Spear & Jackson 5LPAPS Pump Action Pressure Sprayer 5 Litre
Spear & Jackson
Spear & Jackson has been selling hand, garden, contractors, agricultural and landscaping tools since 1760.
The company was founded in the City of Sheffield, which is famous for the production of steel, cutlery and hand tools and continues to be our home over 250 years later.
Pump Action Pressure Sprayers
The Spear & Jackson range of garden pressure sprayers includes a 2 litre, 5 litre, 5 litre twin pack, 8 litre, and a 15 litre for general purpose garden jobs.
A garden essential that can be used for a variety of tasks including plant watering, pests and weeds, plant feeding, patio cleaning and fence treatment.
Our easy pump action sprayers all have adjustable nozzles, and are all suitable for use with PH values 5-9.
- 2LPAPS – 2 Litre Pressure Sprayer
- 5LPAPS – 5 Litre Pressure Sprayer
- 5LPAPSWOOD – 5 Litre Pressure Sprayer for Wood
- 8LPAPS – 8 Litre Pressure Sprayer
- 15LPAPS – 15 Litre Pressure Sprayer
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| General Purpose | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Nozzle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| For Wood Treatment | ✓ | ||||
| Carrying Strap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Easy Pump Action | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | ✓ | ||||
| Brass Nozzle | ✓ | ||||
| Foot Plates | ✓ | ||||
| PH Values 5-9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Our Promise
All Spear & Jackson products undergo rigorous quality inspection and testing. We cover against defects in manufacturing subject to wear and tear and the provision of reasonable care and maintenance.
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| Dimensions: | 8.6 x 8.6 x 44 cm; 1 Kilograms |
| Model: | 5LPAPS |
| Part: | 5LPAPS |
| Manufacture: | Spear & Jackson |
Mass destruction for beginners
Satisfies my nastier instincts by enabling mass destruction of weeds. Has a decent spray coverage which is far better than the miserable dribble that you get from the pre filled pump action sprayers, and much easier than a hand spray. Pump to activate and release the pressure with the valve to stop. Once you’ve got that worked out its a doddle.
Great spray bottle
Great pump sprayer I bought this to fill up with wheel cleaner so I didn’t have to worry about diluting and re filling my little 1l or 2l bottles every few weeks and im glad I made the purchase i have just purchased another one for my tf
Does what it says on the ti
Nearly all of our garden is covered with stones so requires little maintenance. However we do suffer with weeds coming up through the stones.
We got this sprayer to help control the weeds. Its very easy to assemble and comes with a strap for putting round your should. To use the sprayer you simply add water and weed killer and then pump the handle 20 to 30 times.
When full theres enough spray to cover our garden (20ft x 16ft) 2 or 3 times.
Does what it says on the ti
Nearly all of our garden is covered with stones so requires little maintenance. However we do suffer with weeds coming up through the stones.
We got this sprayer to help control the weeds. Its very easy to assemble and comes with a strap for putting round your should. To use the sprayer you simply add water and weed killer and then pump the handle 20 to 30 times.
When full theres enough spray to cover our garden (20ft x 16ft) 2 or 3 times.
good
wish I bought sooner. It’s worked great on the couple uses for weed killing and patio magic.
Note that this is not by any means a good pressure, so no good for cleaning car, dog or patio. But it is great for applying applications that do the work for you.
Great weedkiller sprayer!
Purchased this to spread glyphosate around my garden due to an influx of extremely stubborn weeds which had taken over the entire lawn. The only solution was to nuke the entire site from orbit.
This pressure sprayer made short work of it, it had a decent spray and good coverage from the nozzle. It’s very easy to control the spray so you don’t end up overspraying. I was done in record time and with no back ache. 2 weeks later my entire lawn was dead.
This was about 3 months ago, now I just need to buy some grass seed and start from scratch. I’ll get round to it eventually…
Great weedkiller sprayer!
Purchased this to spread glyphosate around my garden due to an influx of extremely stubborn weeds which had taken over the entire lawn. The only solution was to nuke the entire site from orbit.
This pressure sprayer made short work of it, it had a decent spray and good coverage from the nozzle. It’s very easy to control the spray so you don’t end up overspraying. I was done in record time and with no back ache. 2 weeks later my entire lawn was dead.
This was about 3 months ago, now I just need to buy some grass seed and start from scratch. I’ll get round to it eventually…
Really good quality, easy to assemble and use
I’ve bought cheaper versions before but they either leak or just don’t perform the task very well. The first thing I noticed when I unpacked it was how much better quality all the components were. The plastic on the tank is a lot thicker, better quality hose and it was really easy to assemble, within minutes I was in the garden testing it using water. I’m using it as a bug sprayer for the plants in my greenhouse and it works brilliantly.
Really good quality, easy to assemble and use
I’ve bought cheaper versions before but they either leak or just don’t perform the task very well. The first thing I noticed when I unpacked it was how much better quality all the components were. The plastic on the tank is a lot thicker, better quality hose and it was really easy to assemble, within minutes I was in the garden testing it using water. I’m using it as a bug sprayer for the plants in my greenhouse and it works brilliantly.
Good sprayer works well
Worked well, instructions are on the box and aren’t very detailed but you can figure it out. I used it to paint a fence, the spray was not as wide spread as I’d have liked but it worked
hope it just sprays the plants and not me!
This is my second sprayer of this make and model. The first I had for several years. It developed tiny holes in the join on the bottom and sprayed me, the ground and the plants I wanted to spray.
I have yet to use this one so cant comment atvthe mome
Pressure spray 5l
Easy to use with clear instructions on the box for first time users. it comes with a carry handle which is for when using. I would recommend for spraying weed killer don’t know for any thing else as i will only use for weed control.
Excellent garden spraye
This arrived very quickly, I immediately got to work eradicating the weeds.
The pump action works really well, no batteries or power cords to worry about, and the bottle/cylinder is made of super thick plastic, this thing feels like it will last for decades…..which is good, because the weeds will always return.
Small, but effective little squirt.
It is small. But it’s effective. But it won’t fit in your pocket, so I don’t get to call it a “pocket rocket”, sadly.
It does what it says on the tin. I’ve only rated it four stars overall, as a lot of the parts are plastic, but realistically, this is reflected in the price. Used this to “Wet & Forget” my decking and fence and it did the job perfectly, but required several refills, due to being so teeny.
Great pump action garden spraye
This item is solidly built and, on test, produces a soaking fine spray after 20 pumps for about 3 minutes. Just as you need for the job. This was on a one day deal for 11. Good deal, great sprayer.
I bought a piece of Pacific Rim junk for 5 more last year and complained in my review about spray performance. 20 pumps lasted about 20 secs! and the spray was crap. (Just in case you were interested, you can find it as: “Femor 3L Pump Action Pressure Sprayer, Spray Bottle Yellow Sprayer Knapsack Spray Weed Killer Garden”) Don’t tell AZ I told you. This a clear copy of the Spear and Jackson – just sub standard rubbish.
Updated 04/2024 – just to add to the below detailed review that this is still going strong in 2024! Had to do a minor repair to the pump tube (a bit of gorilla tape) as I caught it on a spade – but even with my small repair, this pump is still a great asset to my garden and other jobs! Please see below for full previous review!
As with most of my reviews, I like to leave my comments after a period of use as I think that is a fair way to really test out and items durability – especially when it is being used a lot as I have with this spray.
Bought back in August 2019 (almost a year ago) I can confirm this is a great pump spray that has lasted well and bee used many a time and with a little tweak could get to that 5 star it really deservers (see ‘cons’ below).
Pros
Solid Build – This has been banged around left, right and centrer – from garage, around the garden, to shed and more. No dents and I feel confident when storing liquid within it that it will be safely contained.
Easy to use – I wish I could share more than one video to show the pump action and filling but you will just have to trust me that it is easy to use. Filling is not a problem as with the pumping itself. There is an air valve to release the pressure if required and you just turn and lock in the handle when pumping is complete.
Good coverage from spray – You can tweak the spray to your liking which gives great targeted or wide coverage as you can see in the video. This is epically improtant if you are using chemicals such as weed killer.
Filling guidelines – you can see from the pictures that there are measurement lines on the side which are large and clear to see and which is very important if needing to mix.
Weight and pump lasting time – once filled the weight is actually not that bad at all and the spray time you get out of each pump is more than enough I think – this would depend upon the amount you are spraying out of the nozzle of course and the area to be covered.
Cons – Okay so here is why I gave it 4 stars and although this does not hinder the use it really did annoy me at first so I like to be completely honest in my reviews. The strap. It goes over your shoulder fine and stays there mostly but it is a little annoying and doesn’t always hold to the shoulder – shift round to the front or off the shoulder at times. This means that if it gets in the way or otherwise just becomes a little loose it stops you until you sort it again. Also when filling/emptying it can tend to get wet which my read minor but when you are using chemicals you don’t want them on your strap that is then going on your clothing etc. I have got used to this now but the design of the strap could be a little better in my opinion = personal choice maybe but just being honest here.
Would I recommended this? Absolutely. It’s great for the jobs at hand and a solid product – even with that strap.
Tips – I don’t usually give tips in reviews but thought some might find this useful. I wear rubber gloves as it saves you getting chemicals on your hands as the spray particles can spread in the wind. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting ‘contaminated’ as, again, when spraying you will get some particles landing on clothing. Don’t use it in the wind! Wear goggles maybe – depending on what you are spraying.
Good value
Seemed best value around. Had some use last few weeks and still going strong. Clear instructions printed on side rather than a easy to lose leaflet. Added a second strap to distribute the weight to form a sort of knapsack arrangement.
Lightweight and easy to use
Easy to assemble, fill, pump and use. We use ours mainly for spraying garden paths and find the ‘lock open’ feature most helpful. I hasten to add we use only environment safe weedkiller, white vinegar based. The best and most effective of its kind we have found to date.
Great Value
Wasn’t sure what to expect of the quality because of how low the price is but i was pleasantly surprised! Worked a treat cleaning my patio decking and was very easy to use. Arrived earlier than expected too which is always a bonus.
Good quality spraye
I am using this to spray neem oil on plants. The sprayer is easy to use and works well. The instructions are printed on the bottle which is a great idea. The contruction of the sprayer looks good. After pumping it up the bottle hold pressure well. I am very pleased with this purchase
Good Produc
Good product. Does exactly what its ment to. Used it for weedkiller. Spray lasted longer than i expected. Well packaged. No leaks. Only reason im giving it 4stars is because the wand is a bit flimsy. Which was kind of my fault for being a bit hashy bashy with it, apart from that good decent product.
Does the job and feels sturdy
Makes spraying my plants a lot easier on the wrists than using my standard spray bottle.
When the liquid level gets low you need to tilt the nozzle upright to enable the liquid to be pulled through which is a bit awkward but a common issue with spray bottles.
It is a little heavier than I expected but does feel sturdy.
If I was to buy another I think I would get one with an extender/hose attachment so that I didn’t have to bend down to the plants.
Very sturdy
Bought to spray my garage walls with a solution for getting rid of soot. This made the job so much easier, a fantastic choice for an all round good sturdy spraye
Works brilliant - for now
Bought to replace something similar, and also a back pack type sprayer bought last year which has broken
Spray is very good. Pressure is very good. Brilliant. Don’t do as I have done and leave it in the greenhouse. Greenhouses cook these things and they break. Keep it in a shed
All said and done all of these sprayers are hassle. I spend ages researching them on Amazon. All have poor reviews, but in my case I’ve found this sprayer to perform very well. Used it about 10 times now
Works brilliant - for now
Bought to replace something similar, and also a back pack type sprayer bought last year which has broken
Spray is very good. Pressure is very good. Brilliant. Don’t do as I have done and leave it in the greenhouse. Greenhouses cook these things and they break. Keep it in a shed
All said and done all of these sprayers are hassle. I spend ages researching them on Amazon. All have poor reviews, but in my case I’ve found this sprayer to perform very well. Used it about 10 times now
Brillia
This is fantastic. I use this with a diluted disinfectant and spray round the garden where my dogs have been. Has a trigger log so you can just point and spray. It is a gentle spray under the pump pressure from the pump and gas a good enough spray coverage.
Decent price, practical and does the job I got it for. Also good spraying flowers as is gentle enough. All depends on your purpose of use.
Brillia
This is fantastic. I use this with a diluted disinfectant and spray round the garden where my dogs have been. Has a trigger log so you can just point and spray. It is a gentle spray under the pump pressure from the pump and gas a good enough spray coverage.
Decent price, practical and does the job I got it for. Also good spraying flowers as is gentle enough. All depends on your purpose of use.
Hard work!
The sprayer is good but it takes a lot of energy having to pump the container so many times before full pressure is reached, I’m talking here about filling the container 9 times with 5 litres of water, it made me very tired but did the job well for my large garden.
Yes, I slept well that night. zzzzzzZZZZZ
I like it but it doesn't feel like it will las
The massive capacity of 15l is perfect for around my gaff. I have used it for weed killing and also for spraying down the northside of the house with algae remover. It does both jobs really well. However, the pumping mechanism is a little soft and feels like it will “round out”, and stop working so be cautious on how you use it. If you are mindful of this then you should get a few years of work out of it.
Not used in the garden, very handy for car cleaning!
I’ve got one filled with Iron Oxide remover to clean wheels and get contaminants out of car paintwork.
The second is filled with a strong citrus degreaser pre wash for the lower panels and underneath.
Summary: you get a good adjustable spray out of these, whatever you fill them with. Pressure seems high so will keep going longer. Pump is easy to use and has a nice locking feature on the handle so you can carry it easily, as well as the shoulder strap.
A great sprayer. I’ll be buying another one or two shortly to keep lawn weed killer and bug killer for fruit trees.
Excellent.
will save me a packe
I bought this to use to get rid of the green growth on my Indian sandstone patio and brick retaining walls. I have been using a patio clear stuff but using a watering can it goes really fast, and this little jobby will save me a packet on the liquid. Only just delivered and used already and let’s see if the spray is enough to kill the algae and if not I will adjust the nozzle but so far very happy and I will recoup the cost fast I recko
will save me a packe
I bought this to use to get rid of the green growth on my Indian sandstone patio and brick retaining walls. I have been using a patio clear stuff but using a watering can it goes really fast, and this little jobby will save me a packet on the liquid. Only just delivered and used already and let’s see if the spray is enough to kill the algae and if not I will adjust the nozzle but so far very happy and I will recoup the cost fast I recko
Useful Pressure Spraye
The product works as described. The graduated volume measure is really useful, very good spray coverage and the pressure pump works as described. However, it could lose pressure as the shoulder strap tend to inadvertently come in contact with the pressure release valve. Instructions on box and tank about how to lock and unlock the trigger not clear so took me a while to figure this out. I’d advise you to get the extendable wand and sprayer if your plan to use this for lawn treatment, especially if you’re taller than 1.7m as you’ll struggle to get the solution onto the right spots on the lawn on windy days.
OK
I bought this to spray patio cleaning fluid and it did that OK but the spray can be inconsistent and weaker than expected especially when less than a quarter full.
I can’t really complain though because it accomplished what it was bought for and was reasonably priced.
Good quailty
Delivery; Fast delivery, well packaged.
Item: I got this to use for washing my motorbike, i bought a second one afterwards because there good solid quality, i have 1 with water and the other with mucc off cleaner in. There sturdy and of decent size, along with a decent pressure once pumped up.
Would Recommend?;
Dogwash
We bought this pressure sprayer primarily to wash the ‘after the walk’ mud from our dog before getting him back into the car. Previously we’d have to go through the washing and drying ritual when we arrived home even though by then he’d already have deposited much of the muck in the car boot.
Now we just fill up the 5 litre bottle with hottish water (40 ish?) and a little dog shampoo before we start. We leave it in the car covered with the dog towel to stop it cooling down too quickly while we walk the boy, and when we get back to the car park we pump it up and hose his muddy bits down before drying him off and getting him back aboard. Even on a cold day, and after an hour and a half plus walk, the water is still warm enough to give him a comfortable spray down – and wash your boots or wellies too. Everybody’s happy. Brilliant!
Dogwash
We bought this pressure sprayer primarily to wash the ‘after the walk’ mud from our dog before getting him back into the car. Previously we’d have to go through the washing and drying ritual when we arrived home even though by then he’d already have deposited much of the muck in the car boot.
Now we just fill up the 5 litre bottle with hottish water (40 ish?) and a little dog shampoo before we start. We leave it in the car covered with the dog towel to stop it cooling down too quickly while we walk the boy, and when we get back to the car park we pump it up and hose his muddy bits down before drying him off and getting him back aboard. Even on a cold day, and after an hour and a half plus walk, the water is still warm enough to give him a comfortable spray down – and wash your boots or wellies too. Everybody’s happy. Brilliant!
This sprayer is great, I had to buy a second one to use for spraying acid brick cleaner on my walls and didn’t want to contaminate my old one. I’m going to keep this one as my good one and the old one can have the acid through it.
This is so much better quality than my other one, also bought from amazon.
Will only buy spear and Jackson ones from now o
Exactly what I wanted. Great value for money
I bought this for spraying the bottom of my car and the wheels with traffic film remover. It’s good quality and it provides a gentle, easy to direct spray. It would be great for spraying weeds also.
Just add the liquid and screw the top on before pumping the handle a few times to generate the pressure.
Great value for money.
Very useful household/garden thingamajig
I used it for spraying degreaser on my motorcycle. It sprayed an even layer of it and I wasted very little. It sort of leaks air from the bleed valve until you pump it it a few times. I think the pressure build up works the valves tight and it becomes airtight. Very good, useful item to have around the house. I saw some foam from the degreaser solution, though it isn’t supposed to foam. I’ll try it with car shampoo later. I’m sure there will be a lot of foam, maybe not thick but good enough.
The only thing I didn’t like at all was the pump handle itself. It seems a bit too flimsy for my liking, perhaps if it was more thicker in places I’d be more confident to pump it the full (recommended) 25 times. The best was the extra leverage that I can apply when tightening and unscrewing the bottle top, due to the extra grip points on the hard plastic screw on top. It makes life so much easier especially if you have detergent on your hands, that could make them slippery.
Overall good purchase, I’m extremely happy with it and will highly recommend this to anyone.
I’ve read a lot of the negative revues and to be truthful, was a little bit wary. Spear and Jackson have always been good, and it seemed the best of the bunch, so I went for it.
All in all, it works great. Arrived well on time. Sturdy and strong enough for the job its meant to do, and certainly have not had a problem with leaks or such. Providing you don’t over tighten things, and don’t pump it till you can’t move the plunger anymore (about 12 pumps on a half full tank gave adequate pressure), it should be fine. I use a smear of vaseline on all the seals, and haven’t had a problem.
I am only using water through it. I didnt buy it to use chemicals with, but, providing they are water based and totally liquid ( unlike some fence paints ) I can’t see there being a problem.
Really good value for money
I’ve only used the “Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer, 5 L” once so far.
It’s worth noting that although the instructions say not to give it more than 25 pumps, that must be on a half full container as I couldn’t get more than thirteen done on a full one before the pressure relief started to complain. It holds the pressure well and only needed pumping up 3 times for 4 litres on the finest setting.
I used it to apply tree wash to a cherry tree and some fruit bushes and the spray was fine enough to thoroughly soak everything with no drips from connectors or the nozzle.
Amazing value for money.
Really good value for money
I’ve only used the “Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer, 5 L” once so far.
It’s worth noting that although the instructions say not to give it more than 25 pumps, that must be on a half full container as I couldn’t get more than thirteen done on a full one before the pressure relief started to complain. It holds the pressure well and only needed pumping up 3 times for 4 litres on the finest setting.
I used it to apply tree wash to a cherry tree and some fruit bushes and the spray was fine enough to thoroughly soak everything with no drips from connectors or the nozzle.
Amazing value for money.
Does what it says on the box. Strong arms needed.
Bought this as don’t have water supply across road from our property to water front garden and due to arthritis and struggling to carry watering can thought it could be filled and strapped to my garden trolley and be easier physically. It did work and does what it says on the box …..But depends how much you antisipate watering. Hard on the arms pumping lever to keep up the pressure…. probably ideal for watering window boxes and hanging baskets or pots. No problem if you have strong arms…. watering and workout at same time.
Easy to use and precise
I bought this spear and jackson sprayer along with the extendable wand attachment as I often find the sprayer wand too short for accurate application. I only used the long arm which attached easily and used it to spray all the weeds on the driveway. Very accurate sprayer and nozzles, easy to pump up and build pressure. Really pleased with this purchase, for the price it’s great value and feels better made than ones that I’ve used before
Does a good job
It does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Have used it to spray the weeds in my garden 3 times now and has saved me a huge amount of time compared to a hand held weed killer spray.
I have seen some negative reviews on this but I can’t understand why as the quality looks pretty good and I have had no issues at all.
Garden Spray
Have tried it out and it seems to work ok, having adjusted it to give a circular mist spray that I will use for spraying weedkiller.
The nozzle is long enough that you can spray without bending over and it has a strap to carry it around your neck.
You can adjust for other patterns, but I will only be using this for weedkiller .
The pump handle seems a little flimsy, however, with care and the fact it won’t get excessive use , it should be ok
It seems good value for the 10 I paid for it.
Garden Spray
Have tried it out and it seems to work ok, having adjusted it to give a circular mist spray that I will use for spraying weedkiller.
The nozzle is long enough that you can spray without bending over and it has a strap to carry it around your neck.
You can adjust for other patterns, but I will only be using this for weedkiller .
The pump handle seems a little flimsy, however, with care and the fact it won’t get excessive use , it should be ok
It seems good value for the 10 I paid for it.
Everything is ok, it assembled easily and pumping up to pressure was fine. The issue only showed when I came to use it. The spray air is way too short. To spray weeds I have to lean well forward and work in that position or the spray drifts off away from the plant. Result – back and shoulder ache that is as bad as if I had bent down to pull the weeds out. My vote is, don’t be so mean with the hard plastic spray line. make it 150mm lounger so that average height people (I am 5ft 10″) can stand upright while using it.
Good product - would be better if the lance were a bit longe
I bought this to spray weedkiller on a driveway. Construction seems solid enough and it did the job well.
The only issues I found were:
1) The lance isn’t very long. I’m 6 feet tall and found that to direct the spray to where I wanted it on the driveway I had to continually stoop. This wasn’t a big problem but on a bigger driveway I’d have ended up with backache.
2) The shoulder strap wasn’t any use – partly because I needed to stoop to use the thing properly. It meant that I ended up carrying the spray by the pump handle. Again this wasn’t a big problem, but made it less comfortable to use. Five litres of liquid aren’t so heavy to carry.
1) For me the shoulder strap was of pretty much
Easy to use, well made and good chemical resistance
Bought this as a replacement for a much cheaper sprayer bought from a well-known German discount store – which upon closer inspection was suitable only for use with water! This Spear & Jackson model however is suitable for a wide range of garden chemicals and feeds. It took literally seconds to put together, the translucent tank makes it easy to see how much is stored inside and the sprayer nozzle can be quickly and easily adjusted.
Works well, good quality
Used this product to apply super strength weedkiller to an aggressive patch of invasive and damaging weeds from neighbouring farmland. Was very important to have an accurate directional spray to avoid contaminating a nearby drainage ditch. Excellent product of good quality and works exactly as it should. Highly recommended
Great for weed killing a reasonably large area. Bought this on behalf of my mother to tend to and tidy a rather overgrown back garden. Followed online advice to use a 1 to 3 salt to water ratio and it’s worked beautifully. No pesticides or poisons and we’ll soon have the kids able to play out back, just as soon as I’ve pulled up the dead weeds and filled in the paving slabs. Well worth 12 delivered! 5*
Works well
Can’t complain for the price. Just be careful when pumping this in the flat prior to going outside. I didn’t realise the spray button got clipped into continuous spray mode while filling the bottle and ended up with weed killer all over the place. Tricky to release the button from continuous mode!
After our walks, the dogs often get to the car and are covered in mud etc. a few pumps to set the pressure and i can wash both dogs before letting them in the car.
You will need super glue!!!
Had a big problem with spray attachment which is meant to stick in end of hose, you put it in and it just gets blown out by the smallest amount of pressure put into bottle. At first it annoyed me but after thinking I went bought some super glue and just stick it in its slot. After that it works a treat and works well. For the price it’s worth the hastle of buying some glue for a small issue
Works brilliant and has a fine spray!
For the price this is a very sturdy item! It was easy to assemble and use (I filled it with water to test out and had fun watering plants in my garden). It gives a fine spray option which is just what I need to do my lawn weed killer (i have weed infested grass). It also has the option of a stream spray too.
Spear and Jackson is a great reliable make – every piece of garden equipment we own is this make (lawn mower, pressure washer, scarifier, hedge trimmer) and none of them have failed us yet!
Works brilliant and has a fine spray!
For the price this is a very sturdy item! It was easy to assemble and use (I filled it with water to test out and had fun watering plants in my garden). It gives a fine spray option which is just what I need to do my lawn weed killer (i have weed infested grass). It also has the option of a stream spray too.
Spear and Jackson is a great reliable make – every piece of garden equipment we own is this make (lawn mower, pressure washer, scarifier, hedge trimmer) and none of them have failed us yet!
Very good quality
I had this bought this nervously but it wasn’t necessary. This is really well made very easy to set up and has the mister light sprinkler spray that I wanted for my flowers so that I don’t bend them when watering them. I think the Olive tree also thanked me for misty sprinkle of water on its leaves, really happy
Very good quality
I had this bought this nervously but it wasn’t necessary. This is really well made very easy to set up and has the mister light sprinkler spray that I wanted for my flowers so that I don’t bend them when watering them. I think the Olive tree also thanked me for misty sprinkle of water on its leaves, really happy
Perfect for spraying
Having become fed up with a certain other manufacturer’s spray ( you know the yellow one) as it would not hold its pressure I thought I would try Spear & Jackson. The price was reasonable and if it had not worked I would not have wasted a lot of money. I am delighted to report that my money was not wasted. I usually fill to 2.5 litres and pump about 30 times. With that I can spray all my roses with a fine strong spray.
A criticism. The top can be difficult to undo but tightening is easy. A thin strap for carrying is supplied and is I assume meant to go over the head and rest on the shoulder but as it is so thin I fear that, if filled to the maximum it would cut in.
I was so pleased with the spray that I bought a second to be kept for weeds.
But for the unscrewing and the thin strap I would have given it “a five”
Perfect for spraying
Having become fed up with a certain other manufacturer’s spray ( you know the yellow one) as it would not hold its pressure I thought I would try Spear & Jackson. The price was reasonable and if it had not worked I would not have wasted a lot of money. I am delighted to report that my money was not wasted. I usually fill to 2.5 litres and pump about 30 times. With that I can spray all my roses with a fine strong spray.
A criticism. The top can be difficult to undo but tightening is easy. A thin strap for carrying is supplied and is I assume meant to go over the head and rest on the shoulder but as it is so thin I fear that, if filled to the maximum it would cut in.
I was so pleased with the spray that I bought a second to be kept for weeds.
But for the unscrewing and the thin strap I would have given it “a five”
Really helpful
Using this to both keep aphids off the cherry tree and for use with weed killer to keep the weeds down on the patio etc.
Obviously making sure it gets well cleaned out between uses but this is pretty easy.
It’s made both jobs far easier than using the old squirty gun style sprayers or the cheaper small 1l sprayer I first got from Tescos.
Definitely would recommend
Great Pressure Sprayer at a Bargain Price
I only received this yesterday and used it for the first time today with some insecticide and it worked perfectly
I think it’s good practice to release the pressure when you’ve finished using the pressure release valve
Recommended especially at the price
A worth while buy
Took me a while to work out how to use as instructions are not great on the box. The pressure goes down rapidly! Wasn’t impressed at all, but it does the trick I suppose, I would recommend but ask for more instructions how to use before going ahead with confirmation of buying, my only down fall on this product.
A good buy!
So far, so good! I bought it to use for weed killer, but today i used it to waterproof our tent and it was great, im so pleased i didnt have to ise the pump spray that came with the waterproofer bottle.
So easy to use and the spray was consistent.
Seems sturdy enough. Lets see how long it lasts.
Amazing water pump
Great little water pump! I use it for watering my vegetables in my garden! I had a 1litre pump but had to keep refilling multiple times! So purchased this to save some time! And got it for 12 on a lightning deal! And could not be happier works very well! Love the ease of use! And the nozzle arm is plenty long to reach everything, pressure is very good also!
Shoulder strap is very nice also makes it easier to carry and support the wait!
The only downside I have which doesnt affect the product from what I can tell!
Is where the tube attaches to the actual bottle it tends to bend and squash! Due to there not being support on the outer section!
But as mentioned it seems to not impact the products use at all! And it still works fine! I used duct tape to just reinforce the tube to stop it bending to the point if breaking
(This is why I have only rated 4 stars and not 5) if this was more reinforced it would easily be a 5 star!
Amazing water pump
Great little water pump! I use it for watering my vegetables in my garden! I had a 1litre pump but had to keep refilling multiple times! So purchased this to save some time! And got it for 12 on a lightning deal! And could not be happier works very well! Love the ease of use! And the nozzle arm is plenty long to reach everything, pressure is very good also!
Shoulder strap is very nice also makes it easier to carry and support the wait!
The only downside I have which doesnt affect the product from what I can tell!
Is where the tube attaches to the actual bottle it tends to bend and squash! Due to there not being support on the outer section!
But as mentioned it seems to not impact the products use at all! And it still works fine! I used duct tape to just reinforce the tube to stop it bending to the point if breaking
(This is why I have only rated 4 stars and not 5) if this was more reinforced it would easily be a 5 star!
Fantastic highly recommended
So I was in the landscaping industry for over 17 years. Have now left and need to spray my drive. Looked at getting a industrial Knapsack but what’s the point. So did a bit of research and came across this one. It’s absolute perfect for home use, light weight great results and with a fine mist you won’t go wrong. The lance is a bit short but for the money you can’t grumble. Could not recommend enough.
I bought this Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer to spray weeds in my lawn as my old sprayer involved me bending down to each weed which was tiring and inefficient.
As I unpacked it I loved the way there were no instructions in 50 languages, instead there were clear pictures and bullet points on the sprayer and the cardboard box. I put some water in, pumped it 25 times as recommended and gave it a trial run using the shoulder strap for ease of use.
The spray was very adjustable and the length of the lance meant that I no longer had to stoop down. It has a quick vent valve to release the pressure after use.
I noted that another reviewer advised keeping it in the dark when not in use to extend its lifetime so I’ll keep it in the box it came in.
To answer questions posed by others it wouldn’t be much good for hosing down motorbikes, cleaning patios and car wheelsI – that needs a power sprayer.
I so impressed by its ease of use and quality of construction that I felt I had to write a quick review. If anything happens to alter my review after a few months or years of use then I’ll come back and edit but for now, this one’s a winner in my garden!
I use this sprayer about the garden for such things as watering seedlings and young plants and for general misting of plants in hot dry weather. I also find It’s reach makes it very handy for watering small hanging baskets & wall mounted containers, it’s slim nozzle size making it easy to get amongst the plants and deliver water close to the soil without causing damage.
Needless to say the sprayer got a LOT of use throughout this years (2018) hot dry summer and I am pleased to say that I have been delighted with it’s overall performance. The pressure container is sturdy and well made with a good sized opening for easy filling. The robust sealing stopper is knurled to aid removal/replacement and is equipped with a good quality o-ring that provides an excellent seal. The pump handle is surprisingly robust considering the price and is comfortable to use.
Some reviews indicate problems with the sprayer loosing pressure or the pressure container developing a leak of some type but I have so far not found this to be the case. Indeed, although I usually discharge the air from my pump after use I have, on the odd occasion, forgotten to do this and have gone to use the pump a good week or so later to find that it has not lost air pressure in the slightest.
The only slight criticisms I have are that the strap could do with being a little wider to make it more comfortable and that the nozzle is a bit stiff when it comes to altering the spray pattern. These however are only minor quibbles for what is otherwise a really excellent sprayer, especially given the price.
I have never used my sprayer with anything other than water so I cannot comment on it’s performance when used with pesticides or weed-killers etc. However, if you are looking for a handy water sprayer for general use around the garden then buy this one, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
For the price.. it works very well. I am a farmer (hard to please). I have used many sprayers behind tractors in my time on this earth to date and water pressure and how spray is dispersed is everything. Spray ejects in a circle. I would have preferred just a 180 degree straight line. Pressure could always be better but for the price is a very good little sprayer. Want more pressure .. buy a more expensive one. DId this fine for spraying 0.5 acres of weeds on my lawn to prep. for seeding.
For the price.. it works very well. I am a farmer (hard to please). I have used many sprayers behind tractors in my time on this earth to date and water pressure and how spray is dispersed is everything. Spray ejects in a circle. I would have preferred just a 180 degree straight line. Pressure could always be better but for the price is a very good little sprayer. Want more pressure .. buy a more expensive one. DId this fine for spraying 0.5 acres of weeds on my lawn to prep. for seeding.
This is a well made piece of kit, devoid of gimmicks or frills; a workman like tool, as I would expect from Spear and Jackson. The important thing is that the pressure vessel is of very durable material and relatively thick walled, giving some confidence that it will have a long service life.
My only reservations are that the strap could be longer and the adjustable spray nozzle is quite stiff to adjust and offers very little range between fine wide mist to solid single jet. Perhaps the stiffness will ease with use.
Good build quality and good value for money compared with other items on offer.
Tip to all press vessel users: They are best stored in the dark when not in use, as the main factor in the degradation of plastics is UV light.
When I first tried to use it was rubbish!
I subsequently found the pipe in the tank was split where it connects at the top.
I trimmed off the split bit and it now works fine!
So I would imagine if you get one that’s not split it will work fine from the start.
I take it in the car to wash the dog down after muddy walks and the pressure is spot on for this purpose.
When I first tried to use it was rubbish!
I subsequently found the pipe in the tank was split where it connects at the top.
I trimmed off the split bit and it now works fine!
So I would imagine if you get one that’s not split it will work fine from the start.
I take it in the car to wash the dog down after muddy walks and the pressure is spot on for this purpose.
I purchased this to spray some nettles at the back of our garden. It is a little late for the growing season but with the mild winter hopefully the “Roundup” I put in the sprayer will do the job. The sprayer has a capacity for 5L which suits our large garden, no more runing back t house to refil. I found the sprayer easy fill and easy to use, the long spraying arm saving bending over to ensure the spray in on the weeds I want rid off. The only slightly negative is the trigger which after prolong use was starting to hurt my thunb, Overall I am very pleased with the sprayer and would recommend to anyone.
Although bought some time ago I only just used this last weekend. Everything was going great for a while but before finishing the task air started leaking out of the pressure release valve so it was impossible to build up any pressure to get the sprayer to work. I can’t actually see anything wrong with the valve itself. I’ve tried to find how I can complain about this on the Amazon site but can’t find it. Have also searched and searched to see if I can find a replacement pressure release valve to buy but no luck. If anyone knows of where I can find one (or has one they want to sell) please let me know. Thanks.
Just an update – I finally contacted Spear and Jackson by email to tell them about my problem. They replied the same day and are kind enough to send me a replacement pressure release valve with their compliments. Needless to say I have changed my rating (and my opinion) of them although I shouldn’t have had the problem in the first place.
Good size sprayer. Easy to use and works well with good adjustable spray. Used for patio cleaner solution in smaller garden. Handy. Good value. Multiple uses.
Purchased a similar product last year and it fell to bits. I bought this one as a replacement because of the name Spear and Jackson, however don’t be fooled it was identical to my earlier one. It seems they are all made cheap in the same factory with differing colours and badged. Its been used once for weed killer and seems ok. Time will tell how many times I will serviceable.
Excellent product - very easy to use.
Perfect for applying ‘Wet and Forget’ to paving slabs, which is the job I bought this for.
The nozzle is angled just right to reach those pesky areas like under steps etc, and the spray can be adjusted too. Bit heavy to carry on my shoulder, so I just leave it on the floor and pick it up and move it along while I’m using.
Excellent product, very easy to use.
Ideal for washing dogs paws
I purchased this pump action pressure hose 5 months ago and have been using it regularly. I must say that it appears to be a well made piece of kit, performing as it should every time I use it. My use is rather different to most as I purchased this to use as a portable solution to hosing my dogs paws down after a run in the woods.
For the price, I can’t see how you could go wrong with this. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a pump action pressure hose.
Top Quality and Easy to Use
Delighted with this. It came ready assembled and ready for use. Clear instructions on how to use it are printed in large letters on the side, together with Litre or Ounce measurement lines to fill it up to.
Beautifully designed and works perfectly. No leaks, easy to fill, easy to pump, easy to release vacuum. The sprayer nozzle sprays perfectly, and it has a large wide spray that covers a large area, – approximately .75 of a meter – or can be adjusted down to a very narrow spray. The spray is a very fine spray, so gives very even coverage of the area to be sprayed. It took me 5 minutes to spray 2 litres using the widest spray onto a lawn which is 10metres x 5 metres. Very easy to hold, either using the shoulder strap or holding it by the top handle. A really good quality item and extremely easy to use.
Top Quality and Easy to Use
Delighted with this. It came ready assembled and ready for use. Clear instructions on how to use it are printed in large letters on the side, together with Litre or Ounce measurement lines to fill it up to.
Beautifully designed and works perfectly. No leaks, easy to fill, easy to pump, easy to release vacuum. The sprayer nozzle sprays perfectly, and it has a large wide spray that covers a large area, – approximately .75 of a meter – or can be adjusted down to a very narrow spray. The spray is a very fine spray, so gives very even coverage of the area to be sprayed. It took me 5 minutes to spray 2 litres using the widest spray onto a lawn which is 10metres x 5 metres. Very easy to hold, either using the shoulder strap or holding it by the top handle. A really good quality item and extremely easy to use.
Perfect for explosion free spraying!
Got this after having a smaller spray bottle from the DIY store explode while spraying creocote onto some new fence panels. Decided to go for this one due to its inclusion of a safety valve, to hopefully try to prevent any more unexpected explosions.
For finishing up the rest of the creocoting, this bottle was brilliant. After having spent half an hour doing 2 fence panels with a paint brush, using this allowed the remaining 6 panels to be sprayed in half an hour. Suffice to say, this one did not explode after doing both sides and I will definitely be using it in the future for any more projects requiring spray bottles!
A nice little extra as well is the hose is fully detachable which makes for easy cleaning, and the whole thing feels really solid. Would strongly recommend!
A slight step-up from the big-shed basic spraye
For the money I think this is a great purchase for light-duty spraying.
I previously had a similarly cheap sprayer purchased from a local big-shed store, but it only lasted for one season before the trigger on the wand packed up.
This Spear & Jackson while similar in a lot of ways, feels generally better quality across-the-board and it has so far dealt with Summer and Autumn spraying with no problems. Should it pack up sooner than I expect then I will update this review accordingly, but for the price of c. 7.36 (at time of review – normal price 11.99) I think that’s a very good price for what you get.
The pump-action works as expect with the usual twist to unlock mechanism on the pump handle, and the wand is a good length with expected operation. There is a carry strap attached to the main bottle for added convenience.
A slight step-up from the big-shed basic spraye
For the money I think this is a great purchase for light-duty spraying.
I previously had a similarly cheap sprayer purchased from a local big-shed store, but it only lasted for one season before the trigger on the wand packed up.
This Spear & Jackson while similar in a lot of ways, feels generally better quality across-the-board and it has so far dealt with Summer and Autumn spraying with no problems. Should it pack up sooner than I expect then I will update this review accordingly, but for the price of c. 7.36 (at time of review – normal price 11.99) I think that’s a very good price for what you get.
The pump-action works as expect with the usual twist to unlock mechanism on the pump handle, and the wand is a good length with expected operation. There is a carry strap attached to the main bottle for added convenience.
Brilliant value, but do wear gloves.
I purchased this to water my many houseplants. It’s extremely reasonably priced, comes complete with no need to purchase a hose extension, and sets up in seconds. I’m thrilled, and it’s so much easier than going in and out with several watering cans.
I am glad I just use it for water, however, as it can suddenly develop a slight leak near the trigger as it becomes looser with use. It’s easily fixed and may stop entirely with more use, but I was glad I just had rainwater on my hands. The trigger also has a locking mechanism, but that slips out with the slightest pressure. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it despite this – it’s fantastic for the price, it’s just something worth keeping in mind.
Brilliant value, but do wear gloves.
I purchased this to water my many houseplants. It’s extremely reasonably priced, comes complete with no need to purchase a hose extension, and sets up in seconds. I’m thrilled, and it’s so much easier than going in and out with several watering cans.
I am glad I just use it for water, however, as it can suddenly develop a slight leak near the trigger as it becomes looser with use. It’s easily fixed and may stop entirely with more use, but I was glad I just had rainwater on my hands. The trigger also has a locking mechanism, but that slips out with the slightest pressure. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it despite this – it’s fantastic for the price, it’s just something worth keeping in mind.
Great seals!
This sprayer has very good seals! I mention this because my previous sprayer (a different make) leaked fluid from every seal in the wand and leaked air from the bottle after only a few months use. This one is still air-tight after months of use and will actually hold pressure for a couple of weeks when not in use. Yes, I know I should de-pressurise it after use but I’m lazy. Still, whenever I get it out to use it again after a couple of weeks in storage I’m always surprised that it is still holding pressure. Great product!
Really easy to use. Just add the water and whatever additive you wish to spray, pump it up and off you go. The video is of my daughter applying Verdone lawn weedkiller.
I also have the kingfisher sprayer which is a similar price and although this is nearly identical in design this one seems to be slightly better put together. The pumping action of the Spear & Jackson branded one seems to be more robust. Buy this one.
Really easy to use. Just add the water and whatever additive you wish to spray, pump it up and off you go. The video is of my daughter applying Verdone lawn weedkiller.
I also have the kingfisher sprayer which is a similar price and although this is nearly identical in design this one seems to be slightly better put together. The pumping action of the Spear & Jackson branded one seems to be more robust. Buy this one.
hx S&J
Ok i bought this for a completely different use. being on a water meter you forget how long the hose is on, so i use this to clean my bike after rides, i wasn’t aware at the time i bought it, but it has a pressure release valve, which is what caused my another hand one i used to split under too much pressure, so you can just pump without worrying too much, also you can pull the valve up to release excess pressure after use on emptying. nozzle adjust from fine to jet, lance is better as i can get right in to awkward areas without bending right down, handle locks in so you can lift right from handle. works really well couldn’t believe the price didn’t think it would be as well made as it was.
best accident of my life i didn't realise how bad ...
I purchased this as a replacement for my old sprayer after i accidentally stepped on its wand and broke it. best accident of my life i didn’t realise how bad my old spray had been until i got this one , great pressure, no dribbling and the total build quality is leaps and bounds better than my previous one. the spray is even and powerful enough to wash off stains from the leaves without damaging fragile foliage.
This was received as part of the review process.
I only give true and nonbiased reviews so if you think I’m waffling the item crap.
The Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer offers great value for money, just 7.99 at time of purchase. Compared to other similarly priced sprayers I have used, it simply blows them away.
I used this sprayer for the first time today with dilute weed killer – the markings on the bottle helped with mixing ratio. 20 pumps and the bottle is up to pressure for a good 5 minutes of spraying. you can adjust the nozzle for a fine mist at its tightest and loosen off for a jet. Compared to other sprayers I have used i was surprised to notice absolutely no leaks whatsoever – vital when using industrial strength weed killer! I shortened the strap to more of a carry handle than over the shoulder strap as i found that the easiest way to carry it, the wand is easy to use requiring only light squeezing. Over all a great product and i can’t wait to see the results from the spraying!
Based on my experience of using it to spray weed killer I may purchase another to use for spaying all purpose cleaner for detailing my car! I can imagine lots of uses for spraying anything with a watery consistency – maybe even wood stain (not paint).
The Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer offers great value for money, just 7.99 at time of purchase. Compared to other similarly priced sprayers I have used, it simply blows them away.
I used this sprayer for the first time today with dilute weed killer – the markings on the bottle helped with mixing ratio. 20 pumps and the bottle is up to pressure for a good 5 minutes of spraying. you can adjust the nozzle for a fine mist at its tightest and loosen off for a jet. Compared to other sprayers I have used i was surprised to notice absolutely no leaks whatsoever – vital when using industrial strength weed killer! I shortened the strap to more of a carry handle than over the shoulder strap as i found that the easiest way to carry it, the wand is easy to use requiring only light squeezing. Over all a great product and i can’t wait to see the results from the spraying!
Based on my experience of using it to spray weed killer I may purchase another to use for spaying all purpose cleaner for detailing my car! I can imagine lots of uses for spraying anything with a watery consistency – maybe even wood stain (not paint).
Good value if on special offe
Works as a pressure sprayer as expected. Design of it means undoing the cap bit tricky if you have weak hands as the grip you can get on it is hampered by the pressure relief valve on one side and the lance connector on the other. The lance tip is plastic rather than metal (which I had in my previous one) and I don’t know if it will last as well. My last sprayer developed a split in the lance handle (causing a leak) hence getting this replacement. Good value when on special offer.
The amazing value Spear & Jackson Spraye
Received mine today via Amazon. Very fast delivery. Looks like an excellent product. Very cheap too! Well designed and strongly made. Only found one minor fault – the adjustable nozzle was so tight I could hardly move it. I finally managed to unscrew it completely, then gave it a good dose of WD 40. It’s fine now. Actually you do not need to move it much to vary between a fine spray and a powerful long range jet.
I needed it for long range weed-killing as the offending growth was adjacent to my property but not accessible by foot.
I’ve been looking for a decent sprayer for a week or so, and have seen this exact same branded sprayer elsewhere for 12.99 plus P&P, so when I saw this for just 7.99 and free next day P&P (with my Prime) I snapped it up.
The build quality is very good, with robust and reassuringly sturdy feeling parts. The nylon carry-strap seemed a bit pointless and cluttered the job up, so I removed it and chucked it back in the box…. The pump handle locks down securely and makes an excellent carry handle and is perfect for the 5L container.
The wand/lance is solidly built and easily attached, and produces an adjustable discharge ranging from a fine mist, through to a squirty spray…. The length of the wand may be an issue for some who want to spray the floor from close range without stooping (to kill weeds between paving slabs or gravel etc), but for greenhouse, growroom or potting shed purposes it is perfect for getting between plants and under foliage etc.
The pump action is solid and no leaks were detected…. even after leaving the job half done overnight (and forgetting to manually discharge the pressure) it still hadn’t discharged through slow air-leaks by the next afternoon…. The recommended maximum 25 pumps, on average, will see you through up to three or so litres of the five litre capacity, before you have to top up the air pressure. There is also a handy little spring mounted manual pressure release valve to get rid of excess air pressure for when the job’s done or you need to open the lid etc.
Over all, a fantastic quality mid-range brand name sprayer at a low end price. I have no problems recommending it and giving it 5 stars.
Ideal Full 5 Litre Liquid Capacity Spraye
Works well with no leaks. Spray adjustment is relatively coarse but can be adjusted between a fine spray and a jet. With the wand it is easy to spray the underside of leaves (as all bug and fungal sprays say is necessary). The strap is just a loop to sling over one shoulder but allows me to climb a ladder to spray a climbing rose attached to the front of the house. For most spraying the container can be stood on the ground.
Unlike many 5 ltr. sprayers which say it should not be filled beyond 3 ltrs. the maximum mark on the Spear & Jackson is just above the 5 ltr. capacity graduation.
An excellent product which hopefully will last for many years.