PRODUCT REVIEWS: SPRAY GUNS (AUGUST 22)

The summer months can be dry ones so a good spray gun is a great asset to keep your plants well-watered

BEST BUY

SUPER PRO MULTI PATTERN SPRAY GUN

This spray gun has ten different spray patterns, an all-metal body, a super-soft grip handle, and a trigger locking catch. It also has an adjustable flow control knob and a brass tap connector. The spray patterns are:  full, vertical, flat, mist, centre, jet, quincunx (like the five spots on dice), cone, scatter, and shower.

HARROD HORTICULTURAL
www.harrodhorticultural.com
TEL: 0333 400 1500
PRODUCT CODE:  GWT-072
PRICE: £19.95

KG VERDICT

This robust spray gun offers an excellent range of spray patterns – 10 in all – with the dial to change spray options locking into place crisply and securely. The main body of the gun is made of metal but the soft grip handle will cushion the palm of your hand whilst the long, contoured trigger provides a comfortable resting space for fingers. There is good tension on the trigger which can be locked into place (so there is no need to apply constant pressure) whilst watering is in progress. The dial at back of the gun can be turned for managing the flow of water.

TOP PICK

KEW GARDENS MULTI FUNCTION SPRAY GUN

This multi-function spray gun has a choice of nine spray settings suitable for a wide range of watering tasks. It has an ergonomic soft-feel handle, a sliding thumb catch to regulate waterflow and a male brass connector. The spray patterns are: flat, soaker, mist, jet, cone, centre, shower, angle and fan. Different colour options are available.

SPEAR & JACKSON
www.spear-and-jackson.com
TEL: GO ONLINE FOR STOCKISTS
PRODUCT CODE: BWF28GKEW
PRICE GUIDE: £15.32

KG VERDICT

At a reasonable price this spray gun gives you a very good range of spray patterns. The dial to change the pattern clicks into place slickly and regulating the flow can be managed very easily using your thumb. The firm but slightly cushioned feel of the handle together with its hand-friendly contours makes for comfortable and finger-free spraying (no trigger) for both short and prolonged watering. The brass connector facilitates a secure connection.

TOP PICK

ULTRA TWIST  SPRAY GUN

This 2-in-1 spray gun also converts into a lawn sprinkler with 69m² area coverage. It has a choice of four spray patterns – fast fill, fine rose, jet and sprinkler – an ergonomic handle, a lockable trigger and a separate flow control.   

HOZELOCK
www.hozelock.com
TEL: AVAILABLE FROM ONLINE RETAILERS AND GARDEN CENTRES
PRODUCT CODE: 2695
PRICE: £22.29

KG VERDICT

This is a versatile option info you want to combine spray gun and sprinkler. The dial to change spray patterns clicks into place very well indeed and the head of the gun can be moved into different positions, depending on whether you want to use it handheld or as a sprinkler. The trigger is shaped to give finger places and there is an inbuilt lock for continuous watering. The action of the trigger itself be a little slicker and the lock release is a little noisy. There is a dial at the back of the gun to manage the rate of waterflow.


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