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The Tirolessa sprayer works exceptionally well for spraying mortar, in laminated ferrocement construction, for mortar coating of EPS sculptures as well as for spraying stucco and clay based stuccos for strawbale and adobe buildings. The sprayer only has one moving part, the lever type air valve located at one end of the handle. The location of the hopper at the other end of the handle allows the operator to scoop mortar or stucco directly from a wheelbarrow or mixing box. This ease of loading the hopper allows for virtually continous operation of the sprayer as long as mortar or stucco is present. The factory recommends a minimum 7CFM at 80 PSI air supply. This generally requires a 5HP compressor with a 40 gallon or larger storage tank. Some users have reported using 85-95PSI. The pressure needed will vary depending on the viscosity of the mortar or stucco and whether or not fibers are used. Good coverage depends on the sprayer being held 6"-8" away from the surface being sprayed during use. The sprayer is available in a wall model and a ceiling model. The wall model is capable of spraying verticle surfaces as well as at angles of 20 dgrees or more above or below the horizontal and the ceiling model is designed for overhead use.  NOTE: The overhead model is currently out of stock. Overall dimensions are as follows: Length - 34" Hopper size - 8"x9"x9", approximate capacity 3 liters Weight - 5lbs. empty Hints and Tips: When using the sprayer keep a 5 gallon bucket of water handy. Occasionally dunk the hopper end into the bucket of water and purge some air through it while submerged. This helps to prevent buildup in the hopper. When the sprayer is not in use for a few minutes, do the proceeding and leave the hopper submerged until resuming work. When stopping work for extended periods of time do the proceeding and then thoroughly clean the sprayer with a stiff brush and water making certaing that any mortar or stucco is cleaned off and allow the sprayer to air dry. A friend of mine mounted a bail, type handle at the top, rear of the hopper. He likes this for holding on to the hopper end. He also ran a nylon strap from the bail handle to the rear of the sprayer where the air lever is located. This allows him to put the strap over his shoulder to bear the weight of the loaded sprayer. I have personally not found this to be necessary as a full hopper will empty out within 5 seconds or so if the air handle is held down. The strap could be of benefit for smaller persons as well as larger people if the sprayer is being used for many hours or all day long. Uses for the Tirolessa include: Spraying mortar for LFC [laminated ferrocement] Spraying mortar over EPS forms in sculptural applications Spraying mortar for dry stack, surface bonded, block construction Spraying clay stuccos and plasters for strawbale construction Spaying papercrete Cost:$250.00 Including parcel post in the U.S. Wall Model Parcel Post Priority Mail add $20

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