Best pressure washer for a foam cannon?

[SON1C]

Input?

[dooyaunastan]

I haven't a clue from experience but the MTM Hydro supposedly requires a minimum of 2 GPM and 1500 PSI, and can withstand up to 5.2 GPM and 5000 PSI. I have seen little to no electric pressure washers that use 2 GPM, maybe just one, a few at 1.8/1.9. I'm sure that difference is negligible, but apparently gas-powered's the way to go.

[SON1C]

yeah its going to be gas powered dual purpose house cleaning, so that works out.. and I planned on the mtm hydro foam cannon
just need to figure out a good washer, or are they all going to be pretty much good?

[Mike@Top End]

Here is a site that has a lot of education as to the myriad of choices: Pressure Washer Buyer's Guide - How to Pick the Perfect Pressure Washer (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/stories/343-How-to-Pick-the-Perfect-Pressure-Washer.html) :xyxthumbs:

[SON1C]

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[Sunshyne]

hit me up if you want to test mine. I have a 1700psi electric rated at 1.4gpm. Its good enough for small jobs around the house and perfect for cars that I do. I do agree for massive amouts of foam a higher pressure is required but mine impresses my clients all the time using a cocktail of various CG soaps in my MTM.

[TroyScherer]

I don't know much about gas versions. But I do know the more pressure the better the foam. But to much pressure is not always paint safe when spraying the car without the former attached.

[rwisejr]

I have been using this electric unit for several years and it is 2 GPM. Built like a tank. AS Loud noisy gas units are not an option for me.

Cam Spray 1500A - Prosumer 1450 PSI Hand Carry (Electric-Cold Water) Pressure Washer (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Cam-Spray-1500A-Pressure-Washer/p1061.html)

[pixelmonkey]

I've had great luck with the Honda line.

Amazon.com: Power Boss 020309 3,000 PSI 2.5 GPM 187cc Honda GC190 Gas-Powered Pressure Washer: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Power-Boss-020309-Powered-Pressure/dp/B0017W8CHI)
Been using this one 2 years and it's still doing great.
works great with the foam cannon, quick connects and on/off valve on the water hose.

on a side note, the pin point red tip gives a strong enough blast to cut concrete, so when you're washing a vehicle the yellow tip, 15 degree blast, is best.

chris<pixelmonkey>:D

[oldmodman]

I have a 13hp Honda powered Karcher.

It will produce so much foam it looks like my car is buried in snow.

And it has a not only a throttle but a pressure regulator on it. I can turn down the pressure to as low a 600 psi.

But even my electric Snap-On washer produces enough pressure to send out plenty of foam.

[Vegas Transplant]

yeah its going to be gas powered dual purpose house cleaning, so that works out.. and I planned on the mtm hydro foam cannon
just need to figure out a good washer, or are they all going to be pretty much good?


M-TI-M will be my next purchase if I sell/barter the B&S machine. Mi T M Corp JP Series 3000 PSI 9 HP Honda OHV Cold Water Gasoline: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at Nextag (http://www.nextag.com/Mi-T-M-Corp-500553189/prices-html)


Good way to pick up extra coinage. Industrial grade. 3004 model-New around 3k.
Well used Char/Meck auction $200, my price $350, plus the $800 I dropped for new motor...keeper.

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Got this one on a barter:

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More than enough for household/customer use:

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741959


All in all a good machine, just too time consuming pressure washing decks and vinyl siding on houses I service.


So, no. Not all gas pressure washers on the same level, but good enough for foamer.

[Buianhkhoa91]

As reviewing of customer on site, I see the Campbell Hausfeld PW182501AV 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer (http://clanios.com/campbell-hausfeld-pressure-washer-reviews/) is the best pressure washer for foam cannon. I hope you get the right one.