DIY Aircrete Foam Gun - Demystified

It costs more than $40 but it works like a champ and only requires drilling two holes and cutting a few pieces of tubing. STUPIDPROOF
Here's a link to MOST of the stuff on Amazon: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
Here's a list of the stuff I got from Home Depot:
- Rain Bird 1/2 in. Barb x 1/2 in. Male Pipe Thread Irrigation Swing Pipe Coupling
SWGA050S
- Charlotte Pipe 2 in. x 2 ft. PVC/DWV Sch. 40 Plain-End Pipe
PVC 07200 0200
- Charlotte Pipe 2 in. x 1-1/2 in. PVC Sch. 40 MPT x S Male Reducer Adapter
PVC021101600HD
- Rain Bird 1/2 in. Barb x 3/4 in. Male Pipe Thread Irrigation Swing Pipe Coupling
SWGA075
- Orbit 1/2 in. Slip x 3/4 in. MHT PVC Fitting
53362
- NIBCO 2 in. PVC DWV Hub x FIPT Female Adapter
C4803HD2
- Everbilt 3/4 in. O.D. x 1/2 in. I.D. x 10 ft. Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing
769299
- Charlotte Pipe 2 in. PVC Sch. 40 Socket Cap
PVC021161600HD
- Charlotte Pipe 1-1/2 in. x 1/2 in. PVC Sch. 40 Reducer Bushing
PVC021071050HD
And here's what I got from Harbor Freight
- 1/4 In. I.D. Air Hose Repair Kit 7 Pc
Merlin, Item #:63569
- (2) 1/4 In Full Port Ball Valve
Merlin, Item #:63553
- 20 Pc Air Compressor Starter Kit
Central Pneumatic®, Item #:64599
- 8 in. Black Cable Ties 100 Pk.

[@nehopsa]

Perfect. Finally I get how this Rube Goldberg contraption of a foam gun operates. It used to be impenetrable mystery, attention diverted to 1/4 to 3/8 reductions and similar "essentials". Now I can make my own, finally getting it. The fast connectors look like life savers.

[@BillyBobsbrother]

Two comments. Brilliant genius design. Very efficient video. No wasted time, just solid info. This should be a model for how to make dyi videos.

[@JonWasBored]

That’s very kind of you. :)

[@nobreighner]

Jon, thanks for the very complete demo!

[@bouyant8659]

FINALLY.. EXCELLENT DESCRIPTION & DEMONSTRATION.. THANK YOU

[@waynoswaynos]

Pro tip 1: Push fittings instead of garden fittings. They are faster to connect/disconnect, don't leak at all, and hold more pressure; and 2 for the countries that do not have 7th gen dish soap, seek out the active ingredient that makes the bubbles. i.e. SLSA or Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate from a chemical supplier, which is a foaming agent. It's good because no colourings or smelly additives. Just tight froth.

[@cmdrjosky]

Really good in depth build details and everything complete list tools needed everything thank you 😊.

[@joeestes8114]

Awesome tutorial! That makes the most foam Ive seen on here! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidarnds3831]

A Great Invention. I can't wait to put one together. Lots of ideas for projects cooking in my noodle. Thanks for doing the hard part for US (made in USA) designing this contraption. Also Thank you for sharing your design. I will send you PICs of the finished projects.

[@JonWasBored]

Please do!!!

[@lancer525]

I've always heard those called "Spade Bits".... But we get the idea. Thanks for the vid!!

[@garyweber6413]

Your awesome John.Keep innovating.We want to see more videos John.

[@JonWasBored]

Will do!

[@Majorkooldad]

I love new ideas, cant wait to do more research. I'm thinking lower walls for a greenhouse project, raised bed garden. Who knows. Great video detail. Thanks Jon.

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks so much! I think @honeydocarpenter did a raised garden bed thing out of aircrete. Check him out.

[@huemanatie4392]

I liked the back ground music. Gives it a sense of time and place. Good luck.

[@huemanatie4392]

Woops! Comment for back ground noise was meant for another video.

[@soulinavan9393]

This video is amazing and the most informative one I've found on the topic, Thank you.

[@munsonmusclefitness]

You deserve a ton of views for this thank you

[@jongraham832]

Thanks!!

[@thomasmurray4717]

Thank you for not talking over our heads.

[@JonWasBored]

I can’t speak higher than my own. Lol

[@wulfclaw4921]

Hey Jon ! Thanks so much for this guidance. I made one previously from other youtube sources but never really got it going like what I've seen - and didn't have it using a tank at all if I recall correctly. I really appreciate your thouroughly goin through this and it is the best instructional on foam Crete DIY I've seen yet ! You're the goods, brother ! 👍 Wulfy

[@JonWasBored]

Hey, thanks! That’s kind of you.

[@Bookohms]

Great job simplifying and explaining. Thanks for adding the lists. Also, thank you for sharing! Gave you thumbs up and subscribed, keep making videos!

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks John

[@antoniodelcano9281]

Brilliant, super useful, thanks a lot!

[@ROHDESONTHEROAD]

Just bought all the stuff from Home Depot and Walmart. Had to improvise a few things like the brass tee. Cost me $180. Ready to put this sucker together and build something.

[@JonWasBored]

$180! Wow. I didn’t think mine was quite that much but good luck. I had a harbor freight nearby and got most of my fittings there in one multi-pack kit. Don’t forget the scrub pads inside (and the wisk) ... that’s the magic! Can’t wait to see your build.

[@tarbeau8561]

Awesome video sir, really enjoyed watching it and getting all the information that I can. Simplicity on your build. Love it, can’t wait for your next video sir. Hopefully you will start getting a lot more views on here.

[@theticketstubs]

Thanks! (Commenting from a different account). I’ll be getting more up soon. :)

[@FixItYerself]

Thank you! Simple, to the point, and thorough! well done

[@nathango4030]

woohoo! i'm seriously inspired. many thanks for sharing

[@JonWasBored]

I appreciate it friend. Just having fun

[@gonzalvezalvez6572]

Nice video, thank you very much Sir. Greetings from Matosinhos, Portugal!

[@clauderousseau3305]

The best and cleverest I've seen to date. Kudos!

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks!!

[@dyalsingh1724]

Hey Jon. Greetings from Trinidad. Awesome dude!! You make this real simple!! Thanks a lot man. Keep simplifying things for us everyday folks dude.

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks Dyal. Blessings to you

[@beautifullyblessedbygod740]

You are a GENIUS💜. Thank you, sooo much. I was just looking at one by "D" for almost $700😣. I gave a thumbs up, and subscribed.

[@JonWasBored]

Glad I could help :) share the love :)

[@jamestubb1949]

Thanks for information, you helped a lot of people!

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks so much. Having fun pretending I know what I’m doing.

[@davestone2088]

Great job man ! Thanks for making this video. 👍👍👍👍🍻

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks David.

[@cowboyyoga]

Thank you for the nice video!

[@SmartEasyDIYer]

I’m obsessed with aircrete too! I want to learn how to make my own foam generator too and do some projects! 😊 thanks for the video

[@JonWasBored]

Happy to help. There are a lot of ways to skin this cat. Just have fun doing it.

[@JonWasBored]

Happy to help. There are a lot of ways to skin this cat. Just have fun doing it.

[@SmartEasyDIYer]

JonWasBored thanks!

[@oldestsurvivalist6928]

At 68 Yr's Young: Strong Lightweight Concrete Is A MUST Have ;-) THX

[@JonWasBored]

And 47! :)

[@houmanghasemian3580]

This BOSS just assembled one at the home depot bam.. im on it

[@petarstoyanov9024]

Hands down, awesome!

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks!!

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, good work and design, I will try it, and if it works I will take a working shed so I can free up my garage, and my wife can park her car, thank you and have a good day.

[@JonWasBored]

Go for it! @honeydocarpenter and @aircreteharry have done the same.

[@salimufari]

I could see the 7th gen soap working well since it doesn't have the plethora of extra chemicals most different soaps do. That music though.

[@daviddeane3163]

I knew there had to be an easier way! I still think it can be tweaked a little but, I like your build. Try using those shower scrubby things instead of steel wool, I think they'll do the job and won't break down.

[@JonWasBored]

Someone else mentioned that. Good idea!

[@cashrn62]

I love that shirt

[@joye1965]

Great idea

[@JonWasBored]

Thanks Joy.

[@johnnygee1625]

bravo......well done...........cheers !

[@JonWasBored]

Thank you.

[@HergerTheJoyous]

You might want to add a pressure regulator on the tank to avoid the tank blowing up. Just to make it safe.

[@HergerTheJoyous]

@marthale7 just be safe.

[@pernellbanks4536]

Great job and thank you, maybe adding a small pressure relief to the tank could help.

[@JonWasBored]

Great idea.

[@HergerTheJoyous]

Love it! Could stand a little pipe dope though. Help with all the leaks.

[@jongraham832]

Yeah - impatience got me - but I’ve got the goop to make it happen.

[@johnshort4421]

Plus the thing, as do most that I have seen, leaks like a sieve!

[@JonWasBored]

I haven't sealed up what I can seal - but at the end of the day - it's not that big of a problem. Maybe get some soap on your shoes, but this is a messy affair no matter how leakproof your foam gun is. I built mine with ease of construction in mind - meaning... you don't have to be very precise with taps for threading things and you don't have to have a very heavy (and small) PVC pressurized chamber for the soap mix. And I think I accomplished that - and it makes FOAM like a MF'er. So ... proof is in the pudding in my mind. But again - make one better! We'll all copy it. Thanks for your comments.

[@thehillbillyfarmer4547]

It would be pretty cheap to put a regulator on the air supply to the jug and keep a known constant pressure there. You can find on amazon for about 6.00 and up. Also you can get brass bulkhead fitting for the hole in jug you drilled would be more solid connection. Just drop the threaded piece in through the big hole and move jug around till you can pull it through small hole. Might have to build one of these.

[@JonWasBored]

Awesome suggestions. Please build and post your results. :)

[@samurayjack8972]

awesome good job

[@JonWasBored]

Many thanks.

[@HewnfromtheMountain]

Very entertaining. It seems twice as complex as other foam guns though!

[@JonWasBored]

Hah. Maybe so ... I was thinking simpler. But ...

[@firstlast-qo8pv]

I've looked at a lot of foam guns and built 2 that worked fine. But neither of them used such common items as garden hose connectors, garden hose, and the container from Walmart. Jon's solution approaches elegance IMHO.

[@JonWasBored]

Best. Comment. Ever.

[@user-MRG1130]

They want you to spend $8 more bucks for a coupler! I know, they’re really proud of those couplers!😂 Too funny

[@dougesselman9948]

I use a Graco airless spray rig for my soap and water pressure.I use a attachment I made with pvc and steel pad.Quick connect for air pressure.Wand cost about 20 dollars.

[@JonWasBored]

Do a video! How much was the graco?

[@JonWasBored]

Do a video! How much was the graco?

[@sugitox9864]

I can't help feeling that a second gun could be invented to mix the water-cement slurry with compressed air, and then combine-mix that with this foam. The end jet would then spray out the final, desired product - aircrete! Now, there's a design challenge! A new range of construction possibilities could open up, such as making wire mesh shapes - a dome, maybe - and spraying aircrete directly onto it.

[@JonWasBored]

Hmmm. Challenge being considered :) ... domegaia actually has a pvc shaft running down his mixer which pushes the foam directly into the slurry while mixing. Saves a little trouble ... but not an instant mix like you describe.

[@sugitox9864]

JonWasBored - By the way - as I understand it, your foam gun uses air pressure fed to a pressurised shampoo container to pump the shampoo into the gun. Have you already tried the simpler arrangement of just sucking it up with the gun's existing airflow? (Venturi effect) Fast air-flow creates a powerful vacuum in any side-tube at right angles to it. It can suck up paint, thick automotive underseal, and even grit in shot-blasters - so why not shampoo? You'd just need to add a short metal tube between your air line and the foam-gun. Another metal tube, welded to the middle of that tube at right angles) could suck up your shampoo, and the air flow will blast it into the gun. Attaching the shampoo input to the wider, gun-body would not work (I don't think), because in the wider tube the airflow has slowed down, and it's less able to create a vacuum. With this system, your shampoo container need not be pressurised. In fact, it *must* have an opening to allow air in. Looking at it another way, the earth's atmospheric pressure into the container will be pushing the shampoo into the gun, at a low-pressure point created by the Venturi effect.

[@JonWasBored]

Yeah. In the video I mentioned I tried a Venturi valve first. I could never regulate the pressure enough to keep air from blowing OUT all the valves. It would work in theory (and another guy has a video that uses that principle which is what got me started building in the first place) - but it takes a bit more engineering than I wanted to try to figure out. But hey, build one and show us how it’s done. I was going for the simplest build I could come up with. My build is simple (in my opinion) because it only requires you to drill two holes and cut one tube into three pieces. The rest is assembly.

[@JonWasBored]

Yeah. In the video I mentioned I tried a Venturi valve first. I could never regulate the pressure enough to keep air from blowing OUT all the valves. It would work in theory (and another guy has a video that uses that principle which is what got me started building in the first place) - but it takes a bit more engineering than I wanted to try to figure out. But hey, build one and show us how it’s done. I was going for the simplest build I could come up with. My build is simple (in my opinion) because it only requires you to drill two holes and cut one tube into three pieces. The rest is assembly.

[@JonWasBored]

Yeah. In the video I mentioned I tried a Venturi valve first. I could never regulate the pressure enough to keep air from blowing OUT all the valves. It would work in theory (and another guy has a video that uses that principle which is what got me started building in the first place) - but it takes a bit more engineering than I wanted to try to figure out. But hey, build one and show us how it’s done. I was going for the simplest build I could come up with. My build is simple (in my opinion) because it only requires you to drill two holes and cut one tube into three pieces. The rest is assembly.

[@blissfulbeth11]

Jon, your video was great and helped me finally understand how to make this! Thank you! The Amazon link is a broken link. Can you list the parts you had on that link please? I'm not sure what parts I still need. Again, thanks for the awesome video! I'm planning to use aircrete to pour into the walls of my home I'm building. (If you or anyone else have any tips, please share them!)

[@captaincope4303]

Geez the music dude, a minute in and I give

[@warwickmark]

Very helpful, thanks. Do you rember tool time? I wanna make more foam! Some one aught to make a spoof video.

[@lmsaltest]

Nice job! However, your pro-tip is incorrect. It is the the compressed air that is dangerous in a pressure vessel (your water can isn't really designed to hold pressure).. Water doesn't compress, so the lower the volume of compressed air that you are storing, the better.

[@kennethwilson4316]

4.25 ... 3/4 t x 1/2 b ... bought 02/24/23 ... cost $1.95 each ... price for steel and plastic is up more than 100% since 2020

[@MarlzJinx]

Man....ok which way do u insert the wisk? The steel scrubber? The whole gun was assembled like boom, figure it out. I guess you turn on the water first, then air, then open some valves??? The whole thing leaked... The foam was awesome. But how do we get there?

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

thanks maN . A ++ .A metal tank old propane or air n bras or weld iron fitting is my method ill use i think welder are cheap we all need 3 ;]

[@JonWasBored]

I’m all about cheap. Someone suggested a paint sprayer. Another a sand blaster tank.

[@shawnroberts81]

Nice beard🧔

[@dennisgunn468]

What if you just used a single handle sink faucet valve instead of the two valves you are using now?

[@paulwyleciol3459]

oh fuck, 00:03 - "for several months I have been obsessed with aircrete" - this kinda guy I would like to have in my neighbourhood, we would laugh our ass's off and - you seem to be a musician too!

[@JonWasBored]

Houses for sale over here. ;)

[@JonWasBored]

And yes. Guitar mostly.

[@MegaBobtube]

yeah, no disparaging comments... but make sure it is right presentation.

[@tombombadil9113]

Wow, actually showed us how without trying to sell 100's of $ of crap.

[@palipali4264]

That is what youtube was originally like!

[@HergerTheJoyous]

That's funny! I started with a 3d printed Venturi and it works at low pressure but at higher air volumes it started pushing air back through into to soap container.

[@jongraham832]

Same thing happened to me! Nothing was drawing. Only blowing.

[@munsonmusclefitness]

If I ordered a foam wand from you how long before it will be shipped?

[@HergerTheJoyous]

@@munsonmusclefitness 1-3 days I can have it out the door and on its way. It almost never takes more that two unless it's a parts availability problem.

[@munsonmusclefitness]

@@HergerTheJoyous do you have a phone number I can reach you at

[@HergerTheJoyous]

@@munsonmusclefitness I do but I sell my generators through Etsy.

[@bryanblack190]

Just thinking that a cheaper alternative to the Aquatainer could be your basic 5 gallon bucket with a resealable lid. I bought a Gamma2 "Gamma Seal Lid" from Lowe's for somewhere between $5 and $10, and it says it is airtight. I have no idea how much pressure it could take, but I bet it would be more than the Aquatainer! I haven't tried it yet, but that's on the agenda soon. Since you have to drill a hole and seal up the Aquatainer already, I'd think this wouldn't be that much different. Might have to put it up on blocks and put the holes in the bottom if you don't think you can seal holes drilled on a curved surface, but I'm gonna try to drill on the sides. I suppose I could keep the air connections in the lid as another alternative, but that might make refilling the tank a bit more cumbersome.

[@JonWasBored]

Hey Bryan. Good idea! One thing to consider is the threading of the rainbird adapters through the bucket material. The plastic of the aquatainer seems a lot more malleable and threadable - that said, you could possibly use a pvc non threaded fitting of some kind and bond the pvc to the bucket.

[@JonWasBored]

Hey Bryan. Good idea! One thing to consider is the threading of the rainbird adapters through the bucket material. The plastic of the aquatainer seems a lot more malleable and threadable - that said, you could possibly use a pvc non threaded fitting of some kind and bond the pvc to the bucket.

[@deecee3573]

good idea ,but i will use 2 adjustebol air pressure regulators instead of the 2 valves on the gun ,i think this will give a perfect controle over the foam gun and the foam and the regulators will not be on th gun but at the start of the air hoses to reduve the weight of the gun and make it over all easyer to handle ,but again good idea

[@appsforboredom]

I like this idea (after blowing up a couple different containers). Were you able to get yours to work?

[@deecee3573]

@@appsforboredom did not yet build one hehe,i am just looking to lern from others how they did it before i give it a go , seeing the (in my mind) mistakes they made will avoid me to make those mistakes and hopefuly i wil swear a lot les to. .lol

[@appsforboredom]

@DeeCee cool! I'm still working on mine. I set my rig up like @jonwasbored but air kept blowing back up the water downflow.

[@scottloberg3180]

Simply go to harbor freight and buy a sand blaster and make a gun. You end up with a steal tank that was designed for pressure. Most come with the valves you need.

[@JonWasBored]

Scott - have you successfully used this for foam generation? The harbor freight page seems to indicate "this is only for soda" ... so would you just put in your water/soap mix and shoot it into your canister (with the steel pads)?

[@scottloberg3180]

@@JonWasBored yes I have and I don't worry about it exploding because it was designed for pressure.

[@rosekarenify]

@@scottloberg3180 very interesting,so all I need to do is stuff steel wool in it?

[@scottloberg3180]

@@rosekarenify you still need to build a foam gun and hook it to the sand blaster ( aka soap container for this application )

[@jonnievonangel1]

I fuckin love your shirt brotha!!!!!! Very cool might get that tattooed on me no shit

[@maggseb]

Could this be used to shot concrete to walls?

[@DroneManMurphy]

Good information! How long do you estimate it took to do this project?

[@JonWasBored]

Figuring it out took the longest time. Building took about an hour I guess.

[@sugitox9864]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Just cut out the stupid noise, and your videos will be 10 times more enjoyable! :)

[@mrsir2378]

Agree 100% there was a fine line in hearing you or bugging my tinnitus

[@sabastianlove1286]

Sounds like a bunch of 60+ year olds have a hard time using technology. Use a computer with real speakers, cheapskates! Try watching feature films on your phone, or even your computer/tablet built-in speakers: it will always sound like shit.

[@ProfessorOzone]

Thank you for demystifying that. But I was expecting you to make Aircrete, not just the foam. I haven't watched a ton of videos on this. What's in the tank? I assume it's water and soap, but in what proportion?

[@JonWasBored]

I cover that - it’s about 1 cup to 5 gallons. Domegaia has the recipe on his website. I’ve made a few blocks but step one is the foam injector.

[@oldhen187]

I have looked for the list of parts needed to build this foam gun and I cannot find it.

[@JonWasBored]

Hey. I still have to add it. I’m sorry. Hope to have it up by end of day.

[@ryanjamesloyd6733]

Wonder what if you used some fiberglass mat instead of the SS pads, it might make an even more compact foam. I think I'm gonna try that

[@JonWasBored]

I’ve heard of folks using plastic Brillo - like a loofa - let me know what you learn.

[@JonWasBored]

I’ve heard of folks using plastic Brillo - like a loofa - let me know what you learn.

[@adriankerri890]

While your gun works just fine it seems to be no less complicated than any other foam gun on KZbin, and coming in at $100 not the cheapest The simplest foam generator I have seen so far would be the foam generator made with a bucket, T shirt and leaf blower

[@JonWasBored]

Adrian - complication is in the eye of the beholder I guess. I designed this thinking about the guy who doesn’t consider himself very precise in engineering. To that end, almost nothing about my build is precise - leaving a lot of margin for sloppy work. Two drill holes. Three cuts with a razor knife and the rest is glue and screw. I’m intrigued about the bucket / T-shirt / leaf blower thing ... post a link!

[@alexecheverria]

I am puzzled about the way liquid is pushed out. Is there a hose going down inside the tank under the water level? I missed that part.

[@JonWasBored]

Air goes in tank and pushes soapy solution out the other side.

[@manor1730]

Could you use aircrete to make a countertop? Could you just do a skim coat of cement on the top and sides after it's cured to get rid of air holes? Would you add rebar to it?

[@JonWasBored]

@honeydocarpenter is the best to answer that one. Short answer is yes, but you’d need some additives I think.

[@sk8nbarrow591]

I just built this foamer, and I have a question that someone here might know the answer to. The 'NEW END NOZZLE' that the 'Honey Do Carpenter' sells on Etsy for $100, what is the DIY parts list for that? That way the foam will exit fuller and thicker. Thank you

[@blissfulbeth11]

If you found the answer to this, let me know. I'm in the process of gathering the parts to make this.

[@razony]

Tell me if I'm wrong here but back in the day we use to use this stuff we bought at the store that you hooked up the hose to. (A hand held container) that had either soap (!) to spray on the car to wash or a pesticide to spray on the lawn. The container built up pressure and mixed with...and out it came. With a few modifications (we're good at that, aren't we men?) you have the same outcome...right? I'm guessing we need MORE PRESSURE. Right? anyway, Thanks Jon!

[@JonWasBored]

Yeah. There are a lot of ways to skin this cat. Bottom line the mix needs pressure and agitation (the steel wool scrubby things snide the canister) how you get there is up to you :)

[@razony]

@@JonWasBored Yup! The application devices are irrelevant. The application of the AIR with water is! Then theres is the compression, heat and water testing...

[@Rectifiable]

Bug spray. Hudson sprayer.

[@lizf1353]

So I watched a video from a company that makes commercial foam solution for aircrete (instead of dish soap or shampoo) in the video they demonstrated using a 5 gallon bucket, water, their "soap" and a drill w/ mixing paddle to make foam without a air compressor and foam gun... just wondering if you could possibly make a video of this with the regular soap option and tell us if its possible to do GOOD small batches of aircrete at home with this extremely easy/ low cost method???

[@JonWasBored]

I’ve heard others mention that method. One comment said to take a piece of screen mesh and secure it to a paddle mixer on a drill bit. Takes a little longer but should work.

[@josephs8771]

Please include a parts list in the description :-)

[@theticketstubs]

Joseph S - will update soon! Thanks for watching.

[@JoeS322]

@@theticketstubs Please add the parts list

[@luke9822]

Are there not commercially available foam guns for this purpose that will work? Like the kind you use to foam wash a car. Or is this just how you DIY it if you don't want to buy one?

[@JonWasBored]

Foam guns at car wash are simply high pressure water/soap solution ... this gun and many other similar use the steel wool to make dense foam that holds up when mixed with the cement slurry. I’ve not seen any commercial versions though there are several DIY guys that sell kits.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Can you use the fast setting cement and still have time for pouring and working the mix for a half hour ??? Thanks

[@JonWasBored]

The fast setting cement doesn’t take the air bubbles like regular Portland cement. I tried.

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@JonWasBored Thanks JonWasBored for the information fella.

[@melodygaines9788]

Tried it, was alot more expensive now days. Lol and we blew the tank out so it's leaking everywhere now. Poopy. Can't figure out where we went wrong

[@MegaBobtube]

what did you use to make a foam? dishwasher? shampoo?

[@JonWasBored]

MegaBobtube seventh generation dish detergent - I’ve Lao used great value dish detergent. 2 cups per 5 gallon

[@michaelgans8763]

Run a piece of 1/2 pvc to about a 1/4 in from the bottom of your water tank to the water out valve. That way you are pulling water from the bottom of tank and not having it forced up and out.

[@JonWasBored]

It’s not being forced up. It’s being pushed out the bottom.

[@michaelgans8763]

@@JonWasBored do you lay the can on its side?

[@JonWasBored]

No ... it would back fill. I just like to keep it elevated so gravity helps keep the fluid going.

[@michaelgans8763]

@@JonWasBored 10-4.

[@michaeld954]

I'm curious if air creat mixed can be sprayed I'm thinking more towards 3d printed homes

[@JonWasBored]

I think it could - but I imagine there are some unique considerations. It would certainly be very low air pressure because you don’t want the entrained air to collapse.

[@JonWasBored]

I think it could - but I imagine there are some unique considerations. It would certainly be very low air pressure because you don’t want the entrained air to collapse.

[@fatherthomas1575]

You can cut PVC faster with a string line.

[@JonWasBored]

Hmmm. Will have to see that!

[@timbarnett3898]

You made me laugh (private joke on me) I've wanted to build aircrete generator but wanted a design I liked! The joke on me is, I've got every part to build your style. I live off grid an have several blue water jugs with white fitting, etc... This wouldn't cost me a dime, hahaha!

[@JonWasBored]

Awesome!

[@JonWasBored]

Awesome!

[@mozit6]

How much regulated air pressure to the tank? And how much pressure to the wand?

[@JonWasBored]

I really don’t know. It was by feel. But my little pancake air compressor did the trick.

[@carlosenriquez2092]

Yeah I have plans and I need info

[@JonWasBored]

How can I help?

[@aNuthaRedneck]

Great job! Why is everybody in these videos drilling holes for the hose adapters? You could use threaded adapters and a brass (now they make them out of plastic) barbed adapter such as used with pex or vinyl tubing to make the nozzle for the foam to come out of. To connect a garden hose (or a washing machine hose) there are things called "garden hose adapters"... they have garden hose threads on one end and iron pipe size (IPS) threads on the other end.... sorry, I happen to be a plumber... might even make my own video when I get my aircrete walls and floor building project going in a couple of weeks.

[@JonWasBored]

Yes!! Make your video! We all learn from each other. I used a few hose repair adapters in my build - but I’d love to see your tips come to life. Thanks for your comment. Keep watching - a new video coming out this week - a failed rocket stove build that I hope I saved ... waiting a day more to cure.

[@aNuthaRedneck]

@@JonWasBored I'm looking for videos on using lightweight aircrete panels for the floor of sleeping lofts in the house I'm building. I'm trying to economically build a 2700 sq. ft. house without a piece of wood in it. I definitely DO NOT want the floors to fail, especially when over my bedroom...

[@JonWasBored]

aNuthaRedneck two guys I would recommend who could help - Honey Do Carpenter and Tiny-Giant-Lifestyle (Dan) ... floors are tricky with Aircrete - but possible. Lateral Strength is an issue. You might also see Michael Builds ... his counter tops / outdoor kitchen top is pretty sweet.

[@SmartEasyDIYer]

Yes please make a video I would be interested in seeing it too!

[@scorpio6587]

@@aNuthaRedneck I have a similar dream. I would love to see your project.

[@aicram62]

I don't understand why the air can not go to the solution and then straight out of the gun, without air going in a T bypassing the solution? Why is the T connection Needed? Why can't the air pressure just push the solution out into foam?

[@victoryfirst2878]

Would using a larger foam outlet fitting make for a better and less forceful spray of foam ??? Also, what would be the best way to pump the final product of aircrete up and into 8 feet high and 8 inch size cinder block ???? Thanks Jon Was Bored !!!!!!!!!

[@JonWasBored]

I don’t know of a great way to pump the solution. Honestly seems by hand would be best to maintain the integrity of the foam. Might ask @aircreteharry or @honeydocarpenter

[@JonWasBored]

I don’t know of a great way to pump the solution. Honestly seems by hand would be best to maintain the integrity of the foam. Might ask @aircreteharry or @honeydocarpenter

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@JonWasBored Will try that YWB. Peace too.

[@glynndudley8060]

Home Depot: Preventing engineers from keeping you safe since 1978. Lol

[@taidelek9994]

Can you Make a slurry from sand cement water and foam. Cement and sand ratio 1:2water half the cement and foam. Can you test it with different foam content.?👍

[@JonWasBored]

Is it possible? Sure! If you’re asking if I can/will run that test ... eventually. Aircrete Harry has done several tests like that with several combinations. Give him a search

[@taidelek9994]

@@JonWasBored that would be a great help. We can know at what weight of foam can be the right amount to mix with certain amount of cement and sand. Ratio of cement and sand is 1:2.

[@zip7806]

Your device makes great foam. But I still have no Idea how is going together. What is in the Blue jug and is it pressurized? where is the Soap.

[@JonWasBored]

Did you watch the other step by step vid I did? The water solution is about 2/3 cup soap to 3 gallons. And it’s pressurized to the point of I he ring the fluid. But the added air to the gun makes it foam when it hits the steel pads

[@JonWasBored]

Did you watch the other step by step vid I did? The water solution is about 2/3 cup soap to 3 gallons. And it’s pressurized to the point of I he ring the fluid. But the added air to the gun makes it foam when it hits the steel pads

[@fotman]

How strong does the compressor need to be

[@JonWasBored]

I have a small compressor. 120lbs should do ot

[@TheHerozz]

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[@KirkDickinson]

Typically how much does this weigh per cubic foot? Could this be used for a walkway on a dock? Wood doesn't last long and the PVC boards made for docks are way too expensive.

[@JonWasBored]

Hey. Sorry such a long delay in reply - it can be used for surface but it takes some reinforcement. Check gianttinylife , AircreteHarry , or honeydocarpenter

[@mikeburrill779]

what s the yeild on a bag of portland

[@JonWasBored]

See domegaia.com - there’s a formula there.

[@sabastianlove1286]

... I feel like you mean "demystified?" What songs are happening in the background, by the way? Some grooves happenin there.

[@JonWasBored]

I do. Typo ... I get all my music from soundstripe.com

[@daisyq3418]

Need to cut the dumb music. So I can hear what you are saying!

[@sabastianlove1286]

​@@daisyq3418 First I'll point out that NO ONE with any editing skills is pandering to the built-in speakers of a laptop or mobile phone. Sounds like you're using shitty speakers. I'd say you need to invest in some headphones that aren't "Earbuds," or just a simple JBL bluetooth speaker, both will provide low end.

[@sabastianlove1286]

@@daisyq3418 SECOND: I'll say, after observing how your playlist of "GOOD Country Music" lacks any Townes Van Zandt (even while promoting LITERALLY stupid shit like "Can't Fuck You off My Mind," by Wheeler Walker Jr), I'd mention that you should probably shut the hell up and stop breakin Jon's balls. You don't possess the technical ability to identify your issues with his video and you lack the discerning taste as to identify anything of quality. Just sayin.