I bought this to replace my five year old Graco Project Painter Plus. I'm a Landlord and small time property investor. I use it about a handful of times a year. This is a much better sprayer than my PPP. Perhaps the best feature is the auto-prime. It brings up the paint and creates pressure right away. I no longer have to mess around with getting the sprayer primed and going. It is also VERY nice to have a stand for a sprayer; easier to move and you can wheel it around with the paint hanger. This sprayer also has more power and sprays paint better than my old PPP. I wish I had spent the extra $ the first time for this sprayer. Even though you might be an occasional user as a home owner or a part time painter, I would recommend spending the extra money for this sprayer over the lower end models if you can afford it. In the short term and long run you will be much happier. I'm sure their higher line sprayers are better, but I couldn't justify the extra $ for my use and purpose. I have a couple of important suggestions if you don't already know. You must always strain your paint or primer! The strainer screen on the bottom of the suction tube is not sufficient (I actually leave mine off because I always strain my material). I use the inexpensive 5 gallon strainer nets from Home Depot. Also, you should always thin your paint or primer with water (for water based material). You can look up online recommended amounts of water for thinning. If you don't take these two steps, you will likely find yourself constantly turning the spray valve to "clean" very often. Taking the time performing these two steps up front will save you lots of time and frustration while you're painting. One last note, it is common for the suction tube check ball to get stuck after storage. If the sprayer won't suck up paint right away, simply remove the suction hose and use something like a nail (upside down) to push on the check ball and make sure it's moving. I also found that the outlet for the spray hose also has a check valve. If the sprayer won't pull paint and the inlet check ball is not stuck (and you have the primer knob in the correct position), unscrew the out let housing and make sure the check valve moves. I would also recommend using Graco's Pump Armor to preserve the parts and pump. I'm not a full time painter or professional, but all in all, I think this is a very nice sprayer. I'm happy I spent the extra money for this sprayer. I highly recommend it. Read full review
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First use ok. Next day pump lost ability to create suction. Water flowed thru ok. My painter had the X5 which developed the same problem. Not recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I purchased this item to assist my son-in-law's efforts painting one of my rental houses. He has previous experience as a professional painter and even he was impressed with the system and the quality of the job accomplished. I have plenty more jobs to do which include fences, sheds and other houses. I look forward to using the system myself.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Out of the box it worked perfectly, although it should come with the coupler to help keep the hose from twisting, small cost to them, big help to all. Spray is more fine than I expected but it does a great job if you pay attention to your work.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great spraying and easy cleanup however it has a hard time in the last 25% of the paint can. It requires constant purging and more paint towards the end of the can.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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