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Choosing a garden sprayer
Treatment, fertilizer, pest control and simply cleansing plants of dust can not do without the use of a garden sprayer. This inventory has become an indispensable tool during gardening at any time of the year, but its choice is not as simple as it might seem. Choosing a sprayer, you should be guided by your needs and capabilities, this device varies in size, weight and technical parameters. In order not to be mistaken in the choice, get acquainted with the main features of sprayers.
Content
- The role of sprayers in the garden
- How to choose a garden sprayer? video
- Manual garden sprayer
- Garden sprayers pump-action (shoulder or pneumatic)
- Garden sprayer sprayer
- Wheeled garden sprayer
- Garden Battery Sprayers video
The role of sprayers in the garden
The proper growth and healthy development of plants is often disrupted by a number of diseases and pests, you can prevent this by having at hand not only the necessary trace elements and pesticides, but also convenient tools. Garden sprayers greatly facilitate and speed up the work, can be used to irrigate plants whose roots are still weak and increase humidity in greenhouses.
Foliar drop dressing of plants with a spray gun tempers them, increasing immunity to diseases. Drop watering makes it possible to create the perfect moisture balance, this method of watering is recommended for beginner gardeners. Currently, professional multifunctional sprayers can be purchased, which, in addition to the main function, can also be used for whitewashing trees.
How to choose a garden sprayer?
When choosing a sprayer, think about what actions you need it for. Pay attention to the brand of the manufacturer, its popularity, how many years the manufacturer produces inventory. Find out all the functions from the seller, study the instructions and compare with other tools.
You should not choose little-known or time-tested brands, in the future you will not be able to pick up the necessary spare parts for the sprayer. It has already been mentioned that all sprayers are very different, a detailed description of popular sprayers is presented below.
Manual garden sprayer
Manual sprayers differ in the small size and volume of the container, contain from 0.5 to 2 liters. liquids, the working flow rate does not exceed 0.6 l / min, the plastic nozzle controls the flow from small to large drops.
Due to the size, the hand sprayer is designed to spray the leaves of low plants on balconies, terraces and gardens, irrigation with it is convenient for local infection with the disease, when only some areas of the bush are damaged. The simplest sprayers have pulsed liquid spraying; the content is ejected due to pressure on the lever.
A more complex manual pump sprayer has a pressure pump, and liquid spraying occurs when the lever returns to its original position. The volume of a manual sprayer with a pump can reach 5 liters and, unlike a simple one, it offers a choice of nozzles made of durable brass or plastic. The nozzle also regulates the flow of fluid from light fog to a strong jet, but due to the small volume and insufficient functionality, these tools do not allow you to process large garden areas.
When choosing a manual sprayer, pay attention to the smoothness of the lever, the presence of a filter (it will help to avoid clogging of the nozzle), check the operation of the nozzle (adjustment). If you find an atomizer with a transparent tank and a scale, this will be an additional advantage, as it is easier to control the remainder and fluid intake.
Garden sprayers pump-action (shoulder or pneumatic)
The shoulder sprayer, as the name implies, is worn on the shoulder with a belt, the tank capacity reaches 12 liters, the working fluid flow rate is up to 1.5 l / min, but it is quite heavy. To facilitate the work, gardeners are often recommended to choose pump sprayers of 5, 7 or 9 liters. this volume is quite enough for the successful processing of trees, shrubs and lawns.
When you press the pump handle, the pneumatic atomizer fills the space that is not filled with liquid with air, so the pressure causes the liquid to move to the outlet through the nozzle attached to the tube. The best garden sprayers have overpressure protection and its indicator.
When buying a pump sprayer, the quality and performance of the nozzle is checked to see if the manufacturer offers replacement nozzles. You should also pay attention to the garden telescopic sprayer - this is a sprayer with an elongated telescopic tube for convenient processing of the tops of trees.
Garden sprayer sprayer
The main difference between a knapsack and a shoulder sprayer is the volume and method of wearing, this device is worn on the back like a backpack, due to which the volume of the tank increased to 20 liters, its minimum volume is 12 liters. A knapsack sprayer is characterized by a large working fluid consumption - up to 1.8 l / min and is most often used on large areas for irrigation of crops.
High-quality backpack sprayers are equipped with a long telescopic tube with an additional seal to protect against dirt and sand, parts are made of materials of high strength and resistance to various substances.
Wheeled garden sprayer
This innovative solution appeared on foreign markets in 2011 and became available for gardeners through modern devices. Sprayers on wheels are equipped with a convenient pull-out handle, height-adjustable telescopic spray pipe and a 20 l tank. This is an ideal tool for those who, for health reasons, cannot carry a spray bottle on their back, and the garden area is quite large.
Garden battery sprayers (electric)
The battery sprayer differs from the standard ones by the built-in electric battery; it does not have levers for pumping water, since it independently does all the work. The volume of the tank, depending on the model, reaches 20 liters; it is launched using the button on the side of the battery.
Battery power consumption ranges from 0.3 sq. hours and more, depending on the choice of mode, the battery is able to work up to 6 hours without interruption. Electric garden sprayers generate noise at full power, but it does not distract from work.
Finally, I would like to note the following. No rinsing can completely clean the sprayer tank of chemicals, therefore, for various purposes it is recommended to purchase several garden sprayers.
Do not forget about safe spraying, keep children and pets away from the work area, wear protective clothing, gloves and glasses. It is best to carry out irrigation in the evening in calm weather, this will not only increase work efficiency, but also your safety during pest control.
