Graco 243298 Tip Extension & Guard, 30" - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 33-3507

Reach soffits, ceilings and overhangs while keeping both feet on the ground with this balanced spray wand and guard set. The 30-inch tube attaches to most 7/8" thread Graco guns and includes a HandTite-style tip guard for quick tip changes. Cross-referenced to Graco 243298 and supplied as Bedford 33-3507, this aftermarket assembly helps maintain even distance from the surface for flatter patterns, cleaner edges and fewer misses, supporting productivity on residential and light commercial repaint work.

Aftermarket Includes Tip Guard Contractor Duty

Why Choose This Tip Extension

  • 30" reach improves access to soffits, stairwells and vaulted ceilings from the floor.
  • HandTite/RAC 5-style guard accepts reversible tips for fast clearing of clogs.
  • Standard 7/8" (22 mm) gun nut threads fit most Graco airless spray guns.

Color: Orange tip guard with natural metal tube for high visibility on site.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco Contractor / Contractor PC and FTx guns (7/8" thread).
  • Graco Magnum Project & Pro series sprayers using RAC 5 guards.
  • Graco Ultra / Ultra Max II (390–595) and similar rigs via 7/8" gun threads.
  • Other Graco airless guns accepting RAC 5 extensions and guards.

Always verify your gun thread (7/8"-14) and guard style before purchase.

What This Product Fits

  • Most Graco airless spray guns with 7/8"-14 inlet threads using RAC 5 (orange) guards.
  • Setups on Ultra / Ultra Max II electric sprayers (390, 395, 490, 495, 595) and ProContractor packages.
  • Magnum Project/Pro sprayers paired with standard 7/8" thread spray guns.
  • Applications requiring 30" standoff for ceilings, eaves, beams and deck joists.

If your system uses RAC X (blue) guards, consider Graco 287022 (RAC X 30") as the OEM style equivalent.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 33-3507
OEM Graco 243298
FitsMost Graco guns with 7/8"-14 threads; RAC 5 (orange) guard interface
Type30" spray tip extension with reversible tip guard
MaterialMetal extension tube with molded guard and HandTite nut
FunctionExtends reach; maintains spray distance for consistent patterns
PressureUp to 4050 psi (280 bar) working pressure
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

Avoid combining more than 6 ft total extension; follow sprayer gun pressure ratings.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve system pressure and engage the gun trigger lock.
  2. Remove the existing guard; inspect the gun’s 7/8" threads and clean if needed.
  3. Thread the extension onto the gun and snug the HandTite nut.
  4. Install the guard and tip; orient the arrow to your spray direction.
  5. Pressurize, test on cardboard and check for leaks at the nut and guard.

Tip: Use a 10–12" fan tip first to verify pattern before moving to wider fans on high ceilings.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Guard wings cracked or cannot hold the tip securely.
  • Extension tube bent, causing misalignment or uneven pattern.
  • Gun-nut seal (OneSeal) leaking under normal operating pressure.
  • Excessive wobble at the gun interface even after tightening.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (33-3507)OEM (Graco)
Fit & Interface30" extension with RAC 5-style guard and 7/8" threads243298, 30" extension with RAC 5 guard
PerformanceRated to ~4050 psi; accepts reversible tipsRAC 5 extension; accepts RAC 5 tips
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-effective service optionOEM program

FAQs

Yes. It cross-references the OEM number listed and is intended to replace that 30" RAC 5 extension in compatible Graco setups.
Most Graco airless guns with 7/8"-14 inlets (e.g., Contractor, Contractor PC, FTx). Always verify your thread and guard style.
Working pressure up to approximately 4050 psi (280 bar). Do not exceed the lowest-rated component in your system.
Yes. The assembly includes a RAC 5 (orange) HandTite-style guard with OneSeal for the gun nut.
Graco specifies you can combine extensions up to 6 ft total. Balance and safety must be considered; shorter sections are easier to control.