

Part number 0295542 is a Siphon Tube that draws coating material from the supply container into the pump on compatible SprayTech airless sprayer systems. This rigid pickup tube ensures consistent fluid delivery for reliable priming and continuous spraying operation.
| Part Number | 0295542 |
|---|---|
| Part Description | Tube,siphon |
| Fits | SprayTech Airless EP2205 |
| Condition | New |
Part number 0295542 is a Siphon Tube specifically engineered for the SprayTech Airless EP2205 professional airless paint sprayer. The EP2205 is a lightweight, portable unit designed for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications, delivering reliable performance for a variety of coatings including latex paints, stains, and primers. This rigid pickup tube extends from the pump inlet downward into the material container, providing the critical fluid pathway through which coating material is drawn into the pumping mechanism. The siphon tube works in conjunction with an integral filter screen to prevent debris from entering the pump while maintaining uninterrupted material flow during continuous spraying operations.
Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, this siphon tube withstands the chemical attack of solvents, water-based coatings, and abrasive pigments encountered in professional painting applications. The rigid design maintains consistent positioning within the material container, preventing the tube from floating, shifting, or drawing air from the surface. The precisely calibrated length ensures complete material utilization while preventing the pickup of settled solids from the container bottom. The upper end features precision-formed threads or press-fit geometry that creates a secure, leak-proof connection to the pump inlet manifold. The tube may include an integrated foot valve or check valve to maintain prime when the pump is not running.
Siphon tubes are subjected to mechanical stress during container changes, cleaning, and transport. Failure modes include bending or kinking from impact, cracks at the mounting interface from over-tightening, clogging of the inlet screen from inadequate filtration, and chemical degradation of the tube material. A damaged, bent, or clogged siphon tube causes difficult priming, intermittent material supply leading to sputtering or surging spray patterns, and incomplete material utilization. Replacement with genuine 0295542 siphon tube restores reliable priming and consistent fluid delivery for the EP2205 sprayer.
| Material Pickup | Draws coating from supply container into pump inlet |
|---|---|
| Debris Filtration | Integrated screen prevents contaminants from entering pump |
| Priming Support | Enables rapid pump priming and continuous material flow |
| Physical Damage | Tube is bent, kinked, or cracked |
|---|---|
| Screen Damage | Filter screen is torn, clogged, or corroded |
| Priming Difficulty | Pump struggles to prime or loses prime during operation |
| Thread Damage | Mounting threads are stripped or crossed |
Part number 0295542 is specifically designed for the SprayTech Airless EP2205 professional airless paint sprayer. The EP2205 is a lightweight, portable unit designed for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications, capable of spraying a variety of coatings including latex paints, stains, and primers. This siphon tube is a model-specific component engineered for the thread specifications, length requirements, and mounting configuration of this particular sprayer system. Always confirm fitment using the correct parts diagram for your exact model and serial number.
| Compatible Models | Component |
|---|---|
| SprayTech Airless EP2205 | Tube,siphon |
The siphon tube is the first component in the fluid intake system. When servicing this component, these related parts are often inspected or replaced at the same time.
The O-ring or gasket sealing the siphon tube to the pump inlet. Replace during tube service.
The bypass return tube works with the siphon tube for proper priming and recirculation.
Mounting nuts, washers, and clamps securing the siphon tube. Replace if corroded.