Ryobi 1600 Psi Pressure Washer + Foam Cannon Review

[@johne153]

just bought this pressure washer. Incredible power for the price. Definitely worth it. Cleans my sidewalks from dirty to white. Brick from brown to red, great product.

[@jamesgarville]

Awesome John! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@texas-red538]

I bought the RYOBI!! Yesterday at Home Depot!!!! I got the $99 one!!! It’s powerful!!!!!! Thing is freaking amazing!!!!! So easy to use ! Light and it is fabulous!!!!!

[@jamesgarville]

Pretty dope for the price!

[@pjvmusic]

Perfect, I use a 100ft hose even though it says nothing greater than 50' but didnt realize I could use the shrink able hose with it. Thankfully I have a 50' one so we'll see if that changed the performance of it! Also the 15° attachment is good just gotta be careful not to get close. Other than that I have this pressure washer and it's perfect for any use

[@jamesgarville]

Awesome thanks for sharing your experience!

[@sianoamedeo]

Hey pal some breaking news for you :/ Letting a pH neutral soap sit...it isnt going to eat away at any dirt/grime

[@BrayZap]

What a great video thanks for this man. I bought the Ryobi 1600 psi washer and didnt know what to do cause i need to use solution on my house siding. This looks like it works perfectly

[@TechCrazy]

I don't know why people keep saying RYOBI Foam cannon is okay compared to other amazon stuff. I just used it and it is great. Not cheap plastic like other brands, well built with durable poly-carbonate jar that oozes quality! So now to the part about the foam. It is a fad now to get those "specialty" soap etc. I just looked around and found a bottle of Meguiars car soap that is probably 7 years old not with the latest formula for foam etc. It actually thickened like honey over time as I havent used that bottle in a long time. Poured a little mixed it with water. Didn't care about the ratio. Sprayed it and my car was drenched in thick snow! The trick is not in the soap brand but the ratio of water to soap.Maintaining distance is key! I see people spray it very close to the car not giving the soap room to expand. Keep it in the foam setting walk 5 feet from the car and keep experimenting with the water to soap ratio knob till you get the right consistency. But do I want to just spray and rinse and be done with it? Absolutely not. No matter what soap you buy the best wash is when you work the soap with your hands and then rinse it off! So I am happy with mine and will save time applying soap and intend to keep the Ryobi. And I did use a RYOBI 2000 PSI electric pressure washer. I do have a Subaru pressure washer with higher PSI and I am sure the foaming on that will be even better. Will try it this weekend, if it doesn't rain. I also will have to try with Armor All snow foam soap that I have ordered and it can only keep getting better. So all the guys promoting that Amazon brand that rhymes with "matchstick" are doing it for affiliate marketing and commission rather than giving a honest review. BTW am not saying this as a response to this video, but in general as I was watching many videos of many RYOBI snow foam cannon and not a single one used it properly. Either low pressure, wrong soap/water ratio(try different than what the manufacturer suggested), too close to the car, instead of foam setting having it in the jet setting and lastly the knob to adjust the soap and water is wrong. Finally I broke down and opened the box of RYOBI today to see what the fuss was all about. It is just great and works as intended!

[@AAE-cg1il]

I agree……..most of the reviews are “selling” stuff. I also have learned that they use DI water to create even more foam because for some reason people like goam. It’s all fake. Like James, I’m just a guy a who wants to wash his car…….This Ryobi is good for many tasks as it can be adjusted to have some velocity behind it for cleaning high up house siding. Im good with my cheap Home Depot solution……..and my $5 per gallon car car soap.

[@WStar4Life]

I got this setup but with the newer black 1200psi pressure washer. Just got it to wash the porch and my car. Quick tip though, to get a spot free rinse get an RV water filter. Just hook it up to where the hose connects and then you hook the hose to the filter. It filters out all the gunk from your water and gives you a nice spot free rinse! I just use it when I wash my car and it has lasted a year. Probably have to replace it soon though

[@jamesgarville]

Oh nice! Yeah i saw they came out with an updated version. Do you know if its any different? Spot free would be nice!

[@WStar4Life]

James Garville not a clue. Prob same motor in different housing bc it is the same 1600psi 1.2gpm. Just go to amazon and search RV water filter. It’s like a tube and it’s made by Camco. Filters out pretty much any contaminants you can think of

[@jamesgarville]

Do you still dry the car then?

[@WStar4Life]

James Garville usually but sometimes I just don’t have the time

[@jamesgarville]

Well if its spot free should dry fine on its own!

[@tha187um]

Did you try the Ryobi brand soap? based on their video, that's a THICK foam and they only recommend that one to be used on their container. so thank you for showing a regular brand soap, but I do think you might get better results with a different soap.

[@jamesgarville]

Yes actually i have it worked very well with their soap but any soap will work with this cannon.

[@Index-o1234]

Thank you I was looking for thickening tips. Do you recommend the 4oz without water? With water added? Or more then 4oz of the Ryobi detergent soap with little to no water?

[@1painter4hire]

Thanks for Your Time , Nice job

[@jamesgarville]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@deyontaamarachi2064]

Great video just bought me one

[@jamesgarville]

Right on!

[@lsewong101]

Great video...I bought the 1900

[@jamesgarville]

Thank you!!

[@sirwhitecrayon2499]

I use the same unit. I don't have a show car but since I have black car I like to wash the myself. This kit works really well for the weekend non professional.

[@jamesgarville]

Thanks for your comment!

[@sirwhitecrayon2499]

Absolutely! I ended up getting the MATCC Adjustable Foam Cannon with the extra tips. I then got a 4 pack of Camco TastePURE Inline Water Filter for the water before it goes into the pressure washer itself. Almost zero spots! It's really an excellent setup. I ceramic coated my car last summer, so I am now using the Chemical Guys Carbon Flex Vitalize designed for ceramic coating. Since then I can't remember when I've ever had to actually dry the car with a towel. It's nice.

[@jamesgarville]

Quite the setup you got! Wow not having to dry the car sounds nice haha thats my least favorite part haha.

[@sirwhitecrayon2499]

Yeah it was $700 well spent. When I got my car in spring of last year I had my detail guy do a full polish and apply P21s Carnauba Wax. I then decided since it's a black car with a full clear bra on the front to have the coated in August. I also have a Chemical Guy Jetspeed Vx6 that I used to blow the remaining water off. I only have to clean the windows and the jambs. I can wash my car in under an hour. Spotless.

[@jamesgarville]

How long does it take to dry the car with just the blower?

[@dlo__3929]

Ordered the same one and the foam blaster off HD online. Can’t wait to use it

[@jamesgarville]

Awesome! Let me know what you think!

[@dlo__3929]

Brooo it’s the best investment I have ever bought and the foam blaster is amazing with any chemical guys soap just wished the gun hose was longer. Is there a way to switch it for another longer one?

[@jamesgarville]

Yeah I'm sure you could get a longer gun hose. Just have to find one with the same fitting and a longer hose.

[@TheulimateBearsfan]

Good video very informative, I suggest getting a foam canon off amazon as opposed to the one you used in the video, as well as I would go maybe half and half of soap and warm warm water in there, makes better suds, but very informative video will not be buying the canon but will be getting the pressure washer. Thanks for the upload 🙂

[@jamesgarville]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. The cannon works very well especially since I switched to a more expensive soap.

[@Frenchyk]

James Garville What soap did you switch to for a better foam wash?

[@TheulimateBearsfan]

Frenchyk757 Since my comment I’ve used the pressure washer foam canon and what I found works best, in my opinion; is the Adams polishes ultra foam soap in warm water. Only use warm water if the pressure washer is on the lower end of psi. Comes out great for me and it’s super easy to wash the cars now. This video did help.

[@jamesgarville]

I have been using gold glass and i saw a significant difference.

[@jamesgarville]

Glad it helped!

[@bili8888]

will 15 degree nozzle cause any damage to the car?

[@EndIessIy]

Don't really like the angle it shoots out for the foam cannon. Can you switch it? Don't like the horizontal spray?

[@jamesgarville]

No you can not switch it unfortunately.

[@flatline6076]

You can rotate the quick disconnect fittings to make it spray vertical.

[@Krock1969]

Does Buying a foam cannon as opposed to using the unit for soap dispensing save life of unit? I noticed in the directions you have to run some pump liquid after each soap use. Gets costly. Can you use any soap in soap cannon? Dawn perhaps? I'll be cleaning patio furniture and concrete plus cars.

[@jamesgarville]

Im not sure about the on board soap dispenser but i do believe you have to rinse it out and/or run water through it. But yes you can put any soap in the foam cannon.

[@snapnpiksallthetime7672]

quick connect the hose to unit

[@flypigz6225]

How do you attach the foam canon I bought a 16 dollar one on amazon

[@martinez5558]

Flypigz like a regular nozzle

[@scottyvevo2852]

I thought you were tony hawk for a second 😂

[@jamesgarville]

What the heck! One of my friends has said that too!!!

[@DanhNguyenster64]

You will actually save money with a better foam cannon attachment. Better canons only need 2 ounces of solution and give better foam. The ryobi isnt very good. Others arent much more $ either. I know this is an old vid

[@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi]

hi were can i buy soap cannon?? thanks

[@jamesgarville]

Amazon!

[@guswarren3239]

Does It Come With The Foam Bottle ?

[@flypigz6225]

What type of water do you put in it cold water or warm or what

[@jamesgarville]

I just use the hose water as is Im not a detailer Im just trying to wash my car haha

[@flypigz6225]

James Garville I’m trying to be a detailed around my neighborhood I’m 13 wanting to make money so I might have like fill up the canon before then just walk to a house

[@jamesgarville]

Thats some hustle bro

[@golfislife27]

Yellow nozzle aint too much?

[@bryanrojo5216]

quick question how much soap are you putting in the foam gun per wash? and also do mix it with water?

[@jamesgarville]

On the foam blaster can it will have a fill line for the soap and water mixture.

[@princerana4371]

Very nice sir what is the price In Indian rupees.

[@jamesgarville]

I have no idea!

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

I have that same pressure washer paid 80 dollars for it but that ryobi foam cannon is useless I returned it and got a dushichin foam cannon from amazon and love it the soap last for 3 cars full bottle great review though

[@jamesgarville]

You caught the sale! Yeah its not the best but it gets the job done. Thank you man glad you enjoyed.

[@Fatlolojr]

Great video

[@jamesgarville]

Thank you!

[@happycat]

Whats wrong with the built in soap dispenser? Why do you not use it? I will be using it for push mowers that I repair and sell.Couldn't I spay the mower with simple green and use the power washer for a good rinse?

[@jamesgarville]

Nothing is wrong with it, it just does not foam anywhere near what the foam cannon will. There are other videos showing the on board soap dispenser being used.

[@happycat]

Thanks

[@jamesgarville]

You got it!

[@jamesschulte5278]

What soap did you end up switching to? And was it available locally? I cant find squat locally.

[@jamesgarville]

I use the gold glass now

[@JPerez-mp7zb]

Is the foamer 1/4

[@hostalgamers2431]

Where's the foam???

[@jamesgarville]

Lmao its trying

[@schnucki4rmgt931]

Nice

[@jamesgarville]

Thank you!

[@bryanrojo5216]

what water hose do you use to prevent leaking

[@jamesgarville]

My hose leaks 👎 but some teflon tape should seal that up real quick

[@bryanrojo5216]

James Garville thanks for the reply I ended up buying a 20 dollar hose

[@jamesgarville]

You got it man. Hopefully it works out for you.

[@bryanrojo5216]

what's a good soap to use.

[@jamesgarville]

Ive been using gold glass and I’m pretty happy with it.

[@bryanrojo5216]

do you still have yours ? I'm iffy on buying one

[@jamesgarville]

Yeah i still have it. I use it just to wash my car.

[@hotrod3769]

The foam wasn't as impressive as other brands. Not sure if its the foam blaster or the soap. Should of been more coverage. 1600 psi should be plenty.

[@jamesgarville]

Its the gun. See my comparison video on the ryobi and the amazon foam cannon.

[@Euro__YT]

Can you change the orifice to 1.1m orifice?

[@jamesgarville]

That I do not know you may just need an adapter.

[@jaxteller8652]

Does the pressure washer leave water marks?

[@jamesgarville]

It will depending on your water and if you dry it.

[@NotAngel.]

idk if you still reading the comments but don’t fill the container up with that much soap, fill it up with about 2-3 oz of soap and then fill the rest with water 👍👍

[@jasonwarnock707]

Right to left...not up and down 🤣🤣

[@jamesgarville]

The way the fan is set up on this cannon it makes more sense to go up and down

[@jasonwarnock707]

@@jamesgarville haha I'm just bugging ..I bought everything you got because of the video good review...the nozzle is adjustable if anyone does want to go right to left 🤣

[@jamesgarville]

Thanks man! If you adjust the nozzle it only sprays in a thick straight stream of foam with no fan.

[@wrx2036]

You need a better foam cannon.

[@jamesgarville]

Yeah the amazon one is much better. Check out my new comparison video.

[@TheAceY2k]

Will it last?

[@jamesgarville]

I have only owned it for a couple months but its been great so far. And it does come with a manufacture warranty for I believe 3 years.

[@TheAceY2k]

James Garville cool! I love it so far! I got the newer ryobi 1600, so practical. I just need an extension for the hose.... Honestly, if something doesn't work out, I will return in within the 3 month time frame at home depot... The warranty is not store warranty anymore, once the 3 months have passed...

[@jamesgarville]

Really is a great unit! Especially for just washing your cars.

[@TheAceY2k]

James Garville exactly. Before, I had the 2000, and I kept getting frustrated because the machine would trip alot.. Now, when I'm on a job, I'll take the 1600 and ur won't give me any trouble and it's so convinient in size!

[@jamesgarville]

Yeah its a really compact unit. Do you detail cars?

[@jtdundee]

A dollar's worth of liquid car soap... over a hundred for the pressure washer... and all that time. Call me pragmatic, but I'll keep going to the 3 dollar car wash, especially October thru May when we have freezing temps.

[@jamesgarville]

3 dollar car wash? I didnt know that existed lol. Also you are destroying your paint every time you go in there. (Im not a detailer)

[@Mdtaslim6188]

Is produced ka price

[@denny9897]

where’s the teg

[@jamesgarville]

Sold it! Videos on the 350 coming.

[@TheSgtk9]

Dude that's a terrible foam job....

[@jamesgarville]

I was also using a 3$ soap haha I changed to a more expensive soap and its made a difference.

[@smokegreentree]

You're probably telling yourself, yeah it did pretty good for 30 bucks not bad trying to convince yourself it wasn't a waste...lol...amazons foam cannon is 17 bucks and works way better. The washer is cool however I like it better than my harbor freight. But I get the same results.

[@eltorolocowey]

The soap you are using is worthless. Try a different soap

[@jamesgarville]

I have switched to gold glass and it works much better.

[@404notfound.....]

@@jamesgarville Try anglewax fastfoam and one ounce of anglewax cleanliness. 🔥🔥👍👍

[@neustif]

Big waist of soap, 2oz would do the job.

[@jamesgarville]

Yeah it needed that much soap just because of the cannon

[@casinosnoopy9900]

That is not foam, more like soapy water. probably a combination of a mediocre foam cannon and mediocre soap

[@dha588]

Thats way too close to the paint.

[@jamesgarville]

Its only a 1600psi pressure washer. Sometimes its not even strong enough to wash off some dirt.

[@CyberLord5G]

That is the worst foam lance I’ve ever seen. Not thick at all. Plus you should of put warm water with the soap.

[@jamesgarville]

I shot this video with $3 car soap haha. A lot of the cannons you see on the internet are using $40-60 car soap made to be used with foam cannons.

[@williamputnam9088]

Soy Boy review, or should I say Foam Boy

[@codifrancisco4351]

DISH SOAPS ARE BETTER!!!

[@jamesgarville]

Dish soaps actually can be harmful to the clear coat on the paint.

[@DavidDiSante]

Dish soaps also will strip wax and sealants. Good if you plan to clay/polish/wax it...otherwise, not so much.