Difference between these two Gilmour Foamasters?

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I'm looking to purchase a foam gun and came across a couple different varieties.



Is either design better for foaming? I realize the one has brass fittings which could prolong it's lifespan. Thoughts?



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You could argue that the brass one would NOT last as long due to the poorer corrosion resistance of brass vs. plastic...some would argue that plastic will break more easily than brass.



I have a couple of the brass ones, and if I had it to do over I would try the plastic one for two reasons, the plastic one has dial markings (although they are letters, so not so intuitive, but I think it's easier to figure out what setting you're on than counting holes), and I have had the brass parts freeze up from corrosion if you don't move them for a while (it did break loose with some effort).
 
Well, it becomes a 1-bucket system...because there is no wash bucket, only a rinse bucket. You foam the car, wipe it with your media, rinse the media in the bucket, repeat.
 
my thought was the plastic would have better corrosion resistance if I used it with harsh chemicals(as Setec stated) so that's the one I bought the plastic is thick and it is built nice



also search around Amazon you can find them for $39.99 shipped!
 
BigJimZ28 said:
my thought was the plastic would have better corrosion resistance if I used it with harsh chemicals(as Setec stated) so that's the one I bought the plastic is thick and it is built nice
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Really my problem was just with car shampoo. I just didn't move the selector bar for months and it was frozen with some of the green copper corrosion that you get on copper alloys like brass.
 
The brass one will hold up better. There is a reason your outside plumbing fixtures are made of brass and not plastic. There is also a reason the brass version costs more.
 
I've got the top one pictured. It has brass fittings, too. You just can't see them in that foto.



Personally, I'd prefer the lighter of the two units which is what I believe I have. I don't recall any other differences but there could be. $40 + ship is a kick-azz price. You'll get a lot of use out of that badboi. I've found many non-auto uses already. It's great for foaming/cleaning mats, for example.
 
These can also be bought direct from Gilmour.I think I paid around 38 bucks plus 3-4 bucks for shipping.The only drawback is,there is a 15 day turnaround.



Dave
 
Setec Astronomy said:
You could argue that the brass one would NOT last as long due to the poorer corrosion resistance of brass vs. plastic...some would argue that plastic will break more easily than brass..
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GatorJ said:
The brass one will hold up better. There is a reason your outside plumbing fixtures are made of brass and not plastic. There is also a reason the brass version costs more.
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Eh, I'm with Setec Astronomy on this one. I don't see outside plumbing fixtures as being analogous to the foamgun and many of my outdoor liquid-sprayer stuff is all plastic due to corrosion issues. I have plastic sprayers that are over a decade old and still work fine. And plastic stuff can be soaked in pretty strong acids if/when you need to dissolve sediment/etc.



Machining brass costs more than molding plastic, the cost doesn't mean that one is better/worse than the other, just that it costs more to manufacture.



The brass fittings on my foamgun have suffered pretty severe corrosion/discoloration, and of more immediate concern, I've had to clear the top bleed hole, the brass had corroded and plugged it up.



While I have the brass ones (see rationale below), I'd bet on the plastic ones being more durable and much more maintenance-free. Plus, IMO you'd be less likely to loose the little screw-in parts that many people don't lock-tite (hint: put some Lock-Tite blue on 'em ;) ).

IIRC Bence *has* to use the plastic one due to corrosion issues.



Setec Astronomy said:
I have a couple of the brass ones, and if I had it to do over I would try the plastic one for two reasons, the plastic one has dial markings (although they are letters, so not so intuitive, but I think it's easier to figure out what setting you're on than counting holes...
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That one I don't agree with (but hey, this is just IMO-type stuff, not a real :argue ). I can tell at a glance (without actually counting) which position the bar is in, but (especially with my increasingly middle-aged eyes :o ) reading the dial would be a real PIA for me, especially if it had foam or something on it.



I can't imagine anybody having an actual *problem* with either foamgun (as long as the brass one is properly maintained). IMO whichever one somebody prefers (for whatever reason) is the right one for them to buy.
 
guys. anyone will this thing work with garden hose ? I don't intent to purchase a pressure washer though...
 
g88 said:
guys. anyone will this thing work with garden hose ? I don't intent to purchase a pressure washer though...
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yes, it attaches to a garden hose. the hose attaches right under the pistol grip, screw it right in...



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BigAl3 said:
yes, it attaches to a garden hose. the hose attaches right under the pistol grip, screw it right..
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Note that I'd attach it via a quick-disconnect, and *I* would replace that pistol-grip with something more user-friendly too.
 
Accumulator said:
Note that I'd attach it via a quick-disconnect, and *I* would replace that pistol-grip with something more user-friendly too.
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i also use quick disconnects and alternate between my firehose or brass jet nozzle, but the convenience isn't for everyone...
 
BigAl3 said:
i also use quick disconnects and alternate between my firehose or brass jet nozzle, but the convenience isn't for everyone...
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Ditto the convenience of my setup, with dedicated hoses for both the foamguns and the rinse (and the DI unit).
 
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