Help an idiot trying to connect a Power washer and a foam cannon !!!

**Webb** · 04-30-2012, 04:29 PM

So here was my question to Bill at pressure washer direct,he stated that my pressure washer would not need an adapter,but I tried everything and used all my brain power,which is limited and can't find how these 2 would connect.I have some pictures as well

These two connects,but comes off really easy not really tight.

Whats is this for ?

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Q: Hello Bill which adapter would need to use with this Lance Foam ---> Amazon.com: Professional Foam Lance Adjustable with 32 oz. Bottle: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Thank you

A: You would not need to purchase any adapter in order to use the MTM foamer attachment with the Clean Force model CF1800HD pressure washer. The foamer comes with the 1/4" quick connect plug that this pressure washer's wand accepts.

Just so you know, we carry that exact foamer attachment too. I am posting a link to it on our site:

MTM Foamer

Thanks,
Bill Mikenis
(866) 618-9274

**Tundra_10** · 04-30-2012, 04:48 PM

Looks like (in the first picture) you did not push the connection in all the way. The cylindrical collar should "pop" up and should hold the cannon connection very well, it will be able to swivel but it will not come off.

That second connection (illustrated in second picture) is useful if you want to take the wand off your pressure washer and directly attach the cannon so you do not have the wand, then the cannon attached to it. makes for a much smaller easier to use tool. I am not too sure if the electric pressure washers have that ability, I know mine does but its gas and I know the wands for gas and electric are a little different.

**timaishu** · 04-30-2012, 04:53 PM

Did you pull the collar back before pushing it in? Maybe its not on all the way.

**Webb** · 04-30-2012, 04:58 PM

As seen on the 1st picture,I tried everything and the would not go all the way,I can try later but not sure if needs an Hercules strength to get them 2 together.It should like you said just pop with a minimum amount of force.

**Webb** · 04-30-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by timaishu

Did you pull the collar back before pushing it in? Maybe its not on all the way.

Yeah I did,I tried for about an hour,but could not get it.

**Vegas Transplant** · 04-30-2012, 05:03 PM

The stainless steel fitting (male) may not be the proper size for the female (brass) quick connect. They come in varying sizes. A quick trip to tractor supply or some place similar (HD?) with both the male and female in hand will solve the problem.

**Tundra_10** · 04-30-2012, 05:04 PM

^^VT makes a good point...

with my unit, the collar retains a backward position and when you insert the "male" portion the collar "pops up" around it. If it comes off with you pulling on the cannon, it will not work because as soon as you squeeze the trigger and apply pressure it will shoot off and inevitably hit your vehicle. I do not want to see a thread titled "### did I do?!?!" and see gnarly pictures of a rogue foam cannon being shot at someone's beautiful ride.

**Vegas Transplant** · 04-30-2012, 05:10 PM

This thread is becoming Freudian. LOL.

**Webb** · 04-30-2012, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys,weird thing that Bill at pressure washer direct,said that I would not need anything.

With my tight schedule I won't be able to do this until next Sunday.

**Vegas Transplant** · 04-30-2012, 05:31 PM

You're quite welcome hand.
I may be wrong in my post, but for sure the fittings come in various sizes.
The packer may have inadvertantly placed the wrong one in your packaging.
Hopefully others will chime in one way or the other.