Cheap Pressure Washer Nozzle Guards | Are They Good? | Testing & Review

Finally we have cheap budget friendly nozzle guards on the market. Are they of good quality and do they compare in performance to other nozzles? Watch to find out and don't forget the bloopers at the end.
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[@Mike-tg8si]

Thanks for the suggestion on the soap nozzle for final rinse! My habit for years was to take nozzle off garden hose and run it “open” to sheet the water off paint for easier/faster drying with blower, but I recently got a DI system and I’ve been seeking a low flow comparable, since otherwise that’d be like 8gpm through the DI lol

[@CarsWithKeav]

Yeah and it’s gives a great pattern as well at low GPM.

[@aubreywhitley6889]

Another great value product find, another great video!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank you

[@ShineAndPreserveDetailing]

What a deal for all 4 degree tips. If only they made the 40 degree a black color though. Makes sense why they stuck with the standard white color though. I enjoy my Mckillans nozzle guard. Makes the MTM gun look better.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I still prefer the Mckillans. That will still be my go to, but at least now I have multiple degrees and orifices for the cost of one MTM Aqualine.

[@archiepezek]

Awesome video. I've never seen any You Tube detailer talk about these spray nozzle guards. I really like that detergent nozzle tip for rinsing the car. Thanks for the info! I have subscribed.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You're Welcome! The nozzle tips other brands have are so expensive it about time affordable ones come out. I have been using the black detergent tip for years for final rinsing with spotless water. Just make about the perfect spray pattern.

[@OpticDetailingKY]

Just saw Griots drop some new rubber nozzles. Wonder how they would do in testing?

[@CarsWithKeav]

I mean nozzle guards really will all perform the same. To me it’s cost and how flexible the material is. The Griots ones I have seen, but at $35 each just too much for me.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Not bad for what you got. It's definitely good for the ones that are not used to using a pressure washer. Prevents any accidental scratches

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s a great tool for wheel wells too if you have enough gap. 🤣

[@aubreywhitley6889]

I just tested (40 & 25 degree) these with my SunJoe (1450 PSI 1.24 GPM). The pressure seemed a little less than the stock tips. Though the stock tips pattern is not as even. The edges of the fan have more pressure. It was a nice not have to worry as much about bumping the car.

[@CarsWithKeav]

We’re these the stock nozzles? Usually Sunjoe runs like a 2.0 size stock. The 3.0 would be less pressure, but would increase water flow. Better for washing a car. Agreed these have a very nice even spray pattern.

[@aubreywhitley6889]

@@CarsWithKeav Yes those were the stock nozzles. I did like 25 degree to blast off winter grim as part of a pre wash. Not sure if that's the best approach. However, I figured the less road film/grim I had to remove with a contact wash, the better.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

@@aubreywhitley6889get a gauge so you can see the psi you are getting. No reason to get all scientist and judge the pressure of the edge of the spray pattern lol

[@pantac4493]

The weird thing I noticed with my pressure washer nozzles is by going to a larger orifice, the water stings my hand more, can’t tell if it’s better or worse for cleaning yet. I went from 2.5 to 3.0 at 25 degrees and 3.0 to 4.0 at 40 degrees. Both the 3.0 25 degrees at 900 psi and 4.0 40 degrees at 600 psi stings my hand slightly using something similar to the ryobi/greenworks equivalent

[@CarsWithKeav]

Very weird. I myself have gotten to where I go by the sound of the water hitting the surface. I’ll adjust the distance from the panel if I feel it’s a bit too strong. Anytime you go up in orifice size the PSI goes down. Now at that orifice size it could be that perfect combo of pressure and flow making the stream have more impact.

[@dirty5000g]

This has to come out right after I just bought an entire set of mtm tips $37 a piece.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Always happens to me too. This niche is moving quickly with new products daily.

[@mikek5631]

I was wondering if you knew the orifice size on the 40 degree tip that comes with that Greenworks 1700 unit? I have that unit and can't find the info anywhere in the manual or the tip itself. I'd like to grab a new 40 tip with guard but don't knew which size to go for. Most estimator tools on the web are looking at maximizing psi so recommend a 2.0 orifice. I'd like have a psi around 800-1000 while also getting as much gpm as possible. I wish Greenworks had stamps on the tips they give us. Cheers.

[@CarsWithKeav]

If you want 800 to 1000 then a 2.5 or 3.0 is what you would be looking at. Greenworks stock is right around 1.8 or so. Here is a video I did recently testing several of the cheaper ones including a new 1700 Greenworks and give suggestions on the nozzle sizes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b17QdIKQq91leZYsi=BMil9fxlKFgyJ0w3

[@mikek5631]

@@CarsWithKeav Appreciate it. Cheers.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@mikek5631 No problem!

[@joevanseeters2873]

Those look like an incredible buy. Thanks for posting.

[@CarsWithKeav]

They have been working great and they are now carrying them on about 5 different orifice sizes now as well.

[@joevanseeters2873]

@@CarsWithKeav That's awesome. No doubt they will be a popular item with detailers and detailing enthusiast's!

[@Foxy-h3v]

I purchased the Grandfalls pressure washer Plus+ from Giraffe Tools and was wondering which size nozzle guards would you purchase for this unit?

[@CarsWithKeav]

I would suggest a 3.0 nozzle size for washing cars.

[@pats300zx]

Great video Keav. Just ordered a set to compare to my McKillans. Can't beat the price.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I knew it wouldn’t be long before these hit good ole Amazon.

[@pats300zx]

@@CarsWithKeav just arrived today. They look great 👍

[@E85_STI]

Are these nozzles supposed to clean better? I always do 3 test sprays before facing the car but I’ve never seen these nozzles before.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@E85_STI No change to performance just a little extra piece of mind not just for accidental dislodging, but when getting close up less chance of an accidental scratch.

[@doskiller9693]

You have a great channel Keav .......... keep coming with the content ......... been subscribed for a while ......... ;-)

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank for subscribing. We just getting started.

[@cjasonutube]

I bought this thanks to you!

[@CarsWithKeav]

You’re welcome. Hope you enjoy them!

[@tomr.7012]

Thanks for the great video. Can you tell us the pressure washer PSI and GPM specs used to generate the pressures measured? Keep up the great work!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Based on the PSI tests in the video the 3.0 on the Greenworks would be around 1.45 GPM. The Active 2.0 using the 4.0 was around 1.9 GPM.

[@williammccarty2078]

Thank you. Could you also provide the corresponding pressures generated by each washer that would result in the GPMs provided. Thanks again

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@williammccarty2078 Both average between 900 and 950 PSI. My meter used in the video was new and was not getting the right numbers. My PSI fluctuates just depending on time of day who is using water in the house and city water tends to have better flow late at night when everyone is in bed.

[@davidtn227]

Hello, can you help me on the size orifice I need to get. I wash cars when I have time. I have a Karcher k1900 (1.2 gpm) and was wondering what size orifice to get. Thanks.

[@CarsWithKeav]

​@@davidtn227 The suggested for that unit would be a 3.0 nozzle. That should deliver right at 1K PSI and about 1.4 gpm based on the results I have seen.

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

Did you build your pressure gauge setup? This is something I still need to purchase, but I can only afford tiny bits at a time, but definitely want to get a pressure gauge.

[@CarsWithKeav]

The ones on the hose going into the spray gun I buy all together and any fittings needed to adapt quick connects. The one I use on the end of the spray gun I made using some quick connects, a 1/4 tee fitting and the pressure gauge.

[@Enthusiast_detailing]

Cool so If I wanted to I could take it apart and spray paint the cover black.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Maybe not spray paint as it’s a flexible surface, but plasti dip or something like that would do.

[@maryhoffman2547]

50 and 1,000 HP 😂 love it!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Car guy getting his stats mixed up. 🤣🤣🤣

[@emfajardo]

Do they fit in the Ryobi 18v 600 psi washer? Thanks

[@CarsWithKeav]

They do not currently Ryobi has there own special connection for that. There is a part that converts them to using 1/4 quick connects, but they have never released it.

[@robertosticca597]

Why cant u use the 4.0 with the green works?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Not saying you can’t, but there will be no benefit so I advise not to waste money on them. It will increase flow, but the pressure will be too low to clean good. Probably in the 400 or 500 PSI range. Unless it’s a pro 2300 or better model then 4.0 can be used. You want that perfect mix of flow and PSI for optimal cleaning and efficient rinsing without damaging anything.

[@jameelmusah1941]

Hi Keav. I have the active V852 (well Simoniz as called in Canada with 1800 psi) with the Ridgewasher nozzles. Do you think those Nozzles would work good on the V852 in terms of more GPM flow?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Absolutely they will work with the VE52. Not sure about more flow unless you go higher on the size. The VE52 comes with 3.7 size nozzles and if you wanted more GPM then you could go to a 4.0 which I ran when I had the VE52. You will lose a little bit of pressure, but gain GPM. if you wanted a little more pressure then a 3.5 would help.

[@jameelmusah1941]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you for such a detailed response. I really appreciate that. I also have the McKillan's Turbo nozzle like the one you have in this video. I believe that's a 4.0 as well. Tons of water flow as well. I appreciate the response.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@jameelmusah1941 No problem glad to help.

[@cv6473]

How in the heck did you get a 3.0 for ryobi/greenworks or a 4.0 for an AR? For the Ryobi/greenworks your doubleling the size! AR not as much. But still a significant jump.

[@CarsWithKeav]

3.0 is the perfect size on a Ryobi/greenworks for high flow and lower pressure perfect for washing a car. 900 PSI at 1.4 gpm versus their stock 1.7 that would be 1600 PSI at 1.1 GPM. These are just the nozzle sizes with my experience that get the best car washing numbers. Everybody that runs these to detail cars uses either a 2.5 or a 3.0. The Active in the video recommends and comes with a 3.7 so a 4.0 is just a slight increase to get that 2.0 GPM

[@gjs8923]

I have a 2700 psi 3gpm AR pump calculation orifice came up at 3.65. Should I use 3.5 or 4 orifice size?

[@CarsWithKeav]

With that kind of machine I would always round up so I would go with the 4.0

[@luizalberto7698]

I have a ryobi 1800 which orifice would you recommend for example to clean a really muddy car a 2.5 or a 3.0 orifice?

[@CarsWithKeav]

I like water flow more than pressure and it is less likely to scratch especially with mud so I myself would go with a 3.0 nozzle.

[@luizalberto7698]

@@CarsWithKeavthank you I will be getting the 3.0 then👍

[@calebboudreaux3258]

Have you ever had a nozzle leak? Mine is slowly dribbling and I can't figure out why.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Not one that I have bought already put together. Sometimes needs to be torqued down more or remove the nozzle and use some teflon tape.

[@cfwebdeveloper]

What tool is that black and red you used in the video.. Looks like a fancy mult socket tool?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Exactly what it is. Multi socket tool. I love it.

[@cfwebdeveloper]

@@CarsWithKeav oh nice need one of those in my life lol

[@CarsWithKeav]

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[@cebasmb8250]

It's going to hit anyways, once it flips, it's the metal part that's going to hit not the side expose metal it's the metal tip that sticks out

[@CarsWithKeav]

I’ve tested this scenarios hundreds of times and it’s about 50/50. I’ll spend a few to reduce my risk by 50%

[@cebasmb8250]

@CarsWithKeav I don't believe in just saying you're a bit far from the car, that the metal part won't hit the car... if you're closer maybe 50/50 tips with the rubber are for more for not scratching the paint that's my believe... like when doing wheel-Wells.... anyways I like the colors I just ordered them from your link 🤛🏾

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@cebasmb8250 Totally agree the main point is getting into the small areas with confidence and one of those oops moments when you get the gun too close. Hope you enjoy them.

[@cebasmb8250]

@CarsWithKeav yup!!!! But as always man, great video and thanks I hope they're what I expected for

[@philsuh5700]

Why would the 4.0 tips result in essentially the same psi as the 3.0 tips? That didn’t seem right.. is that just me?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Two different pressure washers were used. The GPM flow rate impacts the PSI at different orifice sizes. 3.0 was on a Greenworks and 4.0 was on an Active 2.0. 1.2 GPM vs 2.0GPM

[@philsuh5700]

@@CarsWithKeav duh I completely missed that thank you, keep up the good work!!

[@robl6044]

Hey KEITH who won the 10,000 K giveaway

[@CarsWithKeav]

Johney from Texas won. I forgot to announce in the video, but I made a community post a few weeks ago. Sorry about that.

[@slyarsenal]

I bought one of these cheap nozzles and have no complaints. It's simply just to protect the car from contact with the gun. Don't know why people feel the need to buy an expensive one. My advice is spend more money on a good hose, foam cannon or short gun.

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s like a lot of things out there. Brand pushes purchases just like shoes or clothing.

[@slyarsenal]

@@CarsWithKeav True, I'm a man of value. Don't mind spending the money on quality but it has to be worth what I'm paying

[@ngocdungtran9199]

Tôi muốn mua 3 cái

[@CarsWithKeav]

The more the better.

[@DJJDSKREWED]

it has to be steel all them other metals are too soft and will wear away.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Makes total since. The same for hoses the QD’s are stainless or brass, but the crimped and threaded area is steel.

[@rickbarg3980]

WRAP SOME TAPE AROUND IT

[@CarsWithKeav]

That’s an option for sure, but not one for me.

[@8risk]

Waste of money I never had a tip come out of the gun

[@CarsWithKeav]

That’s subjective as there are other reasons to have it. I get where you are coming from just everybody has a different idea of what waste is.

[@powderpuff1964]

Nozzle Guards you have a link to them and it says 2.5 3.5 or4 orifice i got a kranzle 7122 could you please let me know what size i should buy

[@CarsWithKeav]

Based on what info I could find the 3.5 is what most in the UK are using. I am not familiar with this product as its not sold in the U.S.

[@powderpuff1964]

@@CarsWithKeav thank you very much. It’s a German kranzle 7/122