Why am I having to stop every few minutes to clean the sprayer?
1958174
I'm not a painter just a normal everyday person so don't moan... Maybe it's because your paint or whatever your using is to thick and not thinned to the correct viscosity??
1958175
It may be possible the nozzle has blockage or it may be the cap is not tightened correctly. It may also be a washer is missing, it's hard to see. I had a problem with the sprayer dripping when I wanted to drain the sprayer into the canister. The problem was I didn't relieve the pressure by removing the canister before squeezing the trigger. That was the only problem I had. I can't give you a more technical assessment, if you are like me, I tend to peruse the instructions, so did have to go back and read them carefully. I'm sure you've thought of most of these things but good luck. I liked It may be possible the nozzle has blockage or it may be the cap is not tightened correctly. It may also be a washer is missing, it's hard to see. I had a problem with the sprayer dripping when I wanted to drain the sprayer into the canister. The problem was I didn't relieve the pressure by removing the canister before squeezing the trigger. That was the only problem I had. I can't give you a more technical assessment, if you are like me, I tend to peruse the instructions, so did have to go back and read them carefully. I'm sure you've thought of most of these things but good luck. I liked
1958176
You may have lumps in your paint. Try straining the paint through a pair of knee high pantyhose stretched over the mouth of the jar. Works for me!
1958177
You have mix the paint with water until it flows through the black piece with the small hole. If the paint is to thick you have to constantly clean it. Took a few tries to get it right. Hope this helps.
1958178
You may have to thin the paint more. This is why I don't recommend this unit. Takes forever to cover most projects.I did my large ceiling with it and between the fumes and the cloud of paint, I'm lucky to have survived it! Not to mention the waste!
1899478
The first thing I would try would be to make sure you are cleaning the gun thoroughly. Next make sure you test your spray on something first like a wash cloth. If it is coming out uneven or plotchy adjust how much is coming out by turning the knob in the back. You may just need to turn down how much is coming out.
1998338
I find that if people are sitting underneath the sprayers, they will get water mist on them, which will make them wet after awhile. Make sure your misters are not dripping, and that there is a very fine mist coming out.
1396654
I have the same problem...I have used the machine twice, tried a third time. First time it worked great! Second time I had to unclip the little spray nozzles at the bottom and un-clog them with a paper clip. Third time I was unsuccessful in getting the machine to spray (spend hours looking stuff up on the internet and trying different solutions, nothing worked). It was useless. VERY frustrating.
1588894
I have not had a problem yet with the sprayer, but do empty the cleaning solution.
239777
It is a good practice to triple rinse the sprayer after every use (this includes running clean water through the spray tip). This will help prolong the life of the parts. Dried chemicals - even organics - can dry in the sprayer and clog it start degrading the plastic and rubber parts.
1674479
Make sure there is nothing stuck in or on the sprayer by running hot water on it or even carefully sticking a pin in it. If it is brand new, make contact and return it.
204994
i had the same issue and found that it was the solid rubber washer in the spray valve. it appeared to be stuck in the valve chamber. i flipped it over in desperation and now it works fine. the older model had a built in tool in the spray lever to un-tighten the valve chamber.
1665404
SO frustrating when that happens! I'd look around the house for another spray bottle that's nearly empty and use that, or go to the 99¢ store and buy a product in a similar bottle, like glass cleaner, and dump the contents and use that bottle. Good luck!
425302
Clean the surface with alcohol, tubbing, not the drinking kind. And ince you attach it hold it for a few seconds. It took a couple of times for me too.
1678885
A couple things could be the issue here. First check to see if your water pressure is at it's maximum at the source. Second make sure the adjustment on the hose end sprayer is adjusted so that you get maximum flow through the sprayer. After that ensure that your siphon pick-up tube is inserted into the housing properly, and you have the adjustment dial turned to E to start. The last thing to check, is if you have a well source, or municipal water source. If your water pressure supplied to your home is less than say 40psi you might have an issue with not having enough flow to initiate siphon of the soap/detergent. Let us know how this helps!
540780
Unscrew and clean out the spray 'head' above the fillter container; it might have become clogged over time. Or request new spray head from the company; we got a free one that slows down the water coming into the filter and keeps it from overflowing.
1227672
Mine works after pumping the top down a few times, then I can use the spray. Maybe yours is faulty?
685629
I have 4 of these and only one has that problem. I have cleaned it and that helped for a short while and then right back to the same problem. Sorry I can not help you any more.Sandi
1484669
I would check the pumping pressure. Insufficient pumping pressure won't be able to move the cleaner. Clean filter/cartridge or remove any clogging debris in the pumping pipes or adjust water branching handles as necessary to recover the presure over the cleaner. I also will check if the balance bar is still on the cleaner. Falling out of the bar also can makes it stop. But that's an easy fix.
1184942
Sometimes you have to open the back and loosen the grip on the stem. As far as clogging you may need to change whatever you are using in the sprayer. I use airbrush food coloring. If you are using it for nail polishes you can use a nail polish remover. I haven't had any clogging issues so i truly don't know what the problem is. You may need to return that machine.
48029
I believe if you read the owner's manual rhat is caused by you turning it off before it runs through its 2 minutes brushing cycle. When you turn it off and then back on it picks up from you stipped. Just let it turn itself off.