Can we make our own Foam Cannon?

[GlossyTundra]

I have the picture of the Foam Cannon that Justin used, and I cant help but notice how simple it is.

All we would need would be the Trigger for the pressure washer, the adjustable nozzle at the end, and the "sucker valve" in the middle. I know that we can get the trigger, quick connects, and the adjustable nozzle at the end. Where could we find that piece in the middle and what would it be called?



We can do it and for less than $100 like this one was.



Brandon

 

[GlossyTundra]

Anyone know this?

 

[coupe]

Less than $100? A Gilmour is about $50.

 

[Wetwerks]

I've been wondering the same thing. I'll probably take the picture with me and take a stroll down Home Depot, Lowes, and a few smaller hardware stores and see what I come up with. The gun unit can be purchased from Lowes, along with the quick disconnect hose from the PW to the gun.



Walter

 

[GlossyTundra]

That gimour is a foam gun that can only hook up to a hose. A foam cannon hooks up to a pressure washer and produces much more foam.



I just need that middle part damnit.

 

[Wetwerks]

Brandon- If you do come across it let us know. I'll plan on going the HW stores tomorrow or wed and start shopping. If I come across it I'll let you know.



Walter

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

Well u do know he was making money on the gun, so who knows how much HE purchased them for

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Man, you guys are making this way too complicated. Here are some links for you:

http://autopia.org/forum/profession...re-washer.html?highlight=Foam+pressure+washer

http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-product-discussion/75272-some-sick-foam.html

PressureParts.com Offers ::Foam Cannon With Tank

Electric Pressure Washer Gun/Hose Kit

http://www.buykarcher.com/product_detail.asp?T1=KAR+69645070&.



PS I found a place that had some "middle parts" but nothing quite like what is shown. Keep in mind that the member in question frequents UK forums, so it may be that what is shown is some European setup that can't be bought here, that was going to be supplied through some back-channel. I missed all the excitement and didn't see any of the original posts, so I'm just guessing.

 

[P1et]

Last I heard Justin was having that middle part fabricated.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I dunno...this one seems to be the deal, especially since we have that testimonial from Ret in the other thread PressureParts.com Offers ::Foam Cannon With Tank

 

[AL-53]

you can buy them here....I had a link to a US dealer with the same gun....but lost the link...it was 85.00 US here....it was a farm supply place....same gun....used for sanitizing and washing milking stations....



but here is a UK site with them



E-Commerce



AL

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Hmm...they have several different ones all the same but set up to connect to different washers.

 

[GlossyTundra]

I really kinda just like the way Justins was set up, can we not find that middle part? Where would be a good place to ask?



AL-from the european site, can we order it and would it still be around $100 including shipping and everything?

 

[AL-53]

I really kinda just like the way Justins was set up, can we not find that middle part? Where would be a good place to ask?



AL-from the european site, can we order it and would it still be around $100 including shipping and everything?

as I said there is a place here in the US that sells them...a farm supply ..I had the link when I was looking for one...I bought the cam spray gun instead....but the one just like Justins at the farm supply was 81 or 88 dollars....the center piece is just a mixing valve and bottle holder.....the most important part is the nozzle...it is made to create the foam from the soap air mix....it has a special orifice...



AL

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Man, I searched for that farm supply place, I couldn't find it.

 

[AL-53]

Man, I searched for that farm supply place, I couldn't find it.

Mike last summer I was looking for a foam gun for the Power washer...and seen lances and cannons...lol...the farm supply was one that had 2 types....one type used a stationary jug with a feed line and one had the container attached to the gun..just like the one Justin had....reason I did not get that one was the brass tube on the container head screw...I broke alot of brass fittings in my time..so I opted for the cam spray model like SuperBee has....it is rugged...and works great....mine is a year old now and think it will last a long time.....and thats is 80 dollars now also....plus free shipping....



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PS..look for a farm store called TEK..some reason that rings a bell....something like that..TEK...



AL

 

[GlossyTundra]

I still just cant swing $80 for a play toy.

 

[SuperBee364]

80 bucks is alot for a toy, but not too much for a "swirl prevention device".

 

[Harry Houdini]

I have been looking in to this for over 2 months now and the answer was right

under my nose. I have also placed an order with a UK supplier

but have not gotten delivery as of yet!!! it been a month and a half now! so I don't recommend buying from them it is just risky.

Anyways I found the same bottle and lance with on of my old pressure washers and

it was tossed away in my garage. also I have the new Husky 1800PSI washer

that has 2 tanks and I just read the manual it is meant for soap!!! But I think I it will

need a water mix. this Friday is going to be an interesting one.

 

[SuperBee364]

The soap tank on your pressure washer will only deliver soap at low pressure, and it does not in any way create foam.