Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun

The Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun is a professional airless spray gun designed for consistent paint application and reduced overspray. It includes a RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip and works with many Graco contractor airless sprayers.

Model: Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun
Includes: RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip and guard
Max Pressure: 3600 PSI
Connection: Standard 1/4" airless hose
Filter: Built-in 60 mesh gun filter
Use: Ideal for latex paints, primers, and coatings
Compatible With: Graco Ultra 395, Ultra 495, Ultra Max II 495 and similar sprayers

List Price: $486

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Description

Compatible Machines

The Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun is designed to work with many Graco airless paint sprayers. It connects through the standard 1/4" airless hose connection commonly used on contractor-grade sprayers.

Graco Ultra 395 Airless Paint Sprayer
Graco Ultra 495 Airless Paint Sprayer
Graco Ultra Max II 495 Airless Sprayer
Graco Ultra Lo-Boy Airless Sprayers (234181, 233974, 248660)
Graco Ultra Max II Stand Sprayers (249932, 249933, 249938)
Other Graco contractor-series airless paint sprayers with 1/4" hose connection

Product Overview

The Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun is a professional-grade airless spray gun built for contractors who need consistent paint application and reliable performance. It comes packaged with a RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip and guard, allowing painters to achieve a smooth finish at lower spraying pressure.

Using lower pressure helps reduce overspray, improves control, and can extend the life of your airless sprayer pump. The durable contractor-style body ensures comfort during long painting sessions and provides dependable performance on residential and commercial painting jobs.

Key Features

Feature	Description
Model	Graco 288427 FTX-A LP 517 Gun
Spray Tip	Includes RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip and guard
Pressure Rating	Supports airless spraying up to 3600 PSI
Connection	Standard 1/4" airless hose connection
Gun Filter	Integrated 60-mesh gun filter
Design	Contractor-style FTx spray gun body for comfortable use
Application	Suitable for latex paints, primers, and coatings

Understanding the LP 517 Spray Tip

The included LP 517 SwitchTip is designed for efficient coating application while maintaining a high-quality finish.

LP – Low pressure design that reduces overspray
5 – Produces approximately a 10-inch spray fan
17 – 0.017 inch orifice size suitable for latex paints

Applications

The Graco FTX-A LP 517 spray gun is commonly used by professional painters for a wide range of projects including interior walls, ceilings, exterior surfaces, fences, and other coating applications where a smooth and even finish is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Graco 288427 spray gun is used with airless paint sprayers to apply paints, primers, and coatings on walls, ceilings, wood surfaces, and exterior structures. It helps deliver a consistent spray pattern for professional painting results.

LP refers to low-pressure technology designed to reduce overspray. The number 5 indicates a spray fan width of approximately 10 inches, and 17 represents the 0.017-inch orifice size used for spraying medium coatings such as latex paint.

Yes. The Graco FTX-A LP 517 Gun is compatible with many contractor-grade Graco airless sprayers that use a standard 1/4-inch airless hose connection, including several models in the Ultra and Ultra Max series.

Yes. The package includes the RAC X LP 517 SwitchTip along with the tip guard, making it ready to use with compatible airless paint sprayers.