How to choose the right garden sprayers? In stores there is a huge selection of sprayers. Before choosing a particular model, one must understand the general principle of operation of sprayers.
Sprayers are non-resilient and capacitive. Capacitive tanks are equipped with a special reservoir, and no-containment, respectively, no. In this case, the chemicals are diluted in any pot. Then you lower the hose and start spraying the solution. It is better to choose a capacitive model, since in non-shrinkage one you can not adjust the head and jet, so the solution consumption will not be economical.
Most sprayers are pneumatic (pump). Their work follows the following principle: first, the neck is tightly tightened, then the sprayer is pumped by air with a special pump, and then the chemicals are sprayed. Sprayers of this type usually have a volume of up to 12 liters. The device can be put on the shoulder, fastened for convenience on the belt.
There are also manual sprayers, their volume is small (1-7 liters). To spray from them, you need to constantly press a hand on the lever, and the chemicals are sprayed either by pressing or releasing the lever. These sprayers are convenient to use when caring for flowers and various indoor plants. Technically these models are the most elementary.
Knapsack sprayers - in such models the volume can be up to 20 liters. They received such a name, tk. wear them on the back. These are hydraulic sprayers. Usually they have a handle on the side, by means of which the pump is pumped up and down, a pressure is created, thus, the liquid is dispensed and sprayed. This handle can be adjusted to both hands on almost all sprayers. This type of sprayer is designed mainly for large gardens. Such models moderately expend pesticides, which are not cheap at all.
There are models of sprayers with electric motor and power from batteries or batteries. In the complete set basically the charger is applied. In such models, pressure is created by pressing a button. Such sprayers are very convenient to use, they do not require much effort, which is especially good for women, but their cost, of course, is an order of magnitude higher than that of analogs with a manual drive.
There are also motor sprayers. The pressure is created with the engine running, and then you spray the solution easily and simply. In such sprayers, chemicals are sprayed under very high pressure, but it can be controlled. With the help of such models it is possible to process even tall trees. With such an apparatus it is convenient to work for a long time and it is possible to process a large number of plantings. Participation of a person is minimized, because work is carried out by a motor that operates on liquid fuel. If you put a pressure sensor on a cart attached to a motor block or a mini tractor, then the process can be mechanized. You will just drive around the garden, stopping just to fill the solution and fuel.
The choice of the sprayer depends on the size of the area that will be sprayed. For a large garden you will need a sprayer that can hold 10 liters of solution. If you have a couple of trees, it will be enough to have a 2 liter sprayer.
Sprayers of small volume (up to 2 liters) are comfortable to carry in the hand. Most often they are used for processing indoor and balcony plants, seedlings, plants in small greenhouses and winter gardens. Portable models with a volume of 3 liters are well suited for sites with an area of ​​approximately 300 square meters. meters, as well as for processing vegetable beds, shrubs, flower beds, etc. Sprayers with a volume of 5 liters can be used in areas up to 500 square meters, as well as for processing of low trees, large flower beds, hedges and shrubs. And more capacious models (from 8 liters) will suit for a site of even larger area. If it is difficult for you to determine the exact volume of the sprayer, then you should choose a sprayer of a slightly larger volume. Then you will not be distracted from work to fill the tank with pesticides.
When determining the volume of the sprayer, consider the consumption of the solution. One adult tree will require up to 10 liters of chemicals, for a young tree - up to 2 liters. For the treatment of shrubs will be required for each bush to 1 liter of solution. For processing vegetables in a closed ground for every 10 square meters, you need up to 2 liters of liquid, in the open ground - to a liter.
In addition to the garden area, it is also necessary to take into account the landscape of the site and the frequency with which you will spray it. If your site has many trees, it is better to choose a motor sprayer, with an electric motor or a pump motor. And if you have mostly shrubs, then it will be enough to use a conventional manual sprayer.
When buying a sprayer, pay attention to such parameters as the reliability of the parts, the length of the handle, the safety valve. In addition, the kit should include fasteners, spare nozzles and instructions. It is also worthwhile to ask the seller about the possibility of repair and warranty to find out whether it will be easy to purchase new parts in case of breakage.
Of course, the choice of sprayer depends also on financial possibilities. The price for different models depends on the brand of the manufacturer, capacity, volume, functionality. The cheapest sprayers are hand sprayers. The most expensive - motor, with electric motor, knapsack, pump, especially if they are good foreign-made. It is necessary to approach the purchase responsibly, having weighed everything by choosing the optimal price-quality ratio, but remember that a very cheap price rarely accompanies quality.
Remember the safety precautions! It is necessary to have protective equipment for working with pesticides: a respirator, gloves, a headdress. Before and after work, you need to thoroughly wash the device and its internals, while passing the water through the nozzles and hoses.
Now at the proper time to the store, because you know how to choose the right garden sprayers.