FAQ category: DIY - Airless Sprayer

Is the T2 Gun (available with Control Pro 150 & 300) compatible with old accessories?

Out of the box, older accessories are not compatible with the T2 Gun. An adaptor is available P/N:2463515.

Can I use the HEA sprayer to paint my car?

This isn’t an automotive quality finish sprayer, so it will not produce a showroom finish such as what you would generally want on a car.

Can I use a generator with the Control Pro sprayers?

Yes, you can use a 2,000 Watt generator but you must disable the idle-down feature.

What types of coatings can be sprayed through the Control Pro sprayers?

The Control Pro sprayers will spray water or oil-based paints and stains. Do not spray or clean with liquids having a flash point of less than 38ºC (100ºF). Flash point is the temperature at which a...

What is light household oil?

It’s multipurpose oil that can be used to lubricate the sprayer. Examples are: 3-in-one oil, 10W30 motor oil, vegetable oil, sewing machine oil, or air tool oil.

How long of a spray hose can I use on the Control Pro sprayers?

The maximum hose length for each sprayer is double the length that it came with.

How do I know what size spray tip to use?

Different tip sizes will output more or less paint, in a a variety of spray fan widths. It is important to match an appropriate tip size to the type of coating being sprayed. For more information...

Which HEA tips will work with my sprayer?

There are two kinds of HEA tips, those that fit the Control Pro range of sprayers (identifiable by the octagonal tip shape), as opposed to the HEA Pro Tips (identifiable by the more ’rounded’ tip shape,...

What spray tips are compatible with the Control Pro sprayers?

Only Wagner Control Pro HEA spray tips are compatible with the Control Pro sprayers. Please see the product page of your model for a full list of compatible tips & accessories

What does HEA mean?

HEA stands for High Efficiency Airless which means that the pump will have 55% less overspray than standard airless sprayers.

My ControlPro 150 was working earlier and now it will not turn on, why?

If this unit was turned off under pressure (while in the spray setting), an airlock can occur. To release the air lock, switch unit to off, turn switch to PRIME, press gun trigger. Switch back to...

What is the difference between an airless sprayer and an HVLP sprayer?

Airless Sprayers atomise coatings by forcing the product through a small tip opening at very high fluid pressure. The fluid pressures range from 1200-3600 PSI. Airless sprayers are capable of spraying larger surfaces at higher speeds....