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22032 118SG Siphon Gun

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Brand Critter Spray Products
Material BUILDING_MATERIAL
Product Dimensions 4"W x 8"H
Style Siphon Gun
Power Source Air Powered

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  • Compressor-mounted spray gun kit; requires 3 cfm at 90 psi
  • Attaches to Mason jars filled with paints, stains, lacquers, and more
  • Comes with glass Mason jar and metal spray gun
  • Includes siphon gun, tube, 16-ounce Mason jar, jar gasket, and instructions
  • Fits standard 16-ounce Mason jar--easily adaptable to fit other jars
  • Requires minimum 3/4 hp compressor (not included).
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Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun

  • Standard 16oz mason jar - store products right in the jar - air tight until your next project saving time and effort.
  • Fast colour change when utilizing mason jars to store different products in.
  • Easy to operate - just set air pressure at compressor and adjust liquid nozzle up or down for material control - always produces a circular pattern
  • Easy to clean - just keep liquid tube & nozzle clean (only air passes through the gun)
  • Adaptable to other containers
  • Sprays most stains, lacquers, latex paints and water base finishes @ 30 lbs psi
  • Sprays contact cements for laminating and other gluing projects

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Easy to use, light weight spray gun for many projects around the house or shop. Great for spraying polyurethanes, lacquers, stains, chalk and milk paints, latex, enamels and even alkyds. Some thinning may be required. Requires a compressor that can produce 2 - 3 CFM (cubic feet per minute). Produces a 1/2" to 3"circular spray pattern depending on distance held from object spraying. Easy clean up as a result of the simple design.

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The Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun is ideal for the beginner to serious the woodworker who wants to achieve professional finishes. The simple design makes it easy to use - only two adjustments (regulated air supply and height of liquid nozzle) and easy to clean. Simply connect another sealer jar with thinners to the gun, splash it around, spray some through, wipe off the jar gasket and cover plate. When finished for the day simply cap off the sealer jar and with a sealer jar lid and store material air tight until next project. Use sealer jars to store a variety of paints and stains. A 3/4 hp tankless compressor is all that it takes to power the 118 Siphon Gun. Ideal for medium to small projects where the big spray guns take too much time to bother with. No extra nozzles are required for spraying various materials. Sprays a 1/2- to 2-1/2-inch circular pattern. Instructions inside the jar.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
2,208 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance, ease of cleaning, and value of the pump sprayer. They mention that it produces a nice professional look, it's easy to clean, and can be used with relatively inexpensive 6 gallon compressors.

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334 customers mention310 positive24 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pump sprayer. They mention that it does its job well, works well for glazing sculptures using water based glazes, and is functional and simple. The design makes it unlikely to fail, and the final result has no runs, drips, or brush marks. It is an excellent choice for a DIYer and good choice in certain professional applications.

"...ready to rock and roll again. A really simple design that gets the job done." Read more

"...The finish was superb, no drips, no runs, and no orange peel. The quality of the paint job ranks up there with professional results...." Read more

"...4. Finish quality is pretty good. Excellent choice for a DIYer and good choice in certain professional applications.5...." Read more

"...It worked extremely well for the molding I painted, and I can see it being just as useful for indoor use as well...." Read more

307 customers mention293 positive14 negative

Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a great feature of the sprayer. They mention that it is easy to clean and that it works great to keep their garage clean.

"...No brush marks. Clean up was a breeze. Keep a Ball jar filled with mineral spirits (or water) just for clean-up...." Read more

"...I wasn't shocked, I was amazed, and best of all clean up is a breeze...." Read more

"...in a square and had clothes pins to hold door closed - Worked great to keep my garage clean and keep painted pieces out of the way of piece being..." Read more

"...Cleanup with latex paint is extremely simple, rinse off the sprayer, then fill a jar with water and spray until the paint is cleared out...." Read more

273 customers mention257 positive16 negative

Customers find the pump sprayer easy to use. They say it's fast, simple, and easy to set up and use. The Mason jars make life very easy, and the clean up is pretty darn quick. It's great for a beginner, and setup and cleanup are faster and easier with the Critter.

"...the tube and you're ready to rock and roll again. A really simple design that gets the job done." Read more

"...Pros (vs. Home Right Sprayer):- setup and cleanup are faster and easier with the Critter.- more consistent output of paint...." Read more

"...1. Sprays acrylic paint without over thinning.2. Mason jars make life very easy.3. Cleans up pretty darn quickly.4...." Read more

"...a bit thinner compared to other products, but given the price and ease of use, I personally consider it an excellent investment!..." Read more

240 customers mention188 positive52 negative

Customers like the appearance of the pump sprayer. They say it provides a nice even spray, and it's easy to clean and fill. Customers also say that it will spray almost any kind of paint or stain, and the small stream of paint is consistent. The small round spray pattern is perfect for smaller projects, and there are no drips or runs.

"...The finish was superb, no drips, no runs, and no orange peel. The quality of the paint job ranks up there with professional results...." Read more

"...While the paint spray is consistent, it is a small stream of paint. So, you need more passes per project.Tips:-..." Read more

"...5. Can spray essentially any paint, primer, stain, or clear coat.6. Minimal overspray7. Price. (see cons as well)Cons:..." Read more

"...even clean the jar or critter over three nights and it still sprayed great each morning and cleaned up easily when all the pieces had their final..." Read more

186 customers mention163 positive23 negative

Customers like the quality of the pump sprayer. They say it produces a perfect finish, gives a nice professional look, and makes a good quality spray pattern. Some say that it's easy to use and gives s a smooth look. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

"...I can set the Critter in it while working. It's hell for stout, and would take some effort to knock off the work bench even with the weight of a..." Read more

"...The quality of the paint job ranks up there with professional results. I wasn't shocked, I was amazed, and best of all clean up is a breeze...." Read more

"...3. Cleans up pretty darn quickly.4. Finish quality is pretty good...." Read more

"...Really nice for that - no brush marks and a perfect finish...." Read more

130 customers mention97 positive33 negative

Customers like the value of the pump sprayer. They mention that it's affordable, simple, and the jars are cheap. Some say that it is worth buying.

"...the Critter is slightly cheaper (assuming you already have an air compressor).-..." Read more

"...6. Minimal overspray7. Price. (see cons as well)Cons:1. The spray pattern is not good...." Read more

"...this product for its simplicity, effectiveness, ease of use, and price...." Read more

"...It feels like a cheaply made off the boat item that you'd expect from Harbor Freight...." Read more

81 customers mention62 positive19 negative

Customers like the paint quality of the pump sprayer. They say that it paints well, even, and smooth after just a few minutes of fiddling with the sprayer, and is great for repainting kitchen cabinets. They also like the fact that you can mix up your paint in a mason jar and use it on the sprayers, and that it's easy to clean and swap out different paints, stains, and finishes kept in Mason jars.

"...The latex paint goes on slick and easy, because it is thinner than primer. The oil-based primer was the toughest of the three liquids I have used...." Read more

"...That being said, it's pretty simple to use and lays down paint...." Read more

"...At 55 pounds, I had it. The paint came out with out any spitting...." Read more

"...The complaint about the blue paint coming off is unfounded. They must have changed the formula as it appears to be a durable powder coat...." Read more

67 customers mention27 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the pump sprayer. Some mention it's perfect for small furniture and projects, while others say that the spray is very small and covers a very small area. The spray width is only about 2 inches, and it doesn't work as well on doors. Mason jars aren't exactly large, and the gun is designed for smaller jobs. However, some customers say that it uses compressed air, it will have a lot of overspray.

"...2. Mason jars aren't exactly large. Again, this gun is designed for smaller jobs...." Read more

"...I also found that the small bottles of craft paint fit perfectly in the Mason jar that comes with the gun...." Read more

"...I was amazed by how much overspray there was, even with the detail nozzle...." Read more

"...This spray gun is just the right size, so easy to use, and easy to clean...." Read more

Makes spraying much more enjoyable
5 Stars
Makes spraying much more enjoyable
This Critter Spray Gun has been a pleasant surprise. It's a fun tool to use, which says a lot. Spray projects are something I tend to dread, so having a tool that makes it less stressful is very important to me. With this review, I am comparing the Critter to the HomeRight C800766 Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer. I was underwhelmed by the Home Right product, but the Critter Gun has exceeded my expectations.I have learned that paint spraying really is an art, and also that it takes patience. The quality of my painted projects with the Critter is good, but it's not professional, by any means. For instance, the vanity and cabinet drawers that I sprayed look good, but they are far from flawless. To get a flawless finish, it's important to sand betweens coats, and also do quick passes -- rather than trying to get really full coverage on each coat (because that leads to clumps and/or drips).What do you need to get started using the Critter Gun?- air compressor. If you do not have an air compressor already, and you plan on doing a lot of DIY work around your house, then I believe an air compressor is a wise investment. You can buy a cheap, tiny one from somewhere like Harbor Freight, or you can buy a compressor combo kit (which would include a nail gun and a staple gun) from Home Depot (that's what I did a couple years ago; I have felt it was a worthwhile investment).- 1/4" coupler kit. This should cost you $5 or $6 at your local home improvement store.- buy a box of basic Mason Jars from Wal-Mart or Fleet Farm. The 12 jars I bought at Wal-Mart cost about $8. To save time for a large painting project, you can fill up several Mason Jars at once -- then you can shift out an empty Mason Jar to a fresh one mid-project, as needed.Pros (vs. Home Right Sprayer):- setup and cleanup are faster and easier with the Critter.- more consistent output of paint. This is a big one. With my Home Right sprayer, I was constantly getting derailed by paint clogging in the unit (even after diluting and straining the paint).- the Critter is slightly cheaper (assuming you already have an air compressor).- the Critter has far less issues with paint dripping on the project.Cons (vs. Home Right)- the Critter does not allow you to cover as much ground as quickly as the Home Right (and other sprayers, such as Wagner). While the paint spray is consistent, it is a small stream of paint. So, you need more passes per project.Tips:- others have commented about the flimsy gasket that comes with the Critter, but I have not had any issues with the gasket (after about 10 uses of the gun). I have been careful with the gasket, so as not to rip it.- do strain your paint first. You can buy a cheap strainer at Home Depot or any paint store. Ideally, choose one that has an elastic band that would hold the strainer in place on top of the Mason Jars.- I have used the Critter with both oil-based primer, latex-based primer, and latex paint. The latex paint goes on slick and easy, because it is thinner than primer. The oil-based primer was the toughest of the three liquids I have used. It did leave minor bumps on the project, but that might have been user error on my part.- use Floetrol (sold at all big box home improvement stores) to thin out latex-based paint.- use Penetrol (same maker as Floetrol) to thin out oil-based paint. These paint additives help the paint/primer go on more smoothly.- I have experimented with different PSI (pressure) settings on my air compressor. I have used anywhere from 30-90 PSI. The thicker the paint/primer you are applying, the more pressure you need (in my experience). Just test out different pressure levels on cardboard or paper that you have laid down for the project.- ideally, have your subject pieces laid flat down on the ground, rather than vertical against a wall. This helps you avoid drips.- great lighting really helps. Ideally, utilize shop lights above you. This helps you see where you have already sprayed vs. what else on the project needs to be sprayed.- I have been doing two coats of primer and one or two coats of the finish paint color.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
Bought this little gun to spray some kitchen cabinets with oil based paint and am now a true devotee of this little green critter. The finish was superb, no drips, no runs, and no orange peel. The quality of the paint job ranks up there with professional results. I wasn't shocked, I was amazed, and best of all clean up is a breeze. I now choose this little gun over my other HVLP sprayers for most small jobs.

For spraying oil based paint, this is the method I used:
- Adjust the spray tip as per the instruction manual
- Thin your paint by about 10% using mineral spirits. We also generally add a couple drops of Japan Dryer
- pour your paint through a paint strainer into the mason jar
- Set your compressor to deliver about 25 lbs pressure as a starting point (this gun doesn't take much)
- Put on your breathing gear (seriously, don't spray paint without a proper mask on)
- Start spraying onto a scrap piece of wood or cardboard to make fine adjustments

If the coverage seems a bit sparse, then slowly increase the pressure to the sprayer a pound a tiny bit at a time. 28-30 lb is where we usually end up. Much more than that and your paint has a good chance of having an orange peel appearance. If you get it right, which really is not all that difficult to do, you should have a glass smooth finish.

Things to not do:
- Do not try to do the job in one coat. It will not work and your end result will be crappy. Anticipate three coats if using oil based paint.
- Hang or set whatever you are painting in a relatively dust free location to dry as wet paint can be a dust magnet.
- Spray in even strokes starting and ending off the edges of the object you are painting. Never START the spray with the sprayer pointing directly at the object you are painting.
- Change spray directions from coat-to-coat (ie up/down, left/right, corner/corner) as that insures good coverage.

Clean up is simple. Have a second mason jar with some mineral spirits in it, attach it to the sprayer and spray into a cardboard box until it's clear of paint (about 6 or 7 short bursts), then take a paper towel with a little mineral spirits on it and wipe the brass parts of the sprayer down to get any paint off. It doesn't get any simpler than that. Takes painting from a chore to fun...almost.

We've uploaded a picture of one of our custom bathroom wall cabinets that was painted using this critter sprayer so you can get an idea of the finish quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes spraying much more enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
This Critter Spray Gun has been a pleasant surprise. It's a fun tool to use, which says a lot. Spray projects are something I tend to dread, so having a tool that makes it less stressful is very important to me. With this review, I am comparing the Critter to the [[ASIN:B003VKFDEO HomeRight C800766 Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer]]. I was underwhelmed by the Home Right product, but the Critter Gun has exceeded my expectations.

I have learned that paint spraying really is an art, and also that it takes patience. The quality of my painted projects with the Critter is good, but it's not professional, by any means. For instance, the vanity and cabinet drawers that I sprayed look good, but they are far from flawless. To get a flawless finish, it's important to sand betweens coats, and also do quick passes -- rather than trying to get really full coverage on each coat (because that leads to clumps and/or drips).

What do you need to get started using the Critter Gun?

- air compressor. If you do not have an air compressor already, and you plan on doing a lot of DIY work around your house, then I believe an air compressor is a wise investment. You can buy a cheap, tiny one from somewhere like Harbor Freight, or you can buy a compressor combo kit (which would include a nail gun and a staple gun) from Home Depot (that's what I did a couple years ago; I have felt it was a worthwhile investment).

- 1/4" coupler kit. This should cost you $5 or $6 at your local home improvement store.

- buy a box of basic Mason Jars from Wal-Mart or Fleet Farm. The 12 jars I bought at Wal-Mart cost about $8. To save time for a large painting project, you can fill up several Mason Jars at once -- then you can shift out an empty Mason Jar to a fresh one mid-project, as needed.

Pros (vs. Home Right Sprayer):

- setup and cleanup are faster and easier with the Critter.
- more consistent output of paint. This is a big one. With my Home Right sprayer, I was constantly getting derailed by paint clogging in the unit (even after diluting and straining the paint).
- the Critter is slightly cheaper (assuming you already have an air compressor).
- the Critter has far less issues with paint dripping on the project.

Cons (vs. Home Right)

- the Critter does not allow you to cover as much ground as quickly as the Home Right (and other sprayers, such as Wagner). While the paint spray is consistent, it is a small stream of paint. So, you need more passes per project.

Tips:

- others have commented about the flimsy gasket that comes with the Critter, but I have not had any issues with the gasket (after about 10 uses of the gun). I have been careful with the gasket, so as not to rip it.

- do strain your paint first. You can buy a cheap strainer at Home Depot or any paint store. Ideally, choose one that has an elastic band that would hold the strainer in place on top of the Mason Jars.

- I have used the Critter with both oil-based primer, latex-based primer, and latex paint. The latex paint goes on slick and easy, because it is thinner than primer. The oil-based primer was the toughest of the three liquids I have used. It did leave minor bumps on the project, but that might have been user error on my part.

- use Floetrol (sold at all big box home improvement stores) to thin out latex-based paint.

- use Penetrol (same maker as Floetrol) to thin out oil-based paint. These paint additives help the paint/primer go on more smoothly.

- I have experimented with different PSI (pressure) settings on my air compressor. I have used anywhere from 30-90 PSI. The thicker the paint/primer you are applying, the more pressure you need (in my experience). Just test out different pressure levels on cardboard or paper that you have laid down for the project.

- ideally, have your subject pieces laid flat down on the ground, rather than vertical against a wall. This helps you avoid drips.

- great lighting really helps. Ideally, utilize shop lights above you. This helps you see where you have already sprayed vs. what else on the project needs to be sprayed.

- I have been doing two coats of primer and one or two coats of the finish paint color.
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