Spear & Jackson 5 Litre Pump Action Pressure Sprayer

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Anyone with a large garden will know how much of a full-time job it can be to effectively eliminate weeds and pests. If the pressure sprayer has a hose that’s too short, you will be stooping continuously whilst working. This will cause pain and may also slow tasks down because you’ll have to constantly stop and stretch. Connected to the tank by a 1300mm hose is the plastic watering lance that measures 560mm, giving you a decent amount of reach for getting at those hard to water spots. The wand is adjustable and will give you either a jet, wide spray or a fine mist. The jet isn’t super powerful but for weed killer, specifically pet friendly weed killer, it is superb and holds a decent spray for ages, just take a look:

As you can see it doesn’t take much getting used to and very easy to use – but remember not to spray weeds with a mist too fine in windy conditions as a herbicide in the lungs is not good! So always aim on the cautious side, and with Creocote I don’t care how rough it looks, I let it spurt out – there’s no way I am ingesting those fumes again. I felt really rough even though I wore a mask. So now I let it squirt out and run. No problem with that. I do not set the nozzle fine:To prevent premature damage by the user, the pump piston has been given a well lubricated o-ring, and this also helps keep the pumping action smooth and easy. There is also a pressure release valve to stop you accidentally over pumping and damaging the sprayer. Generally, a 5 L tank will be best for small areas. So, smaller gardens, patios, and standard driveways. A 5 L tank will also mean a lighter unit when full, which might be more suitable if you aren’t able to support heavy weight for a long period of time.

The fine spray from a piston sprayer will probably be more appropriate when applying liquid fertilisers etc. in a standard garden. Material and Durability Choosing the right capacity ultimately comes down to how large the area you want to treat is, and how much weight you can comfortably support. Here are, what we consider, the seven best garden sprayers reviewed for you. We’ve chosen products that we think give you the best value for money, and that are affordable for everyone. Pressure release valve

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The two models can look relatively similar at first glance, but knowing the difference – and therefore knowing which one to choose – will make it easier to complete certain jobs. Piston Sprayer For large driveways or gardens that need a lot of care and maintenance, a garden sprayer with a larger tank will save you time as they won’t need refilling as frequently. Keep in mind that a larger tank will add a considerable amount of weight to the unit when full. Of course, with a smaller tank capacity you will have to fill it more often if you plan to do larger jobs. The difference is, this 2L garden sprayer doesn’t have a long hose or spray lance so it is best suited for smaller spraying jobs. It also doesn’t produce as much pressure as larger models, but that is a good thing if you are spraying indoors as it gives you more control and you won’t accidentally damage your plants and flowers.
As we said, this is a lightweight garden sprayer that can be comfortable held and used in one hand. The large ergonomic handle and thumb trigger give you a good grip and operating position that feels natural.
The plastics used in this tool’s construction are high quality and it comes with a 2 year warranty.

Adjustable shoulder straps are crucial for comfort when it comes to comfort. For smaller garden sprayers, (1 – 7 L) one strap should be sufficient. One strap will keep your hands free whilst being enough to comfortably support smaller sprayer. Make a note of the lance length from the product description and measure this against yourself. If you have to bend so that this measurement reaches from the floor to your hand, you may find that the lance of the manual pressure sprayer will not be long enough for you. Some of the more premium sprayers come with a choice of nozzles. If you want a particularly versatile sprayer, different nozzles are worth looking out for. These can help angle the jet for specific jobs like cleaning under car arches. However, the most important thing is to ensure the sprayer has at least an adjustable wand head to adjust the concentration of the water.Whilst some motorised sprayers require you to constantly squeeze the spray trigger, this model gives your hands a bit of a rest making it a lot easier to use for longer jobs. On sale for a penny under ten pounds is this garden pressure sprayer from Garden Gear. It has a five litre translucent tank with markers for you to see the level of the liquids inside, and can be used with any soluble fluids.
The plastic construction is of a decent quality for the low price, especially the large d-shaped pump handle which feels particularly robust and easy to use.
The tank has a safety valve for releasing excess pressure and preventing damage which is fairly standard these days. This is a good quality garden sprayer, made in Germany and has Viton seals, ensuring a leak free gardening experience.
This garden sprayer’s dimensions are 19 x 19 x 50 cm and it weighs 1.5 Kg. There is a shoulder strap included to help handle the weight. It’s essential that your garden sprayer is made from a durable material that won’t corrode when exposed to harsh chemicals.

Weighing 1.77 kg when empty, the sprayer itself doesn’t add on too much weight, and there is an adjustable strap included as well – just another factor that helps it be easier to use for extended periods. Whilst this isn’t the most comfortable strap in the world, as it doesn’t have any padding, it does help distribute the weight and keep the sprayer secure, at least. The spray lance should have an adjustable cone nozzle so that you can choose a different spray pattern depending on the job you’re doing. At the very least, you’ll want a jet option and a spray option. In a piston pump pressure sprayer, there is a tube connected to the bottom of the main tank. Within this tube, a piston goes up and down to create pressure. Some piston sprayers are capable of delivering around 60 psi pressure. High pressure is useful for applying liquid fertilisers and spray herbicides because the droplet size will be smaller and therefore spread more evenly. Diaphragm Sprayer

Garden Sprayer 5 litre Pressure Sprayer Pump Action by Ansio – super annoyingly the pump seal is less tight than the seal with the pressure pot so I started filling the wrong void 😀