Chapin

Chapin sprayers and lawn tools handle weed control, fertilizer application and watering for homeowners, DIY users and landscapers. You can match the equipment to the material you’re applying, whether that’s a liquid treatment, dry lawn granules or plain water. Start with the job.

Chapin makes sprayers, spreaders and watering tools. The company traces its start to a hardware store in Oakfield, New York, in 1884. It’s still based in Western New York.

Sprayers for yard work

For scattered weeds, start with a small garden pump sprayer. Choose capacity by what you want to carry as well as how often you want to refill. Chapin’s garden pump sprayer includes a 1-gallon option.

Keep a dedicated, clearly labeled sprayer for weed killer. Residue carried into a fertilizer job can damage plants you’re trying to feed. Match the sprayer to the treatment, and follow the treatment label for mixing and application.

Chapin also offers direct-hose fertilizer injection systems, which introduce fertilizer into water moving through the hose; use the particular unit’s directions for filling, connection and settings.

Getting the spray where it belongs

Start with clean water to learn the spray pattern and check for leaks. A broad pattern helps cover a swath, while a directed pattern helps with a spot job. Match any replacement nozzle to your sprayer’s connection and intended treatment.

With a hand-pump tank sprayer, you close the tank, build pressure with the pump and operate the shut-off to spray. Follow your model’s filling and pumping instructions. Before opening the tank for a refill, fully release its pressure using that model’s instructed method.

Equipment for professional work and watering

For professional concrete work, Chapin offers an industrial concrete metal pump sprayer with a 3.5-gallon capacity.

Landscapers have professional turf spreaders, including a contractor landscaping spreader with a 100-pound capacity.

For ordinary watering, Chapin’s hose nozzles and watering wands provide multiple spray patterns and adjustable flow so you can adjust the water for tender growth or loose soil.

Parts and upkeep

Chapin offers parts and accessories, including gaskets and seals. Match the part to the model number and the assembly you’re repairing. Inspect for leaks and damaged parts before use, and follow the cleaning directions for your equipment and the material you’ve applied.

Plan for wear-part upkeep: Chapin’s limited warranty excludes normal wear on parts including pumps, batteries, wands, nozzles and shut-off valves.

Selected equipment specifications

Equipment	Line or model	Capacity	Type
Garden sprayer	SureSpray 20000	1 gallon	Pump sprayer
Fertilizer injection system		32 ounces	Direct-hose system
Industrial concrete sprayer	1949	3.5 gallons	Metal pump sprayer
Contractor landscaping spreader	TurfPro	100 pounds	Turf spreader

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a Chapin sprayer?

Test your Chapin sprayer with clean water so you can learn the spray pattern before applying treatment. With a hand-pump tank sprayer, you pressurize the closed tank and operate the shut-off to spray. Follow the treatment label for mixing and application rate, because tank capacity alone won’t tell you how much ground you should cover.

How do you open a Chapin sprayer?

Fully release the pressure in your Chapin pump sprayer using your model’s instructions before loosening the tank closure. Shutting off the spray doesn’t mean the tank is depressurized. Once the pressure is released, follow the opening instructions for that model.

How do you use a Chapin hose-end sprayer?

Chapin’s direct-hose fertilizer systems feed fertilizer into water moving through your hose. Your unit’s instructions determine how you fill it, connect it and set it for use, while the fertilizer label determines the application rate. Don’t assume a setting from another hose-end sprayer delivers the same amount.

Where are Chapin sprayers made?

Chapin manufactures sprayers in the United States and remains based in Western New York.