gilmour 362 hose end sprayer - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

gilmour 362 hose end sprayer

AC Lockyer · Administrator

1 to 128 or 1 oz per gallon.

Do you have a clear pic of the dial?

AC

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

AC,

This is the Chapman G362. Same thing under another vendor. The 2nd picture is a pretty good shot of the adjustment dial.

www.amazon.com/Chapin-G362-Professional-Purpose-Metering/dp/B00UER1S2I/ref=pd_sbs_86_1%2C160_

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Troy Layman wrote:
AC,

This is the Chapman G362. Same thing under another vendor. The 2nd picture is a pretty good shot of the adjustment dial.

www.amazon.com/Chapin-G362-Professional-Purpose-Metering/dp/B00UER1S2I/ref=pd_sbs_86_1%2C160_

Ill need to see the owners manual.

AC

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

If you set the dial to the number 2 - you will get 1 ounce to 1 gallon.

The numbers on the dial represent tablespoons per gallon. 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce!

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Thanks, Brandon!

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

You got it Mark!

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Thanks...I'll be using mine tomorrow. That is with the little brass attachment installed in the tube, correct? To reduce the flow?

Jeff Newman · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

Here is a good youtube video on the sprayer and settings.

Hope this helps. Its a great sprayer.Hold onto the small black fan spray tip when you take it off to use as a stream sprayer! Its hard to find when you drop it..I learned the hard way. good luck.

V/r jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Newman on Friday 18th of September 2015 06:57:31 AM

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Perfect video on this sprayer, Jeff! Thanks a whole lot for posting it, the video answered all the questions I had about this particular sprayer.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Brandon Vaughn wrote:
If you set the dial to the number 2 - you will get 1 ounce to 1 gallon.
The numbers on the dial represent tablespoons per gallon. 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce!

Thanks Brandon

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Brandon Vaughn wrote:
If you set the dial to the number 2 - you will get 1 ounce to 1 gallon.
The numbers on the dial represent tablespoons per gallon. 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce!

Or you could put the small brass reducer into the tube for the teaspoon measurement and use the #6 setting. 6 teaspoons = 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce per gallon. Key point is that if your brass reducer is in the tube you'll never lose it.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Troy, tell us more about the brass reducer.AC

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

AC Lockyer wrote:
Troy, tell us more about the brass reducer.AC

All,

If you watch the YouTube video posted above by Jeff Newman on September 18th, it will explain in total detail how to use the reducer. Very informative video, indeed!! biggrin

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Ah I got it now. Thanks!

AC

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

BLUF: There is a little hollow brass reducer attachment that is screwed on to the top center of the adjustment dial. You can pull the siphon tube out of the sprayer handle and put this reducer in the top of the siphone tube. This converts the measurements from tablespoons (without the reducer in the tube) to teaspoons (with the reducer in the tube). if you use this only for bleach wash/final wash it won't matter, but if you ever want to use the sprayer for anything else it's the best way to avoid losing this little tip.

It appears that Gilmour no longer makes this product and Chapin has taken over. The average rating dropped from 4.4 under the Gilmour manufacturing to 4.1 stars under Chapin, but the Chapin G362 sprayer cost is currently $19.99 (no shipping & Handlling with Amazon Prime account) and is about half what Gilmour was charging as of 12/16/2015 if anybody needs a replacement.

http://www.amazon.com/Chapin-G362-Professional-Purpose-Metering/dp/B00UER1S2I/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Mike Sandefur · Freshmen Member

Has this been confirmed that the Gilmour 362 hose end sprayer is now Chapin G362. Need to make sure before I order for. Using for Bleach Wash.

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Mike,

The Chapin is the same thing. A few other vendors make these as well.

This link below on Amazon for the Gilmour version says it is discontinued.
www.amazon.com/Gilmour-362-Professional-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00002N67I/ref=sr_1_2

I went to the Gilmour site and the 362 isn't listed. They have an alternative called the 73QG2, but it says it is discontinued on Amazon.com, and I didn't see it listed on Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart or ACE.

So everything I'm finding points to Gilmour not making this product any longer.

chapinmfg.com/Product/slug/chapin-g362-professional-all-purpose-hose-end-sprayer-with-metering-dial

I bought one to replace my old one (a knock off a vendor tried to sell me as a bait & switch) and although I've only used it a couple of times, it seems to be built well. I use it for the Final Wash/Bleach Wash.

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

The Lowes near me stocks the chapin ones

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

yes they bought them out.

you can get a case from KEC supply for like $86.00

there are 6 in a case, just got one in last week.

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Nice tip John! How long have yours lasted? The Hudson knock-off I had didn't last long at all before the dial came loose.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

We have had some last two seasons and some two months.

Mike Sandefur · Freshmen Member

Thank all three of you. Very much. You people are on top of it.

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

I have two of the Chapin G362 sprayers. I've tried both of them and water runs constantly from between the nozzle and dial. Is that normal? If spraying above my head it runs down my arm. Seems like good quality, but I must be doing something wrong. Need it again in a couple of weeks so I'd like to get this issue worked out.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Bryan,

We do not have that issue with them and we use them almost every day. Sounds like a bad oring or maybe just a defective spray body.

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

Thanks. I remember now that the first one leaked out of the "anti-siphon" holes where the hose hooks on. I guess they are made to do that. The new one leaks on the front end of the nozzle before the siphon. It must be defective. Either way, both got me wet.

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

I bought another one and got it to work. Three is a charm, I guess. This one is labeled G362D and has a quart canister, but the smaller ones will work with it.

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-- Edited by Bryan P on Friday 24th of March 2017 07:26:34 PM

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Bryan, mine is exactly the same as yours minus the yellow handle. Mine has worked great and only fallen apart from use and getting banged around. If you don't have a booster pump or pressure washer to rinse high and the water pressure isn't great, I've found using this sprayer without the 1 quart bottle attached seems to give a better reach than most garden hose sprayers.

Another tip - Setting 2 is 2 table spoons/gallon, or 1 ounce per gallon. Remove the reducer valve at the top and put it in the hose, which changes the metered flow from table spoons to tea spoons, so a setting of 6 is what you need as 6 tea spoons = 2 table spoons = 1 ounce per gallon. This gives you a little better flow control if you want to bump up the amount of final wash for anything, and the reducer valves come loose and get lost before you know it.

My issue is with the hose end sprayer for Plant Wash. They spray purple for a moment then just clear water, or they leak like crazy. I just bought some gasket material to make my own gaskets to see if that helps any because the ones that come with them often don't work well.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

those are the ones we use

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

That makes sense having better flow control on teaspoons. John, do you use it that way or without the reducer? I want to use this for the Wood Restore we spoke about a few weeks ago. I've got the product in stock and that job is coming up.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

We use it with the teaspoon setting.

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

If you are going to use the Gilmour for applying Wood Restore, what setting do we use??

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

Mark Fermoyle wrote:
If you are going to use the Gilmour for applying Wood Restore, what setting do we use??

That's a good question. The bottle says 2oz per gallon for cedar siding (my upcoming project), but you couldn't get that on the teaspoon setting since 6 is 1oz and the dial only goes to 10. I'm gonna try 1oz on the wood restore and see how it does. On the tablespoon setting 2 is 1oz.

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Hey Bryan,

So, 2 tablespoons = 1oz. Set your dial to #4 on the Tablespoon mode (no insert) and that will yield you 2oz/gallon of spray.

I did a good neighbor style fence pool surround this afternoon and set my dial at 3 (1.5oz per gallon) and it was fine. Could definitely see the suds on the wood as I applied the Wood Restore!

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

Mark Fermoyle wrote:
Hey Bryan,

So, 2 tablespoons = 1oz. Set your dial to #4 on the Tablespoon mode (no insert) and that will yield you 2oz/gallon of spray.

I did a good neighbor style fence pool surround this afternoon and set my dial at 3 (1.5oz per gallon) and it was fine. Could definitely see the suds on the wood as I applied the Wood Restore!

I was referring to John saying "we use the teaspoon setting" but 2 oz per gallon wouldn't be possible so I'm betting most are using less. I'm gonna try it at 1oz and see how it does and increase as necessary.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Bryan,

I meant to say Tablespoon.......Been a long week and getting longer. Set your dial to 4 for 2 ounces per gallon.

Sorry about that.

Bryan P · Freshmen Member

John Aloisio wrote:
Bryan,
I meant to say Tablespoon.......Been a long week and getting longer. Set your dial to 4 for 2 ounces per gallon.
Sorry about that.

ALL GOOD! smile Thanks for your help.

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Mark Fermoyle wrote:
I did a good neighbor style fence pool surround this afternoon and set my dial at 3 (1.5oz per gallon) and it was fine. Could definitely see the suds on the wood as I applied the Wood Restore!

Hey Mark - did you happen to take any before/after photos of that fence? I've been curious how that job turned out.