Not getting snow foam from Foam Canon, what's wrong??

[landshark]

I recently bought a CC Foam Canon replacing my little Foam Gun hoping to get those snow like foam on the car in pre-wash.  However, it just didn't happen.  The foam that comes out is pretty much the same as the Foam Gun.  I filled it up with water + 2-3oz of Adam's car wash.  

 

The power washing is the AR Blue Clean AR383 (which supposed to have the highest rating on Amazon), and it's powerful enough for me to wash my deck or concrete floor.

 

Am I missing something??  How fast does it suppose to suck up the car wash fluid from the container?  Cos it doesn't seem like it's using much from the container....

 

I'm really frustrated now..... 

 

Thanks in advance for the help guys!  

[GlossAngeles]

A couple things to try, adjust the knob on the top and see if that fixes it. If not, do you have very hard water? That will diminish the suds greatly. Are you having any water leaks at all through the system? From spigot to foam cannon?

[SYMAWD]

Do you have the pickup straw attached the cannon?

 

[landshark]

Do you have the pickup straw attached the cannon?

 

Yes I did. 

 

And there's no water leakage from the power washer's gun to the Foam Canon neither.  I tried to adjust the top notch, but the hex screw that screw the value in seems very loose, so I tighten it all the way.  But still there's hardly any foam coming out after I tighten the to hex screw.  Tried to loosen it a bit, still the same....  

 

I'll try to use warm water next time and see it if helps.  But doubt it....

Edited July 28, 2014 by landshark

[blcksilv08]

I'm sorry if I'm not much help but Ilooked up your pressure washer and it shows rated at 1900 psi and 1.5 GPM which should be enough. I'm not familiar exactly with a CC foam cannon as I've only ever used an mtm but I'm sure they are similar. It sounds like you aren't getting much adjustment out of your cannon. I wouldn't try adding warm water because the water coming out of your feed is going to be cold and just cool the water back down. I know when I make thick foam i tend to use almost 4 oz in the container. I fill almost full with water then add the soap shake like crazy then I'm good to go.

[GlossAngeles]

Can you post a picture of your particular foam cannon?

[landshark]

Can you post a picture of your particular foam cannon?

[Audi X2]

Make sure that some of the white thread tape did not get sucked into the cannon.  I have seen this happen and it will cause an issue like this.  Check it out and if this is the case removing the debris will fix the problem. 

[GlossAngeles]

If none of that works and adjust that top knob doesn't do anything you must have a defective unit. I had a defective one before and after a replacement it worked great. Even with 2oz you should be getting very nice foam.

[scootertrash19]

I agree with the above post, sounds like a bad unit, when they foam, they really foam! I empty my container on my Silverado in no time.

Edited July 29, 2014 by scootertrash19

[landshark]

Thanks guys.  I think I'll just return it to Amazon.  Might get another one to try.  But honestly, getting the power washer out, set it up, and put it back added close to 20mins to my regular washing time.  Not sure if it's really worth it.....  

[gregory]

i got a mtm one from amazon and used it for the first time this weekend and it worked great. I added 4oz of adams wash...

 

looks like you have a gladiator table in your garage? I got one also got a lot of there stuff cleans the garage up real nice..

[GlossAngeles]

Thanks guys. I think I'll just return it to Amazon. Might get another one to try. But honestly, getting the power washer out, set it up, and put it back added close to 20mins to my regular washing time. Not sure if it's really worth it.....

 

You just need the proper setup. Quick disconnects, cord reels, and shut off valves make the process so much easier. Simply pull out the pressure washer, pop in your hose, turn the valve and plug in the electrical and you are good to. Takes 5 mins tops depending on where you store yoir pressure washer I guess. Don't give up yet, a foam cannon has a ton of benefits, most of which os that it is really fun every time Edited July 29, 2014 by ermagerd_ian

[landshark]

looks like you have a gladiator table in your garage? I got one also got a lot of there stuff cleans the garage up real nice..

Yeah I love their products.

[landshark]

You just need the proper setup. Quick disconnects, cord reels, and shut off valves make the process so much easier. Simply pull out the pressure washer, pop in your hose, turn the valve and plug in the electrical and you are good to. Takes 5 mins tops depending on where you store yoir pressure washer I guess. Don't give up yet, a foam cannon has a ton of benefits, most of which os that it is really fun every time

Ok I've decided to give it another try. Returning this one back to Amazon and ordered one from Phil @detailersdomain. Hopefully this one will "just work".