I Worked in Landscaping—This $26 Battery-Powered Sprayer Is a Must-Have for Anybody With a Garden
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Why We Love This Deal
Several summers ago, I worked a summer landscaping job that required the removal of a lot of weeds. We used sprayers to accomplish it rather than doing the work by hand, which would (hypothetically) make things a lot easier. However, that wasn’t the reality: These pump sprayers need to be primed constantly, and it was just as tiring as getting on my hands and knees to pick out the weeds one by one. One thing I wish I had at the time was an electric garden sprayer.
The beauty of these battery-operated sprayers is that they're not even all that expensive. For example, the Foukus Battery-Powered Sprayer is on sale for $26 at Walmart, which is 48% off the original $50 price tag. It's a bestselling item that boasts over 650 five-star ratings and has been purchased over 50 times in the last 24 hours.
Foukus Battery-Powered Sprayer, $26 (was $50) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Power Type: Battery
- Volume Capacity: 1.35 gallons
- Weight: 2.43 pounds
- Best Use: Recreational/gardening
- Wearable: Yes
Whereas pump sprayers are a lot of work, electric sprayers are simple, efficient, and effective. For instance, this item can spray for 2 hours straight, which is more than enough time to spray water on your garden or deliver weed killer wherever necessary. As for your reach, the hose is over 3 feet long, and the telescopic wand can extend over 2 feet if you need to work in every nook and cranny.
Refilling the 1.35-gallon tank is a breeze, too, allowing you to get right back at it whenever you run out. Plus, everything you need comes with your purchase, as a charger and multiple wand nozzles are all included.
We’ve seen a fair amount of generic-brand sprayers from Walmart, and this bestseller has a similar price. You’ll easily find ones that are more expensive and find a few that are cheaper, yet the overall difference is negligible.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Regardless of your physical capabilities, you'll be able to operate this sprayer. “I am 71 years young and used it for the full 2-hour charge yesterday," one shopper said. "No problems. It's lightweight, durable, and easy to use.”
Another shopper related to my personal experience with pump sprayers. “If you're tired of pump sprayers that wear you out, then this is a must for you,” they said. “The old sprayers would wear me out just to pump them up. So I threw in the towel to try something different. Easy to charge and easy to use. Never going back to the old pump sprayers.”
The Foukus Battery-Powered Sprayer is nearly 50% off ahead of spring’s arrival. Shop for it ASAP before the bestseller’s savings wash away.