B&G Sprayer Tips

Tips to save money on your B&G Sprayer:

-          Tip Cleaning – Follow manufacturer directions for cleaning tips.  This usually includes using a soft bristle brush and mild cleaner.  Wire brushes, pins, pocketknives, etc. will destroy tips.

-          Tip Wear – One study reported that brass tips wear out at about 10% per year.  This means every year your tip is putting out 10% more product than it was last year.  A new B&G Tip (about $20) is cheaper than a 10% increase in chemical cost.

-          Prevent Downtime - Keep the old tip as a backup.  Store in the vehicle in your emergency repair kit.

-          B&G Sprayer 4-Way Tip – is great if you use multiple spray patterns.  If you only use 1 or 2 of the patterns, substituting industry available Spraying Systems parts is cheaper and easier.  See the 2 photos. 

=  The 1st shows the typical B&G Sprayer assembly (wand, modified assembly, tip, retaining ring).  This tip assembly is about $45 in parts (excluding the wand).                                           

=  The 2^nd photo shows how to do it with industry standard parts.  The modified assembly is removed.  All that is needed is the tip and the retaining ring.  This tip assembly is about $10 in parts.

-          Secure your B&G sprayer in the truck.  Lots of B&G sprayers get damaged from rolling around in the back of the vehicle or being crushed by other unsecured equipment.

-          It’s a Spray Wand not a Crowbar – Our repair shop sees many B&G sprayers’ wands and tips that are damaged from opening gates, moving trash & debris, being dragged on the ground and other inappropriate uses. 

B&G Pest Control Sprayers

B&G Pest Control Sprayers, here is my advice:
-          Clean it out
-          Don’t overpressurize it
-          Release the pressure after each stop
-          Keep it well lubricated
-          Perform preventative maintenance.

These are still good ideas.  Unfortunately we see lots of damage to B&G from negligence.   Here are some key points:

1. B&G Sprayer wand is NOT a crowbar.  Don’t use it to open gates, cabinet doors, etc.  
2. Store your B&G Sprayer securely in your vehicle.  Just because it’s in the truck, doesn’t mean it’s secure.  Lots of damage occurs from B&G Sprayers rolling around the back of the vehicle.
3. Don’t clean the tip with your knife, a nail, a pin, etc. These will damage the tip and pattern and cost you more in chemical usage.   Use an old toothbrush and gentle soap.  If you can’t clean it out this way, get a new tip.
4. Don’t expose the sprayer to freezing temperatures. 
5. If you are the boss, inspect your tech’s B&G’s to make sure they are complying with your maintenance guidelines.
6. Keep spare parts readily available so you don’t have expensive downtime because of a $3 part.
7. Your B&G spray tip wears out.  Every year it puts out about 10% more chemical then the year before.  A new tip is cheaper than 10% more chemical. Replace tips annually.  If you don't use all of the 4 options on the B&G 4-way tip, you can replace it with a much cheaper Spraying Systems tip.