Every summer resident faced the problem of crop pest control. For prevention, bushes and trees are treated with various chemicals that help fight harmful insects. It is not efficient to handle plants manually, and it is time consuming. A manual garden sprayer is a way out of this situation. It can be used to spray plants with pesticides.

Feature of manual garden sprayer

Using a garden sprayer allows the chemical to be applied to the surface of the plant with a thin film to control pests. It can also be used to fertilize the soil.

Regardless of which sprayer is manual, it has the following design:

  • Flask for water. A vessel of any shape and volume. The pipes are built into the container, they can be rubber or plastic. Some models have small feet. The atomizer can be of different volumes, it also depends on the model. The volume of the container ranges from 5 to 12 liters.
  • A pen. It should be comfortable. The sprayer should have a handle that is comfortable to use. Some manufacturers equip the spray arm with rubberized pads.
  • Pump. It is mostly pneumatic.
  • Valve. Excess air is vented by this element. It is the valve that protects the sprayer from bursting.

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  • Barbells. They can be straight, curved, standard, or sliding. It is very important to choose the right material for making the rod. They can be metal or plastic. For practicality, it is best to take a sprayer with a metal boom.
  • Extension. With its help, the bar is lengthened. Trees can be sprayed using an extension cord.
  • Nozzle. Designed to adjust the power and type of jet.
  • Filter. Cleans water from large and small particles, thereby extending the life of the equipment.
  • Nozzles. The pump sprayer in the kit has several additional nozzles. The functionality and usability of the equipment is increasing. The nozzles can change the pressure and the force of the jet.
  • Fastening. The assembly and disassembly of the hand sprayer is simplified by the attachments. They also provide tightness.

The service life directly depends on the quality of each of the above parts.

The principle of operation of a manual garden sprayer

The pump-action hand sprayer is popular among gardeners and gardeners due to its simplicity of design.

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The principle of operation of the manual garden sprayer:

  • The pressure in the container for the liquid is collected using pumped air. The model of the device directly indicates what level of pressure should be in the container.
  • The operator controls the lever.
  • The equipment valve opens.
  • Air passes through the nozzles together with water.
  • Over time, the operator pumps air into the container when the pressure inside it drops.

Regardless of the model, the principle of operation is the same.

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Rules for choosing a spray bottle

Experts tell how to choose the right pump sprayer for manual flowers. They recommend paying attention to the following details:

  • It is necessary to determine the purpose. What exactly will the spray gun be used for?For short crops it is best to use equipment with a short boom and a small tank volume. However, it is impractical to use this machine for trees and large shrubs.
  • Comfortable work. It is best to choose models that have a telescopic shaft. It can be used to adjust the boom depending on the height of the sprayed plant. The range of the equipment is also provided by the telescopic bar.
  • Capacity for water. Most often, preference is given to plastic, translucent models of the liquid tank. It is because of the transparency that the amount of the remaining solution is visually controlled. The advantage of the container, which is equipped with a measuring scale on the outside.
  • Filter. If the model has a pump, then a filter is required. It does not allow small and large fractions to pass into the liquid container, thereby helping to avoid clogging.
  • Air valve. It prevents the liquid container from bursting due to excess air.
  • Regulating nozzles. The equipment will last longer if the operator has the ability to control the jet power.
  • Auxiliary nozzles. They must come with a sprayer.

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Important! When choosing a spray gun model for a summer cottage, garden or vegetable garden, you should be guided by the criteria listed above.

Possibility of DIY hand-made garden sprayer

The implementation of a manual garden sprayer is carried out in specialized stores. But do not forget that you can make such equipment at home with your own hands. This option has several advantages: financial savings and the ability to assemble a model that will satisfy all the gardener's requirements.

First of all, before starting the manufacture of the device, it is necessary to prepare all the tools and materials:

  • plastic container;
  • compressor and nipple from the car;
  • hose;
  • spray.

Instructions on how to make a spray gun manually:

  • make holes in a plastic container;
  • thread the nipple from the car into them;
  • connect the compressor;
  • with the help of sealant, treat all holes in order to achieve a tightness in the tank.

We recommend using PVC hoses. It atomizes chemical solution well.

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Review of the best manufacturers of hand-held garden sprayers

Today in specialized stores you can find many different manufacturers of manual garden sprayers from budget type to premium class.

Sprayers "Rosinka", Kwazar and Marole are quite consistent in quality to their price category. Manufacturers are considered equally popular: Hozelock, Solo, Gardena, Efco, Valpadana and Oleo-Mac.

In the Russian market, the manufacturer Zhuk competes with global brands. They produce budget models of garden sprayers.

Budget garden sprayers:

  1. "Beetle" OP-205 - pump action. Has a pallet and a filler neck. Capacity of 1.5 liters. The price ranges from 300 to 500 rubles. *
  2. "Beetle" OP-207 - pump action. Capacity of 5 liters. Equipped with shoulder straps and a lock on the pump handle. Price within 700 rubles. *
  3. Sadko SPR-12 - lever arm. It can be used to process a garden, greenhouse and flower garden. Price within 1000 rubles. *

The rating of garden sprayers does not end on these models. Before purchasing a spray gun in a store, you must read its specifications and consult with a specialist.

* Prices are valid for October 2018