First Time Using Graco X5

How to flush and prime the Graco X5 airless sprayer. I will share tips and lessons learned using an airless sprayer for the first time.

[roodypazoo]

I’ve used the X5 to paint my separate 3 car garage, inside and exterior and barn. About 25 gallons . The machine is awesome. Any problems you have will be typically operator error. A couple points.
1. Keep the pressure at the spot on the dial where the yellow sticker just starts to get fat. Turning it all the way up is 3000 PSI per the manual. You typically want 1800-2200 range for latex paints . Do the cardboard spray pattern test.

2. Slow down, take your time and think. You can put the gun with the tip and guard still attached in a bucket of water overnight or 2 for that matter and continue the next day when you are fresh. Note: he is in Alaska. Don’t leave paint in the machine/line in freezing conditions.

3. Extensions get hand tight at the orange guard and tip and snugged with a wrench at the battleship tight.

4. Buy a hose whip for the gun. It allows for more flexibility in tight spaces . When that line is loaded with paint you will get recoil when you trigger it, especially if you are one handed on a ladder etc.

5. Buy a 3m hand masker with 9” paper . You can thank me later.

6. Clean up: I take the line off the machine after running H2O through it and blow off all the parts and line with air. Then re-attach line and put the pump lube in . ....good luck .

[markdavidson]

great video and many thanks that you made it. Very clear with both specific shots and audio. Instructions were complete but succinct. (appreciate your work after listening for 18 minutes of folks running on and on what you impart in 30 seconds). Good job

[daneilers]

I really liked your down-to-earth instructional approach.

[averageamericangirl]

Just got one today. Thank you for this video

[gabrielcruz]

Awesome video. You were really good at every step with a good explanation. Thank you a bunch

[mudder]

Good video Sir, Thanks. Sharing my first use lessons. The gun handle tube leaked initially, ensure it is twisted snug, especially after installing a hose. Also when cleaning up, the gasket/metal semi-circle behind the spray tip can fall out of the guard, and the bottom of the spray tip is shaped to reinsert it.

[darkloom]

As a semi-experienced DIY-er myself, I really appreciated your humility and honesty - I think you might be a little hard on yourself. You didn't mention the priming button in the setup section, did I miss it? Also I really appreciated the tips at the end, those were very helpful. Thank you🎉

[lukeschlitzer]

"first use of this X5 is...I suck at it" LOL....subscribed!

[mulchmow]

Great video. Good job explaining and editing. Thank you

[megcriss]

My husband really needs to see this....thanks

[platonkavvadias]

Great presentation, great advice. Thanks

[ramblin_man]

Man this was a great first video for real. Gonna save and go back to it when I get my sprayer. Thanks

[devenykalo]

Question - can i let the paint and machine sit in the shade with a tarp over it overnight without cleaning so i can finish early the following morning. There is no such thing as a dumb question. I havent used this X5 yet but I'm hopeful not to clean it every night if i dont have to. Thank you.

[hobolocomotive]

When you're applying the paint does the drain tube go into the paint bucket or do you leave it in the waste bucket the whole time?

[mikeharmon]

All things considered, was it worth it to use the airless sprayer as opposed to painting with roller and brush?

[thomson]

Don’t spray like your watering the grass, you need to keep a consistent distance from the gun to the wall.

[danhumphrey]

When spraying indoors ALWAYS wear a respirator or particle mask. He should know better. Look at the fog of over-spray in the room and how paint is covering everything, including him and the sprayer. What a mess!

[Floortile]

Why are you reading instructions? Men aren't supposed to read instructions. Lol.