How Do You Troubleshoot A Paint Sprayer?
Airless sprayers make fast work of most painting projects, allowing you to put a fresh coat on the exterior of your home within a day and to cover complex surfaces such as acoustic popcorn ceilings and fences. Cleaning and lubricating your sprayer after every use and straining all paint before running it through the sprayer will prevent many problems. If you do encounter a minor breakdown while using your paint sprayer, some quick fixes can get you up and running again. Check the pressure setting if the sprayer motor runs continuously without building enough pressure to spray. The pressure control knob is usually on the top of the sprayer housing, and turning it clockwise increases the pressure. Release the prime spray valve, usually located on the side of the unit. The primer tube is a separate hose for releasing air and priming the pump. Place the end of this hose in a bucket and let the sprayer run until the paint flows smoothly, without sputtering. Turn off the valve. If the unit s
