# Are the pump batteries replaceable on 1gal Roundup? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [June 15, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581 "2019-06-15T21:31:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/1 "2019-06-15T21:31:08Z")
The switch got left in the on position. Batteries dead. I can’t tell if the pump is supposed to come apart to replace the batteries? Has anyone tried? I still have a old fashioned pump spray can. It’s a lot more hassle then the pump sprayer on the Roundup can. ---
**Author:** ![I.Dunno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9f8e36/32.png) [@I.Dunno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I.Dunno)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/2 "2019-06-15T23:50:01Z")
It’s been a couple of years for me but the one I had you could replace them. I think 4 AAs? ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/3 "2019-06-16T00:36:48Z")
I’d be amazed if a disposable, non-rechargeable item like that didn’t use easily sourced batteries. However, getting to them might be a problem. For myself, I’d consider the pump already broken and would feel free to pry, hammer, bite, whatever it takes to get inside for a peek. At worse, you still have a broken pump. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/4 "2019-06-16T02:32:32Z")
I’ve started looking for a way to get the pump open. I’m handling it with plastic gloves. Don’t want any Roundup on my skin. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/5 "2019-06-16T08:35:21Z")
Hmmm. I looked up roundup 1 gal. powered pump sprayer (using google), but I’m not able to state with any confidence that I actually know what you have. Can you provide a model number or something? ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/6 "2019-06-16T11:11:33Z")
Pretty rubbish [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8rnF5R4D4) but it might help. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/7 "2019-06-16T11:42:25Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Hmmm. I looked up roundup 1 gal. powered pump sprayer (using google), but I’m not able to state with any confidence that I actually know what you have. Can you provide a model number or something? This one. Roundup calls it a sure shot wand. I remember buying it and assuming batteries were needed. Pleasantly surprised that they are factory installed. [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Roundup-Ready-To-Use-with-Sure-Shot-Wand-1-33-Gallon-Weed-Grass-Killer/50270209](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Roundup-Ready-To-Use-with-Sure-Shot-Wand-1-33-Gallon-Weed-Grass-Killer/50270209) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-pump-batteries-replaceable-on-1gal-roundup/835581/8 "2019-06-16T12:15:31Z")
> [@bob\_2](#): > > Pretty rubbish [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8rnF5R4D4) but it might help. That will help a lot. I should be able to open the wand without breaking the case. Mine may be stopped-up just like the one in the video. Thank you.