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   john_c2 | Jan 10, 2021 02:26pm | #1

   I have a Fuji 4 stage. I've done shellac, water-based poly, precat, and latex paint. I'm very happy with it.

   The 4 stage seemed more capable than the 3, especially for latex. The 5 was only a small step up, and didn't seem worth the extra money.

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   esch5995 | Jan 10, 2021 03:05pm | #2

   The turbine generally is not as important as the gun in my opinion, as long as it's durable, but if you are a hobbyist with light to moderate use any of the name brand turbines will probably surfice as long as it is at least 3 stage, but 4 or 5 is better. I recently purchased an Apollo Precision 5 LTE to replace my 25 year old Lexaire and could not be happier, it's quiet, has plenty of power, works with non-bleeder type guns, a most for me, and has a 5 year warranty. I realize this is overkill for most hobbyist but the entire Apollo line generally gets great reviews. What really sets the Apollo line apart is their 7700 series gun which I think is probably one of the best I've used. The 7700 series can be just about any type of gun you desire. Pressure cup, Gravity Feed, Bleeder, non-bleeder, turbine or compressed air all from the same basic gun handle. It's adjustments are incredible and has a complete set of needles and air caps to spray anything from water based dyes to latex emulsion paint and do it all well. I can't recommend it enough.

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   user-6851987 | Jan 10, 2021 04:42pm | #3

   Could I keep using my Turbinaire, basically the gun is fine, but gaskets are non existent, hose is shot. TurbinAire uses a bleeder gun. So a new gun is for sure. What’s your opinion on what to do? I think the unit is a 3 stage. Thank You for your help, I appreciate it! Turbinaire 1235 model

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   user-6851987 | Jan 10, 2021 04:52pm | #4

   Turbinaire model 1235, gun bleeder and can’t find gaskets, hose is broken in spots(plastic tears, holes). Turbine works fine, I think it’s a three stage. Hol new rig?

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   esch5995 | Jan 10, 2021 05:06pm | #5

   If your turbine is fine and a 3 stage you can just get the Apollo 7700 gun, a new hose, and an external pressure release valve and you would probably be very happy. While you can use the 7700 as a bleeder type gun I strongly recommend getting the pressure release valve and using it as a non-bleeder. Your investment probably would be about $400 if you went this way. Apollo also makes a 5500 series which are bleeder type guns I just have no experience with it.