Tackle Weeds Or Fertilize Your Yard With A Highly Rated Harbor Freight Sprayer

Fertilizing or applying weed killer to your yard or garden can be back-breaking work if you use the wrong sprayer. Manual pump sprayers, while typically less expensive than battery-operated versions, require pumping the handle to pressurize the tank, which can be tiring and make the task take longer. On the other hand, battery-powered sprayers don't require pumping, taking much of the time and effort out of the job. When researching the best Harbor Freight tools people love for yard and garden projects, we found one highly rated, affordable battery-powered sprayer that can make fertilizing or weed-spraying way easier: the Bauer 20V lithium-ion cordless 1-gallon chemical sprayer, available at Harbor Freight.

With a 4.4-star rating from more than 700 users, this sprayer is a fan favorite, with one reviewer saying, "Easy to use, easy to setup and easy to clean. Fits nicely on a shelf. Couldn't imagine how it could have been more perfect." The battery-operated Bauer chemical sprayer features a one-gallon tank and an integrated measuring cup for easy filling of your favorite fertilizer or weed killer. According to several comments, one of its standout features is that it has both a handle and a strap, making it easy to carry around for both quick and more lengthy jobs. It has a 4-foot flex hose with a 12-foot reach, and the brass nozzle can be set to spray or stream, making it easy to customize to the task at hand. But like most products, the Bauer sprayer is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Even though most Bauer chemical sprayer reviews are positive, it's important to skim through the negative ones to ensure this product will meet your needs. Many of the negative reviews share one of three common themes: It sometimes leaks at the connections or seams, the spray nozzle doesn't work well for some, and a few reviewers wish the tank size was larger. Since this sprayer only has two misting modes, spray and stream, it likely isn't the product for you if you need more precise control. The tank size is a matter of personal preference, but a leaking hose at the connection could be an issue. "We have two of these sprayers. One started seeping through the seams, and I took it back to the store and they gave me a replacement," said one reviewer.

Although this sprayer might be one of the top tools from Harbor Freight to tackle stubborn weeds, there is one major downside: It doesn't include a battery. A Bauer 2Ah battery costs about $35, while a 5Ah battery costs $68 (not including chargers), so you'll need to factor this into the sprayer's cost. If you already have a compatible Bauer battery, this sprayer could definitely be worth the price. However, if you don't have any Bauer batteries, it might be worth shopping around a bit first. While this is a highly-rated and affordable sprayer, failing to compare products from other retailers is one of the mistakes everyone makes when shopping at Harbor Freight.