Milwaukee M18 SWITCH TANK 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer Review | Don't Buy
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- The Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank has many issues, but the biggest one of all is the leakage. Due to the consistent leaking, I recommend that you do NOT buy this tool as it need some major overhaul improvements.The other major issue that it cannot really empty the tank during the spray. Always leaves a bit maybe a quarter to half gallon in the tank. There are other better products out there that cost less and work better without leaking.
The Milwaukee M18 SWITCH TANK 4 Gal. Backpack Sprayer delivers the industry's first interchangeable tank design with no manual pumping. Designed to meet the needs of professional landscape maintenance, the battery-powered backpack sprayer provides users with instant, constant and adjustable pressure up to 120 psi and a 25 ft. spray distance. The 5-mode pressure adjustment knob adjusts the pressure between 20 psi to 120 psi, providing users with the capability to complete a wide range of applications. The M18 REDLITHIUM XC 3.0 Battery (sold separately) provides users with up to 12 tanks of spraying per charge. The 4 Gal. Sprayer Tank Assembly features a dual diaphragm pump for longer pump life and Viton seals for increased durability against harsh chemicals. The sprayer tank has a wide mouth opening for easier pouring and a strainer that filters debris from getting into the tank. The backpack frame includes wide straps providing users with added comfort during extended spraying applications and a handle for convenient transport and storage. The 4 Gal. Sprayer is made up of 2 components the M18 SWITCH TANK Powered Base and the SWITCH TANK 4 Gal. Sprayer Tank Assembly. The Powered Base includes the motor, battery compartment and REDLINK electronics, while the interchangeable Tank Assembly includes the pump, hose and wand.
Instant, Constant and Adjustable Pressure for Ultimate Control
Up to 120 PSI & 25' Spray Distance
Run-time: Up to 12 tanks per charge with M18 REDLITHIUM XC3.0 Battery
Critical seals: Viton for increased durability against chemicals
Dual Diaphragm Pump: For Longer Pump Life
Wide Mouth Opening and Strainer: For Easier, Debris Free Pouring
Wide Straps for Comfort During Extended Duty Cycles
Transport Handle for Convenient Transport and Storage
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So, a 20 minute video and you couldn't tell us how or why it was leaking and couldn't tell us which sprayer you wound up going with?
I bought this tool 3 years ago to spray my yard for mosquitoes. It saved me a lot of money vs paying someone to do the work. It has been a good performer until the tank started leaking a month ago. Other than the tank leak I am happy with this tool. I'll be looking on how to fix the tank leak.
If it didn't leak, i probably would have kept it, even with it's other down sides.
Please do an update video on the one you replaced this Milwaukee backpack sprayer
I have been reading all over in reviews. I can't believe someone like Milwaukee would let these leaks.
I've ran about 40 gallons through mine the first day and love this thing. Putting my stihl sg20 as the backup sprayer now.
So did yours leak?? Hoping maybe they did a silent refresh of the tank design
why you need the stihl if you have the Milwaukee ???
After reading some of the comments here, as far as I'm concerned, this is a comprehensive review from a practical perspective and informative. Thank you for sharing. You've done a good job. 👍
I have several of these units for about 28 months now. Ive been an exterminator for 21 years and no backpack system is perfect; they all have issues. Ive only had two tanks leak from the bottom and it was prob from a defective lot. I exchanged them and no problems. The base has never given me any issues. The straps staying wet, no thats a lie, only if youre sloppy. The main design flaw is the fact you have to tip it to the side wet the liquids get low so it can syphon it empty-theres a small filter inside the tank that you can remove because it can get gunked up and it empties much better. The hose is not that flexible because its wrapped with wires for the trigger mechanism. Ive seen guys who have bought the water version because of the hose and just had theyre own wand system. These make sense to me because I have everything Milwaukee including vacuum, tools, and many batteries. Although not perfect I like the best. Being able to simply switch products on demand is great.
good point. I just had bad luck with 2 of them.
I like you do pest control, I also do turf and ornamental as well. I have had my system with 5 tanks for over 2 years as well. Have literally sprayed well over a thousand gallons through these things at this point. Milwaukee must have just had a bad run on tank seals or something. Mine has never leaked a drop none of the tanks. They have been frozen, dropped etc. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another at all. You are also 100% correct all backpacks have plusses and minuses. So far for me this has been one of the best and most reliable I have had in on package.
Just spring leak in mine. Trying to find the source to see if it can be fixed
Just got ours, zero issues, works great.
Lucky!
Do you still have zero issues 2 years on? Thank you!
Wow, that's just awful. Thanks for the heads up. Steering clear of that one.
Man, thanks for this review. I keep falling to the battery powered bs from TTI
They are great at marketing!
Please review one you like... thanks for your work
The leak issue is isolated to a specific production run which Milwaukee has identified. They seem to have fixed the issue but there may still be units out in stores that got them from that run. If you get a leaky unit Milwaukee will make it right.
I need 2 of these but didn’t buy because i can’t afford to leak herbicide on my customers lawns. Not worried about Milwaukee making it right, im worried about losing customers because of faulty equipment
How can i tell if the ones i buy are not from the affected run?
@@landscapingspecialist Just putting in water and running the unit a bit should make it immediately apparent. You can also purchase an extra tank or two and you'll have a different one to swap out yourself if you encounter an issue. The backpack base unit has no fluid involved, all of it remains inside the detachable tanks. You can open up the bottom of the detachable tank by removing 6 screws. Inside you could have seen where the leak was coming from. There is a feeder hose to the small internal pump assembly and a second feeder hose going to the mount where the external double wall hose attaches. You have 4 different couplings on those hoses that could have simply been loose. Since the issue seemed to happen after it was used my guess is the ones after the pump was the issue in the unit he tested. The pump in the unit I investigated was all metal and the gaskets of the pump itself were solid.
@@Javonis thanks. I actually did get one and its great. No leaks, yet. And it can actually empty itself without leaving product in tank.
Nice to know because leaky Round Up could be a real problem. Any way to identify the leaky ones?
I bought the 2g Hart sprayer (same as Ryobi) for $97 and like it. I changed out the cheap wand for a Solo and it is much better.
Probably the best way to do it; and beat value too!
I was so close buying this even though I have the ryobi one... Thank you.
apparently there was a bad production batch and they have fixed it since.... i hear.... but i've moved on to something better anyways
so far no leak, but i notice the pump skips a bit . i just got it today. only time will tell.
i been using my echo sprayer for over 10 years and im just tried of pumping as im getting more lots to control
Hopefully it’ll last. Seems like the switch tanks are a hit or miss. Not sure why they can’t get the manufacturing down with good quality control
Bought mine when they first came out for professional use, and made the money spent back in the first day. Immediately bought 2 more backpacks and 2 ranks each, and never had this issue. I love ours, sad some are coming out bad.
What do you do or spray?
I've had mine for 3 years. I'll buy another one once it dies.
Yea I bought two and both leaked just like the one in this video. all it was on both is that the drain cap needed to be tighten. Also My brother-in-law said his leaked as well and I told him to give it a good tighten on the drain cap and his didn’t leak after he tighten it. So all in all a good review but not a thorough one. Both of mine out of the box still had at least a half a turn on them still
I checked the drain cap and it was tight. It was the first thing checked. Maybe this there are several issues
Any idea if they fixed the issue? I need one ASAP. Actually 2-3. Been waiting since launch to buy hoping they would update the design so it doesn’t leak chemicals all over us!
apparently its been said that there were a few batches of them that leaked, and the newer batches have this issue fixed. both of mine leaked. so better luck to you
Was about to buy 1 thanks for the review
Dewalt should bring one
Exactly my thoughts. If other power tool brands made one im sure at least one keeper would come out of the mix.
I brought this and the motor worked but not spray the nozle is open I even unscrewed the wand to see if clogged but no spray and I only had 2 gallons of water in it ??? Guess I'm going to see if milwaukee will back the warranty
good luck
Great ideas from Milwaukee! Shame about design flaws
Tell me about it
thanks for saving me from this hassle. I was about to accept the counteroffer an eBay seller sent me.
Glad I could help
@@4thewinak I ended up buying one lol 😆 fuck 😂
But it's not leaking. Not yet 🤣
And bought the wrong model with lower gpm. 🙃 but for 220 with battery and charger it's not bad.
@@wilsonline90 good deal you got. You probably got a good one. It usually leaks right away. So if it’s not leaking you’re probably good for a while. Hope it works out for you. I ended up buying a pull behind sprayer for the acre lot and a sprayers plus model for spot treatment.
Thank you
My tanked leaked horribly. Turned out the drain cap was loose. 😂
Had mine for 2 years now, works great, you should have exchanged it dude
the second one leaked. had to get a refund.
I have had zero issues with mine and have used it for several applications it works perfect maybe I should make a few videos I think you got one with a bad seal
Lucky! I wish I got a good one. Got a bad one at least twice.
I've had mine for almost 2 years. Worked great until recently. It started leaking out one of the black hangers on the tank. Leaked Round Up all down my back and pants, but hopefully didn't make it to the grass. I was pretty irritated, especially with a carcinogen on my skin.
yep. not leaking should be it's #1 priority
There’s a lot of good info, but I wish you’d investigate more on where the leak is occurring.
Why would he bother investigating, this is obviously a design flaw and disappointing at that.
Finally fixed the tank completely emptying out 😮
Wish I had watched this video before buying this sprayer. Started leaking the first day I used it. I exchanged it for another one and it leaked worse than the first one.
I can relate…
So you have had issues with 3 different units from the same store? Maybe that store got a bad batch. But good video and I am aware to stay clear. Not to mention it is pretty damn heavy with 4 gallons of liquid.
One was ordered online shipped to home, other ones were from local store
Its really not heavy.
I'm 6ft tall ( idk if that makes a difference)
Even when loaded. It's way better then strapping that small bra strap echo that makes my shoulder hurt.
The Strap Milwaukee has on this is super comfortable 👌
Where does the tank leak out of specifically
where the fitting cap meets the container, almost as if some seals or o-rings were damaged or misaligned
Trying mine for the first time and it won't spray at all?
should get that exchanged.
Idk what is wrong with this sprayer but the new ones still have reviews talking about the leaks.
I’ve used my system professionally for 4 years. No issues. It’s just operator error. Ex: straps getting wet from chemicals. I’ve never got them wet. Any sprayer could get wet.
The spray wand is designed to store vertically in the provided spot. Stays there perfectly.
great! glad it works out well for you
I think their problem is that it is unbalanced. Having the battery on one side and the pump on the other probably makes it tilt to one side or another and make it leak. It also puts more pressure on one leg over another causing fatigue. Components should be centered and symmetrically balanced.
Mine gets down to 1 gallon and wont spray anymore. Selling it soon!!
I just bought one 7/25/2022.
It leaks
sorry buddy.
The sprayers plus 105ex seems to be the better buy, OR the craftsman 20v sprayer.
Just got one from Home Depot online. Tested it with water and it leaked right out of the box :(
No good man.
Been using mine for 1.5years daily no issue
Good. I hope it goes well for me also.
I noticed this pump has a 1 year warranty, so I best get to work before its up.
After that only the battery and the unit without tank has a 3 year warranty
Thank goodness, I just bought mine and it’s on its way! Got a good deal on eBay.
@@anthonyflores9336 been having mine for 6 months. Still working great. Lean to the left at the end to get every drop
Looks like a gasket issue from the bottom plate
probably
3 duds in a row and 3 years trying to get refunds.. minimal leaks but pumped died every time.. 2 were dead out of the box.
I bet if you orient the wand so the hose is on the sane side it wont fall off
true
Tank leaks. Wand leaks. Spray pattern sucks. Doesn't spray until empty (far from it in fact).
If it was so bad why did you keep it why didn't you return it
in the end, it did get returned. and i got a sprayers plus
The M12 is much better, though less capacity.
Get a dewalt👍
It's not pronounced v"it"ton it's called v"eye"ton aka Viton lol
Milwaukee hater.
Another rip-off low guality very expesive product thanks milwaukee
Geez man over 18 minutes...you have no clue how to get to the point! whats wrong with you!!!
Pure Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!