I'm looking into the idea of using a sprayer to put oil (diluted with turps) on
my fences. Not having a compressor, I'm interested in the idea of an airless
(electric) sprayer. The local hardware chain sells a small tool, Wagner Power
Sprayer 70 watt, for NZ $90, i.e. 43 quid. I wonder if this is too cheap to be
worth it.

On May 3, 12:03 pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
I'm looking into the idea of using a sprayer to put oil (diluted with turps) on
my fences. Not having a compressor, I'm interested in the idea of an airless
(electric) sprayer. The local hardware chain sells a small tool, Wagner Power
Sprayer 70 watt, for NZ $90, i.e. 43 quid. I wonder if this is too cheap to be
worth it.

I have one of those that I use to spray white paint on my fence (once
I've removed it from the road). Don't spray gritty stuff like some
undercoats as it will wear out the plunger rapidly.
I don't like the combination of an electric sprayer with turps from a
fire and choking fumes point of view but I suppose it might be OK
outside.
How about a $10 garden sprayer that you pump up?

Matty F wrote:
On May 3, 12:03 pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
I'm looking into the idea of using a sprayer to put oil (diluted with turps) on
my fences. Not having a compressor, I'm interested in the idea of an airless
(electric) sprayer. The local hardware chain sells a small tool, Wagner Power
Sprayer 70 watt, for NZ $90, i.e. 43 quid. I wonder if this is too cheap to be
worth it.

I have one of those that I use to spray white paint on my fence (once
I've removed it from the road). Don't spray gritty stuff like some
undercoats as it will wear out the plunger rapidly.
I don't like the combination of an electric sprayer with turps from a
fire and choking fumes point of view but I suppose it might be OK
outside.
How about a $10 garden sprayer that you pump up?

I think ignition is probably not such an issue outside (although it might turn
into a flame-thrower). I need to explore garden sprayers - thanks for the
suggestion.

Matty F wrote:
On May 3, 12:03 pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
I'm looking into the idea of using a sprayer to put oil (diluted with turps) on
my fences. Not having a compressor, I'm interested in the idea of an airless
(electric) sprayer. The local hardware chain sells a small tool, Wagner Power
Sprayer 70 watt, for NZ $90, i.e. 43 quid. I wonder if this is too cheap to be
worth it.

I have one of those that I use to spray white paint on my fence (once
I've removed it from the road). Don't spray gritty stuff like some
undercoats as it will wear out the plunger rapidly.
I don't like the combination of an electric sprayer with turps from a
fire and choking fumes point of view but I suppose it might be OK
outside.
How about a $10 garden sprayer that you pump up?

About to test the $10 option, when the weather (and work) permit.
I can see one fly in the ointment - unless one takes scrupulous care, the little
orifices, pump etc. could easily get all gummed up. Need to do good flushing
with turps after use.

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember Gib Bogle
saying something like:

The local hardware chain sells a small tool, Wagner Power
Sprayer 70 watt, for NZ $90, i.e. 43 quid. I wonder if this is too cheap to be
worth it.

If it's the type with a low-pressure blower built on, it's actually
pretty good.

The $10 hand-pumped sprayer works very well. As I expected, there is a bit of
an issue, using it for the second time, with bits of hardened oil getting stuck
in the jets in the nozzle. It's not easy to clean all the oil out when you're
finished (I just spray straight turps for a while), and fragments of semi-dry
stuff tend to find their to the nozzle the next time it's used. Once you know
why it isn't spraying properly it's an easy enough job to clear the nozzle. I'm
using diesel to dilute the oil - much cheaper than turps.