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Questions and Answers for Earlex Spray Station 5500 HVLP Paint Sprayer

Internet #203391435

Model #0HV5500US

Store SKU #1000218268

  • Quick and safe for a wide range of surface applications
  • Coated container and transfer efficiency to combat paint waste
  • Achieve smooth finish with simple setup and easy cleanup

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16Questions
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Q:Do I have to thin out liquid rubber for this machine?
by|Jul 27, 2017
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A:  Are you trying to spray liquid rubber or liquid rubber plasti-dip for cars and such? Without knowing the specifics of what you are trying to spray I am not able definitively answer this question. If you could contact our technical support staff at 1(800)328-8251 with the specifics of your material you are wanting to spray they will then be able to give you a definitive answer.

by|May 4, 2023
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    Q:I am looking for a good quality sprayer some recommend the 3500 but I want something a little higher quality for long lasting use. will this be a good choice?
    by|Oct 1, 2016
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    A:  Latex paint and Plasti-Dip re two different thing. Latex will need about 10% thinning, Plasti-Dip will not require any thinning. Use the 1.5mm needle for the Plasti-Dip.

    by|May 4, 2023
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    Q:I need to paint à stucco house, will the paint be too thick for the sprayer?
    by|Aug 5, 2016
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    A:  Latex paint should be thinned about 10% with water to spray nicely through the 5500.

    by|May 4, 2023
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    Q:can i use it to spray reglace on a tub..
    by|Jun 27, 2016
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    A:  Yes, strain it first and then pour it in your gun and it does it’s job

    by|May 5, 2023

      A:  You can, but make sure you clean it right away or you'll be replacing the gun.

      by|May 4, 2023
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      Q:how loud is the turbine, how many decibels?
      by|May 10, 2016
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      A:  its pretty loud. can't say how many decibels.

      by|Mar 25, 2017

        A:  The 5500 operates at approx. 82db.

        by|May 3, 2023
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          Q:I refinish kitchen cabinets. Will this unit spray Zinsser 123 primer, latex and chalk paint unthinned?
          by|Mar 15, 2016
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          A:  This is perfect for cabinet work. 123 should spray just fine, latex should be thinned about 10% and chalk paint about 30%. To spray un-thinned paints look at our 6003 model HVLP.

          by|May 4, 2023
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          A:  It varies depending on the viscosity of the paint.

          by|May 3, 2023
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            Q:Can the regular paint be used or it requires the special paint for this Spray Station ? Thanks.
            by|Feb 28, 2016
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            A:  Stain, shellac, lacquer, poly and paint can all be sprayed using the 5500. No special materials are required.

            by|May 3, 2023
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              Q:how will i get the spray can am ghana
              by|Oct 15, 2015
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              A:  It wouldn't be a good idea anyway, unless you have 110 wiring at home. Ghana is rated for 220.

              by|May 3, 2023

              A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, Bob. We are unable to ship internationally at this time. We are only able to ship to the 48 contiguous states and a limited selection of products can be shipped to Alaska and Hawaii. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

              by|May 3, 2023