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Yreka, CA

Hello! I went out today and bought a Schultz dispenser, you know, the kind that you attach to the hose? Well, I put it on, and attached it to the soaker hose. But when I turned it on, it started leaking like crazy from around the rim where the container attaches to the hose hook-up. So I took it off and tried to be sure that I had not mis-threaded it or anything. No change. Do I just have a defective one, or do they not work with soaker hoses? When I turned the pressure down low enough that it didn't leak, it seemed as though the soaker hose was not sweating at all. Would appreciate your advice. Thanks! Patience

8/18/2002 10:48:38 PM

Amherst, WI

I bought one of those Schultz dispensers also, and it leaked like mad. The one from Miracle Grow works much better.

8/18/2002 10:56:52 PM

Commack, NY

i have the same problem with my schultz sprayer.......must be defective

8/18/2002 11:00:44 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

check and make sure they gave you the washer inside sometimes they're missing. I had the problem with a miracle grow one and it was a split in the plastic that you couldn't see till ya bent the plastic.

8/19/2002 6:43:20 AM

North Ga

My schultz sprayer leaks also. Miracle grow has a much better one.

8/19/2002 6:52:29 AM

Kuna, Id.

I have three of each ( Schultz & Miracle )Out of the 6 only one leaks, I would take it back and get another.
Ken

8/19/2002 11:56:02 AM

South Hill, Virginia

DripWorks.com has a nice selection of injectors. May cost a little more than the Miracle Gro/Schultz version but many of them are adjustable and I imagine they will last much much longer. I have an EZ Gro and I think it was around $55.

8/19/2002 12:56:51 PM

Mastic Beach, New York

i tried the miracle,it was always a mess to use...then i found the othro dail a spray...home depot $9...you set the dail to what mix want 1oz or tbsp or tsp per gallon of water
billy

8/19/2002 5:45:37 PM

GULFPORT,MISSISSIPPI

I too had a problem with a "Peters" dispenser.I didn't want to go back to my Miracle Gro one because i liked the different spray patterns offered by the Peters dispenser. heres how i fixed the problem. On the areas that leaked i wrapped it with "teflon" tape.This completely cured any leaking that i used to have. Teflon tape can be found at any store that sells plumbing supplies and it's cheap too. Just my two cents worth. I hope it helps.

8/20/2002 1:09:39 PM

Yreka, CA

Hey, thanks y'all. I can use almost all of that advice. I checked and sure enough, I am missing my washer. BUT, I think that I will return the thing and get a Miracle Gro version anyway. Also, it would probably be a good idea if I did get a flow regulator. (Another receipt to hide from the hubby! LOL) So, I thank you and my garden thanks you!
Patience

8/21/2002 8:05:24 PM

Yreka, CA

Ah. I didn't realize that there was a difference. I'll be sure to get the right thing though. Thanks. Pressure regulator. Got it.

Patience

8/21/2002 9:39:14 PM