Hand Sprayer vs Power Sprayer

Powered garden sprayers are all the rage right now in the lawn and landscaping industry. Battery garden sprayers can make spraying tasks more efficient and less tedious than traditional pump sprayers. While battery sprayers have many benefits, they cost more and require charging after use.

For many, the allure of not pumping is strong, but pump sprayers still offer many benefits for professionals and homeowners. The pump sprayer is cost-effective and can be used without charging. So which backpack sprayer option is better? The answer depends.

There are two pump types for hand pump knapsack sprayers: piston and diaphragm. This is often a point of confusion for customers as they are unsure of the difference between the two pump types. So what's the difference?

hand pump knapsack sprayer

Piston: A piston is a cylindrical pump that moves up and down to create pressure.

• Pistons generate up to 90 psi to create a finer mist.
• A piston pump is easier to maintain or repair because it is easier to access the pump.

Diaphragm: Diaphragm pumps contain a wrapped diaphragm that flexes up and down to generate pressure.

• Diaphragm pumps generate pressures up to 60 psi and spray coarser than piston pumps. Because the diaphragm pump is a closed system, maintenance or repair is difficult.

Which pump type should I choose?

Choosing between a diaphragm pump and a piston pump comes down to several factors. Below is a breakdown of considerations for each pump type.

Piston:

• Piston Pump Backpack Sprayer is compatible with most lawn and garden chemical solutions.
• If you are spraying liquid herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides, choose a piston pump knapsack sprayer.

Diaphragm:

• Diaphragm pumps are designed for use with bleach solutions, wettable powders or water with grit.
• If you are spraying abrasive liquids ( wettable powders, bleach solutions, or water with grit ), choose a diaphragm backpack sprayer.

Power Sprayer

Backpack sprayers can also be powered. There are many benefits to a powered knapsack sprayer, but the most important one is that you don't need to pump a powered knapsack sprayer. The powered backpack sprayer comes in two variants: battery and electric.

Battery powered sprayer

Battery powered backpack sprayers are popular because they are easy to use and do not require the user to pump for pressurization. Users can spray with a battery-powered sprayer without pausing pumping for hours and without charging interruptions. Battery powered sprayers range in size from 1 liter to 5 gallons and are the perfect tool for spraying at home or for your business.

Gasoline power sprayer

Power sprayers are designed to spray extremely fine mist over long distances. The gaspline power sprayer has a fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons and is built with a gasoline engine. This sprayer type is generally recommended for professional users.

Which power sprayer is better?

Gasoline and battery-powered sprayers serve two different purposes. Gasoline backpack sprayers are beyond the needs of the average homeowner, while battery pack sprayers are versatile for the homeowner or professional.