Review on Graco CleanShot Shut-off Valve | Model 287030 by Jeff Swanson

If you want to get the best results from your airless sprayer this is a must have. This valve virtually eliminates gun "spitting". This valve must be properly adjusted to match sprayer pressure to valve shut-off pressure. Combine this with a good tip for the job, the atomization is near flawless. This valve also gives you the ability to rotate (tilt) the spray head slightly. This valve is a bit more expensive but it comes with a RAC X base and tip so the cost is pretty decent. It's made by Graco and has the same quality you would expect. A few tips for those with less painting experience: - Use the correct spray nozzle for what you are spraying. - Match the gun filter to the spray tip. - Start by reducing the pressure and slowly increasing the pressure to eliminate spray tails (this also extends tip life) using a rag