{"product_id":"graco-contractor-pc-airless-spray-gun-with-rac-x-lp-517-switchtip","title":"Graco, Contractor PC, Airless Spray Gun, with RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip, 17Y043","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGraco Contractor PC Airless Spray Gun with RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip (17Y043)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGraco Contractor PC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional airless spray gun for architectural paints and coatings. The trigger length adjusts to 2, 3 or 4 fingers, and the \u003cstrong\u003eProConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge lets you rebuild the gun in minutes by swapping one part. This model, \u003cstrong\u003e17Y043\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes with the \u003cstrong\u003eRAC X LP 517 SwitchTip\u003c\/strong\u003e, the low-pressure version of the 517 tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-Z Fit trigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts to 2, 3 or 4 fingers to fit your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProConnect cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e the needle and wear parts are one replacement part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight trigger pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graco lists up to 50% lighter trigger pull force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasyGlide swivel\u003c\/strong\u003e for hose movement, and a one-finger ambidextrous trigger lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated to 3,600 psi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 19 oz (540 g) per Graco's product page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpraying architectural paints and coatings with an airless sprayer. Graco lists it for professional use. \u003cem\u003eFluid temperature must not exceed 120 °F (49 °C).\u003c\/em\u003e Use it only with a sprayer and hose rated for its working pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContractor PC gun (17Y043)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAC X LP 517 SwitchTip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAC X HandTite tip guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 mesh gun filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContractor PC vs Other Graco Guns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PC's cartridge and adjustable trigger set it apart. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ftx-airless-spray-gun-4-finger-trigger-rac-x\"\u003eFTx 288430\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/contractor-airless-spray-gun-2-finger-trigger-288420\"\u003eContractor 288420\u003c\/a\u003e have a fixed 4 or 2 finger trigger and are repaired with needle kit \u003ca href=\"\/products\/graco-airless-gun-repair-kit-288488\"\u003e288488\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a smaller gun? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/graco-contractor-pc-compact-airless-paint-spray-gun\"\u003eContractor PC Compact\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17Y043 Contractor PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAC X LP 517 SwitchTip, with RAC X HandTite guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax working pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,600 psi (24.8 MPa, 248 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 NPSM swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical; 2, 3 or 4 finger positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mesh (100 mesh and combo filters also available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid orifice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 in. (3.05 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 oz (540 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax fluid temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 °F (49 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWetted parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, aluminum, acetal, UHMWPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/graco-contractor-pc-proconnect-replacement-cartridge-17y297\"\u003e17Y297\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months from date of sale (Graco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelieve pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e and engage the trigger lock before you connect or change anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the hose\u003c\/strong\u003e to the 1\/4 NPSM swivel inlet. Combined hose length must not exceed 500 ft (150 m) so the grounding stays continuous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e to 2, 3 or 4 fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the tip and guard\u003c\/strong\u003e are tight and the filter is in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime and test\u003c\/strong\u003e on cardboard, then raise pressure only until the spray pattern is clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush the gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, clean the filter and wipe the outside after each work shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17Y042 and 17Y043?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are Contractor PC guns. Graco lists the 17Y042 with the RAC X 517 SwitchTip and the 17Y043 with the RAC X LP 517 low-pressure tip. This page is for the 17Y043.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat is the maximum pressure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3,600 psi (24.8 MPa). Your sprayer and hose must be rated for at least the pressure you set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWill it work with my sprayer or another brand's hose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inlet is a 1\/4 NPSM swivel. Graco doesn't publish a list of compatible sprayers, so check your hose's thread and pressure rating. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-page\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat does LP mean on the tip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP is Graco's low-pressure version of the 517 tip. It is designed to spray at lower pressure than the standard 517. The size number sets the fan width and orifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use kit 288488 on this gun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kit 288488 is listed in Graco's manual for the Contractor and FTx guns. The Contractor PC is rebuilt with the ProConnect cartridge \u003ca href=\"\/products\/graco-contractor-pc-proconnect-replacement-cartridge-17y297\"\u003e17Y297\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I rebuild the gun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwap in a new 17Y297 cartridge, which contains the needle and wear parts. Follow Graco's Contractor PC manual for the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhich filter should I use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ships with a 60 mesh filter. Graco also lists 100 mesh and combo filters for the PC gun. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/graco-easy-out-gun-filter\"\u003eEasy Out filters\u003c\/a\u003e list 287032 (60 mesh) and 287033 (100 mesh).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraco repairs or replaces parts it finds defective in material or workmanship for 12 months from the date of sale. It excludes misuse, poor maintenance and non-Graco parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Graco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39522500083767,"sku":"17Y043","price":499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/Graco-17Y043-Contractor-PC-Airless-Spray-Gun-with-RAC-X-LP-517-SwitchTip.jpg?v=1681908211","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/graco-contractor-pc-airless-spray-gun-with-rac-x-lp-517-switchtip","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}