Graco 288093 Texture Hopper, 10 Gallon

The Graco 288093 Texture Hopper, 10 Gallon stores texture material and supplies it to the sprayer, supporting material handling during drywall and interior texture applications.

This component helps address the following concerns:

• Texture material backs up inside the hopper.

• Hopper outlet becomes blocked.

• Material leaks around the hopper connection.

• Hopper develops cracks or damage.

• Hopper does not sit securely.

Material Backup Problems

Quick Check: Look inside the hopper for material that is no longer moving toward the outlet.

Fix Suggestion: Remove accessible buildup and check the material path for hardened texture.

Prevention Tip: Clean remaining material from the hopper before it dries.

Blocked Hopper Outlet

Quick Check: Examine the lower outlet for dried compound or accumulated texture material.

Fix Suggestion: Clear the affected area using a cleaning method suitable for the material.

Prevention Tip: Flush and clean the outlet after spraying sessions.

Connection Leakage

Quick Check: Look around the hopper fitting for wet material or signs of seepage.

Fix Suggestion: Reseat the connection and inspect the fitting for damage.

Prevention Tip: Keep the connection area clean whenever the hopper is removed.

Cracked Hopper Housing

Quick Check: Examine the 10-gallon hopper for splits, cracks, or damaged mounting areas.

Fix Suggestion: Replace the hopper if structural damage affects material containment.

Prevention Tip: Handle the hopper carefully when filling, emptying, or transporting the sprayer.

Customer Experience: A texture sprayer owner replaced a damaged hopper and said the new one seated properly on the sprayer.