Foam gun quick connect??

[rrmccabe]

Just used my foam gun for the first time. Worked great for adding a nice sudsy layer. Better than anything I had ever seen.

 

When I got it the quick connect was not threaded down tight and the container would flop around more than I liked. So I tightened it down by hand pretty tight and hosed down the truck and then attempted to snap on the foam attachment. But it would not go on as the coupler would not click to lock it. Loosened up the quick connect and it popped on fine. Tightened it down and no go.

 

I have not tore into it yet but figured I would run it by the forum and see if anyone has had a similar issue.

[Dan@Adams]

I've had one other customer email us about a week ago with the same issue. Be careful overtightening it to avoid any possible leaking issues. The container will move around some to have some flex for the hose when setting it down.

[rrmccabe]

Thanks Dan.

After posting that I went out and messed with it a little.  Its not really an ideal setup in my opinion. Appears Adam's has to use two different washers in there to space it correctly and you have to be careful how much you tighten it.

Its probably going to get "re-engineered" to fit my needs. Does a super nice job making foam. I just dont like the gun swiveling around. Not a big deal and I am sure I can come up with a fix. I will use it a few times and see what I think. Might just need an "operator adjustment"

 

Rich

[Ricky Bobby]

Hmmm. My gun is en route eventually so I can offer feedback but when I get to use it I will report back. Are you using the revised newer version or one with nozzle and container from last year?

[rrmccabe]

Brand new one. Came a couple days ago.

 

It works fine if you leave it somewhat loose.  Just wish it wasn't like that.

[rrmccabe]

Well today did the wife's car. I would say the foam gun is fine. Just need to be careful to not tighten the coupler on to the nozzle too tight.

 

So with a little "operator adjustment" I am totally satisfied  with it.

 

I need to put less in though as I think the container size is enough to do two of my vehicles.

[Kingsford]

I need to put less in though as I think the container size is enough to do two of my vehicles.

 

You can always use it during your next wash instead of dumping it out. Thats what I do with left over.

[chops1sc]

I usually dump the remaining mixture into my soap bucket. Then all I need is a little bit on my wash pad!

[Mnitetrain]

I empty the cannister, unscrew and rinse, then just run clear water through it.  Don't want it to clog from dried chemicals.

[kfxjc]

if you tighten the coupler to the spray nozzle to tight it squeezes the rubber washer and distorts its shape and that is why you can't slide it onto the foam gun.  It just needs to be snug enough to seal not tight enough to make sure it never comes off again.

[Wild2003ss]

I don't know if mine is different but mine works just fine.