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Brad-Vette 03-23-2018 06:24 PM

Adams foam cannon with this pressure washer...
 
does anyoen know if adams foam cannon
http://emcdistribution.com/adams-pol...ed-foam-cannon

will work with this pressure washer:

https://www.greenworkstools.com/1600...ressure-washer


I have the pressure washer and it works great for rinse but the foam container blows.

95bat 03-23-2018 07:26 PM

The pressure washer meets the PSI requirement, but does not meet the GPM requirement. It might not work that well.

You probably need a foam cannon made for low flow electric pressure washers.

SULLY2013 03-23-2018 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by Brad-Vette (Post 1596845744)
does anyoen know if adams foam cannon
http://emcdistribution.com/adams-pol...ed-foam-cannon

will work with this pressure washer:

https://www.greenworkstools.com/1600...ressure-washer


I have the pressure washer and it works great for rinse but the foam container blows.

I have that exact pressure washer and an Adams foam cannon and they work great together.

I got the pressure washer for $49 off EBay, factory reconditioned and with a full warranty....looks like new.

Happy washing :)

mschuyler 03-23-2018 08:41 PM

I use the same set-up. It works fine. You may have to tweak it a bit, but it's all part of the learning curve. I actually have a gas pressure washer as well, but hauling it out and getting it working is a pain, so I bought the electric one for ease of use.

BELVIN20 03-23-2018 08:44 PM

I have the exact same pressure washer & it work great with my Adams Foam Cannon

Vet Interested 03-23-2018 09:00 PM

Guys, I gotta ask. It seems with all the time you have to take setting this all up, isn't is faster and it would seem much easier, using a bucket and hose?

SULLY2013 03-23-2018 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by Vet Interested (Post 1596846617)
Guys, I gotta ask. It seems with all the time you have to take setting this all up, isn't is faster and it would seem much easier, using a bucket and hose?

That was the most polite way of saying “stop wasting your time” I’ve ever heard.....kudos. :lol:

And to answer your question YES 100% without a doubt easier to use a few buckets and a hose but a foamy car just looks so cool and it’s kinda fun.

Vet Interested 03-23-2018 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by SULLY2013 (Post 1596846704)


That was the most polite way of saying “stop wasting your time” I’ve ever heard.....kudos. :lol:

And to answer your question YES 100% without a doubt easier to use a few buckets and a hose but a foamy car just looks so cool and it’s kinda fun.

Mind reader! :D
Had to ask.

36couper 03-24-2018 09:13 AM

I sent the foam cannon back. Didn't work work worth a crap with my pressure washer. I opted for the foam cannon that attaches to the hose.

jimmie jam 03-24-2018 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by 36couper (Post 1596848501)
I sent the foam cannon back. Didn't work work worth a crap with my pressure washer. I opted for the foam cannon that attaches to the hose.

Been using a "hose" gun for years....works fine. much easier IMSO.

mschuyler 03-24-2018 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by Vet Interested (Post 1596846617)
Guys, I gotta ask. It seems with all the time you have to take setting this all up, isn't is faster and it would seem much easier, using a bucket and hose?

You forgot the rag. That's the issue. With the foam method, you never touch the paint with a rag, sponge, towel, or whatever you use. That means less damage to the paint. no chance for causing swirls, etc.

Vet Interested 03-24-2018 11:46 PM


Originally Posted by mschuyler (Post 1596849526)
You forgot the rag. That's the issue. With the foam method, you never touch the paint with a rag, sponge, towel, or whatever you use. That means less damage to the paint. no chance for causing swirls, etc.

Just foam and water will not get a car clean. Any automated car wash that just sprays foam and water leaves a residue that becomes a grit field when you try to dry it! Our paint shop NEVER rscommended any kind of car wash that just foamed and rinsed. But it is your paint.

Adam's Polish 03-25-2018 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by Brad-Vette (Post 1596845744)
does anyoen know if adams foam cannon
http://emcdistribution.com/adams-pol...ed-foam-cannon

will work with this pressure washer:

https://www.greenworkstools.com/1600...ressure-washer


I have the pressure washer and it works great for rinse but the foam container blows.

Like everyone mentioned you should be fine with that setup!
Thanks for buying our goods!!

WIC7Diver 03-31-2018 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by jimmie jam (Post 1596848516)
Been using a "hose" gun for years....works fine. much easier IMSO.

Agreed!

I love Adams products but there have been many that just make me ask “why?”. This is one of them. For the time it would take me to set up my power washer and the hose, quick connects on the hose saves me a ton of time and I only one tool instead of two.

Silly waste of time if you ask me for the same results from a hose based foamer.

dkpnkc 04-01-2018 04:38 PM

I used a foam cannon w/ an electric and it worked out pretty good. Then I got my new honda powered gas washer and WOW! Now I know what a foam cannon can do... Washed the Corvette & Mustang yesterday when it was 60 degrees and today it's 28 and snowing...

Most foam cannons are the same - it's the pressure washer & soap that make the difference IMO.

Foam guns are a total waste of money IMO. Might as well fill a bucket with soap water and dump it on the car...

WhiteDiamond 04-03-2018 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by mschuyler (Post 1596849526)
You forgot the rag. That's the issue. With the foam method, you never touch the paint with a rag, sponge, towel, or whatever you use. That means less damage to the paint. no chance for causing swirls, etc.

Wish that worked on my cars!!! Always have to hand wash after foam, but I also only foam when cars are really dirty or going for ultimate clean.

Vette_Fan 04-07-2018 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by Brad-Vette (Post 1596845744)
does anyoen know if adams foam cannon
http://emcdistribution.com/adams-pol...ed-foam-cannon

will work with this pressure washer:

https://www.greenworkstools.com/1600...ressure-washer


I have the pressure washer and it works great for rinse but the foam container blows.



I am looking into getting a pressure washer and a foam cannon too. But why would you buy such an expensive foam cannon? What does it do special over the Amazon ones (under $20)?

ALso the same pressure washer is available at Lowe's for lesser money...

Vette_Fan 04-07-2018 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by WhiteDiamond (Post 1596917074)
Wish that worked on my cars!!! Always have to hand wash after foam, but I also only foam when cars are really dirty or going for ultimate clean.

:iagree: Exactly. Foam cannon isn't a substitute for hand washing - it's only Step 1. Hand washing is step 2. And so on...(depending on how much washing/correction is needed).

IAIA 04-20-2018 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by dkpnkc (Post 1596905250)
I used a foam cannon w/ an electric and it worked out pretty good. Then I got my new honda powered gas washer and WOW! Now I know what a foam cannon can do... Washed the Corvette & Mustang yesterday when it was 60 degrees and today it's 28 and snowing...

Most foam cannons are the same - it's the pressure washer & soap that make the difference IMO.

Foam guns are a total waste of money IMO. Might as well fill a bucket with soap water and dump it on the car...

I agree, although I've not used either. But my detailer said the foam gun + hose alone "is only a toy." Really need the pressure. Seems that's legit. Just throwing on soap with no pressure doesn't seem to do much more than saving some mitt-dunking time.

IAIA 04-20-2018 03:47 PM

Lemme ask this: Is that combination that the OP mentioned enough to clean outside the house, like mildewed roof tiles or even windows?

Also, would a 2000 psi washer do better on the car or is that too much?


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