What are the factors to consider while purchasing a Garden Spray Gun?

• - Spray Patterns – Choose the unit based on the spray pattern primary needed for your applications. For example, for cleaning needs a strong jet spray will be needed, but delicate young plants & succulents will require a fine mist spray, while for watering established plants or shrubs a full cone spray pattern will help to water larger area faster.

• - Water flow control mechanism – A spray gun with adjustable pressure control helps to regulate the quantity of water, making it easier to use based on the intended application.

• - Trigger operation – The trigger helps to control water output during use. The location of the trigger – front or rear – needs to be chosen based on one’s comfort and preference.

• - Material quality – Choose products made from good quality UV resistant material that will not degrade due to extended exposure to sunlight, as most of the applications for a hose spray unit will be in an outdoor environment.

• - Weight, Make & Feel of the unit – Choose a spray gun with a comfortable grip and lightweight design to assure ease of use. A full metallic unit will not just be expensive but will cause strain during prolonged use.

• - Compatibility to hose connectors – Ensure that the spray gun is compatible with the hose that you may already have or the one that you plan to purchase.  The two common sizes (Internal Diameter - ID) of standard garden hoses and connectors in Australia are:
• -------- 12mm (1/2”) – common domestic garden hoses
• -------- 18mm (3/4”) – commercial and rural hoses