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Part Number HV3500US
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Weight8.6 Pounds
Length18 inches
Width12 inches
Height14 inches
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The Spray Station 3500 is the ideal homeowner system for multiple painting projects and fine finishing. This multipurpose sprayer works great with a variety of oil or water based materials including thinned latex, urethanes, fence and deck stains, lacquers, sealants and many more for a large range of projects both inside and outside the home. The new expert spray gun provides the user with ultimate control and little overspray. Enjoy the fast 3 pattern changing system, thumb control paint flow dial, 1 qt wide mouth paint container, angled pick-up tube for overhead or downward spraying and the front loading needles make changing needles fast and cleaning easier. You’ll remain in constant control, get a great finish, make your materials go even further and clean-up is faster that a brush or roller with the Spray Station 3500. For fine finishing projects, Earlex HVACV15 1.5mm Brass Needle and Tip is recommended.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The clear plastic seals on the needles don't hold up to alcohol. I purchased this HVLP system for the express purpose of spraying shellac with it. I brought it home and used it with some tinted, 1.5 lb. cut shellac, with good results. After I was done, I cleaned the gun as per the instructions - put alcohol in the cup, sprayed for a few seconds, then cleaned everything with warm soapy water. The next day, I reassembled the gun and prepared to spray a second coat. As soon as I flipped the power switch, shellac started leaking out from under the gun, around the trigger area, making a mess on my shop floor. I immediately stopped, cleaned everything, carefully reassembled the gun and tested things again with water - same leak.
So I called Earlex support, who diagnosed the problem as a bad gun and sent me a replacement. The problem was still there with the new gun, so we came to the conclusion that my needle's plastic seal must have been defective. They sent me a new needle and I was able to spray my project's second coat. Halfway through the third coat, however, the leak started up again! Clearly the plastic seal is not friends with the alcohol in the shellac...
So Earlex is sending me a third needle (I must say their customer service is good - I'm giving this review two stars instead of one for this reason alone), along with instructions to use less alcohol and more soapy water when cleaning it, and to put it back in the gun as soon as it's cleaned: apparently just letting the needle rest on a flat surface under its own weight is enough to deform the seal and damage it! Something tells me I'll be calling Earlex again next week...
So I called Earlex support, who diagnosed the problem as a bad gun and sent me a replacement. The problem was still there with the new gun, so we came to the conclusion that my needle's plastic seal must have been defective. They sent me a new needle and I was able to spray my project's second coat. Halfway through the third coat, however, the leak started up again! Clearly the plastic seal is not friends with the alcohol in the shellac...
So Earlex is sending me a third needle (I must say their customer service is good - I'm giving this review two stars instead of one for this reason alone), along with instructions to use less alcohol and more soapy water when cleaning it, and to put it back in the gun as soon as it's cleaned: apparently just letting the needle rest on a flat surface under its own weight is enough to deform the seal and damage it! Something tells me I'll be calling Earlex again next week...
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The Earlex 3500 is easy to set up, easy to clean and can apply a beautiful coat of finish. The first time I used it, the finish applied was great. The next time I used it, it leaked finish out of the handle like a waterfall. I called support and they were very helpful and sent me a new needle. Examination of the needle clearly showed that the plastic seal on the end of the needle was the problem. I tried to buy a set of replacement seals but I was informed they are not available separately. I now remove the needle after each use and carefully put it in its box. Still after just a couple of months I now have four needles that will no longer work because of the seal. This is a serious defect and makes an otherwise good product almost useless.
Update: Now that I have used the Earlex 3500 for a while and have two of them I can confirm it is useless. Both are sitting on a shelf and I am using other hvlp equipment. I can not keep the spray gun from leaking lacquer in large quantities. Perhaps they are functional in spraying thicker latex or other products but for lacquer they are totally useless.
Update: Now that I have used the Earlex 3500 for a while and have two of them I can confirm it is useless. Both are sitting on a shelf and I am using other hvlp equipment. I can not keep the spray gun from leaking lacquer in large quantities. Perhaps they are functional in spraying thicker latex or other products but for lacquer they are totally useless.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Pros: clear instructions, easy to use, easy clean up
Cons: hose should be longer maybe 15 feet at 9 feet keeping it as far away as possible the filter on the bottom was completely covered with paint. Do not follow the direction for cleaning the machine. I sprayed the water into a bucket like the directions said. It is the only time I got spray back from the machine my face was covered my shirt was covered etc. rolling with laughter.
I sprayed a 10' x 12' shed floor with Kilz premium primer figuring it was probably the toughest product for the machine. It was quick and came out nice.
Cons: hose should be longer maybe 15 feet at 9 feet keeping it as far away as possible the filter on the bottom was completely covered with paint. Do not follow the direction for cleaning the machine. I sprayed the water into a bucket like the directions said. It is the only time I got spray back from the machine my face was covered my shirt was covered etc. rolling with laughter.
I sprayed a 10' x 12' shed floor with Kilz premium primer figuring it was probably the toughest product for the machine. It was quick and came out nice.
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