[Simon@arenaclean]

I brought the IK9 off ebay with the the upholstery gun and carpet clean lance, problem is the lance is an excellent conductor of heat so hot pre-spray is no-no because the lance gets hot. Did not take long for the lance to snap too. I then got the beefed up lance from restormate which is superb. Doing it this way though it cost me more so would recommend this http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/IK9heavy I do agree the plastic pump could be stronger but have been using it now for nearly a year with no problems and it puts up with hot water etc. Just need someone to put a steel pump rod in now

[AshWhite]

Simon, I have the same problem with heat from the IK9 so I just wrap a terry towel round the handle when I want to use it, keeps it handy to wipe off any overspray then too.

[creighton foyle]

i got my stainless steel sprayer from solo sprayers i think off ebay. i think they were less than £50 each with brass lances and good spray tips . they were 4ltr sprayers. good value in my opinion and good customer services.

[Simon@arenaclean]

Thanks Ash, I actually found some thick foam sleave meant for a push bike grip, sliced it down the middle and fitted that, and it worked all right, but as I said it snapped in the end so got the heavy duty one. Plenty of ways round it but just seemed a bit of pain.

Not sure anyone can help? I could do with a fan jet 8002 I think it is, that does not leave a wetter line on the fan edge. Tend not to notice it on pile carpets but on loops or low profiles it's quite clear. Thought of trying a brass one but have not got round to it yet.

[Bbarrow]

cheers guys, il have a look at a few mentioned

[clinton]

Got to agree with mark..Wouldnt bother with the ik range again..To easy to snap and break..

Like the one restormate sells the tango 5 litre..

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

Pico 5 litre Sprayer is what i use not let me down yet and for £30 a bargain when DF want about £150 if not more just cause it's metal lol.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mesto-PICO-Compr-Sprayer-5-Litre-/140593514142?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&hash=item20bc06c69e

Copy and paste link to see.

[Ian Gourlay]

I find Black Dekar reachable one very good  not sure if they are till on market

Have a Rentokil one  nice spray pattern

Orion Ok but did not last any longer but maybe I need parts.