Ryobi EZClean Nozzle Hack | Can You Use a Foam Cannon? | Is it 600 PSI?

[@TRINInDC925]

I was wondering if you would come out with a video to hack this ryobi. I may check out that other video, this would be handy with the salt removal on my car right now. Even to take it and do the same with family and friends vehicles. Up here in the north, salt on vehicles are horrible this time of year with snowfall. Nice video as always.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I know many in the north that use this all winter and love it. You can do just about every task with it from applying product to rinsing it off.

[@Brodizzle83]

Keav, you're the reason I bought the Ryobi Foam Blaster to pair with the 600psi EZClean. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan on it just for the pre-soak foaming. Good to know that I will get best performance from the garden hose!

[@CarsWithKeav]

For sure its a big difference running a hose instead of pulling from a bucket.

[@kintsugimoto]

Thanks for the shoutout!! Sorry that I didn't see this video before, but awesome to see the comparison of the stock setup vs. the hacked setup. And yes, you did pronounce it correctly ... not sure why I picked a channel name that is so difficult to say!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@CarsWithKeav]

That would be the first time I got a name right. 🤣

[@kintsugimoto]

@@CarsWithKeav 🤣🤣🤣

[@AMI_Detail]

I had bought a 0.9 orifice for my MJJC thinking that would be better for the lower pressure. It's cool to see that the 1.1 actually performed best. Thanks for your video. I had bought an extra long extension wand to borrow the ends to swap over to 1/4 Quick Connect. I even put the opposite quick connects back on the ends of the longer extension wand so I could still use it. Actually DID use it to apply Detail Co's APC (B.D.E.) way up high on a backhoe that I was prepping for auction. There was more of a wait to get M10 female to 1/4 male adapters for both ends of the wand.

[@CarsWithKeav]

That is a good idea. I have the long attachment as well and thought about using that to make this quick connect.

[@joevanseeters2873]

That's a pretty cool ez clean machine. I have one of those original WORX units that is similar and it just doesn't have any power whatsoever. I mean, it's certainly better than nothing and I use it for rinseless washing inside my garage in the winter time as I live in Colorado and we get bad weather here A LOT in the winter. Outside washing is not an option as everything is frozen solid. That Ryobi looks like a solid unit for that type of portable gun style "all in one". That looks like it's far better (and performs far better) than my original WORX unit from 10 to 12 years ago. And this was their first generation which is really low in performance. I think even WORX upgraded it over the years after many complaints that it wasn't powerful enough. This RYOBI you are showing here looks really powerful for being a handheld unit. I am definitely upgrading to one of these. The foam you were getting was reminding me of one of those garden hose foam sprayer that give you the real watery soap distributed on the paint but at least you were getting soap onto the vehicle. Once you changed it back to the smaller foam cannon, that worked GREAT! My WORX is going BYE-BYE! Heck, this may even alleviate me having to use my normal pressure washer most of the time. This would be plenty of power for my washing needs. This HACK is genius Mr. Keav! You always come up with innovative and interesting ideas! You are the foam cannon and pressure washer KING Mr. Keav! Looking forward to your next video sir.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Really appreciate that and this Ryobi is kind of the best of all worlds just wish it foamed better. If they made it have higher PSI you would be sacrificing battery life so there is a balance there as well. Best thing is quick connects for the water and chemical source without needing to purge pressure. Have insecticide, weed killer or soap ina. Container snap on and distribute then disconnect and put you water source back to rinse or water plants.

[@waterhose4130]

Keav, you’re a madman, love it!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

I would agree with this. LOL

[@ConwayLStevens]

Looks like this answers my question on your other video. I like it. Easily, I could recommend it to my customers or for home use when it's cold out.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Glad I could help. I answered your other comment before this one. 🤣 Also the Ryobi 1200 PSI battery pressure washer is a great option as well.

[@ConwayLStevens]

@CarsWithKeav thank you Keav

[@MSFerrari248F1]

Keav, thanks for doing this man!

[@CarsWithKeav]

You're Welcome

[@ryanl8653]

Hey Keav....It was great to meet you at SEMA and chat about racing. Keep up the good work!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Great meeting you as well.

[@SoCleenDetailing]

Awesome video Keav! Gotta check out your first video on this tool might be handy for rinseless washes! Ps it was great seeing you at SEMA 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@CarsWithKeav]

Great seeing you as well. This machine is used by a lot of mobile detailers in the winter.

[@AMI_Detail]

I used one of the stock 1.7 nozzles that came with a Ryobi 1800. With my water pressure from a garden hose, I measured around 450 psi and 0.66 GPM. This was exactly the same pressure and GPM that I got with the 15 degree setting on the black rotatable nozzle that came with the EZ Clean 600psi. 1.7 must be somewhat of a design standard with Ryobi.

[@CarsWithKeav]

1.7 is for sure what Ryobi likes to use it seems.

[@davidboyce6427]

Pretty cool Keav👀👌

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks 🙏

[@bishoprain9287]

If I wanted to start and get only 5 gallons of products, what do you recommend for each category? 1.) Apc 2.) Rinseless Wash 3.) Water based dressing (int & ext) 4.) Detail spray/drying aid (Ceramic based) 5.) Car soap

[@CarsWithKeav]

I feel like I myself have not tried enough products to give an idea on the best ones out there. I’ll give it a shot though. 1) All Clean 2) Nemesis 3) Hydra 4) Pans Clean Sealant 5) Incredible Suds All available at the house of rags code CARSWITHKEAV saves 10%, but right now site is 25% off thehouseofrags.com/?ref=CARSWITHKEAV

[@WolfAbarth]

After converting to 1/4" and then trying a number of foam cannons and orifice sizes I came to the conclusion that the Ryobi 'foam cannon' is the best, I have a number of them setup for different products. I do use the 1/4" for extensions and nozzles though, as it offers more choice (i'm currently running 2.0 nozzles). I am looking for an upgrade to a better battery pressure washer, but not sure i'm gonna gain a lot for such a high cost.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I hear EGO is coming out with a smaller unit next year that could be interesting. Ryobi makes a great 1200 PSI unit that is 40V for $200. Of course no batteries come with it so thats $200 if you don't already have batteries.

[@noahnovotny2100]

I tried this a while ago and came to the same result. The stock foam cannon is plenty good for this type of unit. I’m also a fan of the stock shower/turbo/15 degree nozzle. In the winter I can wash my car in my garage that doesn’t have running water to it. I can foam my small car and rinse it with only 6 or so gallons of water. I’ve also used it for rinseless, the shower setting on 1 works very well for pre spraying. Though I find that I still end up using nearly a full 5 gallons after pre spraying and dipping the sponge in and out many times, so I stick to soap because I feel it is safer with salt. One thing that gets forgotten in every review I see of the ez clean unit is that it is hot water rated up to 180 degrees I believe. Filling a 5 gallon bucket with water as hot as you can get it from a tub or other source amplifies your cleaning power immensely. Things come cleaner and rinse more easily so you can get away with less psi and gpm. I would actually love to see a video on that if you could possibly get a hot/cold water comparison. Try rinsing a panel with the same pressures and see how much faster it is, then try to lower the pressure and gpm to match the times. You could then say that hot water adds some percentage of cleaning units (psi x gpm) No auto detailing channels are talking about hot water currently and you could maybe start the trend.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Sounds like you got it all dialed in. Usually most house water heaters are at 130 and some up to 140 so almost any pressure washer can run at that temp. Is really in the industry considered cold water as they just say hot and cold. Hot being >140 and cold being

[@Bill-Dalton]

Please test the new Dewalt handheld, 1000 psi.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I will look into it.

[@seabreezeof]

At this point do you think the hand held IK sparyer debuted at SEMA is the one to beat. From the demo's I saw, it looked pretty good. Did you get a price they will be selling for when they hit the market.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I got my hands on it at SEMA and made a video about it. I also was Pan’s camera guy for his demo so got to see it in action multiple times. It’s going to be 119.99 it looks like and is delayed so probably mid spring before we see it. I myself think it will be the first to finally set a bar for others to want to beat. Just based solely on the DIY inflator hacks I do myself this concept works amazing.

[@AllenReinecke]

Was waiting on this test! I was concerned it wouldn't work with a foam cannon and it really doesn't. Not worth the change. I use my EZClean when I'm not near a garden hose. It works well with buckets. Car, siding, fencing. I use a 1 gallon, hand-pump Roundup sprayer with a semicircular, white foaming tip attachment to apply Rinseless and Carpro Reset when I can't be bothered with the pressure washer set up. The foaming is good enough. I have the chemical kit but prefer the Roundup for using less product. 4+ minutes to use up a gallon and about 4 sets of short pumping. One issue I had with the EZClean in the early days was that the aluminum wand fatigued just at the end of the thread. Ryobi sent me a whole new unit as they had no separate wand at the time. It sits as a spare in my closet! I ordered some stainless steel tubing and cut threads at each end and that will never break. However, I now prefer the stubby configuration and never use a wand on any of my equipment. Thanks for the results! ❤👍

[@JoelSc14]

white foaming tip attachment... did that come with the sprayer, or something additional ?? for reset, spray on, then do you do like a 2 bucket contact wash ?? trying to dial in a plan for going to a coin op carwash during the winter... thanks so much for your time

[@CarsWithKeav]

Sounds like you got things dialed in, for my insecticide and Round Up I use a 4 gallon Ryobi backpack sprayer using an MTM SGS 28 with different tips. I have so many different machines for rinseless its ridiculous makes it hard to decide. LOL

[@AllenReinecke]

​​@@CarsWithKeav I have that backpack sprayer too!

[@AllenReinecke]

​@@JoelSc14 I bought it as a nozzle kit on Amazon but I believe Home Depot sells it. "Smith Performance Sprayers 182620 kit with brass nozzle" Couldn't find the foamer on its own.

[@AllenReinecke]

​@@JoelSc14 I spray, let dwell, rinse off, then reapply and do a 1 bucket wash with multiple chenille wash pads. Used pads never go back in the soap bucket. I use one for the roof and glass. A couple for the hood, trunk and upper parts of the doors. At least a couple on the bumpers and sills. If car isn't that dirty a minimum of 3 pads suffice. Wheels are treated totally separate with another bucket, brush, and old microfiber towels.

[@peterborja2162]

Have you done the dewalt 1000psi power cleaner. I’m curious to see how it stacks against the ryobi

[@CarsWithKeav]

I have not yet, but looking into it.

[@JeepJL]

I feel all of these are good for rinseless washing. I don’t have that Ryobi, but have the deWalt. Chuck the siphon end into the bucket of rinseless, low power, and it applies great. If you need a little boost to release some dirt, or salt, switch to high, then continue the regular rinseless contact wash.

[@AMI_Detail]

@JeepJL Do you have the 550 PSI or 1000 PSI DeWalt? Also, it looks like it comes with a proper 1/4" quick connect for nozzle attachment... Could you see if the nozzle happens to say the size on the side? It's usually either stamped or etched and should read something like 25017 (25 deg - 1.7 orifice) if it's a similar size as the stock Ryobi 1800 nozzle.

[@JeepJL]

@ the 550 (20V). The tips have absolutely nothing on them denoting orifice size.

[@AMI_Detail]

@@JeepJL Thanks for checking. I have the EZ Clean 600, but was hoping it might have had a bit more oohmpf to make a bit more foam. I plan on washing inside during the winter, but was hoping to foam DIY Detail Rinseless Wash... Maybe hitting the salt mix with Preludio Acidic as a pretreat. Unfortunately snow will be here soon and I'll have plenty of chances to experiment over the next few months. I'll probably end up trying out the DeWalt 1000 PSI... If 450-500 PSI is that close to driving the MJJC, another couple of hundred PSI should do the trick.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Exactly couldn't have said it any better.

[@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails]

@@AMI_Detaillet’s us know about the Dewalt!

[@bigd9848]

Great video Keav very informative Thanks ✊💎

[@CarsWithKeav]

You're Welcome

[@JoelSc14]

interesting... say, any tips, thoughts, ideas, for how to do a contact wash at a coin op car wash in the winter time ?? like start with foam in a foam sprayer for a pretreat, 2 bucket, or something... I struggle with this for supplies and what to bring to the car wash..... (usually foam, 2 bucket wash, sometimes foam soap and wash that way with a bucket or 2 for rinse.. at the house) thanks much for your time .. have not gone the rinse less, since salt brine, sand and other stuff i would think would scratch quite a bit..

[@CarsWithKeav]

Rinseless is still an option just the initial pre-foam and rinse to get the grit off then do rinseless for the contact wash that way you can do that outside the wash bay. Most self car washes have a rule against doing any mitt wash bringing your own bucket. I'be had some show up and kick me out when I was traveling for car shows. LOL That is when I started finding portable pressure washers that pull form a bucket.

[@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails]

Hey there Keav!! Great video. Have a good day!

[@CarsWithKeav]

You too!

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Wonder if you used a Kobalt 24v battery and converter, how that might improve it. I have one and it makes many ryobi tools better

[@CarsWithKeav]

I’m unsure if the tool is limiting voltage through its circuit board or not. If not then more voltage means more power, but also more load on the motor and possible durability issues.

[@kashproductions619]

Perfect timing…I bought one because of the first video…lol…

[@CarsWithKeav]

Nice! Hope you’re enjoying it.

[@rolandm9750]

The PBP004 is far from the most powerful Ryobi battery, so "the best performance you could possibly get" would come from about four ONE+ batteries that are be better; but, "better" of course means you might see a bit higher on the gauge but likely no appreciable difference in what you observed/showed. If you have a 40V you're less worried about the battery since most of those have so many cells (tool is exactly the same otherwise, voltage is merely stepped down on the 40V I believe). Anyway really appreciate this video! Though there's about 3-4 different ways ppl have "converted" the EZ-Clean to use standard pressure washer quick connects (seen on reddit, etc.) not one of these people has really said what exact thread that connection with certainty nor given a link to an easy one-stop-shop adapter piece to be used. I suspected it was M10 before but I was never having luck finding an adapter that didn't involve putting 2-3 pieces together. Also on mine I don't even need to use a pliers, etc. to get the thing unscrewed, I can do it by hand...I guess YMMV on how tight it was from the factory. Will def. try this out soon. I do have a wall-mounted VE52 but it has to come inside/be stored soon due to winter, so this might be a good solution on those "warm enough to hand wash days" here and there going into the winter and coming out of it in spring!

[@CarsWithKeav]

You make some great points here. Question though what batteries are more powerful I know many have more of an amp rating which I myself am unsure they improve performance outside of longer runtime at optimal voltage. I think Ryobi has a battery called the edge that supposed to be even higher performance. That is for all the useful info as well.

[@rolandm9750]

@@CarsWithKeav Pretty much all the current 21700-based batteries--the 8Ah (PBP1008) two rows of 21700s; the 12Ah (PBP1012) three rows; and yes the new tabless 4Ah "Edge" (PBP1104) single row but tabless. The Edge actually has slightly more power out than the 8Ah, making it the "most power for the least weight" among Ryobi batteries; but, it's way too expensive at launch/reg. price. Will become great for this when the price comes down and/or when there are sales on it. The 8s can be had right now for $200 for a *pair* (current/BF sale price), which is a pretty good deal for them though you do have to buy the 2pk. (By contrast a single Edge battery is $130 which is not a good buy IMO.) The older (now discontinued) 9Ah would also be more power than a 4Ah or 6Ah but it's a little more bulky (3-rows of 18650s). Again though in a tool like this I'm not so sure it's going to make an appreciable/practical difference with the better batteries. Also I don't think the runtime in these is so short that you'll really be needing something like an 8Ah+ either, so honestly it's kind of doubtful you'd benefit in spending money on better batteries if you mainly have/use this particular tool. If you have other Ryobi tools then yeah for sure--the 8Ah will give lots more runtime in things like vacuums and blowers; in things like a circ saw you'll get better performance, etc.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@ Appreciate all of this great information! You really know your batteries.

[@rolandm9750]

@@CarsWithKeav Glad to have helped! Hopefully paid back a little of the *wealth* of info on pressure washers/detailing you've given with the channel! 😁

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@rolandm9750 You sure did. I actually was at Home Depot today and saw the Edge 4AH for $140 and they had 2 6AH for $130 and I don't think I could decide which to get. It says Edge is supposed to last 4 times longer.

[@Ruger-2021]

Picked one up a few weeks ago as an addition to my rinse-less routine in the winter. What dilution ratio did you use with incredible suds in the Ryobi foam canon. I tried it last week and it pulled so much from the bottle I had to fill it twice.

[@CarsWithKeav]

30:1 is my normal dilution for Incredible suds. That foam cannon does pull pretty quick and also a smaller container size wise.

[@markbrown9165-k1u]

How did you get your pressure gauge to fit 1/4 as they always come with 3/8 quick fit

[@CarsWithKeav]

Usually the gauge itself is 1/4 thread so just get a 1/4 Tee fitting and add the quick connects. that way you can judge pressure as close to the tip as possible.

[@piggietruckerjones7545]

I wonder if you got a more powerful battery on there if it would help it out.

[@AMI_Detail]

The battery he used is the hi-output version (HP) that is supposed to give the best performance for Ryobi's One+ HP brushless tools.

[@CarsWithKeav]

They have an edge battery coming out that is supposed to improve performance with their tools, but this was a high performance so at the moment the best output you can have. There is a 40v version of this that might do a little better.

[@chausonharmon693]

I think the small ego pressure washer coming out this coming year will be great.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I'll for sure be reviewing that the minute it can be bought.

[@brandons9138]

Unless you need the portability of the of the EZClean the Ryobi 1800 pressure washer is a better purchase.

[@CarsWithKeav]

The only reason to own this is for portability. If you have an electrical outlet nearby there are better options.

[@brandons9138]

@CarsWithKeav I was on the fence about getting the EZClean. I like that it wouldn't take up a bunch of space in my tiny garage. Given it's lack of real versatility I don't think it'll be my next purchase. I did buy one of the battery pump sprayers you recommended. That has been awesome. I need to tweak on my dilution ratio some, but it makes wheel cleaning easier.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@brandons9138 That's awesome! Glad the sprayer worked out for you!

[@debtennis1301]

You have all the best toys lol!

[@CarsWithKeav]

I'm just a big kid who finally has money to spoil himself because when I was a kid we had nothing.

[@ShurikGi]

To brake the locktite in threads heating the metal is a working hack ...

[@CarsWithKeav]

This is true, but it was real easy so didn't need it. Also, not show how it would heat or not since it seems to be aluminum.

[@ShurikGi]

@CarsWithKeav There is no problem with aluminum,fast and even heat conductor...

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Nice video my friend

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank You

[@cleanlife1305]

Keav the hacker !

[@CarsWithKeav]

Keep that on the down low. LOL

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Keav Lol with Ryobi is for drill and socket tool

[@CarsWithKeav]

They got everything!

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Carzilla has the Kl small electric foamer

[@CarsWithKeav]

Don’t see it on their site. IK hasn’t even finished producing them yet. Unless it’s pre-order.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

@ yes

[@gearlstrickland3365]

$112.00

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@gearlstrickland3365 I see it’s not for sale just sign up for an email list to be notified.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

@@CarsWithKeav do you see it was $112.95

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Where do you order your orifice from

[@CarsWithKeav]

Ali Express for the ones not available on Amazon

[@FrankoDetails]

⚡️🐿️⚡️you probably pronounced it wrong 😜😜😜

[@CarsWithKeav]

For sure 100% I did. 🤣

[@rcrinsea]

That thing is pukin'! I think I'll use a real pressure washer LOL.

[@CarsWithKeav]

If you have one for sure. This in normal form is pretty good for what it’s meant for.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

As always. 🏆🥇

[@nelsonrivera4976]

Ridículo 😅😅😅

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

And still people think making videos is easy😜😜😜

[@CarsWithKeav]

Sometimes it goes smooth and other times it is a nightmare. Then you got to edit the whole thing.

[@howardchen3456]

Who cleans their stop sign?😂

[@AMI_Detail]

@@howardchen3456 That's actually a great idea... Snow plows splash slush onto the sign at the end of our road. It gets so covered that it doesn't even reflect at all.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I clean all the signs in the neighborhood. They are always in a shady spot under a tree and all covered in mildew. I'm that guy. LOL

[@CarsWithKeav]

Exactly, also my stop sign is under a tree so its covered in mildew and the street signs on top get hard to read in certain light.

[@Vectorr66]

Third :)

[@CarsWithKeav]

Bronze Medal for you!

[@Vectorr66]

@@CarsWithKeav story of my life :)

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Vectorr66 At least you got a medal. LOL