This filter eliminates the tip clogging problems with the Titan ControlMax series of sprayers and adds a swivel that makes the stiff hose manageable. I sprayed the entire exterior of our house (2 coats!) with brand new latex masonry paint and did not have one tip clog during the 5.5 hours of spraying. Filter trapped hundreds of tiny particles that would have clogged the tip. Even with the higher cost of shipping to Canada, this filter was well worth the investment.