Choosing the Right Manifold Filter
The pump manifold filter sits between the pump and the gun and stops debris from reaching the tip. Pick by mesh size (50 mesh for high-flow viscous material, 30 mesh for standard waterborne paint), by length (long for V 200HS / V 250SPS class units, short for tighter unit spaces), and by removal style (Easy Out for end-of-shift flush, standard for permanent install).
50 mesh Hi-Flow filter for viscous material. The Graco 50 Mesh Long Hi-Flow Easy Out Pump Manifold Filter (24V455) is the coarser-mesh option for high-flow / high-viscosity material. The wider mesh openings reduce back-pressure on longer pump runs and suit thicker waterborne paint formulations. Easy Out body allows the filter to be removed by hand for end-of-shift flush without tools.
30 mesh filter for standard waterborne work. The Graco 30 Mesh Long Easy Out Pump Manifold Filter (244071) is the standard fitment for most waterborne line marking paint. Finer 30 mesh stops smaller debris that would otherwise clog RAC 5 SwitchTip orifices on the gun. The Long body matches V 200HS, V 250SPS and similar unit sizes. The 30 Mesh Short Easy Out (246425) and 30 Mesh Short non-Easy-Out (236495) cover tighter unit spaces.
Easy Out vs standard removal. Easy Out filters (24V455, 244071, 246425) carry a hand-removable body so the operator can pull the filter at end of shift for cleaning or replacement without tools. Standard filters (236495) require a wrench and are typically used where the filter is permanently installed and only serviced at scheduled intervals. Easy Out is preferred for daily-use council and contractor work where end-of-shift flush is part of the routine.
Filter base repair. The Graco Filter Base Repair Kit (245796) replaces the filter base assembly when the threads or sealing surfaces have worn from repeated filter changes. Standard wear part on units that see frequent filter swaps; carry one spare per service interval.