Spray guns and nozzles: types and selection
Hose spray attachments: spray patterns, operating pressure, materials, applications in gardening and car washing.
6+ types
Guns
Various
Patterns
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Main types of spray guns
| Type | Spray modes | Max. pressure | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple gun, 1–2 modes | 1-2 | 6 бар | Home garden watering, car washing |
| Multi-mode, 5–9 modes | 5-9 | 8 бар | All-purpose for gardens, home use, washing |
| Metal nozzle (brass) | 2-3 | 10 бар | Long-range spraying, professional use |
| Telescopic (extension) | 3-5 | 6 бар | Watering balcony pots, tall plants |
| Shower sprayer | 1 (шовер) | 4 бар | Gentle watering of seedlings, houseplants |
| High-pressure (for washing) | 1-2 | 15+ бар | Car washing, light Kärcher-style use |
Spray modes and their uses
- Shower: gentle spray with many fine streams. For delicate plants, seedlings, flowers
- Mist: fine mist. Tropical plants, greenhouse humidity
- Cone: cone-shaped spray, adjustable. Universal mode for most crops
- Jet: concentrated powerful stream. Car washing, cleaning paths, removing dirt
- Flat (fan): wide flat stream. Watering beds and lawns over large areas
- Soaker: strong flow without pressure — for filling tree wells, filling barrels
- Full: maximum spray diameter. Watering lawns, large areas
Body materials
- ABS plastic: lightweight, affordable, for residential use. Service life 2–4 seasons with careful handling
- ABS plastic with soft-touch coating: non-slip grip, more comfortable. Common in Gardena, Kärcher
- Metal (brass, nickel-plated): professional use, car washes. Service life 10+ years, handles high pressure
- Stainless steel: for harsh environments, food industry, chemical solutions
Quick selection by use case
- All-purpose garden: multi-mode 7–9 patterns, ABS plastic, UAH 200–400
- For seedlings, flowers: gun with shower or mist mode, adjustable handle
- Tall trees / balcony: telescopic gun with 1–2 m extension
- Car / path washing: metal nozzle with jet mode
- Professional car wash: high pressure 15+ bar, brass
- Watering beds: gun with flat (fan) or cone modes
Signs of a quality spray gun
- Smooth trigger with pressure regulator, lock for extended watering
- Rubber gasket in the hose connection (not JUST plastic)
- Soft-touch handle coating — non-slip in wet hands
- Flow strength adjuster in front of the body
- Minimum 2-year manufacturer warranty (Gardena, Kärcher — 5 years)
Spray guns and nozzles in the catalog
Our catalog offers residential plastic, multi-mode, and professional metal spray guns.