First Impressions: A New Take on Cordless Sprayers
Wagner has recently released their new cordless sprayer, the SprayPack 18V, and we were lucky enough to get our hands on one for some real-world testing. This isn’t your typical handheld sprayer—Wagner has taken a different approach, creating a backpack-style unit powered by Bosch 18V batteries, aiming to blend portability with performance. We look at what the tradeoff for this increased mobility is.
Unlike most other sprayer units, this system operates at a constant pressure, shifting the focus to motor recovery rate rather than pressure adjustments. As you move to larger tip sizes or work with higher paint volumes, you simply dial up the motor speed to maintain consistent performance and spray quality.
Real-World Testing: Pushing the Limits
To push the unit’s limits, we used a relatively thick water based enamel paint—simulating what it might be like if the paint wasn’t perfectly mixed or conditioned. This was intentional, as we wanted to see how the SprayPack handled less-than-ideal conditions. We also tested a range of tips, from 210 up to 518, to evaluate the fan formation and spray pattern.
So, how did it do?
Refreshingly well.
Even with the thicker paint, the sprayer delivered consistent results. The fan pattern remained relatively solid across the board with a bit of tailing and spitting between tips. We were especially impressed that the SprayPack 18V was able to use a 518 tip, a size that typically demands more power and flow, with a little bit of tailing.
Of course, there are trade-offs with any cordless system. You’re working within the limits of battery life and onboard capacity of 4.7 liters. We didn’t test its longevity with the 4ah battery pack this time around but have been told that it could do 18 liters. Of course this will vary with the paint type, recovery speed and a host of other factors. Let us know if you guys would like us to do this test at a later stage.
We’ve put together a video demo of our test, including close-ups of the spray patterns and fan widths across different nozzles. If you’re curious about how the SprayPack 18V performs in action, check it out below.
What Do You Think?
Have you tried the Wagner SprayPack 18V yet? Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments—we’re always up for a good gear chat
