Foam cannon problem

[ExpressThis13]

Ok so Ive been gone awhile long time Adams user. Been out of the detailing game for awhile due to living situation but finally got a house so im trying to get back into it. I recently purchased a AR blue clean power washer 2000 psi electric and purchased some adams products including the Ultra Foam wash and foam cannon. Now the problem is my foam is extremely runny. I have to have solution knob all the way to the negative to get any foam. Now I did do some reading and figured out a 1.1 mm orifice is a solution for this situation. Ordered through amazon arrived yesterday installed today. Now I just got done attempting to wash my truck and its not a big truck its a quad cab ram 2013 so not some big lifted 2500 long bed etc and I can only get one pass before my entire bottle is gone. using approx 3 to 4 oz of product and it does not dwell for very long. Now after installing the orifice I am still having problems. Bottle is completly empty after 1 pass and I still have to turn the adjustment all the way to the negative and even after the orifice I am still getting runny foam......not as bad but still runny. I dont know what i am doing wrong here. I am to the point where I am about to return this foam cannon and just order the foam gun. I had one in the past and it was much more enjoyable. please help me guys.

[GXPaycheck]

You're getting too much water. Might be something blocking the soap pick up tube. The top knob controls the amount of water that goes through the gun. Make sure nothing is getting blocked/crimped.

Edited September 3, 2018 by GXPaycheck

[ExpressThis13]

It's a brand new foam cannon so there shouldn't but i will check it out to be certain. Thanks. 

[mexiking2365]

how many gpm does it shoot out?

i know that using warmer water instead of cold also helps out.

i use 4oz of ultra foam in 3/4 full of water cannon when i clean my F-250 heavy duty

that orifice you bought should foam alot like crazy???

[ExpressThis13]

1.4 gpm 2000psi electric

I'm gonna give it another chance whenever it stops raining

[TheWolf]

The bottle should not be completely empty after one pass.  I can wash my truck, doing multiple passes, and only use a half bottle or so.

 

Did it use the whole bottle that fast before you switched orifices?

 

 

[aclass]

I have the same problem with my foam cannon which is why I'm lurking the forum.  I get good foam for about 5 seconds then it's mostly water.

[ObsessedDetailer]

How much soap are you guys putting in the container? are you doing a lot or a little? recommended is 3-4 ounces which is about 3-4 big squirts. do you shake the bottle a little and mix the water and soap too? I do know that a higher GPM will give you better foam as well.