Sale Lee Valley Heavy-Duty Five-Pattern Nozzle

Of the many nozzles we tested (and abused!), this is the one we found the most durable and reliable – it won’t crack, break or leak when dropped, so you won’t need to be gentle with it.

Made of zinc alloy, it has an insulating, textured non-slip rubber coating on the handle and around the head. This provides a comfortable grip while also protecting the nozzle from damage.

The large-diameter spray rose has a dense pattern of tiny holes that yield a gentle shower of fine droplets, desirable for watering delicate plants and seedlings. It has the other usual spray patterns you’d expect: fine-point jet, mist and vertical fan, plus an aerated flow setting that reduces splash when filling a container.

A thumb-control flow knob allows easy adjustment and lets you turn the sprayer on and off with little effort.