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Graco Airless Sprayer Error Code 16 Malfunction – What to do? (with Video)

By |2024-09-13T08:54:16+00:0006/07/2018|Graco, Repair & Maintenance|

A customer recently sent a Graco Ultra Max II 695 (ProContractor version) into our workshop for repair. It was visibly damaged and the airless sprayer error code 16 flashed in the display with the message  - "Motor not spinning" - which means that the pump is not running. In this blog post we explain possible [...]

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Why won’t my airless sprayer start? 11 causes & solutions

By |2026-04-24T14:54:04+00:0004/24/2026|Airless Paint Sprayers, Repair & Maintenance|

Nothing is more frustrating than preparing a job, getting all your gear ready, and finding at the critical moment that your airless sprayer refuses to start. Before panicking or sending your machine to the after-sales service, know that most start-up failures come from simple causes that are easy to identify and fix. Here is a [...]

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Why does my airless sprayer shut off while I’m using it?

By |2026-03-06T13:56:55+00:0003/06/2026|Airless Paint Sprayers, General, Repair & Maintenance|

When an airless sprayer stops during a job, the cause is usually power-related, supply instability, or a protective shutdown (error code). Below is a practical, step-by-step checklist to diagnose the issue quickly. ⚠️ Safety first: switch the unit OFF, unplug it, and relieve pressure according to the manufacturer’s procedure before inspecting anything. 1) Check that [...]

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Graco Standard or ProContractor? What’s the difference?

By |2026-02-18T15:26:42+00:0012/06/2024|Airless Paint Sprayers, Graco|

Graco offers different versions of its UltraMax and Mark series models: the standard version and the ProContractor version. The Ironman version is less common, but is also available. In this new episode of our "Airless Q&A" series, we compare the most common versions on the market, i.e. the standard version with the ProContractor version. What [...]

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Airless pumps guide #4 – Frequent use + semi-thick and plasters

By |2026-03-18T12:35:53+00:0011/21/2024|Airless Paint Sprayers, Graco, Wagner|

Today, you're going to discover the range of airless spraying equipment we recommend for businesses and private individuals, with the following conditions of use. These machines will be adapted for : SURFACES: medium and large surfaces (flats, houses, buildings, cellars, garages, car parks) of 500 m² or more FREQUENCY : common uses (weekly) MATERIALS: interior/exterior [...]

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Graco airless pump Classic S or ST MAX II ?

By |2025-01-28T14:31:56+00:0008/23/2024|Airless Paint Sprayers, Graco|

It was time to answer the question: What's the difference between a Graco Classic S and a ST MAX II? This question only applies to Graco's top-of-the-range professional airless machines. But it's important to understand when it may be necessary to invest in the ST MAX II version rather than the CLASSIC S. In the [...]

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Graco Airless Handheld Troubleshooting – Graco Ultra Does Not Spray

By |2025-10-27T16:10:03+00:0008/20/2020|Graco, Airless Paint Sprayers, Repair & Maintenance|

What to do if your the Graco Ultra does not spray? In the following article, we give an overview of the most common malfunctions and offer solutions to restore the function of the pump to working order as soon as possible. For this we have put together instructions in text, image and video form for [...]

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Why is the pressure gauge on my airless sprayer only partially filled with liquid?

By |2026-03-24T11:28:11+00:0001/26/2026|Accessories, Airless Paint Sprayers, General|

Recently, a concerned customer contacted us. They had purchased an airless sprayer from us that was equipped with a pressure gauge. Air bubble pressure gauge on Wagner airless Inside the gauge, a visible air bubble could be seen, and the customer feared that liquid had leaked out or that the gauge might be [...]

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New 2024 Graco products – Ultra, Mark XT & PowerShot XT

By |2025-07-14T08:50:57+00:0004/17/2024|Graco|

Quels sont les nouveaux modèles Graco Ultra XT & Mark XT ? Quelles sont les nouveautés des modèles Graco Ultra XT & Mark XT ? Graco Ultra 490 XT Graco Ultra 495 XT Graco Ultra 650 XT Graco Ultra 695 XT Graco Ultra 795 XT Graco Ultra 1095 XT Graco Mark V XT Standard & [...]

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10 questions to Stefan Trepke, founder of Airless Discounter

By |2026-01-14T15:42:09+00:0011/16/2022|General|

In this article we ask 10 questions on the subject of airless spraying to the head of our company, Stefan Trepke. Stefan is the managing director of the company Airless Discounter and has been involved in airless spraying technology for over 15 years.   1. When did you first come into contact with airless spraying? [...]

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