Spray bottle keeps spraying even when not squeezing trigger [closed]

I know that spray bottles are usually cheap and konk out or break or whatever much sooner than we would like them to. Yeah that is a bummer, I know. But, I have the opposite problem. I have a sprayer I have used for a long time, refilled and kept using just fine. This last time I refilled the bottle, when I screwed the nozzle back on it started a steady stream continuously that wouldn't stop - I wasn't even pulling the trigger! The only way I can keep it from spraying is to turn the spray nozzle all the way off. I have searched all over the internet and every time I search specifically for "Keeps spraying" "won't stop spraying" "sprays on it's own" every single result has automatically changed it to "won't spray" or "Stops spraying" - I know that happens most of the time, but Jeeza-makreeza I can not be the only person to encounter this. I am pretty sure there is nothing paranormal going on, just something, probably small, that I am missing. Any ideas?

equipment

Best Answer

Pressure inside is greater than pressure outside.
Release the pressure, ensure the temperature is stable. If it's warming, then pressure will increase.

If it builds again after that, then the bottle contents are producing gas, which is not usually a good sign in food.

Pictures about "Spray bottle keeps spraying even when not squeezing trigger [closed]"

Spray bottle keeps spraying even when not squeezing trigger [closed] - Woman in Red Tank Top and Brown Leather Bracelet

Spray bottle keeps spraying even when not squeezing trigger [closed] - Person in Green Button Up Shirt Holding Clear Drinking Glass

Spray bottle keeps spraying even when not squeezing trigger [closed] - Unrecognizable Woman in White Lacy Dress Spraying Perfume on Wrist

How do you fix a continuous spray bottle?

If the nozzle was too tight, your sprayer may now be working. If not, unscrew and remove the cap and hold it under hot, running water or immerse it in vinegar, then use a pin to poke a hole in any blockage in the nozzle itself. If your bottle contains hairspray, soak the nozzle in alcohol.

What is the trigger of a spray bottle called?

The pump draws liquid up a siphon tube from the bottom of the bottle and forces it through a nozzle. Depending on the sprayer, the nozzle may or may not be adjustable, so as to select between squirting a stream, aerosolizing a mist, or dispensing a spray.

How does a trigger spray bottle work?

The trigger lever, once pulled using a few fingers activates a small pump. This pump is attached to a plastic tube that draws cleaning fluid from the bottom of the reservoir inside the bottle. The pump forces this liquid down a narrow barrel and out a small hole at the spray valve.

How do you fix a Zep spray bottle?

Repairing Clogged Zep Bottles

Step 1: Remove the blue nozzle and the straw from the yellow sprayer head. ...

Step 2: Use a strong flat object, like a screwdriver, to pry apart the blue collar from the yellow neck. ...

Step 3: Now that the pieces are separated rinse out the clear plastic insert to remove any clogs.

Broken Walmart Spray Bottle Trigger Fix Modification

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Mikhail Nilov, Mikhail Nilov, cottonbro, Duané Viljoen