WagnerControl Pro 170 Paint Sprayer

This makes painting so much better! The only negative thing that I can say is the hose is extremely hard should be made of something more flexible. Overall it's very easy to clean and pack up. I'm very happy with it, no problems at all. It comes with extra filters.

I bought the 170 version because I wanted to spray some oil based primer as well as latex paint. I also think the all metal spray gun and longer hose is worth it compared to the 150 model.First time spraying paint. The unit is pretty easy to use, definitely read the manual first, get familiar with it. Overall, I'm happy with this thing and will get plenty of use from it.I had to thin the oil based primer a little, like a 10:1 paint to thinner ratio. I used zinsser cover stain bonding primer. I used mineral spirits to thin because I already had that on hand for clean up. I tried to spray the un-thinned primer, but the spray pattern was poor, kept clogging. I used both 515 and 517 spray tips, even the 517 clogged. After I thinned it just a little, it sprayed without issue.When it came to the latex paint, this thing rock and rolled. I didn't have to thin it, used the 515 tip. I used a Behr mid-grade paint + primer. I got about 280 sq ft per gallon of paint, following the recommended usage of 10-12 inches from the wall and 50% overlap. I recommend having some extra paint, it takes some just to charge the whole system and you might have some consumed in troubleshooting.If your feeding from a 1 gallon can, you have to check the level regularly. If the level gets to low and you get air in the system, you'll have to purge the hose line. It'll eat up you paint having to do that.I needed two finish coats. With some practice, someone might be able to get the coverage right with one coat.Cleaning was less messy than I expected, though cleaning up oil based is expensive. I went through 3 gallons of mineral spirits flushing it out, and the waste has to be put in containers and all that. For cleaning latex paint, I first flushed with 4-5 gallons of hot water, then with 4-5 gallons of soapy water, and finally rinsed again with 4-5 gallons of hot water. For day-to-day breaks in using it, I just left the whole system charged with water. When it's time to go again, you just drain the water, purge the line with paint and off you go.The long term storage part is kinda hard, it takes 3-hands to do it (one to hold a small container of oil, one to block the spray port, and one to turn the unit on), and you end up with some kind of oil in the lines. I'm going to rig something up for this next time.I'm looking forward to future painting projects, this thing is a huge time saver. I'll never roll a room again if I can avoid it.

i spent this kinda of money cause of the reviews i read and i call b.s. .... i spent more time setting up and cleaning this then i did actually using it . i got it to work 2 times and was able to paint almost 2 eight foot sheets before i said a roller would be quicker. and so much cheaper. maybe its just me maybe wrong paint but i read instruction on paint and this machine and it worked nice for about 2 mins so i dont think it was the paint which i did dillute

Great sprayer. Quality of spray is very good as long as you filter your paint and keep the nozzle clean. It is on the more expensive side even for a DIY level tool, so i docked a star. the only thing that is a major PITA is that the hose arrives in a very tight coil and even after straigtening it still coils up and snags EVERYWHERE. Its pretty easy to use as long as you read the instructions. Clean up is a breeze as long as you have a bucket or somehwere to spray the excess out fo the lines.

I found this item really easy to use and clean up afterwards. I think it’s a great item that really saved me a lot of time and effort when it comes to painting. Its straight to the point with easy to follow instructions. It does have a lot of features and is built well. Its a trusted brand that's why I bought it. The spray pattern can be adjusted. This was my first time using this type of machine and it came out better than I thought. If you like or hate painting, I would suggest this machine. I don't care for painting, so I was looking for a quick get it done solution and this was it.

I bought a second home in a different state and had old panelling removed and cracked plaster fixed in 6 rooms. figured I save a few bucks and paint myself but I forgot my old Wagner sprayer at home. Thank God I did. looked it up and this generations models looked much simpler to setup and use. Ordered it and Amazon had it to me the next day.for this model there is no need to dilute the paint, just dip the pickup wand into a 1-5 gallon paint bucket, prime the pump until paint comes out the handle, install the nozzle and away you go. You've got greater control over the pressure and spray pattern than with the handheld unit and as a result there is far less overspray and paint mist in the air. I still masked and used painters tape to get a nice clean edge, but if you careful and practiced the pattern is so tight you could probably get away with a clean straight edged piece of cardboard.There are far less nozzle jams and you don't have to disassemble the unit to clear, just turn the nozzle backwards and spray for couple of seconds on a piece of scrap then turn it back. The standard hose it long enough so you don't have to move the pump or paint can to do an average size room. I covered all 6 rooms in ceiling white in about 3 hours from a 5 gallon bucket. The walls and trim took another day and a half, because of the color changes and masking.Clean-up in between colors and in the end was a breeze compared to the old handheld model. Remove the nozzle, Remove the pickup wand from the paint can and put it in bucket of water, Run the pump until the hose and handle are out of paint (because this is straight paint you can put it back into original can), Once water starts coming out run the pump into a spare bucket until the water runs clear. If you're not going to use the unit for a while dry and add a few of drops of oil to the pump and run it a few seconds. Disassemble and handwash the spray handle and nozzle (about 6 pieces) in soapy water and dry and you're done.I donated my old handheld unit to Goodwill when I got back home. Honestly even for 1 room this would be just as fast as paintbrush and rollers when you include setup and cleanup. If you're thinking about it get it, there are plenty of videos on Youtube that detail how to setup and use. I too was skeptical but it is just as quick and easy as they show.