Taking this new Tomahawk mist blower out of the box and comparing it to one with a Tomahawk mist blower equipped with a turbo. www.amazon.com/shop/gpackard
Would love to see a video on what chemicals to use in different applications. I have a half an acre of (meadow) yard and I live near a canal. The weeds in my yard are a fight every year and so are mosquitos. 😩
Always enjoy your videos George. You still have the Florida operation going? Haven't seen any footage of you down there in quite a while. Enjoyed those vids probably because it mirrors my operation the most
I used it 3 times. It is an excellent machine specially for outdoor activities. Mine is the exact model but it is a little different. This one says 30-1 mine says 50-1. The presenter's hand blocks the starting part. Seven with hose also does a great job. After some search I chose 12 ml of Demand and a gallon of water. he tank gets heavy if it is full instead zi used 2 gallon of water and 23 ml Demand CS.
You can but just make sure you are using a respirator, goggles, and make sure the space is well ventilated. You do not want to be in a closed off space with the 2 stroke engine on this thing pumping Carbon monoxide into the air.
Works great as a blower for my 2 acre yard. You can keep the tank about 1/4 full, close the valve at the throttle which lets the water cycle and keep the pump cool, and that's it.
I am considering purchasing this unit to spray for mosquitos on my property. The MFG claims a "25 Ft +" vertical spray. I have large oak trees, in your estimation will this spray vertically about 25 ft? I question this as it is also advertised as 40 Ft horizontal, and from the video's I have watched looks good to be spraying out 20 Ft. I dont intend to spray directly straight up, but probably at a good 60-70 degree angle from the ground to get the best coverage I can get. Thanks for any input!
You should know that this tank is not pressurized meaning you have to keep your wand pointed towards the ground hold it wide open and then quickly flip it up to get whatever liquid that's in your wand to get sprayed up in that tree. These prayers are not like the Makita sprayers that have a pressurized tank and will spray vertically all day long with no problem at all. This is however a cheap unit and made for the homeowner.
Side by side. Whats better after using it for the summer. Stihl or tomahawk? What has a better vertical spray stihl or tomahawk? I need to get the bugs high up in my oaks.
stihl is better i think, but now we found an even better sprayer made by Makita, it's a 4 stroke and is awesome. the stihls are blowing up on us so i won't recommend them.
I have not but we have used the stih cheml blowers for a few years and we were having crank problems so we went with the Makita 4 stroke blowers and we LOVE THEM !
I have the Invatech Italia 868 which looks to be the exact same thing as the Tomahawk but rebranded. If I wanted to use it as a leaf blower, Invatech says to remove the turbo which is an obnoxious and a complicated procedure. But Tomahawk says to just fill the tank 1/4 full with water then turn off the white fluid valve - so there is fluid in the system and the turbo won't burn out. Do you know how these turbos work and how they are cooled? If water is in the tank is it constantly being cycled thru the turbo or only when the white valve is opened? I can't get a straight answer from Invatech; they have no clue and just keep repeating that it needs to be removed.
I don’t do this for a living I just wanted to basically for my house and my camp. I looked at the more expensive brands but I think this will probably work great for what I need it for. is it very heavy? I am 55 185lb and not an athlete by any means.😂 Thanks Fred
So it's been 4 years and you may have been running these Tomahawks for that time. How have they fared? I have 1,000+hrs on a SR 450 doing mosquito and these Tomahawks just seem very underpowered and cheap. I know it was windy in this test, but it looked like it was struggling to spray ~6 feet overhead. Even a SR 200 feels like it has more CFM output than this thing, and for only a $50 premium. I know the tank size is larger here, but in my years of experience doing mosquito in some densely wooded areas in Georgia, more CFM means I can treat more from a larger distance without having to trudge through thickets just to get close enough to treat some foliage.
get Makita period ! you'll see why. runs better, weight is distributed better, no mixing oil (4 stroke ) all in all more dependable. If you get one, comment to me and let me know as there are some changes you need to make to make it better and are simple,
@@GPackard I would love to hear about the changes to make. I just used mine for the first time yesterday and had a few issues with filter clogging and solution tube coming off during use. My email is : davidsetness@gmail.com
@@GPackard Wtf why did you have to throw a 3rd option into the mix… lol im a Diy tgat doesn’t mind spending money on quality equipment ill check the makita out thanks
Would love to see a video on what chemicals to use in different applications. I have a half an acre of (meadow) yard and I live near a canal. The weeds in my yard are a fight every year and so are mosquitos. 😩
Great suggestion! i'll try
I was wondering if those were any good! Thank You!
They are cheaply made but will work for a backup which is why we bought them.
Wonder if the end broke because of how cold it was.
Always enjoy your videos George. You still have the Florida operation going? Haven't seen any footage of you down there in quite a while. Enjoyed those vids probably because it mirrors my operation the most
All Phase, thanks, and no, we sold it. couldn't find any workers who were not strung out on drugs or alcholics
@@GPackard gotcha..... I feel your pain on the quality of available help. It's my biggest stressor for sure.
it's killing us all my friend.
Do you have a preference for the tips when comparing stilhl Vs tomahawk
Baffle or the rotary fan tip
I used it 3 times. It is an excellent machine specially for outdoor activities. Mine is the exact model but it is a little different. This one says 30-1 mine says 50-1. The presenter's hand blocks the starting part. Seven with hose also does a great job. After some search I chose 12 ml of Demand and a gallon of water. he tank gets heavy if it is full instead zi used 2 gallon of water and 23 ml Demand CS.
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Really good video it solved many of my questions
Do you think its suitable to use it indoors for disinfection?
Thank you
Yes it will
@@GPackard Thank you
You can but just make sure you are using a respirator, goggles, and make sure the space is well ventilated. You do not want to be in a closed off space with the 2 stroke engine on this thing pumping Carbon monoxide into the air.
How does it work as a leaf blower? The specs look ok if maybe slightly less than a dedicated blower (200MPH/475CFM) but it's hard to visualize.
Works great as a blower for my 2 acre yard. You can keep the tank about 1/4 full, close the valve at the throttle which lets the water cycle and keep the pump cool, and that's it.
I am considering purchasing this unit to spray for mosquitos on my property. The MFG claims a "25 Ft +" vertical spray. I have large oak trees, in your estimation will this spray vertically about 25 ft? I question this as it is also advertised as 40 Ft horizontal, and from the video's I have watched looks good to be spraying out 20 Ft. I dont intend to spray directly straight up, but probably at a good 60-70 degree angle from the ground to get the best coverage I can get. Thanks for any input!
You should know that this tank is not pressurized meaning you have to keep your wand pointed towards the ground hold it wide open and then quickly flip it up to get whatever liquid that's in your wand to get sprayed up in that tree. These prayers are not like the Makita sprayers that have a pressurized tank and will spray vertically all day long with no problem at all. This is however a cheap unit and made for the homeowner.
Side by side. Whats better after using it for the summer. Stihl or tomahawk? What has a better vertical spray stihl or tomahawk? I need to get the bugs high up in my oaks.
stihl is better i think, but now we found an even better sprayer made by Makita, it's a 4 stroke and is awesome. the stihls are blowing up on us so i won't recommend them.
So do you recommend the Stihl or tomahawk for reliability and long lasting and most important leaking 💧💧💧
for s starting up pest control buisness??
I recommend Makita, but call me and I'll tell you what to do to make it bullet proof. 715-623-7984
Have you tried the Invatech Italia 868 mist blower by chance? Would love to see a comparison.
I have not but we have used the stih cheml blowers for a few years and we were having crank problems so we went with the Makita 4 stroke blowers and we LOVE THEM !
It looks like it's identical. They probably just re-brand them based on who is selling it. I have the Invatech and the packaging was identical
We are north as north gets in WI. The friggen mosquitos are the worst! What chemical do you guys use for the BEST results? Bifen?
Demand CS
I have the Invatech Italia 868 which looks to be the exact same thing as the Tomahawk but rebranded. If I wanted to use it as a leaf blower, Invatech says to remove the turbo which is an obnoxious and a complicated procedure. But Tomahawk says to just fill the tank 1/4 full with water then turn off the white fluid valve - so there is fluid in the system and the turbo won't burn out.
Do you know how these turbos work and how they are cooled? If water is in the tank is it constantly being cycled thru the turbo or only when the white valve is opened? I can't get a straight answer from Invatech; they have no clue and just keep repeating that it needs to be removed.
I do not know how the turbos work or how they're cooled, but I would follow the advice of Tomahawk they're not going to tell you something bad.
I don’t do this for a living I just wanted to basically for my house and my camp. I looked at the more expensive brands but I think this will probably work great for what I need it for. is it very heavy? I am 55 185lb and not an athlete by any means.😂
Thanks
Fred
didn't know i had to.
So it's been 4 years and you may have been running these Tomahawks for that time. How have they fared? I have 1,000+hrs on a SR 450 doing mosquito and these Tomahawks just seem very underpowered and cheap. I know it was windy in this test, but it looked like it was struggling to spray ~6 feet overhead. Even a SR 200 feels like it has more CFM output than this thing, and for only a $50 premium. I know the tank size is larger here, but in my years of experience doing mosquito in some densely wooded areas in Georgia, more CFM means I can treat more from a larger distance without having to trudge through thickets just to get close enough to treat some foliage.
They are cheaply made , we use them for backups mainly.Honestly we now use Makitas 4 stroke and are very happy with them.
I have the turbo Tomahawk for mosquito spraying and am looking to upgrade and keep Tomahawk as backup. Pros/cons of Stihl bs Mikita?
get Makita period ! you'll see why. runs better, weight is distributed better, no mixing oil (4 stroke ) all in all more dependable. If you get one, comment to me and let me know as there are some changes you need to make to make it better and are simple,
@@GPackard I just got the Mikita and would love to learn your suggestions changes for improvement.
@@GPackard I would love to hear about the changes to make. I just used mine for the first time yesterday and had a few issues with filter clogging and solution tube coming off during use. My email is : davidsetness@gmail.com
How much do they cost? Do you reccomend turbo or non turbo?
cost is only like $350 i think. Definitely the turbo.
Does this work as sulfur dust sprayer?
not sure
Nice 👍 Chemical blower what’s the gas mixture at this chemical blower takes?
50:1
Does anyone know the difference between fogger and duster set ups?
Foggers atomized liquid while dusters distribute powder form materials.
That. Was. A. Great. Video. Awesome. Chemioal. Blower. Shot. A. Mile. Long. From Knoxville Tennessee
thanks brother
@@GPackard your welcome. My. Friend
Damn y'all still getting snowed in?!
were still getting snow . UGHHHH !
Time to migrate down south then lol
never my friend, never, I love it here in Wisconsin !
Your Spanglish is good!!!
You tha man!! 👍
Helena, thanks brother.
Stihl sr430 vs this tomahawk…. What wins? I think i no the answer
We actually use Makita, they make a 4-stroke that will destroy Stihl.
@@GPackard
Wtf why did you have to throw a 3rd option into the mix… lol im a Diy tgat doesn’t mind spending money on quality equipment ill check the makita out thanks
Ha Ha 😀You speak Spanish well George . Like a Boss 😉 😆
J's, your the onlu one who was paying attention, kudo's to you brother.
Does it spray release agents
WTF is a release agent ?
@@GPackard concrete form release - prevents concrete from sticking to forms. Sorry wrong model.
@@GPackard 😂
Hi. Great music, name the artist?
G Packard of course.lol
Honestly dude I don't even remember.
Probably a good cheaper option if you have a bunch of guys who tear stuff up 🤪
it is for sure a good back up machine if you have trouble in the field.