their other tools and have batteries....like you, found they don't have one!!! Thanks again.

great review. on my way now to pick mine up!

Excellent review!

Easily the best review on the internet.

I went to Ryobi when unknown in the UK. I got fed up with Bosch changing the battery style all the time which put me off the company. I had the early Ryobi lithium battery 2007 and is still going strong today.

My favorite battery powered tool is a small portable air compressor made by Ryobi. It has a low pressure side for blowing up inflatables for camping, boating, etc. But on the other side is a high pressure side for tires. Ive had it for probably over 6 years and have got some extremely high use out of it. It was the best $40 I spent (mine didnt come with a battery but I already had 4 batteries). I actually used it so much I have been looking for another one to replace it when it dies but I can't find it. I don't think they make it anymore.

You did a great job with this review!! I have done A LOT of research online on different brands and would like to get this from Home Depot so it would be easily returnable if I have any issues.

I have this sprayer for a few years and it's fantastic. I sure wish Ridgid would start rolling out some new tools because I have been invested in their platform.

If you want a glyphosate alternative, Bonide Co's "Burnout" works well. It's citric acid (with some clove oil that helps it stick and it smells nice)

I really liked your video. It was very professional and lighting was excellent and you spoke very clearly so I subscribed but the Ryobi sprayer that you’re using is made so you can fill it without having to take the green upper pump part off every time-the measuring cap is designed to be taken off to add your water and measured chemicals and then put that measuring cap back on to seal the unit for pressurization. I just bought the 4 gallon battery unit by Ryobi because I spray 16 gallons in a typical spray session on my property.

Great detail. Thanks for the video. Do you have a feel for the coverage that you from the 1 gallon tank? I plan to use weed killer that is to be applied at a rate of 2.4 oz per 1,000 sq ft but I don't know how much to add to the water in the tank.

We use a pro-grade backpack spray for any spraying of significant quantity - such as spraying the stone patios to suppress mold and fungus

I’ve had mine for years. Not a heavy user, but it’s still performing like it did on day one. I just wish it had more pressure.

En donde puedo comprar el kit de empaques? Se dañó el empaque que presiona el encendido y apagado

Thx. How many square feet will one gallon cover? Also, could I use this to spray fertilizer on my lawn or is a hose end sprayer best ?

I have many Ryobi products both the 18 volt and 40 volt ones and they all work geat. I bought this sprayer last year, the first one was DOA, took it back..The second one lasted one season, used about 4 times then the motor failed so now i'm back to useing a 10 dollar manual pump sprayer..

Helpful thank you.

I bought one a couple weeks ago and just used it yesterday. I'm not impressed with the pressure, it started out pretty good but quickly dropped off to a fizzle. I was spraying dawn and vinegar mixture to get rid of wasps. Good thing they were still sleeping, there wasn't enough pressure to combat them if they were lively. I'm going to call Ryobi today and see what they have to say, if they fluff me off with nonsense, I'm returning it. My pump sprayers work quite well, I just have to keep them pumped up. That exercise won't hurt he, but a bee sting would my death, I'm allergic. :(

i dont need this product but the video was so thorough i had to comment, good job

Great video. Can you spray sealer on the fence with it? Thanks

Hey man, appreciate the video. Just curious, what lav mic are you using? Thanks!

great vid, i completely am in the same boat, love ridgid so much have all their tools but around home they dont make much IE weed wacker a decent blower or pump sprayer kinda stinks. love both though. THANKS FOR A GREAT VID SIR!!!!

Nice video demonstration! One thing I didn't hear or see if whether or not you know if the spray nozzle attachment allows for adjusting between a finer mist and a higher volume stream? Please respond when you get a chance. Thanks!

Is the power component comparable with the 2 gallons bottle? Meaning if I already owned this one gallon one, could I buy the 2 gallon replacement ?

How long did you charge? Great review video--thanks! Got one yesterday and read where the charge only takes ONE hour!! 30 gallon discharge on one hour charge??

I thank you for an interesting video is it still working after 3 years my Ryobi sprayer lasted 12 months but they are sending me a replacement, They are now using plastic on wand instead of brass

Nice Video. do you have an update on the sprayer after 3 years? I live in Florida and much treat the outside of my walls twice a years. I did it for the first time a few months ago with a Harbor Freight pump and I don't want to do it again. I am trying to decide if I want to buy the unit you reviewed or the bigger unit. I need to also do the attic. A professional fogger would be great but too expensive. I hear the Ryobi foggers don't do well with herbicides. I still might get one and do a quick light spray in the attic. Its not a space I want to spend much time in. Any suggestions?

It is light weight and works pretty good. It’s woman friendly. It doesn’t have a wide spray so you need to be patient. But, you can use something like neem to rid the average size house of serious pests in a few hours. I will use the direct spray to rid the yard of crab grass on about 1/3 and acre. If you need something faster then probably a company would be best. Some people just don’t have the time. I do. I’m going to spray for fungus now as I have clay areas that cause slip in the very rainy times.

I’m a dewalt guy BUT they do not offer anything like this. Dewalt has a very large backpack style but at five gallons I have zero use for that. Dewalt simply isn’t making anything like this for the consumer. I’ve noticed that Ryobi has a ton of consumer based power tools. For example glue guns, sprayers, power cutting tool etc. ryobi has cut a nice niche for themselves in this sector.

I have the 2-gallon sprayer for 3 years now. I wish it had more power/psi, also the spray nozzle doesn't fan, which the back-pack types do. I see a few videos on how to upgrade the nozzle, but they do point out that this unit is too weak.

Gonna buy it after watching this .

Is it ok to store your chemical in the tank when not in use or do you have to empty it out? Will the plastic degrade?

Hey ! can it be used to spray normal tab water only and can this too long pipe be cut short, or sprayer to be used even without this pipe.

How far does the sprayer reach,does it shoot a solid stream 15 ft.,,20 ft.its important to know for spraying trees, inside a crawl space,hard to reach places?

I ordered one of these sprayers, exactly like the one in the video. Ordered 5/11/2020, picked up around 5/18/2020 - I've used it, possibly 3 times at most in that time. Worked great the first couple of times I used it. Now, it will not pump - period. Motor runs, I've taken all the connections apart, cleaned them, blew everything out with compressed air - nothing. To be fair, I did not clean it at all, after the first couple of times I used it. I'm using a mixture of cleaning vinegar, epsom salt and dish detergent for weed control. I guess I'm gonna have to take it back, because I don't know what else to do.

Anyone do a bucket test on this?

doesnt come with different nozzles? I prefer using a fan spray nozzel for herbicides on the lawn

Watched the whole video to find out you live in Vegas too!

Looks like a nice sprayer, I was wondering if it can spray a thin liquid wood sealer stain, which has the viscosity of paint thinner, and is also an oil based stain?

Would this be able to dispense snow foam liquid for car washing?

Just purchased one and it's not spraying. I thought it might be defective, went and purchased another one and same situation, its not spraying. has anyone had the same situation and how did you fix it. I don't think both units can be defective.

I use Ryobi 18V 7.5L sprayer. It works only for couple of months and I have the third one. Lucky Ryobi has 6 years replacement warranty. Still it is annoying to drive 30KM to Bunnings. Any tricks?

Q precio tiene el equipo

Great review. One thing you left out of your review. How powerful is the spray? I need to spray my mango trees and need a stream of about 20 feet to reach the top of the trees.

BOUGHT THE 2 GAL LAST YEAR,used about 8 times.The cap on top cracked cost $20 with shipping.Today Dec. 2019 I had to order a complete wand handle because a >50 cent spring broke where you push down the handle,that and 3 washers was $24 with shipping.Parts come from Gardner Inc.

Do you happen to know the size on the thread wand? Is it 3/8" or 1/4"? I was hoping to connect TeeJet Nozzles to this sprayer. Thank you.

Wow what a great review. I bought it

Thank you! The battery is really hard to take out of the unit

I didn’t see you show the spray pattern. If you did I missed it. I would like to know if you can change the pattern of the spray?

Everything is fine but, when the sprayer tank is on and we press the trigger to spray, when we release the trigger the pump never stops having to be turned off by hand. ??

I need to spray a tree for sooty mold will this product have the reach of 25'

Interesting. My 18V Ryobi battery for the 13" small lawnmower does have indicators for the battery life. I'll have to make sure it would fit before purchasing.

That is one LOUD sprayer. Probably the loudest of all I’ve seen yet.

Does it have a fan nozzle? How is the fan nozzle? Is it weak or strong?

Cómo la puedo acquirir

If I dedicated it to using only water, do you think the spray is strong enough to rinse a dog after field training? I’m thinking of an “on the go” dog wash.

GREETNS, PRAY ALL IS WELL WITH U & YOURS, DOES THE SPRAYER HAVE AN OPTION 4 MISTING OR FOGGING??? IS THERE ANYWAY IT'S POSSIBLE WITH THAT SPRAYER???

At 121 bucks they’re really proud of it, their trimmer that I have was less than that

What’s the trick to get it to prime? On my second one and neither would prime.

Also when it comes to storage Ryobi batteries are way easier to store and then other brands they have a charger that will charge six batteries but not only does it charge you plug them into the charger and it won’t maintain them so you can leave them in the charger for years they will never go dead and they will never be damaged that is the best way to store Ryobi batteries

Ridgid has given up so much market share, makes me wonder who is making these bad decisions! Great review!

Not unlike other reviews of this sprayer no one actual shows the distance of the stream created by this unit. I've seen a few of these reviews where the connector on the front had come loose, is this an oversight by the user not making sure ALL connections are tight?

I have one apple tree quite large. I've not been able to find out the range/distance of the spray.

Oops. Feel rude. I watched the entire video, great and professionally made. Had to come back here and leave a like. The least I can do for your greatly produced time you took out of your life to do a video. I have one, as I posted elsewhere, so already doing my own low pressure review (not really, but yeah) Upsetting that these sprayers seem to have a prostate problem and stream starts out hood but then it just trickles. Ok, cheers!

You have sold it to me ...., I have several batteries some without indicator.... with run time of unit should not need one

Are you satisfied with how this sprays and the length of time the battery lasts...?...Have you found another battery operated 2 gallon sprayer that you like better, for $150 or under...?....Thank you....

Do not use malathion in this sprayer or any other chemical that can damage plastics. I should have remembered after my previous experiences using malathion. It doesnt go well with some plastics. It will melt them or distort them. My 1st experience with malathion damaging plastic was when the one ounce clear hard plastic measuring cup melted after measuring the amount I was mixing some for my hand pump sprayer. It also discolored it making it a milky white. By itself Malathion is clear, but when poured in water it turns the water a milky white. When I used it in the Ryobi sprayer I did not rinse it out and clean the sprayer after using it, but the damage may have already been done. The pick up tube which was a clear soft plastic turned milky white and also swelled up some. The plastic filter screen fell out of the end of the tubing and the tubing was loose where it fit over the barb for the pump suction inlet. It would no longer suction any liquid placed in the tank including plain water. I was able to order a new replacement suction tube with screen to replace the damaged one. Prior to using the malathion I had used the sprayer to spray Roundup and had not had any problems at all. I am still using it for Roundup but the motor will no longer completely shut off when I release the sprayer wand squeeze lever and fluid continues to trickle from the spray nozzle, so the pump and internals were probably damaged by the malathion. I am trying to find a replacement pump for the sprayer, but will probably buy another one anyway. I will only use the malathion or any similar chemicals with my pump sprayer in the future.

Can you put a different tip on it?

I purchased a 1 gallon Ryobi 18V sprayer. It has a 3 year warranty. It quit working in about 2 years. I took it to an authorized Ryobi service center. They first said 'we can't get parts from a company named (Gardner MFG). Then they told me They needed the receipt from Home Depot. I found where I registered it but that wasn't good enough. I just waisted $ 70.00+ dollars.

Don't they make a sprayer for painting DIY speakers boxes and other DIY stuff? They only seem to make them monster sizes. Hopefully, Ryobi will bring something that out to fill a hole in the product line. Or have I missed it?

I have three of these for different chemicals. ALL THREE HAVE CLOGGED SOLID………… I am going to use the Tractor Supply cleaning solution on them to see if it works. Has no one else seen this problem?

ryobi is the best

hows the pressure ?

ill use it as a camping shower

You're showing 4 stacked Rigid batteries and not knowing how to stack 4 Ryobi batteries, well if you take two of them and lay them on their side, they form a square, so just stack another square on that.

Batrtery removal - I have been noticing that some recent tools lead to a more difficult battery removal. Ryobi is getting sloppy.

It would have been nice to actually see the nozzle and spray mechanism in use. It was demo'd with the wand buried in the bushes. I couldn't see the strength/distance of the spray. Also, the instructions are very murky regarding where the little o rings are positioned. To have shown that would have been good.