FAQs
We are here to answer your common questions about Wagner products. Browse below for frequently asked questions and always reach out to us if you don’t see the answer you are looking for.
Can I test my sprayer with water?
Yes, you can and you should. There is a bit of a learning curve, so testing with water first is a great way to make sure the sprayer is working properly and it’s cheaper to experiment...
Read MoreCan I leave material in the sprayer overnight?
To keep the sprayer in tip top shape we recommend cleaning the sprayer after every use. However, there may be times when you need to finish your project the next day. In that case you can...
Read MoreCan I clean the filter on my sprayer?
After each use, you should inspect the air filter in the turbine to see if it is dirty. Dust and particles may be able to be rinsed out with water. If it is excessively...
Read MoreWhat is the warranty on the Control Series?
This Product, Manufactured by Wagner Spray Tech Corporation, is warranted to the original retail purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase if operated in accordance with Wagner’s printed...
Read MoreWhere can I get parts for my Control Series?
Parts can be purchased through online distributors, Wagner Online at www.wagnerspraytech.com or by calling us directly at 1-800-328-8251.
Read MoreWhat should I use to clean my sprayer?
Warm, soapy water for water-based materials; mineral spirits for oil-based materials, along with a soft bristle brush and a rag. Always flush with clean water after the mineral spirits. Always check the back of the paint...
Read MoreCan I spray oil base products?
The Control series will spray both water and oil-based coatings. Do not spray or clean with liquids having a flash point of less than 100ºF (38ºC). Flash point is the temperature at which a fluid can...
Read MoreCan I spray paint with the Control Series?
Some Control Spray units are able to spray some thinned latex paints. They are: Paint & Primer in One and primer are not recommended to be used in the Control Series.
Read MoreWhat is a difference between Control Series and FLEXiO Series?
The Control Series Sprayers are for staining and finishing small to medium sized projects and are capable of spraying low viscosity coatings. The FLEXiO Series Sprayers offer a consistent finish on a wide range of interior...
Read MoreWhy does air continuously come out when I turn my sprayer on?
The Earlex Super Finish Max, the FLEXiO series, the Earlex 5700 and the Control Series sprayers are all bleeder guns. With a bleeder gun air flows continuously; the trigger only starts and stops the paint flow.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between an airless sprayer and an HVLP sprayer?
Airless Sprayers atomize coatings by forcing the product through a small tip opening at very high fluid pressure. The fluid pressures are commonly between 1200-3300psi, or higher. Airless sprayers are capable of spraying larger surfaces at...
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