It seems there are some common misconceptions regarding Graco’s Pump Armor and storage protection liquids in general, so let’s answer some of the most common ones. What are the main ingredients of Pump Armor? Don’t forget that one of the main uses of Pump Armor is to protect the paint sprayer from corrosion, so diluting it with water makes no sense if you plan on storing your device for a long period. Can you reuse Pump Armor? It can be a week of no use, a month, or even more. In my opinion, it mostly depends on the weather conditions. Get the Graco Pump Armor and insert the suction tube directly into the bottle. Take the return tube and put it into an empty cup.

Pump Armour, 3.8 litre (1 gal) - Graco Inc.

Graco Pump Armor is mostly made of Ethylene Glycol, at around 40-60%. Other ingredients are water (40-49%) and proprietary additives, such as Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrate, and Denatonium Benzoate. When to use Pump Armor?Slowly increase the pressure, and as soon as you see the fluid coming through the return tube, decrease the pressure, turn the device off, and shut the prime valve. Because Pump Armor is very similar to antifreeze, people have been using it as a substitute and even some mineral spirits. There is no evidence that these products work the same way. Is Pump Armor just antifreeze? It may sound like a lot, but trust me, you won’t be very happy if you pay a bill that you could have easily avoided if you used Pump Armor. Can you dilute Graco Pump Armor? There aren’t any real alternatives to Graco’s Pump Armor or any other paint sprayer storage protection liquids for that matter. Before starting the process, you have to make sure that the device is as clean as possible, removing as much leftover paint as you can while it’s still in its fluid form.

What Is Graco’s Pump Armor and How to Use It Correctly

We tried to explain in detail what it is, what it does, and how to use it. We also tried to answer some of the most common questions. If there is something we haven’t covered, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. No, it’s not. Pump Armor is specifically designed to be used for anti-corrosion and helping lubricate paint-sprayers, so we do not recommend using antifreeze. Final thoughts Read above the how to flush out the fluid section to learn how to collect it the proper way to be as clean as possible. Do I need to use Pump Armor if I plan on storing my device indoors? The process itself is relatively easy. The gun and the hose aren’t really needed here, because what we want to achieve, is to fill the pump with liquid, not the other parts of the paint sprayer.

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According to Graco, the Pump Armor must be used for “extended storage” of your device. Now, what do they mean by “extended”? If the Pump Armor fluid you flushed out of your device is clean and free of any impurities, you can reuse it. For the above step, while you can insert the return tube into the bottle of Pump Armor together with the suction tube, I don’t recommend it, because some leftover paint or whatever material you’ve been using the last time can end up inside. That’s pretty much it. Your paint sprayer is ready to be stored. How to flush out the Graco Pump Armor fluid?

Graco 253574 Pump Armor Pump Protectant, 950 ml,Blue

Because Pump Armor is relatively cheap, most people do not reuse it. You can, though. I do reuse it most of the time.Yes, you should use Pump Armor even if you plan on storing your device indoors, because it also prevents corrosion build-up from moisture, not just from freezing. What can I use as a Pump Armor substitute? To sum everything up, Graco Pump Armor is absolutely needed if you care about your paint sprayer. Think of it as an accessory that without it, your paint sprayer won’t do its job.