The check valve on a Birchmeier backpack is a small but important piece of equipment. If you ever have trouble pumping your Birchmeier backpack, it could be the check valve. This small white spring assembly that is under the pump cylinder. It can get dirty or clogged with debris causing it to not work properly. […]
Birchmeier Backpacks are terrific pieces of equipment. They can also last quite a long time, but that does require a little bit of maintenance. One extremely important thing to do to ensure a long life for your Birchmeier is check and clean your filters every day There are two filters on every Birchmeier backpack. One […]
I cannot stress enough the importance of regular preventative maintenance of your Birchmeier backpack. One of the parts that we suggest replacing annually is the O-rings. Over time, the O-rings will eventually break down which can cause big problems if you are on a job and you suddenly have product leaking and/or your sprayer doesn’t […]
Birchmeier backpacks are in our opinion, the best-built backpack sprayer on the market, but they do require some maintenance. One of the most common issues we hear is that techs are having trouble building pressure in their Birchmeier sprayer. And without pressure, there is little to no spray coming out, so this is an important […]
One of the most important tips for maintaining your Birchmeier backpack sprayer is ensuring your Birchmeier is well lubricated. A lubricated sprayer will reduce downtime & extend sprayer life. It is easy to do and takes almost no time. Once a week, every week, check out the grease reservoir. When it is empty, add more […]
The air cylinder of the Birchmeier Backpack sprayer is an important part. This is the area where the pressure builds up that allows your sprayer to spray. From time to time, with a lot of use, time and pressure, the air cylinder which can also be called the air chamber can wear out. It usually […]
One of the most important things you can do for your business is preventing downtime. Downtime is when you cannot service your customer due to equipment issues. It is so important to keep your equipment including your Birchmeier backpacks running smoothly so you can keep your business running smoothly. We recommend having emergency repair kits […]
In this short video, spray equipment expert and president of Qspray.com, Andrew Greess, talks about the best ways to maintain the Birchmeier Backpack sprayer every year. This routine maintenance which includes replacing both the O-ring and check valve, lubrication of the sprayer parts, and spray wand maintenance, is both easy and cost-effective. Maintaining these four […]