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Hello, I found about 20 Different threads on Autogeek and other forums but NO ONE gives the right answers...
People just Get Confused.
The Question is, When using a foam Cannon, What is needed for the best Foam?
High PSI? High GPM?
How much would be the "Good rate" ? I've seen people saying 2000 psi + is enough, some saying more, some saying less...
There are many experts here, I am sure someone here knows the answer!
Have a great weekend!!
( Side note, I am thinking of buying a 2800 PSI Karcher washer. )
Is it possible that this Karcher ( that costs about 600$ - 700$ ) is 2800 PSI and only something like 2.5GPM ???? Is that ok ?
and I am asking this because I could buy a:
2800 Psi + 2.45GPM
OR
2350 PSI + 2.65GPM ( 25% Cheaper )
What would be better ?
From what I've read you should stick to under 2600 psi and under 2.5 gpm
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Originally Posted by sasson
Go with Higher psi in this case in my opinion, although both matter.
Both machines are compatible with the mtm hydro btw
Great thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro
I will go with the 2800 One.
I am thinking of buying the Autogeek Hp cannon because of the fitting, there is a special one just for Karcher ( even 2 ).
I don't really know if I could fit MTM to Karcher ( I might, But I am not sure, and I don't Live in the U.S so I can't take risks =/ )
Do you know anything about that ?
Thank you! So much help! :dblthumb2::dblthumb2:
From what I've gathered, basically, a consumer grade electric pressure washer($100-$200) will never produce the same suds/viscosity that a gas powered one will. You can find commercial grade electrics for a pretty penny that produce the same (ballpark of) specs you'd need but you could do the same with a gas powered for $3-500 less.
Apparently the MTM Hydro lists operating paramaters of 2.0-5.3 GPM and no more than 5000 PSI, with a minimum I believe of 1800, though I can't find that anywhere currently, we can assume 2000 to be safe though.
My buddy has a 1700psi 1.5 gpm and he can make enough foam to clean the car well... same water source my 3000psi 2.8 gpm produces a lot more foam... car gets clean with either one.... if you have a pressure washer 1500psi and 1.4gpm and higher and you cant produce good foam go to the hardware store and get a ph test kit see what your ph level is. I have used some well water that even with citrus wash and gloss "ph nutralizer" that couldent produce foam ph was just too high...Quote:
Originally Posted by sasson
If you dont have a softener at your house or your garden hoses arent hooked up post softener and you find high ph to be the issue I reccommend if you want good foam and more importantly you dont want to worry about water spots check out portable RV water softener units.
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Would a MTM fit to a Karcher Electric washer?Quote:
Originally Posted by dooyaunastan
I know the HP foam cannon has a special fitting just for Karcher washers...
MTM doesn't say anything about fitting to a washer... ( weird )
Mtm rates there foam cannon for 4000psi not sure what all the rest are rated for but I wouldent worry foam wise about staying under any given psi except staying under the max rated psiQuote:
Originally Posted by Calibmw23
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