If you are having trouble with Humic solid particles, add a little potassium hydroxide to the solution and all that solid will go back into solution. Humic acid needs to be at a pH at or above 8.0 approximately. Otherwise it precipitates out of solution if the pH is too low. Also works to help clean out the sprayer. Tablespoon or so per gallon. Buy it cheap on Amazon.
I haven’t had any other backpack sprayer to compare with but I couldn’t be happier with this one, it is strong. I mixed up some stuff that didn’t play too well together and it sprayed the chunks and all! Lol no clogging
I've had the Strom since Feb, maybe early March. No problems whatsoever. I"ve seen on the Facebook forum some have had some challenges, but I suspect cleaning habits aren't as good, or like others have mentioned, the elbow for the sump siphon has turned sideways on them. Solid sprayer. Anyone who is thinking about getting one won't be disappointed.
Hey Pete just used the Strom backpack sprayer to do my whole yard with Air 8 and DThatch what a beauty I would recommend this sprayer to anyone who want a pro grade sprayer Thanks
I been looking at ordering this sprayer and where to learn then CZcams. I have watched so many of your videos and on the GCI Academy Facebook page. Wow the look at the progress of the beginning area of this video. Wow progress! Ok back to the sprayer it’s awesome! I’ll be ordering and the sprayer assembly as well! :) along with my summer time liquids for my front yard and granular for my back yard!! Mixing it up and exploring this year!! Stay safe, god bless and Happy New Year to you and your family!
so I got this sprayer and nozzle assembly back around Christmas. A couple things I found with this setup that I will share. 1. I noticed that the sprayer was leaving about 1/2 gallon in the tank and wouldn't siphon it up. After fighting with it, adding more water to get the product sprayed, I noticed the siphon tube had turned on me almost sideways. Check and make sure the siphon tube stays down or you might end up with the same issue. 2. my sprayer nozzle had actually broke on me after a couple uses. the elbow broke on me. I just got some metal fittings from Lowe's to replicate the plastic ones, problem solved and it's a little sturdier. 3. I use the 20* fan tip that comes with the sprayer for spot spraying weeds as the sprayer nozzle sprays a pretty wide pattern. works pretty well. I'm really happy with the setup, especially considering I came from using a 2 gallon hand can on my 15k yard. It's never leaked on me or clogged up when spraying rgs/air8. it's sprayed ferrous ammonium sulfate and citric acid fine as well.
@@worldcomingdown6713 no issues. I did try to create a boom sprayer to make things a little faster. However, the nozzles I got are both .5gal/1min which means I would need to pump 1gal/min. This sprayer can't do it, even flipping the pump to "fast" or whatever it calls it. Running one .5gal/min nozzle it works fine.
@@888HUSKERS GCI Turf Academy is alive and well friend and WIDE OPEN...what I meant is I am in the process of developing 2 new "toys" for DIY spraying...my attorney has one getting the patent work together and a manufacturing company has the other one building my prototype....both should be ready in Jan. 2020
GCI Turf Services better show me some videos my friend because I’m in the market for an upgrade over my Chapin 4 gallon. I’m looking for something with generous shoulder pads or at least the option to upgrade them. Ever since shoulder surgery last year when they removed part of my shoulder blade, collar bone, and cut my bicep tendon and drilled it back in a inch or two further down my arm my left shoulder is bugged by the cheap pads that dig into a narrow grove. I’ve resorted to putting a wool sock over my shoulder under my shirt to spread the load at times if I go full load.
have a couple of these sprayers , useless in what we do. Even on the lowest setting has to much mist/fine particles and potential drift nightmare due to so much power. Thinking I can use to clean siding on my house though.
Pete - I'm currently using a Sprayers Plus 4-gallon backpack (replaced a Chapin which I do not recommend). It has an elbow in the tank with a filter, like the Strom, but it has another filter in the handle (not sure if it can be removed). Does the Strom have a filter in the handle? Didn't look like it.
I own a flow zone ...when it gets to around 1/4 or 1/2 gallon left it doesn't spray all that well. Not sure if Im leaning over or something causing the pump not to pump out remainder of the solution. Do you have this problem Pete?
Is this pump guarantee form the manufacturer if is defective i ask because last year i bought one from i different company and it started licking all over and i got the run a round last $280 never got my money back .
Sorry if I missed it some where in another video, but I would like more info and see more about the end Nozzle you use on this sprayer. Do you use a tip on the end or for this video was you just using it without a tip? I have a 15 year old LESCO pump backpack sprayer and it will wear you out spraying 16,000 sq. ft. of Zoysia. Looking to buy a new Backpack sprayer. Just doing my homework on each one to fine the Pro's and Con's. Also Thanks Pete for all you do and the support you give or Military, Police, and First Responders. God Bless...
Hey Pete I love your videos and information. I bought the strom sprayer after seeing you spray your yard with it about a year ago. I've only used it a few times and maybe charged it 3 times and today when I went to use it, it wouldnt show me the amount of juice that's left and when I tried charging it, it does nothing. It hasn't been dropped or wet and hasn't been used much at all for it to fail already. I would appreciate any advice you can give to help me asap because I'm in Georgia and it's warming up and I need to get my pre m put down soon. Thanks
I live in Kentucky and I a combination of grass I think, tall fescue Ky bluegrass and maybe ryegrass I really want just fescue. I do have a problem with wild violet and maybe not sure of what else but violet sticks out,, can you help?🤦🏼♂️🤬🤬
Pete when I saw the strom on sale..i went to make a purchase. I already purchased your spray tip assembly in the past. I was looking for the adapter assembly to purchase that as well. If I'm going to get the strom, I want the ability to switch tips from your GCI tip assembly, and then back to the ones that come with Strom. Are you still offering and adapter assembly that will do that? I wish Id have bought the adapter when I saw it listed previously, but I just couldn't afford to pull the trigger at the time (on the strom). Now I need a new sprayer...SO...hoping to get a strom. Can you let me know please. Have a great 4th of July! Looking forward to seeing what you did to the yard as well
So the Bermuda is technically and improved Bermuda, not a hybrid, right? Just checking as I’m in Louisiana running a lot of Improved Bermuda turf such as Sunstar, Sultan, and SiteOne’s newest product, Dune Bermuda. Thanks in advanced for any clarification on Bermuda hybrids vs improved Bermuda
Great product test, that sprayer looks awesome. Have you ever used or tried a walk behind sprayer like the Lesco spreader with the sprayer attachment? I'm wondering if it would be faster or there is drawbacks to it that makes the Strom better for you. Thanks for all the great videos!
Whoops, the one I saw was homemade! czcams.com/video/jSe159GDUok/video.html Still curious if you would ever use something like this - it looks like it would save time, without worrying about heavy equipment compressing the soil.
Sounds like a a great sprayer.... Unlike Hudson sprayer this one works right out of the box. It probably has part support and a strong support program unlike Hudson. For Pete's followers... Please stay away from Hudson products.
Pete, I recently purchased your academy program. I am looking to purchase this sprayer kit from you but I do have a question. My total lawn is 38k sq ft. When conducting an application, should I split the yard into 10k sq ft. Sections and mix product accordingly? I'm a little confused on how to guage distribution rate of liquid chemicals. What I mean is, if I were to mix all I needed for the whole property in 1 go, will it even fit? Or will I be running to ensure I cover my entire lawn, yet get adequate coverage. I see your directions say to add "x" water then the required amount of chemical, but I guess I'm just afraid ill either 1, apply too much in too small an area, and 2, will not move fast enough to spray everything. I've followed your channel for some time and love the content. Praise the lord and keep up the good work.
Josh Kaptur I’m not completely sure who copied who. I do know they come from the exact same molding company. The difference is the strom has higher quality internals as far as I know.
I did have to adjust the pressure relief switch on pump. It wouldnt pump at max psi. This was only the first spray. I haven’t had any issues with it since. Sprayed about 10 acres so far this season. 😎👊. Love it! 🍹
@@GCITurf Oh, looked like you used no tip. There's no video part of the nozzle assembly (or, maybe I just don't know what it looks like) - looked on your site and no image either. Interested in it to reduce spray time.
btownsmostwanted I’m working on the patent so that why you don’t see any pictures. You can trust me friend. It’s awesome for sure! Read the reviews on it
@@btownsmostwanted I purchased one from Pete. I own a Chapin 4 gallon and can spray a 6.5 foot wide pass. Makes fungicide, herbicide, and RGS applications easier, quicker, and more accurate than hose-end sprayers. Some other sprayers have up to an 8 foot wide pass with Pete's assembly. It does work.
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Where's the July 4th video Pete!?
tomorrow morning 8am
If you are having trouble with Humic solid particles, add a little potassium hydroxide to the solution and all that solid will go back into solution. Humic acid needs to be at a pH at or above 8.0 approximately. Otherwise it precipitates out of solution if the pH is too low. Also works to help clean out the sprayer. Tablespoon or so per gallon. Buy it cheap on Amazon.
"She's nosy!...He just kicked it..." The commentary is the best part 😂😂😂
I haven’t had any other backpack sprayer to compare with but I couldn’t be happier with this one, it is strong. I mixed up some stuff that didn’t play too well together and it sprayed the chunks and all! Lol no clogging
I've had the Strom since Feb, maybe early March. No problems whatsoever. I"ve seen on the Facebook forum some have had some challenges, but I suspect cleaning habits aren't as good, or like others have mentioned, the elbow for the sump siphon has turned sideways on them. Solid sprayer. Anyone who is thinking about getting one won't be disappointed.
Congrads on the new old property!!! That's awesome!
I bought that sprayer from GCI Pete.....love the sprayer and has helped me manage my applications by speeding up the process
Congratulations on your purchase of property. That's awesome
Just received my Strom and nozzles! Must be a newer version, the battery door is transparent and on the front of the unit!! Thanks Mr. Pete
I own a Strom and recently purchased the Milwaukee switch tank. I prefer the Milwaukee slightly.
What's better about the Milwaukee in your opinion?
That Strom sprayer is OP!
I ordered mine last week! I can't wait for it to ship and get into my hands :) Thanks Pete! God bless
Hey Pete just used the Strom backpack sprayer to do my whole yard with Air 8 and DThatch what a beauty I would recommend this sprayer to anyone who want a pro grade sprayer
Thanks
I been looking at ordering this sprayer and where to learn then CZcams. I have watched so many of your videos and on the GCI Academy Facebook page. Wow the look at the progress of the beginning area of this video. Wow progress! Ok back to the sprayer it’s awesome! I’ll be ordering and the sprayer assembly as well! :) along with my summer time liquids for my front yard and granular for my back yard!! Mixing it up and exploring this year!! Stay safe, god bless and Happy New Year to you and your family!
so I got this sprayer and nozzle assembly back around Christmas. A couple things I found with this setup that I will share.
1. I noticed that the sprayer was leaving about 1/2 gallon in the tank and wouldn't siphon it up. After fighting with it, adding more water to get the product sprayed, I noticed the siphon tube had turned on me almost sideways. Check and make sure the siphon tube stays down or you might end up with the same issue.
2. my sprayer nozzle had actually broke on me after a couple uses. the elbow broke on me. I just got some metal fittings from Lowe's to replicate the plastic ones, problem solved and it's a little sturdier.
3. I use the 20* fan tip that comes with the sprayer for spot spraying weeds as the sprayer nozzle sprays a pretty wide pattern. works pretty well.
I'm really happy with the setup, especially considering I came from using a 2 gallon hand can on my 15k yard. It's never leaked on me or clogged up when spraying rgs/air8. it's sprayed ferrous ammonium sulfate and citric acid fine as well.
So after a year, any other issues with the sprayer? I’m seriously considering this sprayer but I’m obviously hesitant. Thanks!
@@worldcomingdown6713 no issues. I did try to create a boom sprayer to make things a little faster. However, the nozzles I got are both .5gal/1min which means I would need to pump 1gal/min. This sprayer can't do it, even flipping the pump to "fast" or whatever it calls it. Running one .5gal/min nozzle it works fine.
@@TheLawnStripes thank you for the quick response!
@@worldcomingdown6713 sure thing!
Nice review of the sprayer. Congratulations on your new property! Yes God is good 👍🏾
Very strong sprayer, he is very good
Just ordered the strom and nozzle assembly. Looking forward to not pumping. Keep up the great videos
ball field looks great Mr. Pete.
You're a mad scientist Pete! Anxious for the rollout of your own sprayer
Eric Cozart, Pete is coming out with his own sprayer?
@@888HUSKERS no no...Pete is not....BUT I do have 2 things in the works for next year!
GCI Turf Services now I’m even more confused, so GCI Turf Academy is no longer Pete?
@@888HUSKERS GCI Turf Academy is alive and well friend and WIDE OPEN...what I meant is I am in the process of developing 2 new "toys" for DIY spraying...my attorney has one getting the patent work together and a manufacturing company has the other one building my prototype....both should be ready in Jan. 2020
GCI Turf Services better show me some videos my friend because I’m in the market for an upgrade over my Chapin 4 gallon. I’m looking for something with generous shoulder pads or at least the option to upgrade them. Ever since shoulder surgery last year when they removed part of my shoulder blade, collar bone, and cut my bicep tendon and drilled it back in a inch or two further down my arm my left shoulder is bugged by the cheap pads that dig into a narrow grove. I’ve resorted to putting a wool sock over my shoulder under my shirt to spread the load at times if I go full load.
I hope you do a follow-up video on straight humic 12 app.....
Me, too. , I'm super interested in your office front yard progresses!
@@rcronin1 happy 4th....
have a couple of these sprayers , useless in what we do. Even on the lowest setting has to much mist/fine particles and potential drift nightmare due to so much power. Thinking I can use to clean siding on my house though.
Hey stelinator are u interested in selling one of the sprayers?
Did you water it in
Sprayer is easy to use, very professional setup!
Pete - I'm currently using a Sprayers Plus 4-gallon backpack (replaced a Chapin which I do not recommend). It has an elbow in the tank with a filter, like the Strom, but it has another filter in the handle (not sure if it can be removed). Does the Strom have a filter in the handle? Didn't look like it.
No sir. It does not Only the one in the bottom of the tank
So cool Pete what God's doing for you and your business! Season of reaping!
God is good Mr. Joe....so good!
Great content Peter Thankyou
Nice sound effects! Really.
I own a flow zone ...when it gets to around 1/4 or 1/2 gallon left it doesn't spray all that well. Not sure if Im leaning over or something causing the pump not to pump out remainder of the solution. Do you have this problem Pete?
My favorite part. 8:07
Keep rocking it Pete 👍🏻
Pete that baseball field looks stunning! We are more blessed to give than receive... Acts 20:35
Good info, my friend.
Is this pump guarantee form the manufacturer if is defective i ask because last year i bought one from i different company and it started licking all over and i got the run a round last $280 never got my money back .
Can you do a video like this with the sprayers plus 2 gallon sprayer?
You prefer this over the flowzones for lawn applications
How is the tomato plant doing that you and your boy has a bet on
Josh Cunningham decent ....
Great video, what type of pressure does the pump sprays out, how long does the battery last? Thanks
Thinking about getting this
First time I sprayed humic 12, air8, and rgs my shoes up to just below my knees were brown lol
Great 👍 vidéo Pete !!!
What does the sprayer asembly knozzle looks like. Don you have a video of it and how it works
I’m more interested in seeing how that straight humic 12 does. Did you water it in afterwards?
RVA Lawn Love yep
GCI Turf Services when you coming through Virginia again? Would love to have you stop by and see my fescue
Sorry if I missed it some where in another video, but I would like more info and see more about the end Nozzle you use on this sprayer. Do you use a tip on the end or for this video was you just using it without a tip? I have a 15 year old LESCO pump backpack sprayer and it will wear you out spraying 16,000 sq. ft. of Zoysia. Looking to buy a new Backpack sprayer. Just doing my homework on each one to fine the Pro's and Con's. Also Thanks Pete for all you do and the support you give or Military, Police, and First Responders. God Bless...
Hey Pete I love your videos and information. I bought the strom sprayer after seeing you spray your yard with it about a year ago. I've only used it a few times and maybe charged it 3 times and today when I went to use it, it wouldnt show me the amount of juice that's left and when I tried charging it, it does nothing. It hasn't been dropped or wet and hasn't been used much at all for it to fail already. I would appreciate any advice you can give to help me asap because I'm in Georgia and it's warming up and I need to get my pre m put down soon. Thanks
how'd you get 5gal bucks of that fertilizer?
Hey Pete, how did this turn out? Interested in seeing how straight up humid did for the lawn.
Great video!
Black gold
I live in Kentucky and I a combination of grass I think, tall fescue Ky bluegrass and maybe ryegrass I really want just fescue. I do have a problem with wild violet and maybe not sure of what else but violet sticks out,, can you help?🤦🏼♂️🤬🤬
Pete when I saw the strom on sale..i went to make a purchase. I already purchased your spray tip assembly in the past. I was looking for the adapter assembly to purchase that as well. If I'm going to get the strom, I want the ability to switch tips from your GCI tip assembly, and then back to the ones that come with Strom. Are you still offering and adapter assembly that will do that? I wish Id have bought the adapter when I saw it listed previously, but I just couldn't afford to pull the trigger at the time (on the strom). Now I need a new sprayer...SO...hoping to get a strom. Can you let me know please. Have a great 4th of July! Looking forward to seeing what you did to the yard as well
rbljackson no adapter needed. You can swap them back and forth with ease.
wish we could get the next products in California want to tray then out
Hey Pete have you thought about a time lapse of this whole renovation project from start to finish?
Great video, how long does it take ito get one gallon of water,
A calibration test Thanks
What did they bring you for lunch ?
What kind of service life are you seeing with the Strom sprayers ?
Awesome!!!! When you going to sell shirts???
Brandon McCown they are being made now 😎
GCI Turf Services sign me up. Medium shirt😎👊🇺🇸👌
so what tip were you using? Congrats on closing on your shop property!
Pete I just got your Tall Fescus brand today.. and the earliest that I can lay my seeds is in September?
So the Bermuda is technically and improved Bermuda, not a hybrid, right?
Just checking as I’m in Louisiana running a lot of Improved Bermuda turf such as Sunstar, Sultan, and SiteOne’s newest product, Dune Bermuda.
Thanks in advanced for any clarification on Bermuda hybrids vs improved Bermuda
I'm 777 !!!!! What kind of brand is the humic?
Pete where can I get just the tip? Easy Mr. Hayen
Never mind I found the tip!
Where did u find it
alex l gciturfacademy.com/product/strom-sprayer-nozzle-assembly-trim-nozzle/
Exactly... ordered Pete's website and was very ez!
Great product test, that sprayer looks awesome. Have you ever used or tried a walk behind sprayer like the Lesco spreader with the sprayer attachment? I'm wondering if it would be faster or there is drawbacks to it that makes the Strom better for you. Thanks for all the great videos!
Whoops, the one I saw was homemade! czcams.com/video/jSe159GDUok/video.html
Still curious if you would ever use something like this - it looks like it would save time, without worrying about heavy equipment compressing the soil.
Good video and God bless and have a happy 4 July
I never see the nozzle assembly
james sams I’m working on the patent for it that is why
Okay
Best to buy this and model # ?
Sounds like a a great sprayer.... Unlike Hudson sprayer this one works right out of the box. It probably has part support and a strong support program unlike Hudson. For Pete's followers... Please stay away from Hudson products.
Pete, I recently purchased your academy program. I am looking to purchase this sprayer kit from you but I do have a question. My total lawn is 38k sq ft. When conducting an application, should I split the yard into 10k sq ft. Sections and mix product accordingly? I'm a little confused on how to guage distribution rate of liquid chemicals. What I mean is, if I were to mix all I needed for the whole property in 1 go, will it even fit? Or will I be running to ensure I cover my entire lawn, yet get adequate coverage. I see your directions say to add "x" water then the required amount of chemical, but I guess I'm just afraid ill either 1, apply too much in too small an area, and 2, will not move fast enough to spray everything. I've followed your channel for some time and love the content. Praise the lord and keep up the good work.
williammocaby make one sprayer full cover 10k squ ft and you are good
It’s a flow zone storm not strom. The models are storm, cyclone, and typhoon.
Correct. But the one I’m using in this video is a “Strom”. Totally different brand than flowzone.
@@GCITurf My apologies I stand corrected it looks exactly like the flow zone storm.
Is this a rebranded flowzone tornado, or vice versa? As far as I can tell they are identical except the label (and your tips).
Josh Kaptur I’m not completely sure who copied who. I do know they come from the exact same molding company. The difference is the strom has higher quality internals as far as I know.
@@GCITurf Thanks for the quick response... I'm going to be ordering from your site soon.
Josh Kaptur thank you friend
2nd
Fourth. Love my strom!😎👊🔥
I did have to adjust the pressure relief switch on pump. It wouldnt pump at max psi. This was only the first spray. I haven’t had any issues with it since. Sprayed about 10 acres so far this season. 😎👊. Love it! 🍹
@@Lawnvolution how is that sprayer holding up?
I told my buddies they told me I was crazy.
kccustom1 BLAH HA HA HA
Did you use a tip
Greg Sullivan my nozzle assembly. Yes
Hey buddy did you get the present I sent you
Whats ya chewing Pete I see a tin dat pocket
Did you not use a tip?
btownsmostwanted I did. Used my nozzle assembly
@@GCITurf Oh, looked like you used no tip. There's no video part of the nozzle assembly (or, maybe I just don't know what it looks like) - looked on your site and no image either. Interested in it to reduce spray time.
btownsmostwanted I’m working on the patent so that why you don’t see any pictures. You can trust me friend. It’s awesome for sure! Read the reviews on it
@@btownsmostwanted I purchased one from Pete. I own a Chapin 4 gallon and can spray a 6.5 foot wide pass. Makes fungicide, herbicide, and RGS applications easier, quicker, and more accurate than hose-end sprayers. Some other sprayers have up to an 8 foot wide pass with Pete's assembly. It does work.
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TALL FESCUE JUNKIE 😎👊🔥
TALL FESCUE JUNKIE you forgot me! 😐lol