All about cordless sprayers

Large garden plots and private households require the most modern irrigation technology. One of the most successful solutions was the recently introduced cordless sprayer.

To begin with, we will get a little familiar with cordless sprinklers and their purpose. So, the sprayer allows you to organize planting care quickly, simply and delicately, since a stable pressure is maintained in the working mechanism due to the electric pump. Thus, there is no need for the gardener to pump out manually, as is the case when working with manual units.

A special feature of the professional cordless sprayer is also the fact that it can be used to apply complex fertilizers and fungicidal solutions to plants - in this case, the surface of leaves and stems is covered with a thin film, which allows you to significantly save the consumption of drugs. In addition to caring for plants, such a sprayer is often used for anti-epidemic treatment of cattle, and the device is also often used for washing vehicles, whitewashing facades, interior walls and ceilings, cleaning vertical surfaces from dust and dirt.

The bulk of this unit falls on the area of ​​the shoulder container, therefore, it is additionally equipped with ergonomic handles and straps, the user can easily move it even over the longest distances. The capacity of the tank is different, in most cases it varies from 5 to 20 liters. In addition, such devices are additionally equipped with a telescopic board, the length of which is over 1 meter. Thanks to this mechanism, you can easily handle low-growing trees and shrubs.

Together with the sprayers themselves, manufacturers sell special nozzles, which can provide several types of spraying:

• inkjet;
• in the form of a wet cloud;
• fan-shaped.

The principle of operation of such units is quite simple - with the help of an electric pump, an increased pressure of water or other liquid is formed in the tank, the device turns on itself when it is necessary to increase the pressure, and turns off if the pressure level has reached its maximum. As a rule, these models are equipped with a maintenance-free type battery, which has a rather long period of use - in most cases, one charge cycle is sufficient for proper operation for 6-7 hours. During this period of time, the sprayer sprays about 500 liters of liquid composition.

The energy consumption of such a garden sprayer is 300 watts per hour. When using the device with short interruptions, its period of operation before final discharge increases. We pay special attention to the fact that the battery is charged only by connecting it to a 220V electric current. Most of the models are equipped with a filtration system, as a result of which the water undergoes three-stage purification and gets rid of mechanical impurities and heavy metal salts.

When buying a garden sprinkler, the homeowner is faced with a choice between a battery-powered or a gasoline-powered unit. Each has its own pros and cons, however, devices with an internal combustion engine are more appropriate in a car garage than in a vegetable garden. Let's dwell on the advantages of each of these products. In terms of efficiency, a gasoline sprayer benefits significantly, because, thanks to the air pump, it can drive a fairly powerful stream of air through the pipe. At the exit, splashes of water or a solution of a specialized preparation enter it, and are carried by air over long distances. Usually, in winter, such a unit is used to blow off snow.

Cordless sprayers work a little differently - they have a thinned hose and an elongated tube, moreover, of a small diameter, due to this, the liquid is thrown out in a narrowed cone, although the degree of atomization is quite significant. Nevertheless, it is impossible to blow off snow with such a pressure, therefore, in winter, the electric mechanism will stand idle. But it has another advantage - most of the modifications on sale are equipped with a telescopic rod, which plays the role of a feeding tube; gasoline devices do not have such a device.

Another advantage of the cordless atomizer is cost. If the prices for electric models range from 3 to 7 thousand, then the cost of gasoline models starts from 15. Thus, purchasing a device with an integrated internal combustion engine is justified only in a situation if you have to regularly cultivate several hectares of land at once. If you have a small household farm, then you should give preference to battery mechanisms. Summarizing, the following advantages of battery installations can be identified.

• Small size, light weight, compactness and ergonomics.
• The battery-powered sprayer does not require a permanent power source and can operate in areas where electricity is not supplied.
• The sprayer has a fairly high power, thanks to which, with a single charge, you can process large areas in one go.
• Battery installations meet all environmental and sanitary safety requirements.
• The mechanism has a wide range of uses, from watering and pest control to repair work and disinfection of premises.
• A large number of different attachments in the kit determines the work in several options.
• Operation does not require special physical effort and specialized skills.
• During operation, such sprayers do not consume oil and gasoline, which are quite expensive. Moreover, the device does not emit carbon monoxide into the air, so it is often used in greenhouses.
• The cost of battery installations is much lower than that of gasoline installations.

However, do not forget about the minuses, the following points can be attributed to them.

• The degree of autonomy of the installation directly depends on the parameters of the battery capacity. As soon as the charge ends, the mechanism ceases to function.
• The cost of battery models is much higher than the prices of hand-operated products.

Depending on the type of movement of devices, they are divided into three types:

• manual;
• wheeled;
• knapsack.

Hand-held sprinklers are held in their hands during work, knapsack, like a backpack, are put on the back, and wheeled ones are usually fixed on the trolley. Hand sprayers are suitable for home winter flower gardens where relatively few flowers need to be treated. Sprayers on wheels are optimal in cases when you need to water or fertilize large areas of several tens of acres.For dachas and medium-sized vegetable gardens, the backpack mechanism will be optimal - its volume is sufficient for watering, and at the same time the person does not get tired, and the back is in a comfortable position during work.

Let's move on to an overview of the most popular manufacturers and their models.

This brand produces a wide range of a wide variety of sprayers, the VF 154 RF model is in the greatest demand, it is optimal for irrigation of large plantations. The weight of such a device is only 4.1 kg, the mechanism is supplemented with a 15 liter water tank, the type of mechanism is knapsack. The nebulizer is ergonomic, it fits well to the back, and the wide belt system allows you to evenly distribute the load from the weight of the drug.

These are sprayers of a Japanese manufacturer, used for watering flowers, shrubs and small trees. The device is equipped with a 3.5 liter liquid reservoir, while its weight is relatively small - only 1.7 kg, the set includes an ergonomic handle for carrying the equipment.

This is an imported product made in Korea. The mechanism is equipped with a 12 l water tank, the set includes two tubes of 50 and 110 cm, 3 different nozzles, as well as a hose and a filter system. This is a face-type sprayer, the device operates on a 12 W battery and a capacity of 8 A / h. The device is capable of functioning for 6 hours without interruption.

"Caliber" is a brand of a Russian manufacturing enterprise, however, in order to lower the cost of the mechanism, the production facilities are located in the PRC. The unit is equipped with a 5-liter reservoir, the battery type is lithium, with a capacity of 15 W and a capacity of 1.5 A / h. The telescopic tube and hose are the same size - 1.2 m. Thanks to this, the unit can be used for watering and spraying even the tallest fruit trees.

When buying a sprinkler, you should take into account several key factors:

• garden area;
• landscape features;
• the planned frequency of use of the sprayer;
• the need for additional functions.

Be sure to calculate the amount of water you will need to process and water your plants. On average, one tree needs about 0.5 liters of liquid, so if you are the owner of a botanical garden or a large greenhouse, units with a small tank size are meaningless. Do not forget to take into account the physical characteristics of the person who will be working with the sprayer. If you have a device with a 15-liter tank in front of you, then only a strong, healthy man will be able to carry it around the garden.

In order to choose a sprayer, you should carefully study the instructions for its operation and familiarize yourself with all the technical characteristics. For example, if you have a lot of tall trees in your garden, then you should give preference to installations with a spot spray and a spray restrictor. If you plan to water mostly low-growing plants, then you can choose a cheaper and simpler model.

It is very important to pay maximum attention to the safety of the purchased sprayer. - the body of the tool must be resistant to mechanical deformation, wear, and pesticides. Make sure a trigger is available when applying fungicidal and insecticidal solutions. The reliability of parts is one of the key characteristics that affect the choice of a particular model.When choosing a device, be sure to inspect it yourself, check the quality of all joints and the strength of its components.

Immediately abandon the idea of ​​buying sprinklers that have a metal tank, and you should also not buy models with a tank volume of less than 8 liters - in this case, you will have to constantly take breaks to fill the container with a new portion of water. If you buy a backpack model, be sure to try it on and appreciate the convenience of the straps and the length of the handle, you should be comfortable working with such equipment on your back. Any equipment sooner or later fails, so give preference to domestic brands - you can always easily purchase any replacement part. If you have an imported sprayer, then there is a high probability that you will have to order spare parts from abroad and the repair will drag on for quite a long time.

The use of sprayers has its own characteristics, let's dwell on them in more detail.

• First, you need to carefully inspect the unit for performance and malfunctions. If you notice cracks, contact mismatches and other violations of the insulating layer, refuse to work.
• Before use, the battery must be fully charged; for this purpose, the plug of the power adapter is connected to an outlet and charged until the green indicator light comes on, with which you can determine the amount of charge.
• Do not allow water-insoluble impurities to enter the container, otherwise the filter will quickly fail.
• At temperatures above 45 degrees and less than -10 degrees, use of the cordless spray gun is prohibited.
• When working with equipment, it is recommended to use personal protective equipment.
• Do not use a spray nozzle if there is no liquid in the tank.

• Do not pour caustic acid-alkaline solutions into the tank.
• It is not recommended to operate the unit in strong winds or rain.
• The device does not need to be left in direct UV light.
• It is strictly forbidden to pour water into the electromechanical part of the mechanism.
• If you have sprayed fertilizers and fungicides, change your clothes after work and shower if possible.
• The sprayer should be stored out of service in a dry, preferably cool place, away from electrical appliances, batteries and other sources of heat.
• Before long-term storage, charge the sprinkler battery; during the winter it is necessary to recharge the mechanism from time to time, it must not be discharged to zero.

With all the variety of garden tools presented by the modern industry, it is rather difficult to come to any unanimous opinion about the advantages of using electronic rechargeable sprinklers. However, in general, the reviews of gardeners are positive, backpack models are especially noted, which do not create a load on the back, and therefore do not cause any discomfort and pain after work.

If we talk about brands and brands, then all users are unanimous in the opinion that it is best to purchase products from a domestic manufacturer... This can be explained in an incredibly simple way - the fact is that Russian sprayers are of very high quality, while their price is 10-20 percent lower than that of foreign counterparts.Our industry offers a wide range of garden equipment with different performance characteristics, so there is no point in overpaying. In addition, repair parts can be purchased at any time. The battery garden sprayer will be a good helper for any gardener or farmer, it will make the maintenance of a home garden simple and quick, while very effective. On sale you can find both expensive models with a price tag of 18-20 thousand, and budget options, the cost of which starts from 3 thousand rubles.

For information on how to choose a cordless sprayer, see the next video.