Graco 181073 Sprayer Inlet Strainer

The Graco 181073 Sprayer Inlet Strainer filters debris entering the paint sprayer fluid path, enabling it to maintain unobstructed material intake during coating application.

This part addresses the following symptoms:

• Restricted coating intake during spraying.

• Reduced fluid delivery from the sprayer.

• Intermittent material flow during operation.

• Strainer openings becoming blocked with debris.

• Coating residue accumulating around the inlet strainer.

Inlet Strainer Becomes Clogged

Quick Check: Look through the strainer openings for trapped coating particles or debris.

Fix Suggestion: Rinse away accumulated material using an appropriate cleaning method.

Prevention Tip: Filter coating material before introducing it into the sprayer.

Reduced Material Intake

Quick Check: Observe whether fluid enters the sprayer slower than normal.

Fix Suggestion: Clear restricted strainer openings to improve material passage.

Prevention Tip: Clean the inlet strainer before heavy coating deposits accumulate.

Intermittent Fluid Flow

Quick Check: Watch for repeated pauses in material delivery during spraying.

Fix Suggestion: Remove debris restricting the inlet filtration area.

Prevention Tip: Keep containers and coating material free from loose particles.

Residue Accumulates Around Strainer

Quick Check: Examine the inlet area for dried coating or sediment buildup.

Fix Suggestion: Soften and remove residue without damaging the strainer openings.

Prevention Tip: Flush applicable fluid components after completing coating work.

Customer Experience: A user mentioned that the Graco 181073 Sprayer Inlet Strainer was able to reduce interruptions caused by debris during spraying. Keeping the inlet area clean also made routine maintenance easier.

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