Spear & Jackson 5 Litre Pump Action Pressure Sprayer

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A 2 litre garden sprayer is a good size for lighter gardening tasks such as spraying the underside of leaves or for use indoors. Their smaller size and weight means that they can be used in one hand and can be stored under the sink or anywhere else for that matter. This compact sprayer from Ansio does everything the larger models do. You can still use it to water, fertilize, spray pesticides, and fungicides. It still works on a pressure system that you need to pump up before use, and it still has an adjustable spray nozzle and pressure release valve, just like the others.

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 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 😀 No matter the quality of your pressure sprayer, it won’t last as long if you don’t wash it out well between uses. If you’re using any chemicals, such as weed killers, make sure that none of the solution is left in the tank after use – it could corrode the plastic over time.The components are all made from tough plastic and are shatter proof and frost resistant – something that is good to know when working out where to store tools over winter. Versatility and mobility are two words that come to mind when I think of garden sprayers – you heard me mention in the intro how I prefer a garden sprayer over an electric sprayer:
they are versatile because they are able to help you distribute water, fertiliser, fungicides, pesticides, wood preservers, stains, teak oil, and paint, onto the parts of the garden that need them most with minimal waste. I even used my garden sprayer to seal in the tiles in my bathroom I just renovated – you could easily do the same with a patio sealer and brush for ease too. In terms of task-completion time, you may find it more effective (and safer!) to have a smaller garden sprayer that you can move around with more easily, rather than a larger one. Adjustable Straps and a Comfortable Design 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. 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.

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. 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 With diaphragm sprayers, the pressure is created by a component pushing up and down on a flexible diaphragm. The droplets created by a diaphragm pump system are generally bigger than those from a piston sprayer because the pressure is slightly lower. Therefore, these can be useful to stop liquid products from blowing in the wind, but there is a danger that they will deliver products in too dense of a concentration. 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.

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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.

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. Of course, this ‘continuous use’ is limited to how long it takes before the tank needs refilling, but generally you can get at least 20 minutes from the 7 L container – this would certainly feel like a lifetime if you had to hold the lever down the whole time. 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. 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.An adjustable shoulder strap has been included to aid you in carrying the weight of the tank around your garden and allowing you to have two hands free. Whether using a hose, lawnmower or pressure sprayer, having to keep the ‘on’ lever held down for extended periods is no joke – hand fatigue doesn’t take long to set in.