A garden sprayer is a necessary and very useful thing in everyday life. Especially for summer residents who in the spring-summer period begin to control pests. Until recently, people were doing manual spraying. It was a rather laborious exercise with average efficiency. If the site is large, then the person required a lot of stamina and patience. Today, everyone can buy a battery sprayer. Let's talk about how to make the right choice and what to look for.
Why battery?
Today there is a huge selection of garden sprayers. This pump, and hydraulic, and gasoline, and many others. But the most interesting against their background are battery models. However, before buying, each of us will probably wonder why this is so. This is quite reasonable and logical, because you always want to buy something worthwhile, especially since the price is rather big. So, the advantages of such a device as an electric sprayer sprayer are that many models are made backpack. This allows you to reduce the burden on the hands and keep them free. In addition, the devices operate in automatic mode, so the electric drive is engaged in pumping pressure. All that is required of the operator is to press the lever that opens the valve and direct the sprayer in the right direction. Let's look at the main advantages and weaknesses of such devices.
About the advantages and disadvantages
There are a lot of advantages of such garden sprayers. It should be noted that they are simple and convenient to use. This is due to the fact that you do not need to carry a wire behind you, as in electrical versions, or ICE, as in gasoline counterparts. In addition, battery models are very easy to maintain. All that is required of you is to periodically charge the battery from a network of 220 V. The battery power in all models is different, but almost always the resource lasts for 3-6 hours of uninterrupted operation. This will be quite enough, and if not, it is useful to take a break while the battery is on recharge. Since your hands are constantly free, you can direct the boom even to the most inaccessible places, which increases the efficiency of spraying in general. Anyway, it makes sense to note that the battery pack sprayer is the most convenient to use. As for the cons, then they are. We can talk about the high cost and complexity of the equipment.
Comfort cordless sprayer
The equipment from this manufacturer is very famous and popular among summer residents. Comfort sprayers are known for their high build quality. As practice shows, with proper use, sprayers do not break and serve for a long time. In addition, most models are knapsacks, but we have already figured out that this is very convenient. Reservoirs (tanks) are made of plastic. This makes them light and resistant to aggressive environments. The spray boom is brass, quite durable and reliable. If you accidentally drop it, then nothing will happen to it, you can be sure of it. It should be noted that the Comfort sprayer is equipped with a diaphragm electric pump. Also famous for its quality is the battery, capable of working up to 6 hours without recharging. In addition, the company supplies the equipment with an additional battery and charger, and if necessary, you can buy rods of various lengths and shapes. The tank volume varies depending on the model and can range from 12 to 18 liters with a maximum system pressure of 0.6 bar.
A brief review of the OEL-16 "Comfort"
OEL-16 battery backpack sprayer often gets high marks from consumers, and indeed, this unit is in great demand. The sprayer is equipped with a lithium battery with a service life of up to 6 hours. This will be enough to handle a large area. It is necessary to draw your attention to the fact that OEL-16 is used to control weeds, and is also used to spray chemicals to protect the crop. But the scope of the unit does not end there. Often it is used to clean windows and even cars. In addition, such a sprayer backpack packs suitable for disinfection of the room. In general, this is an excellent model, which will please not only with its quality, but also with its functionality. The design is quite simple, so some repairs can be done with your own hands. The number "16" in the name means the volume of the tank in liters.
Battery sprayer: consumer reviews
Before purchasing, you must familiarize yourself with the advice of experienced people. The easiest and most effective way, besides also free, is to browse thematic forums in search of the necessary information. Often, consumers leave their reviews about a particular model purchased in a store. In general, the opinions of summer residents agree that it is better to buy a sprayer from a domestic manufacturer. For example, many are advised to buy cultivators and motoblocks abroad, but the situation with sprayers is the opposite. The fact is that the equipment produced in the Russian Federation is quite high-quality, especially considering the extremely simple design and the minimum number of complex units. At the same time, the price of sprayers is 10-15% lower than that of foreign counterparts. In addition, the domestic manufacturer offers an excellent choice, and details in the event of a breakdown will be much easier to find, and it is cheaper to buy them. From this we can conclude that it is better to buy a domestic battery sprayer. Reviews of foreign products are also almost all positive, but does it make sense to overpay?
About "Sadko" sprayers
A good choice can be considered Ukrainian-made equipment from the company "Sadko". The units are quite high quality and are sold at an affordable price. For example, the SPR-16E model with a 16-liter tank and a diaphragm pump will cost you 10,000 rubles. Of the additional features you get a battery level sensor. This will allow you to always be in the know and know how long the battery will last. The unit is equipped with a special trolley, so you do not have to spend energy on carrying equipment. In general, the Sadko SPR-16E cordless sprayer is good and has a lot of strengths. In addition, the company offers a wide selection of equipment, and if you do not need a battery model, you can find a hydraulic or manual one.
"Caliber" - cheap and cheerful
Many consumers recommend buying a Caliber sprayer. Looking at it closely, you can understand that the technique is really worthy of attention. Light weight of equipment, high build quality, convenient transportation and reasonable price - all these qualities are inherent in these sprayers. Many summer residents do not advise passing by the ASO-14.4 model. This unit costs about 7000 rubles and has a tank volume of 10 liters, and operates at an operating pressure of 3.0 bar, which is quite a lot. This creates excellent pressure. The flow rate of the solution in this case is about 0.3 liters per minute. A fully discharged battery charges in 60 minutes, after which you can continue to work. The cost of the battery (if purchased separately) is about 2000 rubles. Battery-powered sprayer “Caliber” is suitable for those who value quality and save their money. This is one of the best solutions.
Some tips for choosing
If you came to buy a garden sprayer, then take your time. Sift out models that have a metal tank right away, of course, if you find one. It is also not recommended to give preference to units having a tank volume of less than 8 liters. In this case, you will have to take breaks too often to fill in a new solution. In general, look at the absence of mechanical damage, chips, kinks, etc.
Conclusion
Garden sprayers will help you save your own time and energy. If you use battery models, then for all this you will also get simple maintenance. You do not need to constantly add gasoline and oil, lubricate the engine, etc. All that is required of you is to periodically recharge the battery. In any case, if you have free money, it is better to spend 2,000 rubles more and buy such a sprayer than a manual one. There is more trouble with the latter, but less good from it. However, even such an option is better than nothing.