Understanding How Spray Tip Sizes Work and Initial Experience

What happens here

The presenter explains the numbering system for spray tips. The first digit, when multiplied by two, indicates the fan width in inches when spraying 12 inches from the surface (e.g., a '5' means a 10-inch fan width). The last two digits indicate the orifice size in thousandths of an inch (e.g., '17' means a 0.017-inch orifice). He notes that he initially started spraying with a 517 tip, and generally, a larger tip allows for faster painting, which can be more profitable.

Goal: Learn the meaning behind spray tip numbering and the basic effect of tip size.