Best CHEAP Pressure Washer FOAM CANNON | Harbor Freight Foam Cannon

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Looking for a good cheap foam cannon? Harbor Freight just added a new one to their line of products and I decided to pick it up to test it out. There are tons of foam cannons available on Amazon that look exactly like this one, but they don't all perform the same (although most do ha). With some minor tweaks and some good foaming soap, this Harbor Freight Foam Cannon is a good performer! Enjoy...
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - Best CHEAP Pressure Washer FOAM CANNON
0:08 - Harbor Freight Foam Cannon
1:02 - Unoxing
1:54 - Features
4:08 - Internal Components and Build Quality
6:44 - Car to be washed
7:27 - Testing the Harbor Freight Foam Cannon
10:18 - Foam Cannon with 1.1mm orifice
11:10 - Final Thoughts
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@infinimetrical 3 ай бұрын

Got one of these today during a %15 off sale. They have them at $34.99 now, and the box expresses including a 1.2mm orifice for gas, and 1.1mm for electric. I get the sense they may have made arrangements after your video.

@philshock3805 2 ай бұрын

Just wanted to point out these HF foam cannons now come with BOTH the 1.2mm orifice AND a 1.1mm orifice.

@Meep469 Ай бұрын

How did you find that out ? Doesn’t say online

@philshock3805 Ай бұрын

@@Meep469 I found out by opening the package at home after I bought it. 😃 Didn't notice at the time but the package also says there are two orifices included.

@DangerJohnny79 Ай бұрын

@@philshock3805I can confirm this. But how the heck do you remove the quick connect. It feels welded on. Definitely doesn't come off like in the video.

@philshock3805 Ай бұрын

@@DangerJohnny79 Yeah, it's definitely on there. Ridiculously tight. I ended up removing the top adjustment knob and front black nozzle piece to get a better grip where I could with an adjustable wrench. Then with a wrench on the quick connect, gave it a sharp rap with a dead blow. I wasn't going to change the orifice, but it became a quest. lol

@PDillz 29 күн бұрын

Just came on here to mention It came with an additional orifice. The spare orifice doesn't say what size it is should I assume it's the smaller or bigger one?

@callmefrog76 2 жыл бұрын

Always excited to see the noti that Josh has posted. Always good stuff, I purchased the MJJC with DTLR and won’t be needing anything different for awhile but it’s nice to see there are good options out there

@yonathanevan3334 11 ай бұрын

Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well kzfaq.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.

@keithcee6378 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say I’m pretty impressed for that price point like you mentioned, aside from that ….I’m feeling like All of us subscribers are feeling pretty pumped for your new “green soap” yessir lol

@pullingthestrings5233 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much it is 😂. If it can beat mr pink then I'm in.

@brettpotter4829 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always, had bought the MJJC last year based on your reviews but was looking for something budget friendly for a setup for a family member. HF unit peaked my interest but just bought the Armour-All based on your opinion. Much appreciated, looking forward to your soap and keep up the awesome videos!!

@1960Murf 2 жыл бұрын

I got the MJJC foam cannon from you last week. It’s FANTASTIC! Thanks for all of the info you pass on to us all.

@pullingthestrings5233 2 жыл бұрын

It's not the mjjc

@user-uh4ck9hk9o Жыл бұрын

Buying my first foam cannon soon. Thanks so much for all the great reviews!

@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing 6 ай бұрын

I’m not gonna lie, I loved this foam cannon! Was the first one I bought.., now have like 7… but this thing is definitely nicer than some of the more premium options….It’s no MJJC.. but I couldn’t tell you how many times I dropped this thing and it kept going, I finally broke it, took it back to HF, and they exchanged it no questions asked.. now I keep it as a backup.

@GreenBuckeye 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Looking forward to purchasing your foam wash soap

@whip-its_dad4239 Жыл бұрын

I was looking at this exact same gun with questions . Thank you for answering them .

@axxelhammer2596 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one last week and it works great! No need for a pressure washer. Plenty of foam. Actually it made so much foam the gutter foamed up so bad I had to rinse it all down because it was embarrassing.

@ddautodetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a pretty good unit! Your soap looks great too!

@kenn624 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for all the content! Which budget friendly 1.1 orifice do you recommend?

@yosnielectrico 2 жыл бұрын

My man Josh bro i wait this videos like a little kid. hahaha . thanks bro for all your hard work.

@richsommerfield1991 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing, I purchased this a week ago and switched out the orifice to the 1.1 much better. Did you do any tutorials on detailing over applied stripes?

@jonhromeo6108 2 жыл бұрын

When you sell your soap ill be first customer man 👌

@thunderdanm72 Жыл бұрын

Just picked one up and added a 1.1mm orifice. It’s my first foam cannon (been and bucket and mit guy for a long time) definitely going to upgrade to the MJJC at some point be this will work for my weekend warrior style. Good review.

@sj11467 2 жыл бұрын

i just brought this foam cannon lastnight and now this morning got and emailt from DTLR restock of your foam cannon hahaha

@mgaretz 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh. Really like your videos. Is your new foam shampoo going to be safe for matte finish paint?

@redbonewh 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very impressed with this foam Cannon. Not too shabby for a personal home use. Like some of the subscribers... I'm waiting to get ahold of some of that green magic. Or whatever color you going to make it.

@jeremiahgaskins9127 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@133bme 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one today and holy hell is it good for the price point. Upgrading the orfice tomorrow!

@Alberto4Loans Жыл бұрын

Great review thank you always. When you say you keep the flow control cranked all the way down do you mean all the way down to the - (minus) ? Thank you.

@m.t.v.7934 2 ай бұрын

I bought this last year and it never seemed to work right for me, now I know why. Thanks for sharing this video and showing me how to properly use this foam cannon and the tips on the upgrades for it.

@davidbaca7853 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Have you ever done a video on ceramic detail sprays ? I know you like Technicians Choice. How does it compare to Adam’s Polishes ceramic detail spray for example. And what is the best technique for using ceramic detail spays.

@ironeagle2526 2 жыл бұрын

Nice pickup that thing is a beast and if its a toyota you know its well built

@stevewasilow5556 Жыл бұрын

Nice sequoia, I had an 05 350k miles, now driving a platinum 10 with 205k, runs like a champ. Rap job is sweet. Enjoy your content

@PapaJohn1969 11 ай бұрын

I have this cannon from Harbor freight and still has the 1.25 orifice and amazed. Have the 1.1 and the quick connect set one the way. I’m thinking 25-30 foot long hose from the current 20 foot

@markbryner1474 2 жыл бұрын

Ive watched every vid of you, what electric washer do you like the best.

@sj11467 2 жыл бұрын

so josh you can turn the fan direction on the foam cannon. if you turn right or left you will see the fan open in close but if you keep turning they change from vertical to horizontal

@A5Skavanger 2 жыл бұрын

I still highly enjoy all these other foam cannon reviews even though I know they won’t compare to the MJJC I got from your site.

@davestewart9146 2 жыл бұрын

Nice option, looking forward to your soap, thanks Josh 👍😁

@coreymerritt7742 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool josh I’d like to see your own soap in the mjjc cannon probably be like shaving cream lol 😆

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

Do it

@jdmorse9274 2 жыл бұрын

Great content on your videos, I have questions about the 1.1mm orifice, any availability for questions?

@patwalker9890 Жыл бұрын

I picked one of these up because I have a local Harbor Freight and wanted to try out my Craftsman PW right away. Used it with Meguires Gold class. Pretty good results. Then got the 1.1 orifice and Mr. pink. Nice! Not an MJJC, but for home use its great.

@peterpetru1032 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get 1.1 orifice

@flextefitness4954 11 ай бұрын

Would be nice to know

@scirica Жыл бұрын

Great video. I actually came here looking for the best cheap pressure washer to use with a foam cannon. Any recommendations?

@TheBassallyear100 2 жыл бұрын

love the sequoia! i have its baby brother, the 4runner. can't believe how quickly you turned this video review around!

@scottwitzke1958 2 жыл бұрын

Well josh i have a question for you just like everyone else. I thought i had my mind finally made up with the Cat/active pressure washer but since im not a detailer i thought maybe i ought to pick one of your chosen less expensive units so by the time i add all your other recommendations i wouldnt be at 500+ so i bought both the greenworks 1700 and the harbor freight one and thought id have you help me decide which one to keep......any opinion on that would help me immensly. You do an awesome job and are very detailed and particular as am i so i have much respect for you and your opunions. Thank you so much in advance.

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

Take my money! Green soap for the win. It has to be able to compete with Adams!!

@yoswartorrez Жыл бұрын

Love this video

@dga5396 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the orifice that you changed out? Thanks good info on the foaming cannon.

@Ashhong1 Жыл бұрын

I used a cheap one on Amazon that I hoped worked well, switched out the orifice, and could not get any decent foam at all with Chemical Guys honeydew soap. Returning it asap and hoping this Harbor Freight one will do the job!

@a1dd3n 2 жыл бұрын

When you releasing your own soap, and red color should lool cool!

@alanerpington5698 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a review of the Sooprinse cannon for another budget option. Saw another review on here that liked it, wanna hear what you think!

@maggie1767 2 жыл бұрын

this one has everything im looking for including the price and wide mouth. foam is great after replacing orifice. i also use mr pink and would be filling to trade it for what you come up with granted it's a good price

@pullingthestrings5233 2 жыл бұрын

Gallon jug for 49.99 plus shipping and handling

@ChrisS-if7ev 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to check out the Sooprinse Foam Cannon. Best bottle. Has a filter on the super flexible hose. The fat tipped nozzle is fully adjustable to any angle. It for sure rivals the 100+ but costs a fraction of that price. This is the foam canon of foam canons. Plastic lid on plastic bottle by the way. It oozes of quality in your hands. Plus it looks super cool!

@ayo30s 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on developing your own Soap Formula, when is it dropping or has it? Thanks for all the Videos, 👊🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

@LegendsPizzaCo Жыл бұрын

I was already leaning towards the harbor freight pressure washer and foam cannon for the price. Checmical guys are out their minds with their pricing on the Torso

@beatfarmerfan Жыл бұрын

I bought a Harbor Freight foam canon 2 weeks ago, and the quick connect nipple was not long enough for the quick connect to snap onto.

@celinej8977 2 жыл бұрын

Would you be doing an update on the adams colored foam idk if it’s new or not but I seen they had orange green and purple on their website now and not in the unicorn foam line would like to know your thoughts on it

@steveschwab922 2 жыл бұрын

Great video idea to let us see what Harbor Freight offers.

@MrTheDays1 2 жыл бұрын

Yea ima need some of your soap

@erichelton1888 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I bought the Armor All after you reviewed it and they had changed their style to a 2-in-1 with a non-adjustable filter in the end. I'll be taking it back and buying one of these or another that you've reviewed. In time, I'll get to invest in one of the nicer ones.

@TheBassallyear100 2 жыл бұрын

As a side note to this (and other reviews you do) the wand nozzle ratings of 3.0 and 3.5 are equivalent to 1.09 mm and 1.22 mm orifice openings (both a tad smaller than comparable used in foam cannons). At the preferred ~1100 psi spray a 3.0 orifice should be discharging ~1.55 gpm and the 3.5 orifice should be discharging ~1.9 gpm. a great indicator for why the 1.25 mm orifice installed in most foam cannons struggles with electric washers since few, if any, can do 1.9 gpm at 1100 psi.

@cmonaghan68 Жыл бұрын

I use a 1.1mm in mine and it makes a big difference in the thickness and quality of foam, and that’s with 2000psi 1.4 gpm machine

@traxxasjunkie10 2 жыл бұрын

I looked through your foam cannon videos and wondering if you'd tested the Astro AI wide neck plastic foam cannon from Amazon yet ? Looks decent just not sure if id like to dump $75+ into a foam cannon

@stephenlouden480 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to get this as a backup cannon. I just add a half ounce of superclean to my soap to add a better cleaning capability to break down grime, then I rinse off and refoam with pure soap. can you do a review of Turtle wax Slick n slide n tell us what you think. it's my new favorite lubricious ph neutral soap

@jeffyoung3389 2 жыл бұрын

Dam I'm going back to harbor freight tommorow for this my store near me has in stock. I have the armor all foam cannon as well

@geevee9582 2 жыл бұрын

do they attach easily to any pressure washer or you need adaptors?

@jrrogersstang4696 2 жыл бұрын

I need to catch that cannon out

@adrononeal3723 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about buying a foam cannon but what are the best soaps for it

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a special foaming wash or will any liquid soap work?

@sharkcitylocksmith 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully with your soap it smells really good and just for fun you should make it turn to a color green blue whatever just like Adams. I know it doesn’t do anything special but my kids would get a kick out of it. Seeing our car turn purple or something lol

@aaliyahbrown1643 2 жыл бұрын

Your soap sticks good

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

Remind us all that you use di water... When you getting more MJJC in???

@AngelA-fj8ft Жыл бұрын

How do you know what size orifice you have by looking at it? Is there a marking somewhere that gives the size? Also, can you please review foam cannons like Tool Daily? Thank you very much. Again, your favorite soap seems to be Mr Pinks and Adam's? Thanks.

@danielm.9818 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please test the ryobi 2300 with the 5 in 1 nozzle and report back what psi it is getting?

@dougberscak1043 2 жыл бұрын

I picked this one up at HF 2 weeks ago. As Josh said, it’s a good unit for $25! Used it out of the box with my CAT (Active) pressure washer and made good foam. I’m waiting on the MJJC (mid May!🤨) and just got the 1.1 orifice nozzle delivered to swap out and try this weekend! I think this will make a solid stand in.

@alias8088 2 жыл бұрын

With the CAT/VE52 pressure washers, it is recommended to use a 1.25mm orifice with foam cannons, as anything lower could cause the motor to surge or draw more amps than it is rated for. I use the MJJC with 1.25 orifice and Adams mega foam with my Active and the results are great. You might be able to run 1.1 fine short term, but it may lead to a lower life expectancy of the unit over the long term.

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

So this weekend has passed, how did it work out Doug?

@dougberscak1043 2 жыл бұрын

@@coreybell6398 didn’t get to it! 🐰

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

@@dougberscak1043 Easter weekend. No worries. I’ll be getting one of IMJOSHVs this week. I’ll post about it after use, and by use I mean 370ppm tds tap water and D.I. water, a couple of soaps too

@dougberscak1043 2 жыл бұрын

@@coreybell6398Got the MJJC left the 1.25 orifice in the Foam Cannon (reached out to Active for reco) using Mr. Pink and it foamed amaz! So we’ll…the HF foam cannon is going back.

@TheRedRaven_ Жыл бұрын

Can you use liquid wax with a foam canon? I'm trying to eliminate going to the car wash but also I'm not too keen on hand polishing so I gravitate towards the liquid solution.

@detonationpyrotechnics4156 2 жыл бұрын

The relief valve keeps your pressure washer from over working/ over amperage.

@aurorayoru5333 Жыл бұрын

The Simoniz 1800 PSI 2.0 GPM Corded Cold Water Brushed Electric Pressure Washer w/ Foam Blaster from Canadian tire has the exact casing as the active so I believe it’s the exact products

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

That’s correct! Active makes the simoniz unit

@coreybell6398 2 жыл бұрын

Sequoya looks good!

@LBCAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Looks a lot like my original MTM Hydro foam cannon. edit\ Actually its almost identical when you took it apart. You know what they say, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

@beachartdetailing 2 жыл бұрын

You can use a hair dryer, or heat gun for loc tite to loosen it.

@kenh733 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering did you get the Harbor freight foam canon open to check the filter? I didnt try mine yet, just wondering if its possible

@weybrew 2 жыл бұрын

Would you kindly compare the HF, Amazon, and Armour-All foam cannons? Preference?

@PhOeNiXpIoLe Жыл бұрын

For some reason the one I purchased sprays a single jet out of the nozzle no matter how I adjust the fan pattern, do I need to swap out the orifice or is it defective?

@bobhallinan5490 Ай бұрын

Great video and extremely halpful! I must have a bit of a defective unit because the connection to unscrew and exchange the 1.2 to 1.1 is fused on (almost like it has locktite). I probably just need to swap it for another one.

@charleschapman2428 25 күн бұрын

It's extremely tight and it has an o ring so no need to re tighten so tight.

@Jagermonsta_ Жыл бұрын

Do these foam cannons come with different orifices or do you buy those separately. If so, where? Thanks

@HuskyBeardO 2 жыл бұрын

Sign me Up for your soap.. Looks great 👍

@muchachogrande2019 2 жыл бұрын

Btw for anybody out there that thinks they're going to replace the filter, I would advise you to avoid trying and just buy a new cannon instead because there's no way this thing is coming off with any amount of effort worth it. I took a torch, hammer, and vise grips to the thing earlier and just managed to hurt my hands instead of doing anything to even loosen up the piece you need to remove to replace the filter.

@project_poor_runner Жыл бұрын

I didn't see a link to the 1.1 orfice. Is there one you'd recommend?

@mrobvious1100 Жыл бұрын

2 questions number one what is the purpose of putting soap on your car. Number two I have the Harbor Freight Green electric pressure washer and it came with a foam Cannon, so is this one that much better than the one that came with the unit

@tylerbergman4453 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen a steamer at my local harbor freight for 119 I believe but it looks like it would be a decent starter steamer

@asdetailshop 2 жыл бұрын

Was on sale for 89 a few days ago, debating on giving it a try.

@sargonoshana2324 2 жыл бұрын

What will u use for? Engine carpet?

@project_poor_runner Жыл бұрын

Any tips for getting more foam out of a Ryobi 2700 psi, 1.1 gpm electric power washer?

@mysteryman5213 Жыл бұрын

You touched on a key point for me @ 9:20. I think most products will produce a decent amount of foam but I am more interested in how affective these products are at breaking down the soils on the paint. Is there a review of how well these products actually "clean"?

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

It really depends on the soap. Typically higher ph soaps will have more cleaning ability. I’m trying to figure out a good way to actually show differences in cleaning ability but I haven’t found a good way to do it yet

@Trucker_SWE Жыл бұрын

love the toyota^^

@alexismunoz1138 2 жыл бұрын

You tested the armor all foam Cannon @ 2100 psi & this one at 1800. Do you still prefer the armor all at 1800 psi? Have you tried it WITH the office swap @ 1800?

@adrianb1655 2 жыл бұрын

So would this be good for the price if using a gas powered pressure washer?

@lu_w9999 Жыл бұрын

What is recommanded water and solution ration for Meguires wash & wax? Thanks

@dannysorden8310 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 3k psi subaru power stroke power washer. I was looking at this foam cannon cause of price and its just on my truck.

@valledecauca1087 Жыл бұрын

Were does he get the 1.1 orfis?

@klxboy9994 Жыл бұрын

So hows that foaming soap coming along???? I would like to order that and try it out in my MJJC I got from your store.

@Dougie085 Жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the sooprinse and so on units that you’ve liked as well? The HF is now $33 and not sure if it’s worth that much now.

@matteblack7845 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought this foam cannon and all it does is shoot out a straight stream of foam. Not the fan type spray you’re getting. I tried adjusting it but no luck. Wonder if mine is defective or something

@theinsaneunknown 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Amazon basics with the new sticky foam from CG and I am not happy at all. It works better with the 1.25 installed, so maybe it's my mixture? I'm using it with a Sunjoe SPX3000 so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know. Thanks.

@darkim808 9 ай бұрын

Will a Foam Canon work without a pressure washer? Just straight hose pressure?

@ashykutcher 2 жыл бұрын

Josh I love your channel but I need your help/advice. I have the Husqvarna PW2000 electric pressure washer and just got the Harbor Freight Foam Cannon in this video. For some reason the foam cannon does not lock securely in the lance/wand's quick connect and can be pulled right out. The brass ring that slides up and down doesn't return to the original position all the way and I can't figure out what's going on. The nozzles that came with the pressure washer all fit normally. Can you verify this? Keep up the great work, I've learned a lot thanks to you!

@buttahman2010 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue, haven't figured it out yet.