Pressure spray bottles, also known colloquially as weed sprayers, are available in many sizes and designs, with an electric drive, with a battery or as a mechanical model. In our guide we will explain which weed sprayer is the right one for you, which criteria are important when buying and how to use the pressure spray bottles correctly.
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TUKAN pressure sprayer 5 liters | Garden Sprayer/Sprayer for Plant Protection | 5 L capacity | Adjustable nozzle
15.96 EUR To the product| capacity | 5 liters |
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| Maximum pressure | 3 bars |
| pump | made of plastic |
| jet | Plastic with brass insert, adjustable |
| spray lance | fiberglass reinforced plastic |
| safety valve | present |
| extras | shoulder strap |
Tukan offers a particularly good price-performance ratio with this five-liter sprayer. The manufacturer describes its product as powerful and yet easy to use: you only need a little force to build up enough pressure even for long spraying. There is a brass insert in the plastic nozzle, which ensures a clear spray result. In addition, it is easy to switch from a precise spray jet to a fine mist. The stable liquid container is made of plastic, as is the lance, which is additionally reinforced with glass fiber. The weed sprayer weighs only 1.5 kilograms empty, which is why it can be easily carried over the shoulder with the carrying strap.
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GLORIA Pressure Sprayer AutoPump Set | garden sprayer | 5 L capacity | Battery operated sprayer | No troublesome pumping | Automatic pressure build-up | Constant spray pattern
EUR 44.90 To the product| capacity | 5 liters |
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| Maximum pressure | 1.5 bars |
| pump | battery operated |
| jet | hollow cone nozzle |
| spray lance | made of brass |
| safety valve | present |
| extras | shoulder strap |
The pressure sprayer from the renowned manufacturer Gloria holds up to five liters of liquid in its sturdy plastic container and can build up a pressure of up to 1.5 bar thanks to the electric drive. You can use commercially available 1.5 volt rechargeable batteries or batteries for this purpose. Both the spray lance and the hollow cone nozzle are made of brass, and the adjustable nozzle is protected by a filter. The unfilled pressure sprayer weighs only about 1.6 kilograms and can be easily transported thanks to the carrying strap provided. The transparent viewing window lets you see when it's time to refill.
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Mesto 3132GR BUGSI pressure sprayer, 1.5 liters, 360° swivel
18.20 EUR To the product| capacity | 1.5 liters |
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| Maximum pressure | k. A |
| pump | hand pump |
| jet | Atomizer, adjustable |
| spray lance | none |
| safety valve | present |
| extras | 360° rotatable |
This handy spray bottle can be rotated 360° and can even be used to spray liquids upside down - making it easy to reach even difficult areas. The sturdy plastic container holds 1.5 liters of liquid, which is sprayed evenly through the adjustable nozzle. The tightness of the device is ensured by the NBR seals, which prevent accidental leakage of liquids. A safety valve protects against an overpressure that builds up. The pressure is built up quickly by pumping quickly by hand, but should be released again after each use using the deaerator. This hand sprayer is the right choice for the balcony or potted garden.
Purchase Criteria
kind
There are different types of weed sprayers, with which you can build up the pressure required for spraying either by hand or electrically. Electrical pumping devices are usually powered by rechargeable batteries or batteries.
Electric / battery: Electrically or battery-operated sprayers generate the necessary pressure automatically, i. That means you don't have to make any effort yourself. This in turn also means that you do not have to keep pumping, but can spray the liquid evenly and without interruptions. Such a battery model is recommended for large gardens or large weed sprayers with a capacity of approx. 10 liters or more.
Mechanically: The advantage of mechanically pumpable devices is that they are available for little money and also work without batteries or with a fully charged battery. In particular, small sprayers or hand sprayers can be operated by hand without too much effort. If necessary, you can also retrofit an electric drive.
pressure and pressure build-up
The pressure measured in bar is necessary so that the liquid can be sprayed out of the container. The basic rule is that the spray jet is stronger, the greater the pressure. With small spray bottles and hand spray bottles, a pressure of up to 1.5 bar is sufficient, larger models should be at least between three and five bar so that you don't have to stop and pump all the time at work. A safety valve is important so that no overpressure is built up.
capacity
Weed sprayers are available in numerous designs with different filling quantities. Which one you choose depends firstly on what you intend to do with the sprayer and secondly on how large the area to be treated is. For a balcony or very small garden, a small hand sprayer with a capacity of up to 1.5 liters is sufficient. For a small garden with an area of up to around 200 square meters, we recommend a larger model with a capacity of up to ten liters.
weight and handling
While a small spray bottle only has to fit comfortably in the hand, devices with a capacity of around five liters or more should be equipped with a shoulder strap or even backpack straps. This makes them easier to transport and you also have your hands free for work. When it comes to the weight information in the product descriptions, remember that it is always about the empty weight: this does not include the filling.
Adjustable nozzles
Sprayers with adjustable nozzles are preferable to those with simple ones, so you can spray liquids in a fine mist or powerful stream as needed. With many pressure sprayers, the nozzles can even be adjusted in stages, giving you several options. Also make sure that the nozzle can be replaced. So you don't have to buy a new sprayer right away if only the nozzle is broken. Brass nozzles last significantly longer than plastic models.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What can you use a sprayer for?
A pressure sprayer is designed to distribute liquids evenly over plants or surfaces. Such a device can not only be used as a weed sprayer, but also to clean the car and the wheel rims, to clean the driveway or the terrace, to moisten plants when it is dry, to fertilize or to apply care products. Be careful not to use the same sprayer for fertilizer and pesticides as residue can always remain in the tank.
How does the weed sprayer work?
A pressure sprayer consists of a container that can be filled with liquids, to which a hose or a so-called lance is attached together with a spray nozzle attached to it. With mechanical pump sprayers, you have to use your own muscle power to generate the pressure required for spraying; with an electrical device, this happens automatically. For spraying acidic agents, you should use special sprayers with plastic containers, as these are less sensitive.
How and with what do you fill the pressure sprayer?
In principle, you can spray almost all liquids with a pressure sprayer, provided the chosen model is approved for them - so you should make sure that this is the case, especially before using chemical products. With most sprayers, you fill the liquids into the filling container through an integrated funnel (€5.00). Some devices have a sight strip on which you can read the level.
How much does a weed sprayer cost?
The prices for a pressure sprayer vary greatly depending on the drive type and size. For a small hand sprayer with a capacity of up to 1.5 liters you have to budget around 10 to 20 euros, for a battery-powered one around 15 to 20 euros. Medium-sized devices with a capacity of up to ten liters cost around EUR 15 to EUR 25 (mechanical) or EUR 40 to EUR 60 (electric).
Which accessories are useful?
Accessories such as a compressor or a cordless electric pump, with which you can convert a mechanically working device into an electrically operated one, are optimally available for some pressure sprayers. A special spray hood makes sense for more precise spraying, for example of crop protection products. On the other hand, the spraying agent, which can also be used in your spraying device, is indispensable.
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22.95 EUR To the productA real all-rounder in the garden is nettle manure, which you can also buy ready-made as a liquid extract. The in-house production is not for everyone due to the odor nuisance. With this you fertilize balcony and garden plants and ensure that they become more resistant to pests and diseases. The highly concentrated broth is also effective against stubborn weeds.