Kurgano

I live remotely and the power is often spotty during storms and so I've grown to like alternates to electricity. Not to mention the electric rates are rediculous now. I like to tinker. For example in my last little project I restored and then converted some vintage metal kerosene lamps to use LED bulbs. I then made them cordless by going with rechargeable battery packs and I set up a little solar station that recharges them. They run for about a week before needing charge(3-4hrs of dark per day). Tip: If you try this go with vehicle door panel or tail bulbs. They are available in LED form and use less power than a home 60w equivalent but are brighter(and cheaper too). As for using the Speedy Sprayer if I find and rebuild an O&R engine for it, I absolutely would use it... gently. There is something very rewarding about restoring old stuff especially when you find a good use for it.

I'm a new member, hello everyone. I was looking for info about a Speedy Sprayer I have in a box and it led me here, very nice results with the O&R engine! Unfortunately mine has an electric motor and I now want a gas powered motor to make it truly portable. Hey, it has a handle right? j/k I have a few other projects on hand, too many really, such as an old hit and miss engine, several ride-on mowers, an old turf-til and more vintage chainsaws than any person should own(says my wife). Excuse me while I go binge read the forums! Oh, question.... how rare are these old O&R engines? I didn't find any for sale on ebay or in classifieds. Would I be be better off planning to stick to the electric motor when I start the Speedy Sprayer rebuild?