Best pressure washer for a foam cannon?

**SON1C** · 11-17-2012, 10:59 AM

Input?

**dooyaunastan** · 11-17-2012, 11:42 AM

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** · 11-17-2012, 11:56 AM

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** · 11-17-2012, 12:30 PM

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

**SON1C** · 11-17-2012, 03:55 PM

bump

**Sunshyne** · 11-17-2012, 04:11 PM

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** · 11-17-2012, 04:34 PM

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** · 11-17-2012, 08:26 PM

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

**pixelmonkey** · 11-17-2012, 09:18 PM

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
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>

**oldmodman** · 11-18-2012, 05:24 AM

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.