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If you’ve ever emptied a few spray cans in a row, you know how your finger cramps. The Can-Gun1 spray handle fixes that for a few bucks.
I bought the cheapest aerosol can trigger handle I could find, the Can-Gun1, and used it to spray Thompson’s WaterSeal on patio cushions. Here’s how it attaches and whether it’s worth it.
- Spreads the effort across your whole hand
- Barely any pressure needed to spray
- Comfortable pistol grip
- Cheap
- Big cutout so the spray isn’t blocked
- Relatively cheap plastic
- Slides on, doesn’t snap on from the top
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Why use a spray can handle?
Holding down a spray can button for a long time gets really tiring. It’s no big deal for a quick spray, but for a lot of spraying your finger wears out.
A trigger handle works like a gun: you squeeze with your whole hand, so one finger doesn’t do all the work. The curve even holds your pinky in place.
How to attach it
The graphic on it shows that you slide it on sideways rather than snapping it on from the top. The lip catches under the rim of most traditional aerosol cans.
Make sure the nozzle is pointed forward. When you pull the red trigger, a little hammer pushes down on the nozzle just like your finger would. The cutout is big, so it shouldn’t interfere with the spray.
How it worked
I used it to spray Thompson’s WaterSeal on a patio cushion. It’s a lot easier than holding down that little button, and you don’t even have to put much pressure on it. I held it down without making any adjustments and it sprayed just fine.
Most aerosol cans are built the same way, so it should fit what you’ve got.
Tips for using an aerosol can trigger
Push it on straight so it seats under the lip, and check that the can’s nozzle points forward through the cutout before you squeeze. I tested the trigger gently with my thumb first so I didn’t spray my camera.
You don’t need to squeeze hard. A light pull drops the little hammer onto the nozzle, and it keeps spraying steadily as long as you hold it.
It works with the same kind of can you’d use for paint, sealer or anything else that comes in a standard aerosol can.
Is it worth it?
If you’re doing any major spraying with aerosol cans, I think you definitely need one. It’s a hand saver for a few bucks.
FAQ
Does the Can-Gun1 fit all spray cans?
It fits most traditional aerosol cans by clipping under the lip.
How do you put it on?
Slide it on sideways, with the nozzle facing forward.
How much does it cost?
I paid about $5 or $6.
Is it worth it for small jobs?
For a quick spray, no big deal. For a lot of spraying, it saves your hand.
Does it work like a spray gun?
Yes. You squeeze a full-hand trigger and a little hammer presses the nozzle for you.
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