What is the difference between a 515 and 517 spray tip?

For example, a 515 tip will spray a 10-inch-wide fan and have a 15-thousandths of an inch orifice. It’s the combination of fan-width and orifice-size that determines how thick of a coating you’ll spray. Case in point – a 317 tip and a 517 tip both have the same orifice size – 17-thousandths of an inch.

Do you have to thin paint for Graco sprayer?

Is it necessary to Thin Latex Paint for Spraying? Yes, the latex paint does need to be thinned. Even though latex paint is water-based, it is thicker than the oil-based paint varieties. The thick latex paint needs to be thinned to be able to spray a fine mist of paint.

How long do Graco paint sprayers last?

Graco tips should last anywhere from 15-135 gallons when spraying latex. They may last longer with oils and stains and may last up to a few hundred gallons if spraying a thin water like material with no grit.

What is a 213 spray tip used for?

The 213 SwitchTip has a 0.013 inch orifice and produces a 4 to 6 inch fan. Reverse the SwitchTip to easily clear clogs. Used for residential, commerical or industrial applicaitions. Best used with materials ranging from lacquers, latex paints and mastics.

Should latex paint be thinned for airless sprayer?

When it comes to straining latex paint, it is the most difficult. Viscous, so you need to thin them down when spraying them with a handheld, HVLP, or small airless sprayer. You’ll probably need to use 20-30% water if you’re using a handheld or HVLP system to paint.

Can I leave water in paint sprayer?

Water left in a paint sprayer will corrode and ruin the pump! Always circulate a storage fluid through the system after cleaning. You can use a “pump preserver” such as Graco Pump Armor or just plain, clean mineral spirits. A quart of ready to use product is usually sufficient for most paint sprayers.

How do you clean a paint sprayer after sitting?

So if you’ve left a dirty paint sprayer to sit for a few hours, the paint inside will begin to dry out and crust over the insides of the sprayer….

1. Step 1 – Remove the nozzle of the sprayer.
2. Step 2 – Remove and clean the filter inside the spray gun.
3. Step 3 – Run clean water through the sprayer.

What is a 517 spray tip used for?

The reversible RAC IV SwitchTips are the most widely used tip for spraying a variety of coatings from lacquers to exterior paints. Use the Reverse-A-Clean (RAC) feature to quickly clear tip clogs by simply twisting the tip and spraying in the reverse position.

What is a 211 spray tip used for?

The 211 spray tip is used to work with light lacquers and spray more accurately. For example, to paint beams and window frames. To paint larger surfaces, such as ceilings or tables, it would be more appropriate to use a 411 spray tip with lacquers or paints / interior materials.