sprayer suggestions for mops

jonboy · 02-12-2010, 12:54 PM

I am having trouble finding a spray bottle to use for mops, etc.
Everything i have found seems to stop up from the use of spices in the mop.
I wasn't able to find any info thru a search.
I have tried a bbq mop also but they seem to affect the bark.
Any suggestions ?
I was thinking about a garden type sprayer if i was doing a huge bbq.
I would like to find something that works when only doing a couple of butts on an egg or smoker.
jon

early mornin' smokin' · 02-12-2010, 01:03 PM

mop and spraying are just a waste of time imho. Looking = no cooking. you want good bark, skip the mop or spray, leave the lid closed and let the meat weep!

TN_BBQ · 02-12-2010, 01:09 PM

I don't use a spray bottle or mop either, however there are a few out there that have a mesh filter on the straw that might help prevent clogging.

I've also seen folks use small (and large) pressurized garden pumps for spraying things down. I'd say in a few weeks stores will stock the shelves with their spring inventory and you'll start to see them everywhere.

If it's a real big issue, you might have to strain your stuff through several pieces of cheese-cloth (or pantyhose). Might even make a filter out of that using a rubberband or something.

barbefunkoramaque · 02-12-2010, 01:15 PM

I have used a large Hudson Sprayer at times.

At one time I designed a system that actually sprayed the entire internals of the smoker without ever having to lift the lid. Its was quite elaborate I think my air supply was a device used for medical nebulizer, the type they use for ashtma. Even came up with stainless steel nozzles that would not clog.

Use a Hudson Sprayer. You need to, when you create your mop, (which I do not endorse anymore) when you create your mop, of course you will have a vinegar in it; mostly because not having vinegar in it would be... well... we won't got there..... heeeeyyyyyy.

Seriously, bring Aretha to a mother popcorn for about 5 to ten minutes your spices in that Aretha Franklin solution THEN add the rest of your liquids and reduce to a Phillip Baily then close the high hat up and let it break out in a cold sweat and strain VERY VERY well. Cheesecloth is good. I used those car paint filters that were disposable.

Bbq Bubba · 02-12-2010, 01:19 PM

This will do.

Arlin_MacRae · 02-12-2010, 01:26 PM

Go to Wally World and look in the travel section of their...what, personal item section? Toothpaste, shampoo, etc. They have little spray bottles that are cheap and work perfectly.

stiffy · 02-12-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlin_MacRae

Go to Wally World and look in the travel section of their...what, personal item section? Toothpaste, shampoo, etc. They have little spray bottles that are cheap and work perfectly.

I went to the cleaning section and found spray bottles that spray in all directions, and even when upside down, using ground ingredients seems to help me also in the clogged sprayer area.

chambersuac · 02-12-2010, 02:10 PM

Do what I do...mix your mop/spray in a bottle. Open your lid. Take a swig...hold in mouth...and spray until mouth is empty. Cheap, organic, and green. YMMV. :)

TN_BBQ · 02-12-2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambersuac

Do what I do...mix your mop/spray in a bottle. Open your lid. Take a swig...hold in mouth...and spray until mouth is empty. Cheap, organic, and green. YMMV. :)

Why not drink it a few hours prior and filter it yourself before squirting it on your ribs? (if you know what I mean)

chambersuac · 02-12-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TN_BBQ

Why not drink it a few hours prior and filter it yourself before squirting it on your ribs? (if you know what I mean)

Tried that once...burned the hair off my...well, you know

jonboy · 02-12-2010, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the help so far. :)
Heading out to the store to buy some beer and do some research.
I wonder if anyone will think my pork butts taste like .....:)
I made up a vinegar mop, chris lilly version and the cayenne is clogging up the spray bottles. I dont have any cheese cloth around to strain, but will try running it thru the coffee pot. That should heat it up and filter it at the same time.:)
jon

TN_BBQ · 02-12-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Thanks for the help so far. :)
I dont have any cheese cloth around to strain, but will try running it thru the coffee pot. That should heat it up and filter it at the same time.:)
jon

Use pantyhose.

See if you can find a sprayer with one of those filters already attached to the straw (look at top pic i posted earlier).

River City Smokehouse · 02-12-2010, 04:22 PM

Try straining your mop liquid beore you put it in your sprayer.

Bones · 02-12-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

I am having trouble finding a spray bottle to use for mops, etc.
Everything i have found seems to stop up from the use of spices in the mop.
I wasn't able to find any info thru a search.
I have tried a bbq mop also but they seem to affect the bark.
Any suggestions ?
I was thinking about a garden type sprayer if i was doing a huge bbq.
I would like to find something that works when only doing a couple of butts on an egg or smoker.
jon

I bought a spray bottle from Ace hardware and it works great. It cost more (4 or 5 dollars) but has been working for 3 or 4 years.

Grind your spices in a coffee bean grinder before adding to the liquid. Cook for a while and then strain before using the liquid. Be careful because it will change the color of the finished product.

Grillman · 02-12-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiffy

I went to the cleaning section and found spray bottles that spray in all directions, and even when upside down, using ground ingredients seems to help me also in the clogged sprayer area.

Quote:

I bought a spray bottle from Ace hardware and it works great. It cost more (4 or 5 dollars) but has been working for 3 or 4 years.

The reason these bottles, etc. are in the cleaning section, and not in the
food section; is because they are NOT SAFE to use with food.

They will leech dangerous chemicals into the liquid, and then onto your
food and into your body. If you buy something at a hardware store
ask them if it is rated safe to use with food.

Only use buckets, bottles, containers, etc. that are rated safe to be used
with food.

Is it worth risking your health, and your family's health; just to save
a few dollars?

02-12-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	sprayer suggestions for mops I am having trouble finding a spray bottle to use for mops, etc. Everything i have found seems to stop up from the use of spices in the mop. I wasn't able to find any info thru a search. I have tried a bbq mop also but they seem to affect the bark. Any suggestions ? I was thinking about a garden type sprayer if i was doing a huge bbq. I would like to find something that works when only doing a couple of butts on an egg or smoker. jon

02-12-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	mop and spraying are just a waste of time imho. Looking = no cooking. you want good bark, skip the mop or spray, leave the lid closed and let the meat weep! __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

02-12-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
TN_BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-02-08 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't use a spray bottle or mop either, however there are a few out there that have a mesh filter on the straw that might help prevent clogging. I've also seen folks use small (and large) pressurized garden pumps for spraying things down. I'd say in a few weeks stores will stock the shelves with their spring inventory and you'll start to see them everywhere. If it's a real big issue, you might have to strain your stuff through several pieces of cheese-cloth (or pantyhose). Might even make a filter out of that using a rubberband or something. __________________ Life's a party with a Backwoods Party!

02-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#4
barbefunkoramaque Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-11-07 Location: Gone Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have used a large Hudson Sprayer at times. At one time I designed a system that actually sprayed the entire internals of the smoker without ever having to lift the lid. Its was quite elaborate I think my air supply was a device used for medical nebulizer, the type they use for ashtma. Even came up with stainless steel nozzles that would not clog. Use a Hudson Sprayer. You need to, when you create your mop, (which I do not endorse anymore) when you create your mop, of course you will have a vinegar in it; mostly because not having vinegar in it would be... well... we won't got there..... heeeeyyyyyy. Seriously, bring Aretha to a mother popcorn for about 5 to ten minutes your spices in that Aretha Franklin solution THEN add the rest of your liquids and reduce to a Phillip Baily then close the high hat up and let it break out in a cold sweat and strain VERY VERY well. Cheesecloth is good. I used those car paint filters that were disposable. __________________ Popdaddy is Dead - 1933-2011 - Pitmaster T is a free agent

02-12-2010, 01:26 PM	#6
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Go to Wally World and look in the travel section of their...what, personal item section? Toothpaste, shampoo, etc. They have little spray bottles that are cheap and work perfectly. __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

02-12-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do what I do...mix your mop/spray in a bottle. Open your lid. Take a swig...hold in mouth...and spray until mouth is empty. Cheap, organic, and green. YMMV. :) __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

02-12-2010, 03:28 PM	#11
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the help so far. :) Heading out to the store to buy some beer and do some research. I wonder if anyone will think my pork butts taste like .....:) I made up a vinegar mop, chris lilly version and the cayenne is clogging up the spray bottles. I dont have any cheese cloth around to strain, but will try running it thru the coffee pot. That should heat it up and filter it at the same time.:) jon

02-12-2010, 04:22 PM	#13
River City Smokehouse is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try straining your mop liquid beore you put it in your sprayer. __________________ "Please let me be the person my dog thinks I am." ~Author Unknown 8 x 18 Haulmark Trailer Fast Eddy FEC 100 Traeger Texas BBQ 075 UDS "Cool Hand Luke" 3 Weber Kettles and a Yellow Thermapen KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #8425

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