A lifesaver for our trees,
October 20, 2009
By knighted from Resaca, GA
"We have a row of Leyland Cyprus that were so infested with bag moths we were well on our way to losing them. To have a professional come out and spray them was cost prohibitive. So, we took a chance and purchased this sprayer. Well, it has saved all our 30 foot trees except one and we haven't given up hope for it as it is now starting to put back out. This product does everything that it claims and we do not regret the purchase whatsoever."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
NorthStar Tow-Behind Tree Sprayer,
October 19, 2009
By TSL60 from South Texas
"I found that this sprayer went beyond my greatest hopes. It was easy to assemble and the instructions clear. I have used it to spray 25 foot oak trees and 20-25 foot pecan trees and reached the very top. I also used it to help me do a control brush and grass burn. The reach of the spray pressure enabled me to stop the fire at each point desired in a 15 mph wind. It is easy to prime and can quickly be cleaned-up after the use of either pesticide or herbicide. The 10 acre plot that it was used on only required one refill of herbicide and got a good kill on the brush without wasting product.
This a good unit to use in small areas where a 200 gallon spray rig can't go plus the bigger spray rig doesn't generate the pressure the 16 gallon unit does. As my advanced age the size is also a plus for handling and storage."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
NorthStar Tow-Behind Tree Sprayer,
August 12, 2008
".I have 10 acres of land with numerous Douglas fur and blue spruce pine trees. I notices that several trees were infected with pine beetle. To prevent further infestation of surrounding trees, I needed a way to spray up (35 ft) to prevent the spreading of the pine beetle. I had to be able to pull it with my ATV, and allow me to spray several trees before refilling the spray tank. I looked at several sprayers and then remembered that I had a good experience with searching for products on Northern Tool and Equipment website. That is where I found the NorthStar. I have used the sprayer many times and found it to be easy to operate and very effective in preventing further infestation. I found the 16 gallon tank good, but I have decided to order the 26 gallon tank to allow me more spraying time. Love the product"
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Tree Sprayer has some great features,
August 11, 2008
By jimmydee from Far northern NY
"My Northern Tools tree sprayer has been a great timesaver in many ways: it's easy to fill, easy to clean with its convenient drain, the hose wrap engineering works, great pressure to reach the tallest trees that are sprayed here, and its capacity is adequate to save lots of time. My single most important advice to owners and future owners is to adjust the pump pressure to 160 psi or below because the hose will weaken and burst at higher contant pressures."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
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Tree Sprayer,
April 21, 2008
By Blockhead from Central PA
"I got this sprayer to do the smaller trees on my property. It reaches the top of the young trees and the ease of changing the shape of the pattern was an unexpected bonus. I use it for pesticide as well as dormant oils. I found the tow behind trailer very stable as well. My only advice is to make sure all spray hose connections are very tight as this sprayer develops a great deal of pressure that will blow a loose hose connection off."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
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Tree Sprayer,
October 31, 2007
By jimthetoolman from Rochester, NY
"I have used this sprayer for two years with good results but not without a few problems. The fitting where the 35' hose attaches to the spray pump keeps unscrewing from the tee, the barb fitting can not be tightened sufficiently, a swivel fitting would cure this problem. The second year I used the sprayer the gun sprung an internal leak. Upon disassembly I discovered the copper water line had popped out of gun's sprayer valve body. It only uses an O ring and a friction fit to stay in place! I reassembled the fitting and added a little Goop to prevent it from separating, so far no issues. Finally I had to replece the pressure gage when the original siezed up."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
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