Decent garden sprayer?

Ainsley1

Can anybody recommend a garden sprayer? One about 4l capacity.

My Last one was ok for a short while but then gave only a pathetic spray. I dismantled it, cleaned it and re-assembled but still very poor and not a patch on an old one I used to have. It does function, is not blocked but either gives a feeble spray or jet.:mad:

What I need is one with a bit of power that will give a nice even fan spray! Must be one out there so any help and advice would be appreciated.

tim_n

What's a sprayer? Silly question - is this for chemicals etc? (I ask because I don't use chemicals at all...) I do have a 99p hand sprayer with soap in it though (so I do use some chemicals)

Ainsley1

Hi Tim, For such things as greenhouse cleaning ( I use Citrox) or spraying the garden plants with seaweed extract, soap, garlic solution etc etc. all along organic principles and beneficial to growing success!

tim_n

Never even thought of using a sprayer, I just use a watering can that's patched up with duct tape or the aforementioned 99p wilkos jobbie.

Ainsley1

watering can very inefficient, Tim....

alanobrien

4l will be quite heavy unless you use it with some sort of harness.
I use this type of thing (available at wilkos etc)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2L-Weed-Killing-Garden-Pressure-Sprayer-Spray-Bottle-/250807206401?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Weed_Pest_Control_CV&hash=item3a65464201#ht_3343wt_1390

Its a fairly generic low cost item has a good range and spray pattern. I keep one for the greenhouse and another for outside/around the house. Worth considering at least.

tim_n

Ainsley1 wrote: »

watering can very inefficient, Tim....

That's true if you just sprinkle it over the top, I've installed piping around the base of the plants so I water the roots. Most things in the garden don't get watered to develop deeper root structure. My garden seems to have a very low water table, as soon as I get down about a meter I get water gushing into holes.

Most my beds are raised, so the pipes work well.

In the greenhouse (once it's built!) we'll be using wicking mats

The salad will be watered by a drip hose from the IBCs I've installed.

Well, that's the plan...

Ainsley1

Thanks Alanobrian. Certainly cheap compared to the !!!!!! sprayers. Will give it some though but I think I might need bigger capacity and strap.

ukbill69

Ive seen hozelock ones, seem good and strong, but think they are £25-30

walkers-crisps_are_evil

Hozelock are superior sprayers and I use them in and around the house. Last for years unlike the 99p that are pretty useless over time imo. For gardening work I bought this last year and it seems pretty good and well priced... B & Q pressure spray aa008482 green 5litre

Penniesmakepounds

Ordered for neighbours - lunch time 2 days ago - Hozelock 2590 30 metre £79 free delivery. Received next day 9.30. Acorn garden supplies (garden goodies) Tesco 103.96 Argos 89.99. Brilliant and easy to use.

Might get better price in sales..with discounts but they wanted one now.