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The benefit does not outweigh the cost. Way too heavy, bulky, and finicky in my opinion.

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Video by The Idaho Painter

The Idaho Painter

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This project provides a detailed evaluation from a professional painter's perspective on using different spray gun accessories, specifically the angle adapter and the Clean Shot Valve, for exterior painting projects. The main focus is on the practical implications of tool weight and its impact on user fatigue and long-term health, guiding DIYers to make informed tool choices.

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So, I people ask me all the time, how come I don't use a clean shot valve, you know, when I'm using my extension? You know, like an angle adapter. An angle adapter adds a significant amount of weight on the end of the gun. And that's heavy in itself. I do like the angle adapter, but just because of the weight, I don't use it. I'd rather just angle my gun, you know, when I get up high or get down low. Some people really like them. They are pretty cool. I'm using it today. The clean shot valve is significantly heavier than an angle adapter. It does eliminate spits, but I'd rather just deal with the spits on an exterior uh with proper spray spray technique than actually put a heavy heavy device like this on the end of the gun. I had it on one day spraying for about an hour and my wrists were just absolutely exhausted. I've had tendonitis. I've had tennis elbow and stuff and over the years that's just going to be way too much wear and tear for me. So, it's kind of why I don't use this clean shot valve. Just it's way too heavy for me.

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