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   Gene_Davis | May 04, 2006 01:52am | #1

   Most folks will say the Titan 440 is the beast. 

   I guess that is why used ones, looking half worn out and all paint splattered, go for up to 75 percent of new in the bidding frenzies on eBay.

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   jeffwoodwork | May 04, 2006 02:08am | #2

   Have had good luck with Graco, more money gets you more pump and better parts in the gun and pump.

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   ponytl | May 04, 2006 02:16am | #3

   I'll second the titian 440  i don't care for the 440E as much...

   i have at least 5 of em... no real reason to but... if one is good 5 must be better  i also have the same pump thats Gas powered 5hp honda... that doubles as parkinglot striper....

   i do keep seperate lines/hoses/guns for latex & oil...  I still find em at pawnshops for $300 for a pretty clean unit  and under $100 for units that someone left paint in... takes a few hours to clean one like that...

   always plan on spending an hour cleaning it up when finished for the day ( if latex and you will be spraying the next day the gun in a bucket of water and just water run for 5 min in the lines will work for overnite

   don't think you'll go wrong with a 440... unless u want to spray block filler...

   I've painted trailers, my dumptruck ect  with the 440 and use'n penetrol with industrial enamel  and the right tip and 4-5 years later they still shine

   p

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   chile_head | May 04, 2006 02:47am | #4

   This really doesn't apply to you, but just in case somebody else at the "homeowner" level is reading this...

   It's definately *not* the Wagner Paint Crew. I picked one up a couple of years ago, and it works well. I only have about 20 gallons out of it: it's still going strong. The primary problem is that it uses a paint hopper, rather than a suction tube. This makes cleanup, especially if you are using oil-based paint, a real PITA. You're pretty much guaranteed to go through at least 2 gallons of solvent. This is one of those products that I'd steer anyone away from.

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   RW | May 04, 2006 03:34am | #5

   Public opinion wise around here, Titan and Graco. For what you're talking about, they're small pumps and on sale you can get set up for under a grand. The Titan 440 and the Graco 395 are very similar. They differ in color, where the filter is, but performance wise or compatibility with tips . . . non issue. Personal opinion, I'm a Graco guy, but thats not doggin the Titan. Just faith, I have 3 different pumps from them and they're all solid. I would not go below those two - you start getting into pumps that dont even have filters. Ack. First time you clean your filters out you'll see why I think this is a bad idea. Every time that stuff hits the tip you're at a work stop.

   Really, about the only accessory I'd even say you'd feel was worth the money is making sure that when you get it, you get a whip and a swivel. The two together will make worlds of difference in your ability to control the gun position and your hand/arm comfort and fatigue level. I know the 395 I bought came with the swivel but the whip was probably a $25 add.

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