5 reasons your foam cannon doesnt make thick foam

Ever wonder why your foam isnt thick like in all the KZbin videos? In this video we will go over the top 5 reasons and help you fix them.
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[@sadashiva1]

Other than getting the hose connector turned around (watch out for that one), the machine is simple to put together and use kzbin.infoUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP . And very nice, too. I'm surprised at the power-it's more than we'll ever need, and we've not even used the most powerful setting yet.I've cleaned off a dirty concrete porch to get it ready for sealing, started to clean siding, and I know this pressure washer will be terrific for cleaning tools this fall.The only issue we had is we had turned around the hose connector, and it leaked. Once it was on correctly, though, we had no problems with the connection. Just remember that the end with the green knob goes towards the hose. It's obvious now what we did wrong, but not necessarily obvious at the time.

[@ericjohnson4768]

I don't even have my cannon yet (arriving today) and the video was helpful :) . Clear, concise, to the point. Thanks!

[@jaybee2981]

Your channel name resonates with the way i work on things.. one word.. SUBSCRIBED !!

[@jeremysarmiento231]

This was very helpful! I just bought the TriNova foam cannon and was wondering why sometimes the foam wasn’t as thick on some of my refills

[@josholand]

Thanks for the great information Joel!

[@Drakeroach]

Big help, my gpm is too low. Thanks!

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Thank you . I didnt see anything in my instructions about mixing ratios ? I filled the bottle with soap . This is the best information i,ve gotten so far on that .

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Thanks for all clarifications

[@simlowsb]

Helo bro. It was helpful on the orifice size and gallons per minute each electric motor pump produces. Keep up the good information going, thank you

[@raymondperez3553]

Great Video!! I Just bought My First Foam Gun And The CG Extreme Wash And Wax Soap. Thanks for The info. Now I Know How Much Soap To Use To Get That Thick Foam I Need. 👍

[@TheSonicendeavor]

Thanks! Also note that these manufacturer specified pressure washer ratings are not representative of real world usage. As an example, that Sun Joe SPX3000 is rated at 2030 PSI and 1.7 GPM, but in real world testing it actually outputs 1490 PSI and 1.3 GPM. Other manufacturers real world testing results are very similar. Thanks again.

[@MyLife-mh1pm]

Great video bro you explained it all you hit it right on the nail👍👍👍👍👍

[@spirocz3414]

Thanks for the tip...biggest change for me is that my pressure washer is only 1.2GPM 1600PSI RYOBI..I pick a cheap amazon 1.2GPM canon...and it made crazier foam that my expensive one which I returned

[@datsuntoyy]

nice presentation. I'm looking for a new pressure washer. I just sold my last one, WAY to big, even with a high flow ball valve it would still suck the hose flat. Something like 4 gpm at 3,800 psi.

[@Kris-qb4jk]

Nice job! Well done.

[@ScottHirschman]

Nice video, thanks for the information.

[@Rais1959]

Thanks for the lovely and logical video. God bless. Hope to see more information coming up.

[@williamgiglio3476]

Thanks for the info! This really makes sense about buying the proper pressure washer. As a old school car washer I’ve been debating whether or not to even bother with using one. It would be nice to see some of these manufacturers offer a car wash starter package. J2K what set-up do you use?

[@attentiontodetail323]

When it comes to foam cannons, my favorite is the mtm hydro pf22 but, I have only tried 3 or 4 foam cannons so there may be better ones out there. When it comes to pressure washers, I have a Blue Clean 1900 psi 1.3 gpm electric pressure washer that i use in my videos. This year for christmas my family upgraded me to a gas pressure washer so I will be experimenting with that this year when it gets warmer out. Lol

[@marcopagan3179]

Thank you, will try your recommendation. Good video.

[@delilah022809]

I think the main reason for people who are new to foam cannons are putting only 2 squirts into a full bottle of foam cannon is 1 because that's how some companies like chemical guys describe it, but also because they and no one wants to use 1/4 a 16oz bottle per use.

[@ChatGBTChats]

So my cannon stopped foaming half way through a car and I am very new to foam cannons I just bought it and this was the first use. Any idea why it stopped creating foam half way through? I still had soap and water in my cannon just randomly stopped pulling from my cannon and used only water from my pressure washer

[@faisalfaixal2376]

@@ChatGBTChatsadjust the knob

[@johnshipps441]

Very helpful video! I never thought about cleaning out my foam cannon 🤦🏼‍♂️. My question is, is it normal to go through an entire bottle foaming my 4Runner? I have a Weiran foam cannon with a 1.1 orifice on a 2000psi / 1.3gpm electric PW. I find I have to rush covering my rig before I run out of soap. I’ve used a few different Griot’s foams and it’s the same thing. Is this normal?

[@fredrestrepo6064]

Great video, thanks for the information. Keep up the good work!

[@AdversaryNemesis1124]

Excellent job Boss!!

[@hammertimee777]

I have an $90 auto geek foam gun that I bought 10 years ago that looks exactly like the $15 amazon foam gun. With my electric pressure washer and I get really thick foam probably because the orfice is designed for electric.

[@10tigre1010]

Hello, thank you for the video. Could you tell me if I increase the water pressure (example: from 90 to 110 bar) keeping the flow (example: 8 L/min) will I be able to get a thicker foam than lower pressures? Under a same flow, is there a relationship between water pressure and foam quality? Thanks!!

[@peters6790]

good video! , only suggestion i can say because im a beginer myself with this whole foaming thing is tell them about adding the water first then the foam or to be honest not sure if that even matters and mixing it in the container when diluted

[@peters6790]

as well as cleaning the cannon out after use of soap so there are no particals from the soap

[@johnnaylor1706]

The reason it matters is that if you put the foaming agent in 1st and then fill it with water, the turbulence of the water will make a lot of bubbles which will be pouring out of the top of the container before the container is half way full.

[@buffalobmf]

My $15 amazon bought foam cannon works just the same as my $100 one... which is why i sent that one back

[@trevorc4052]

Can you provide a link to the one you purchased? Also, what’s the PSI of the pressure washer you are using? Thanks in advance. ✌🏾

[@fatcitycustoms3461]

@@trevorc4052 amzn.to/2JReP7o this is the best one on amazon, make sure you fill it with warm water and then add about 3-5oz of suds and set the dial all the way to (-) not (+)... the (+) setting is more water which you dont want

[@bobbytino3776]

I bought an expensive foam cannon on Amazon I have an electric pressure washer It’s just 1.2 gallons per minute I did change the orifice and when I saw my car it looks like it’s been sprayed with foamy shaving cream it’s very thick

[@chrisalvarez7768]

@@bobbytino3776 which pressure washer? Mine is greenworks also 1.2 gpm and 1700 psi and which foam cannon

[@bobbytino3776]

chris alvarez it’s a ryobi 1600psi 1.2 gpm And an inexpensive MATCC snow foam lance cannon But keep in mind I did change the orifice

[@staircast]

If i can make a suggestion for longevity. I bought a 8 dollar cannon that works amazing but after 2 years and letting it sit during the quarantine its not foaming as much as it used to. I found out it was the minerals and calcification in the cannon that made it lose performance. I remedied this by soaking it in vinegar for an entire week, but 1 day should work.

[@urbandadtv]

Thanks for this, I honestly had no idea about the orifices and the different sizes! i was wondering why my pressure washer with foam cannon was not giving me great results! turns out the foam cannon i ordered has a 1.25 size Orifice and needed a 1.1 to match my pressure washers gpm! bingo! thank you. great video.

[@cokamine818]

Hi!! I have a question: Where can I get the info to match my foam canons orifice to my pressure washer?

[@urbandadtv]

@@cokamine818 I would just look up the foam cannon you have and it should tell you whether it’s a 1.25 orifice or 1.1 if you have an electric pressure washer most likely you gonna need the 1.1 orifice to get good foam. Gas powered pressure washer the 1.25 is fine.

[@geraldcamarillo2939]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@rjon5624]

Good video...Thanks!

[@leemoknows]

Helpful info, thanks Joel! 👍🏼

[@alexstickney156]

Have an old AutoGeek foam cannon that can adjust the ratio of soap to water. I just fill up the bottle with foaming soap and shut down the water:soap ratio for more foam and increase that ratio for more foam. I can even rinse the car without removing the cannon for a 100:0 water:soap ratio. One of the best out there (imho) for less than $40 ( at the time). Had it for more than 10 years.

[@putrid2529]

Question: everyone on social media seems to have an almost limitless amount of soap in their foam canon. They can just hose down one section of the car no problem and have plenty for the rest of the car. When I use mine I have to work fast around the care to make sure I dont run out early. (Just learned about dilution ratios in this video). I have the foam canon set to use as little water from the PW as possible, and its set on a tight spread to get the foam as thick as possible (still not getting shaving cream). Why do I run out so quickly? is it a combination of everything in this video? Currently using Sun Joe SPX3001 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM MTM Hydro SG28 Pressure washer gun Adams polishes foam cannon.

[@mattyking1248]

My £20 cannon works brilliant, even with a low power pressure washer, depends on how much product you use

[@jabulaniharvey]

soft water will reduce the amount of product you need - with soft water the typical ratio is 2 fluid ounces of product to 16 fluid ounces of water. hard water will quadruple the product usage (at a minimum) for a similar effect to that of soft water...

[@homann638]

Thanks for the nice video and trouble shooting tricks. I have a Karcher K3 1800 PSI 1.3 GPM and just bought the Chemical Guys foam canon and the honeydew soap. I havent tried it yet but do you think being 0.1 GPM lower than requirement will cause issues? Do you know what orifice is used in the EQP-310 TORQ unit?

[@attentiontodetail323]

I'm sure you will have success with the honeydew soap. I also use a 1.3 gpm electric pressure washer and have had good results with that soap. The key for you would be the saop to water ratio you put in the foam cannon. I typically only fill the foam cannon half full of warm water then add 3 oz of saop. As for the cg cannon EQP-310 TORQ, I believe they have a 1.25mm orifice installed. That allows them to sell it for both gas and electric pressure washers

[@StonerEricson]

Good info thanks

[@allicooper7164]

I trust Amazon as always. Got the best foam cannon of its kind.Cost me $17, works perfect.

[@megadeth1763]

Excellent point ! If I select the 5 $ RainX spotfree soap, it's because it leaves A Spotfree rinse. It's way more important to finish your job without water spots than achieving the shaving cream foam from a snow cannon. It's good to have thick soap, but because you get a soap that clings to your cars body dont mean it will rinse or look better in the end. Plus.. if you don't like RainX spotfree the way it is, just adjust the control dial till it does come from a $10. foam cannon and save a hundred bucks. It's a stupid thought to waste that much $ on a foam cannon, theres not one thing about one that has so little to it.

[@gordonlewis1265]

Did you mention a possible reason for watery foam is the +/- dial that control the amount of water??

[@maxmayhem9778]

Is there a preferred foam cannon, or maybe a way to use one of these, to make super rich foam? I want to make "Aircrete" which is a light weight fireproof mix of water, Portland cement and very thick foam, stuff that looks like shaving cream. No cement passes through the foam gun. Home made foam guns are costly and sort of complicated, commercial versions start at $300. Any suggestions welcome.

[@JodBronson]

I've never play with them..., but if I have to design it, it would be Air + Venturi Effect Design. Sorta like Sand Blaster, same principle.

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

great video !

[@sadashiva1]

Just what I needed

[@hifi31029]

Thanks I just changed my amazon cart. Lol

[@manavendrachilankuri1024]

Water ! It's important. The more the minerals in water the lesser the foam. Reducing the TDS of water with the help of a softener greatly improves the foam.

[@joshmartinka1571]

New to using a foam cannon and the video definitely helps! I recently just got a new electric pressure washer. Turns out it's only 1.1 gpm. Would the 1.1 orifice help?

[@attentiontodetail323]

It would help but it wont be a huge diffrence. It's not going to be the magical cure for super thick foam. With that being said, the 1.1 mm orifice isnt very expensive so it's something I would personally get if I was in your shoes.

[@timothymelvin3824]

Try more soap first.

[@jcoul1sc]

buy small quantities of different brands to test, here in uk, I find the Autoglym Snow foam working really well, 50ml to about 900ml water. will be trying meguirs next. Normal wash its 60ml soap, really dirty i'll double soap to 100ml

[@sahhull]

I have a foam cannon that runs off a hose with mains pressure. It was cheap, but it works well.

[@GrillSergeant]

I guess I'll try out the last suggestion. The power waster I got is 2000 psi BUT it only out puts 1.2GPM...so am I totally screwed or do I just need to find the right soap to water ratio?

[@CobaReview]

I'm still confused, the pressure is actually measured on the head of the machine or on the hose? Because if some jet steam they put the pressure gauge on the head of the machine and they claim that the pressure stated on the box is equal within the pressure gauge (which is located on the head of the machine). But when we put another pressure gauge between the hose and before gun spray so we will find the pressure is far different. Could you help me with this?

[@jayz313]

Please let us know what Foam Cannons are specific to electric pressure washers. Additionally where does the Adam's Polishes Foam Cannon fall on the spectrum.

[@attentiontodetail323]

. I have never used the adams polishes foam cannon but i did find the specifications needed. The "Adam's Red Foam Cannon" requires a minimum of 870 PSI and a minimum of 1.3 gallon per minute. So this foam cannon should work decent with an electric pressure washer if you are at least close to the 1.3 gallon per minute. Chemical guys have their foam cannons that run on a minimum of 1.4 GPM and 870 PSI. Every foam cannon you are looking at while shopping online should have a specification category or separate tap to click on showing the minimum and maximum PSI required and GPM (gallon per minute) required. GPM is where most electric pressure washer fall short and result in poor soap quality. In some cases adding more soap can make up the difference but that only works if your pressure washer GPM was close to the required amount. Hope this helps

[@MJJCvideo]

@Attention to Detail Professional!may I know if it's ok for you to review our foam cannon S V3.0?Thanks so much in advance!😊

[@saxman24]

The orifice makes a bigger difference vs. Going with a more expensive foam cannon like the MTM.

[@mariaacosta7428]

So I recently bought the new electric pressure washer 2100 psi 1.2 gpm . When I used it the soap was not thick enough like the videos . Any suggestions on a electric pressure washer that you can recommend?

[@killareg23]

"trial and error", sir there's something on the back of the bottle called instructions which usually has dilution ratios?

[@colorsafebleach5381]

Not if your just using a regular car wash soap, which is what I do. The Maguires car soap is great in a foam cannon with 3 1/2 ounces of soap. I found that out through trial and error.

[@humbertonoronha8597]

Quality of the water also dictates the amount of foam coming out. Soaps will “clean” the first thing it comes in contact with, the water. By using high quality water, you can achieve better results. For weekend detailers, an in-line filter could help. A water softner would increase even more if you can afford one. For a professional detailer... we all should know that, but it may be difficult when you have to refill the tank somewhere else, unless you build your own water filtration system. Great videos you are putting out buddy! Wish you success in your career!

[@attentiontodetail323]

Thank you. That was very good information and I really appreciate the support

[@Arjenrobben2310]

You have any suggestions for in-line filters?

[@leemoknows]

Bryan , I purchased an in line RV water filter that I plan to try out next time I wash my car. I heard using these can improve your water some by watching Auto Fanatic here on KZbin. It was less than $21 for a pair of filters. I figure it was cheap enough to try them out. Our water is super hard. I struggle with water spots all the time lol. Good luck 👍🏼

[@Arjenrobben2310]

@@leemoknows that sounds dope and cheap. Would you mind providing a link to the product your purchased.

[@kotomakosako]

How about putting in destilled water?

[@siamlawma]

I purchased a top quality foam cannon last year around July and O had a fun time with a thick foam, then suddenly around January of the next year i cound not get a good foam anymore. I tried using a richer soap-water mixture, distilled water, disassemble the cannon and clean everything. Still no help. Then i used the same washer and cannon in a diiferent town with less population. Viola! I get a good result. It seem that during winter in my home city especially in my locality people used a lot of heating appliances and as a result we get a lower current than what we get during summer. So my washer was not getting proper electricity to work to its full potential. The pressure was still good for cleanig but for foam cannon, it was not. So lower power = lower pressure. I will test again this coming winter with my city 3 phase supply.

[@DatCarGuy350]

My orifice is the 1.1 and my pressure washer is 1750psi at 1.3GPM and still doesn't make enough foam. Hopefully with a gas pressure washer, the 1.1mm orifice with a 3100psi pressure washer will have lots of foam

[@fbenfrank]

great explanation!!!!!

[@icemangresham]

It also matters the quality of your water. Hard water doesn’t do well in foam cannon’s have to boost your soap. That means add more soap. Or less water.

[@G4rc11a]

What orifice size should i use if i have a 1800psi 2gpm pressure washer?

[@Thetruthhurtstrump2024]

Would I need a 1.50 mm orifice for a pressure washer that has a 5 gallon per minute output??

[@NoferTrunions]

Foam Cannon Adjusting Knob: Everyone uses it set to Minimum. Some people say it is in the water circuit, the siphon tube circuit, and even is an air bleed. Since there is an orifice in the water circuit, why would there be a need for another orifice which is also adjustable?

[@markevanado9463]

What size would I need for a 2.3gpm?

[@LightWorker840]

Really loved your video was wondering if I can go into business How much do you think I could charge doing cars or boats????

[@attentiontodetail323]

I would look at the prices of other companies or private competitors in your area to get an idea of what price is fair where you live and go from there.

[@reddiamonddetailing1088]

For some reasons my mpf can't give me a satisfying enough foam although I tried to add more shampoo and less water, more water and less shampoo and stuff. My water is really hard tho so even 60ml of CG honeydew for 500ml can't even give some thick stuff

[@samanoski1212]

So the 1.1 would be good for 1.2 gpm 2000 psi

[@charredskeleton]

My faveroite foam canon soap is Turtle wax 'zip wax wash'. 1 part soap 2 parts hot water. If you want better performance heat the soap by submerging the closed jug in a bucket of hot water before use.

[@sampulatorsingh9430]

I used my foam cannon and it doesn’t foam as much, and sprays a very runny soapy water. I have an 1100psi electric pressure washer. Will a 1.1mm orifice work better or will a 1.0mm orifice work better with my foam cannon? Not sure which one I should order. Please let me know.

[@SimpleBasicStuff]

It’s been proven many times the thickness of foam doesn’t matter, just application of the product is all that’s needed if the chemicals are good enough to start to break down dirt, the thickness is just personal preference and is a sales gimmick. Go watch videos from forensic detailing.

[@simpleshoes]

Between the video and the excellent comments, I finally have something that will help me pick the right foam cannon. Thanks guys!

[@timothymelvin3824]

Amazon for dollars!

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

liked and subbed

[@ssdmcleod]

Do any snow foam lances work well with 270 litres/hour?

[@attentiontodetail323]

That would equate to 1.189 gpm. That is on the low side but I'm sure you could make it work. As for what foam cannon/foam lance, I always prefer the mtm pf22 foam cannon. The cheap foam cannons on Amazon or Ebay can still work for ya though. With low GPM you will need to have more soap and less water in the foam cannon and a quality soap. Preferably a soap like chemical guys honeydew snowfoam or Adam's ultra foam shampoo that are formulated to make thicker foam

[@bigtexas7580]

*Just use straight soap in the foam cannon. I use regualar pressure washer soap in mine and it blows super thick foam.*

[@tvrpaul71]

how about a 1.0 orifices if you are using the battery power washers

[@notoriousannie64]

Does a foam cannon work only with pressure washers? Or will it also work with a garden hose?

[@attentiontodetail323]

Foam cannon will only work with pressure washer. They make a foam GUN that works for garden hoses but the foam isn't as thick

[@notoriousannie64]

@@attentiontodetail323 Thank you for your reply. I need to go change my Amazon order now. :-)

[@haroonkhan8690]

mine didn't foam at all today. I had to physically shake the lance vertically up+down whilst pressing the trigger to get it to foam. Why would this be?

[@jmdds]

Where do i get the smaller orifice for it ?

[@attentiontodetail323]

I ordered mine on amazon. You can find them on Ebay and some detail suppliers also carry them.

[@peters6790]

yeah so i have the almost exact same pressure washer my parents bought this washer with a max gpm of 1.1GPM and a working 1GPM would a USICHIN DUS-007 Snow Foam cannon work with this?or should i invest in another electric washer that i don't have money for? i also have already bought a 1.1mm orifice to try on this , my model # for the pressure washer is AR 319 S-Q. thanks if any comments helps

[@attentiontodetail323]

If you already have the pressure washer, I would give it a try. You also mention you already have the 1.1 mm orifice that will work in most foam cannons and the usichin007 will work perfectly fine. Try out a quality soap and see how it performs. I would also recommend trying distilled water in the foam cannon prior to upgrading your pressure washer, it cost less than $1 per gallon at walmart and makes a big difference if you dont have perfect water at home. Hope this was helpfull and let me know if it works out

[@peters6790]

​@@attentiontodetail323 @​ Attention to Detail thank you so very much as me and the parents are tight with cash , they see that this is a passion of mine as i am trying to make a business of detailing in general in my area , thanks so much for getting back to me! :D

[@peters6790]

and yes the 007 was the one i was looking at ^

[@attentiontodetail323]

I'm happy to help. Best of luck to you with the future detailing business

[@imran_hasan]

Where does the orifice fit in the foam canon?

[@attentiontodetail323]

The piece that connects to the pressure washer wand come off with a wrench and inside you will see the end of the orifice. Flat head screwdriver will remove the orifice

[@wwilll]

Bought the $0,89 suds from Walmart, works fine.

[@quagmire5765]

I just tried the rain x from AutoZone and it makes a thicker foam than my chemical guy's soap

[@charredskeleton]

Zip wax wash from Walmart works best for me.

[@ChatGBTChats]

Great vid but it didn't help me. I just bought a new cannon and used it today. Half way through the truck I needed to refill because I didn't put enough soap and water in the cannon. When I return to start foaming again it shot out nothing but water and I noticed water pressure leaking from the connection between my pressure washer female tip and the cannon male connection plz help. It still refuses to shoot foam no matter how much or how little soap I use. What gives?

[@attentiontodetail323]

Interesting, so there is a twist dial on the top of most foam cannons that adjust the soap vs water ratio that flows through the cannon. If yours has the twist dial, did you try adjusting that (black knob with +/- on it)? Also, there is a possibility the orifce fell out or isn't tightened. When you disconnect the foam cannon from pressure washer, look inside the connector on the foam cannon and see if the orifce is still there and try to tighten it with a flat head screw driver. The only other thing I can think of is maybe the filter inside the foam cannon is damaged somehow but I don't know if that would completely stop it from foaming. Hope this helps narrow down the problem if you haven't already checked these possible issues

[@CrackerBreton80]

Would changing the orifice would benefit on a gas pressure washer? 2.3 gpm

[@attentiontodetail323]

You wouldnt need to get a smaller orifice with 2.3 gpm. However, the question of would it make it better is something I haven't yet tried yet. I recently upgraded to a gas pressure washer with 2.3 gpm myself and I will test it out and make a video for it.

[@attentiontodetail323]

So I did some research, turns out using the 1.1mm orifice with a gas/high gpm pressure washer can actually damage the pressure washer because of too much back pressure/resistance wearing out the motor and seals on the pressure washer. There isnt lots of details out there for this topic but because of the possibility of trashing a pressure washer I dont think I will be trying this one out. Lol

[@CrackerBreton80]

Not worth the risk will keep the original

[@richardvacanti4265]

Spending $100 on a foam cannon is ridiculous they are built out of mostly the same material plastic I got a $25 foam cannon and I’ll put it up against any hundred dollar foam Cannon every day of the week

[@JodBronson]

YOU ARE WRONG! $100 works better for the " Designers' " Pocket! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardvacanti4265]

Jordan Bronson Exactly right

[@JodBronson]

@@richardvacanti4265 - 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardvacanti4265]

Jordan Bronson Actually I was wrong I paid 29 dollars for my foam cannon. And it has all stainless steel parts not brass. I think chrome stainless steel is supposed to be better than brass but I’m not sure that’s what I heard. Now with the 70 $ left over. I can buy a gallon of quality foam cannon soap. And then I will go and purchased Maguires ultimate paste wax and still have money left over from the 100$ .lol😂😂😂😆😆

[@JodBronson]

@@richardvacanti4265 - Brass is better with water, it won't rust through time. Also, I've found a better way to SAVE you even more money. I discovered a way to make the Foaming Soap for CHEAP !!! I will upload the Video in my Channel soon.

[@CSHayes]

Good video however I don't agree with the cost of the foam cannon. My $15 foam cannon puts out thicker foam with my electric pressure washer (1.3gpm,1500psi) than my neighbor's MTM $100 foam cannon and his gas pressure washer (3.0gpm,3000psi) with the same soap in both.

[@akaredcrossbow]

It all has to do with GPM, not PSI. You can have a machine that is at 1600 PSI and 1.2 GPM and get terrible watered down foam, but change the gun, wand and outlet hose that allows more GPM on that same machine to give you less PSI(1000), but more GPM(1.4) you have corrected the problem! Plus you will also use less volts minimizing the chance of blowing a circuit and wear on the machine. If you have 1.3-1.4 GPM at 1000 PSI you should still get great thick foam. If you want more pressure than 1000psi at the outlet of the gun or wand without the foam cannon connected, then you have to play around with different size nozzles that connect to the tip! With all of this done and you are not satisfied with the thickness of foam, then change the orifice in the foam cannon to a 1.1. If your “still” not satisfied, then it’s time to buy a gas pressure washer or a electric Kranzle pressure washer for $1,200 that has 1400psi 2.1 GPM and weighs 80lbs then the problem is 100% solved. If you look at the Kranzle specs you notice that the PSI is not much(1400), but the GPM is large(2.1) Again it all has to do with the GPM not the PSI and a extra $130-$250 to achieve the thick foam.

[@attentiontodetail323]

Very detailed comment, I like it

[@akaredcrossbow]

Attention to Detail 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kappaross6016]

Bought a 109 dollar electric preesure washer that came with a soap dispenser filled half with water other half with soap and its sprayed thick thick foam

[@D1amondeyes]

I didn't know I was supposed to dilute it. I always go with half bottle full haha 😂

[@fredhoffman6658]

LOL. Sounds like me. That's how we learn. 👍

[@holeeshietpyro4072]

dude you just super complicated the hell out of this whole process. mt $30 mtm foam cannon which looks like the cheapie on the right + ryobi 1600psi + meguiars gold class gives me really nice thick foam for ultra cheap. Youre steering people into an extreme high dollar investment that isnt necessary.

[@John-oy7ig]

Agrees. I have a 25 amazon one ....hard plastic. Hasnt failed me yet and i use it all the time as in a detailer...... I use a gas power washer.

[@apocalypse487]

I bought a worx "pressure washer" and it does more than enough for my needs.

[@leemoknows]

He didn’t tell people to go buy a $100 foam canon. He just said it could be a reason why yours might not be what you expected. He clearly mentioned different ways to any of the foam canons to work better.

[@peteshelby21]

💯 agreed

[@jdubdoubleu]

Would 2900psi gas pressure washer be too much pressure on car paint? Its a Ryobi 2.3gpm

[@attentiontodetail323]

2900 psi would work out great. The only way you would really damage the paint with a pressure washer would be if you got the tip of the spray gun too close to the paint for an extended amount of time or if the clear coat is already pealing off the paint. as long as you keep the end of the spray gun about 1-2 feet(12-24 inches) away from the paint you should be fine. You wouldnt want to get any closer with the spray gun anyway because you could accidentally hit ur vehicle with the spray gun and scratch the paint

[@xXDzul503Xx]

My 15 dollar one puts out Good foam with a 1.1 GPM i could use the Orfice change tho but Good video

[@chris_ackroyd]

And remember that the water mix knob on top may work in reverse- more water = less suds🙄

[@skualonunez3896]

And what happens if i use a 1.1 mm with a pressure washer with a 1.8 gpm

[@attentiontodetail323]

You may see a slight diffrence in foam output using the 1.1 mm with a 1.8gpm pressure washer. At 1.8 gpm, you should already be seeing thicker foam. The only concern you should have with a 1.1mm orifice would be if you were in the 2.3 gpm or higher pressure washers because it builds up too much back pressure and over time could damage the motor

[@AndrewBrowner]

@@attentiontodetail323 thats some pretty flawed logic.. the whole purpose of a pressure washer is to build up back pressure, youre not going to hurt the motor and the pump will be fine as long as its moving atleast a small amount of water and not just recirculating the same water until it boils

[@jagayong9333]

In reason number 3, you forgot to mentione the replaceable mesh in the foam canon, so as you say “The best way to clean your foam canon is to take the bottle off and put the hose in a bucket of clean water and let it run for a few seconds”, it not only maintains the orifice but the mesh in the foam canon as well.

[@derrickbournazian8712]

My foam cannon was 15$ and at first it sucked changed everything other then pressure washer bc it was 3500psi then I realize it was to tight on the the screw that screws on to the bottle

[@brandenlucero]

Actually, the GPM don't matter as much as people think. Obsessed Garage tested a wide variety of pressure washers of pretty much every price range. Even at the less than ideal 1.4 GPM with a 1.1 orifice, many of washer were able to get great results of foam usage, even though many of them were rated at 1.2 to 1.3. Nonetheless, it's still going to come down how you adjust your Foam Cannon entirely and quality of soap.

[@bradtaft8120]

also keep in mind Foam dosent increase cleaning its there for you to see where uve been if u listen to every pro who isnt trying to sell a product they all say the same it dosent make a difference in how much dirt gets pulled off ud be better off with a PH neutral soap that dosent foam as good

[@skyroot8529]

Amazon told me you can't use laundry detergent in a foam cannon but I saw a guy on KZbin use Tide and it worked . Maybe the people that make the Cannon want you to buy their soap. Any thoughts on that. Tide soap is cheaper I would think .

[@attentiontodetail323]

Tide soap will definitely foam up but, it will likely strip off or weaken any wax/sealant on the surface of a vehicle because laundry detergent has a degreaser in it to remove body oils from clothing. The occasional use of tide on your vehicle probably wouldnt hurt but prolonged use would likely cause oxidation and shorten the life of your vehicles paint. As for the makers of foam cannons wanting us to buy their soaps is debatable. Some can get pretty pricey and they dont foam up much more than the cheaper ones. My personal favorite soap is Chemical Guys Maxi suds II grape rush. I buy it in gallon size on Amazon for $21.99. Foams well and smells amazing (if you like grape, lol).

[@skyroot8529]

@@attentiontodetail323 Thanks for the advice. The guy I saw using Tide was using it on a dirty atv I was hoping to find some foam that could handle dirt and mud on my Polaris ACE It doesn't have paint like a car, it's mostly plastic of some sort. Thanks to your advice I won't use it on my cars

[@TheCowboy4000]

@@skyroot8529 Chemical guys has a new soap called dirty truck wash it's meant for that kind of thing.

[@catchall673]

Bottom line, assuming your cannon is working properly and adjusted properly, the only two issues are pressure washer psi/gpm and the amount of soap. Most videos show 2x the recommended amount and more of soap being used. That's why the foam looks so thick. If you still have a lot of foam on the vehicle when it's time to rinse then you're wasting soap! You're looking for dwell time, not thick foam!

[@maximusdecimusmeridius5428]

my 20$ foam cannon stopped foaming so I came here for solution. Everytime I used it I would clean it like how this video showed and I can tell you that it did not work for me. Now it just shoots soap and bubbles...