New Handheld Technology

[Scott B.]

Big year for Graco. In addition to the new low pressure tips, they are also rolling out a newly designed handheld sprayer in both corded and cordless versions. Think new and better engineered Proshots and Truecoats.

We are just starting testing and will share performance results as gather them.

Always good to have better options coming out in lower price ranges.

Here is a quick glimpse:
http://topcoatreview.com/2017/02/preview-graco-ultra-handheld-sprayers/

More coming soon...

 

[bkharman]

Scott,

I thought you were going to post some links and photos of some brushes and rollers!

Look forward to the reviews!

Cheers. Bryan.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[wptski]

Big year for Graco. In addition to the new low pressure tips, they are also rolling out a newly designed handheld sprayer in both corded and cordless versions. Think new and better engineered Proshots and Truecoats.

We are just starting testing and will share performance results as gather them.

Always good to have better options coming out in lower price ranges.

Here is a quick glimpse:
http://topcoatreview.com/2017/02/preview-graco-ultra-handheld-sprayers/

More coming soon...

You stated in your other thread about the new RAC X FFLP tips that they'll work in any airless, I wonder why does the specs post for all three posted in your article state, Tip Support:  RAC X FFLP tips only?

 

[Scott B.]

Big year for Graco. In addition to the new low pressure tips, they are also rolling out a newly designed handheld sprayer in both corded and cordless versions. Think new and better engineered Proshots and Truecoats.

We are just starting testing and will share performance results as gather them.

Always good to have better options coming out in lower price ranges.

Here is a quick glimpse:
http://topcoatreview.com/2017/02/preview-graco-ultra-handheld-sprayers/

More coming soon...

You stated in your other thread about the new RAC X FFLP tips that they'll work in any airless, I wonder why does the specs post for all three posted in your article state, Tip Support:  RAC X FFLP tips only?

Because these handhelds are engineered and calibrated for use with those tips.

These are airless sprayers.

 

[Kev]

This looks like another good outcome for me in choosing Dewalt for cordless nailers.

Thanks for the review, I'll be finding ways to get my hands on the cordless versions.

 

[wptski]

Because these handhelds are engineered and calibrated for use with those tips.

These are airless sprayers.

Not engineered and calibrated for use with those tips but standard RAXC X "might" be doable in these three.

 

[Scott B.]

Because these handhelds are engineered and calibrated for use with those tips.

These are airless sprayers.

Not engineered and calibrated for use with those tips but standard RAXC X "might" be doable in these three.

I have no idea what you are getting at here, Bill.

 

[wptski]

I have no idea what you are getting at here, Bill.

Simple, a non FFLP tip "might" still work in these three new handhelds although they aren't engineered to do so.

 

[Scott B.]

I have no idea what you are getting at here, Bill.

Simple, a non FFLP tip "might" still work in these three new handhelds although they aren't engineered to do so.

Sure, a RAC X would probably fit and paint would come out. I can say from lots of time spent with handhelds that they don't need more pressure than recommended. If the mfr recommends that the units are tuned for fflp, that is what I would use.

 

[Scott B.]

Scott,

I thought you were going to post some links and photos of some brushes and rollers!

Look forward to the reviews!

Cheers. Bryan.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good point, Bryan, we do still use those once in a while!

 

[wptski]

Sure, a RAC X would probably fit and paint would come out. I can say from lots of time spent with handhelds that they don't need more pressure than recommended. If the mfr recommends that the units are tuned for fflp, that is what I would use.

If I had one of these I wouldn't hesitate to try that to make the gun more versatile as there is a purpose for a standard RAC X tip.

 

[Scott B.]

Sure, a RAC X would probably fit and paint would come out. I can say from lots of time spent with handhelds that they don't need more pressure than recommended. If the mfr recommends that the units are tuned for fflp, that is what I would use.

If I had one of these I wouldn't hesitate to try that to make the gun more versatile as there is a purpose for a standard RAC X tip.

There are definitely lots of purposes for the standard RAC X.

Feel free to try it out, it won't hurt anything. I will predict that the word "versatile" won't be the first one that pops into your head when you do!

 

[wptski]

There are definitely lots of purposes for the standard RAC X.

Feel free to try it out, it won't hurt anything. I will predict that the word "versatile" won't be the first one that pops into your head when you do!

I guess we'll never know unless someone else tries it as I'm not looking for another handheld.  I assume that you mean that it won't work well?  Lets see, you have a RAC X guard, pressure adjustment and even a flow adjustment from what I've read so "unless" its automatic functions cause some problems, it should work as well as any other handheld with RAC X tip.

 

[Scott B.]

There are definitely lots of purposes for the standard RAC X.

Feel free to try it out, it won't hurt anything. I will predict that the word "versatile" won't be the first one that pops into your head when you do!

I guess we'll never know unless someone else tries it as I'm not looking for another handheld.  I assume that you mean that it won't work well?  Lets see, you have a RAC X guard, pressure adjustment and even a flow adjustment from what I've read so "unless" its automatic functions cause some problems, it should work as well as any other handheld with RAC X tip.

Exactly the point, Bill. Previous handhelds have not worked well enough, that is why the technology has been completely redesigned - and engineered to work smoother at lower pressures.

I have been using them since 2010 with RAC X style tips, and even with pressure control on the unit, you would either be throwing paint across the room or experiencing spitting or pulsing patterns.

The set up that you are curious about is exactly what the evolution of handhelds is moving forward from. If you are really curious I will set up a quick demo and show you the difference sometime. Its pretty interesting.

 

[wptski]

Exactly the point, Bill. Previous handhelds have not worked well enough, that is why the technology has been completely redesigned - and engineered to work smoother at lower pressures.

I have been using them since 2010 with RAC X style tips, and even with pressure control on the unit, you would either be throwing paint across the room or experiencing spitting or pulsing patterns.

The set up that you are curious about is exactly what the evolution of handhelds is moving forward from. If you are really curious I will set up a quick demo and show you the difference sometime. Its pretty interesting.

A comparison video?  I'd like to see that.

I have the Truecoat Pro II but the main issue I had is that the suggested tips put out way too much product and you have to run with it.  Modifying the tip guard so it can use a smaller tip solves that problem.  It has refused to spray a product but that might be solved by straining as this guy in this video suggests and I think you know him.

 

[Scott B.]

You're on the right track with thought process, Bill. You've just described exactly why the new handhelds are designed to work best with low pressure fine finish tips.  [big grin]

 

[wptski]

You're on the right track with thought process, Bill. You've just described exactly why the new handhelds are designed to work best with low pressure fine finish tips.  [big grin]

I stumbled upon this Promo having to do with the new handheld line.

 

[jyarbrou]

You're on the right track with thought process, Bill. You've just described exactly why the new handhelds are designed to work best with low pressure fine finish tips.  [big grin]

I stumbled upon this Promo having to do with the new handheld line.

Oh man, I may have to trade in my TrueCoat Plus II. I'm mostly spraying small things when I spray, but I can't keep up with the amount of paint it puts out.

 

[frodo]

Scott,

Would the lower pressure and new LP tip allow you to put out less product, translating to less overspray and a more relaxed application rate?

For the occasional paint grade bookcase/cabinet/door, etc. would this be preferable to an HVLP?

 

[wptski]

Oh man, I may have to trade in my TrueCoat Plus II. I'm mostly spraying small things when I spray, but I can't keep up with the amount of paint it puts out.

That's a bit vague!  Trade In means return something but there's no mention of returning anything.  Do they want proof of purchase on the trade in as well?  I sure don't have that.  The web address mentioned in the PDF is there but not fully functional yet.