Can you use a foam cannon with 1.2 gpm?
The foam cannon will still work if you are using a less powerful pressure washer. Some Ryobi, or Greenworks’ models which are rated for around 1.2 GPM and 1600 Psi. However, you should expect the foam to be more runny. We recommend that you start with whatever pressure washer you have.
How much psi do you need to use a foam cannon?
A pressure washer with sufficient volume and pressure – Foam cannons generally require a minimum of 1100 PSI and 1.5 GPM output, though higher quality and performance foam cannons will usually require 1500 PSI minimum with 2 GPM output, typically the maximum PSI will be around 5000 PSI and 5 GPM but this can vary …
How do you get the most foam out of a foam cannon?
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Why is my foam cannon watery?
Getting watery foam or no foam at all? There are many factors that would result is your foam cannon not working correctly, most often it’s because of not rinsing the nozzle after use. This simple step after use can and will ensure your foam cannon shoots out thick suds for a long time! Seriously, it works.
Do you hand wash after foam cannon?
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How do you use a pressure washer with foam cannon?
To wash off the dirt that the foam has loosened, set the pressure washer gun to produce a narrow stream of water at high pressure and then hose down the car, working from top to bottom. Spray slowly from left to right (or right to left), ensuring that you wash off all the foam and dislodge all visible bits of dirt.
Do foam cannon work with electric pressure washer?
Here at Detail Garage, we use both gas and electric pressure washers to shoot thick car washing foam, and all Chemical Guys foam cannons work with gas or electric pressure washers. All you have to do is make sure your specific pressure washer falls within the PSI and GPM requirements of the foam cannon!
Is PSI or GPM more important for foam cannon?
For foam, more GPM the better, and PSI you want to run your washer at about 1400-1500 for car washing.
Is 1.1 gpm good for foam cannon?
The typical sizes used in a foam cannon are 1.1mm and 1.25mm. They go in the back side of the body assembly (if you remove the pressure washer fitting you will see it). If you are using a pressure washer operating between 1.3 – 1.8 gpm and under 2000 psi a 1.1mm orifice is likely a good starting point.
How do you make thick foam?
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Why is my snow foam not working?
Common problems can include mixing the snow foam at the wrong ratio – usually, mixing in too much water and diluting the foam. Remember, when you spray your snow foam mixture onto your car, you’re basically diluting it again as it’ll mix with the water jet coming from your pressure washer.
How do you make foam foamy snow?
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What pressure washer is best for snow foam?
High-Performance Pressure Washer
The Pro-Kleen Pressure Washer gives up to 135 bar max pressure and has a flow rate of up to 408L/h. This is more than enough to give a thick snow foam! It also ensures your washer can handle other home and garden cleaning tasks such as jet washing walls and patios.
Do you have to dilute snow foam?
Perhaps the most critical aspect of a snow foam is the dilution ratio. Whether it’s coloured snow foam or not, you don’t want to make the mistake of using an overly concentrated mixture. Most professionals will advise you to mix snow foam and water in a 1:10 ratio.
Do you wet car before snow foam?
Should I Use Snow Foam on a Wet or Dry Car? Always snow foam onto a dry car. When you spray snow foam onto a wet car, the water on the car’s surface acts as a barrier between the snow foam and the dirt it’s meant to be cleaning. It also dilutes the snow foam, causing it to turn runny, so it won’t work as effectively.
Do you rinse after snow foam?
Spray the Snow Foam directly on to the vehicle without pre-rinsing it – Snow Foam works best when used on a dry surface. Spray it all over the vehicle bodywork and allow it to dwell for about 3-4 minutes – you will see the foam start to change colour as the dirt is lifted away from the surface of the paintwork.
Can you put snow foam in pressure washer tank?
A pressure washer is key for any budding foamer, but that won’t be enough on its own: you need a snow foam lance to generate the foam. These consist of a nozzle, a brass ‘body’ and a bottle to hold the solution, and will allow a certain level of adjustablity for the spray pattern and the thickness of the foam.
How long do you leave snow foam on?
Specifically designed to soften dirt, unlike car shampoos which can dry out and leave the marks on the surface of the paint and windows, Snow Foam provides a layer of white foam completely covers your vehicle and this is left to work its wonder, usually for approx 10-15 minutes.
Is snow foam a gimmick?
No, Snow Foam is not a gimmick. Using Snow Foam as a part of your washing process significantly reduces the risk of scratching the paint on your car because it helps to soften the dirt on your car and make it easier to rinse off.
