Karcher FJ6 foam nozzle review

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Karcher FJ6 foam jet nozzle review. This review looks at how this snow foam cannon can be used to clean cars and how it performs when using a Karcher K4 pressure washer and Dirtbusters snow foam detergent.
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@investinginyourlife3186 3 жыл бұрын

The most useful Video for this Karcher Foam Cannon , I been searching for sometime but this review is a great tutorial. Thanks

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@aneessader1685 3 жыл бұрын

You answered all my questions Thank you, well done. 👍🏻

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped

@cesaraugustocucanchon9215 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, not even Karcher tutorials show this, they are awful, you answered all my questions, greetings from Colombia.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@paulglaser649 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful and honest review. Thanks for posting

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul 👍

@nabeelalmulla6477 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother for the full and perfect briefings how to use 👌

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 👍

@paulmulligan2895 Жыл бұрын

thanks, I'm thinking about getting one of these for my K4 compact, nice to see a demo

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I've still got my FJ6 and will be posting an updated review soon. The FJ6 is cheap, robust and will do a decent job but if you can justify the extra outlay there are better foam cannons available which will produce thicker foam with less detergent. There is a similar video of the new MJJC v3.0 here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr58aLWfu7eyqHk.html

@AnnatarTheMaia 4 ай бұрын

Kärcher is pronounced "Kerher", by the by. Thank you kindly for taking the time to review it.

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out. I am aware of this but most of the people who watch my videos are in the UK or Ireland so I use the (mis)pronunciation most commonly used in the UK 🙂

@mikeyboy01443 2 ай бұрын

They even pronounce it 'kar-cher' on the TV ads so ill stick with that!

@AnnatarTheMaia 2 ай бұрын

@@mikeyboy01443 what do you expect from ignorant TV announcers? If those are your role models...

@jirkabolech 2 ай бұрын

Do you mean */kɛʃə/* (like “kersher”)? The spelling is not exactly right either leaving out the umlaut (diaeresis) above a: *Kärcher* (like above e in “Brontë”). However, both the pronunciation and spelling are so common (not only in English) that you can hardly expect them to get changed…

@AnnatarTheMaia 2 ай бұрын

@@jirkabolech no, I do not.

@AmzMusic11 Жыл бұрын

Great video very useful thank you. I'll be using mine for the first time tomorrow.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amz. Hope it all goes well tomorrow 👍

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

You can find amazon links to the equipment used in this video here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/bigtedshomegarden?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfbigtedshomegarden_XYWG189ZT5TFRMHM85CB International amazon links are in the video description. Clicking on the UK product link should take you directly to the product listing on your local amazon site.

@jonathanconway 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Cheers mate

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan 👍

@apov6744 3 ай бұрын

You show me exactly what I want. Thank you Mr.

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@MobinC97 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review thank you 👍

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

@glynbarker2575 3 жыл бұрын

Clear and instructive. Thanks for this.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CatVo1971 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for your video.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@davidtunstall9726 2 жыл бұрын

One hint..when pouring from a 5litre container like this, tip the container sideways, not the obvious’ way with handle uppermost. You get lot less glugging and splashing. Applies to screen wash, as blue, etc

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 🙂

@UnseenSpirit 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try with screenwash which I end up wasting a bit everytime!

@jeffchandler7662 9 ай бұрын

Just make a small hole in the top of the handle No glugging any more !!!

@DobbsyLondon Жыл бұрын

I'm a massive advocate of treat it like you'd wash yourself, doesn't matter how much soap or shower gel you put on, it's the rubbing and scrubbing that gets the dirt off. Wash mitt + snow foam ftw. I've got the same cannon, I've tried the karcher stuff and Carplan demon wash.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dobbsy. I find it's always best to pressure wash off the first snow foam coating to get rid of any grit before taking a mitt to either a second snow foam layer or a sprayed on coating of a shampoo like autoglym polar wash.

@DobbsyLondon Жыл бұрын

@Big Ted's Home & Garden if it works for you, that's best mate. Kind regards 👍

@dogabaser8206 2 жыл бұрын

good video thx

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 👍

@ahmetdeniz4033 3 жыл бұрын

İnformative thank you.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful

@CanYetim 2 жыл бұрын

wonderfull. thanks.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@user-wy8zz9ge2p 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video..two questions though 1) can i use it for other chores in the house? ( Balnconies, carpet, house window) with different chemical inside? 2) i was reading the reviews on this, and i saw that many people telling that it is not good because it has leak and does not produce as much foam.. what is your opinion? Please answer me as soon as possible..thank you

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your questions. I have not tried using other chemicals in this so can't fully answer your first question but I have used it to clean my garage door (using snow foam) and this worked well. I have not had any problems with the FJ6 leaking but I did have a problem with lack of foam. This can be resolved by cleaning the nozzle (there is another video on my channel showing how to do this). In my opinion the FJ6 does a good job if you keep it clean. It is not as good as some other foam cannons such as the MJJC Pro but the MJJC Pro is much more expensive.

@RomboutVersluijs 2 жыл бұрын

So hearing the final word, can we presume full setting is for when it's really dirty? If it uses that much detergent, washing it wacht time burns through a lot of detergent. Just got it and hope to test it coming werkend

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Now I have more experience, I normally leave the nozzle on full setting and change the concentration of the detergent. Each detergent is different so you will need to experiment. I suggest starting with 1 part detergent to 5 parts water. Always clean the nozzle after use by running clean water through it (take the bottle off and put the tube into a jug of warm water then spray as normal for a few seconds).

@Cuddlehead 3 жыл бұрын

hey man, thanks for the review! Do you think there's any way to use that foam nozzle with a regular garden hose? or do I need to buy the pressure washer as well?

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

You would need a pressure washer to use a foam cannon. If you do buy one, make sure that the fittings match i.e. the fj6 foam nozzle will fit any karcher k series pressure washer but won't fit other makes without an adapter.

@davidtunstall9726 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome I bought the FJ6 bottle, and have an older Karcher K.209 pressure washer. The bottle wouldn't fit until I bought an adapter that Karcher sell, specifically to connect 'newer' devices to the older K series pressure washers. Apparently a K.209 is not the same as a K2 model.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Good point David. I wasn't aware of this until you mentioned it. Is this the adapter you used? www.kaercher.com/uk/accessory/adapter-pistol-m-26439500.html

@davidtunstall9726 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome yep, thats the one. Had already bought one, to use my karcher patio washer with the K209. Clean forgot id got it. nearly bought another one. works fine with the K209 and wash bottle. Did find I had to turn the mixture dial up to almost full on to get any decent amount of foam. As you showed in your video

@johnmarshall124 12 күн бұрын

Just tried mine and water leaks where it fits to the lance, tried a different lance but the same. Going back to amazon tomorrow, they are replacing, hopefully the new one will work

@bigtedshome 11 күн бұрын

It shouldn't leak like that. Good luck with the replacement

@blurayffan66 2 жыл бұрын

I think there is a newer version of this available now. Curious to see how much snowfoam (half the bottle) was recommended as I use a different brand of snow foam and it says to only use 60-100ml and top up with water. Having said that, not getting nearly as thick foam as you did. After 1.5 yrs of using the Karcher I have just ordered a different snow foam cannon for better foaming- the MJJC Pro 2. (I'll prob still use the Karcher for other off jobs around the house). Great video btw.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I've got the MJJC foam cannon now as well (there's a review of it on my channel 🙂). It's a real step up in quality. I find auto glym polar blast gives the thickest foam.

@blurayffan66 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome wow will check out your MJJC review later....great minds think alike! I have some KochChemie GSF snow foam already ordered but may try the Polar Blast next time...thx for the tip! 👍

@moonlight0005 3 жыл бұрын

Ilike wash car 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@bobbyse26 3 жыл бұрын

Good review, I’ve got a problem with my snow foam nozzle, in that it started only working With the gun turned upside down. Do you know why?

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Snow foam nozzles use the venturi effect to pull the detergent up from the tank. Reducing the cross sectional area increases the velocity of the water and creates a partial vacuum which pulls the detergent up the tube. You seem to be losing this effect and are having to rely on gravity to pull the detergent into the water flow. Have you checked the plastic tube that goes from the nozzle into the tank? If it was split or loose it would pull air into the nozzle rather than the denser detergent.

@bobbyse26 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome Thank you x

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I think I've found out what your problem is and how to fix it. I've posted a video on my channel showing what I did to unblock the fj6 when mine stopped foaming as well.

@christoferz1498 Жыл бұрын

Hello, could you tell me which one is better for foaming, the MJJC or the FJ6 ? Thanks!

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

The MJJC foam cannon pro is widely regarded the best foam cannon on the market at the moment. The MJJC will produce thicker foam using less detergent and it is made from better quality materials but it is much more expensive (approximately 3x the price of the FJ6).

@MJJCvideo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, would you like to review the new MJJC foam cannon pro?

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, would be happy to.

@mad7206 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a review of one and I think it will be my next purchase

@abdulquddus667 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I got a lance tube with my k2 marcher it came with a bottle of car liquid Would this be better than it I guess it would given the adjustability of foam

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Abdul, I've not used the lance that comes with the K2 but looking at review videos, it looks very similar to the fj6. Sorry I can't help further, if anyone else knows please comment.

@glossmaker6931 3 жыл бұрын

Nice foam!! May i know if this foam cannon fit on Karcher K2 Follow Me cordless washer?

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

I've not had any experience of the K2 follow me cordless but the connectors look the same so I assume karcher accessories like this foam cannon will fit. The maximum pressure on the follow me cordless is only 60 bar (the K4 used in the video is 130 bar), I'm not sure how this would affect the foam you could expect.

@glossmaker6931 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome thanks for the detailed info.

@benjaminbutler3487 2 жыл бұрын

It fits k2 to k7

@sylviam6535 Жыл бұрын

It fits the entire K series as they all have the same attachment.

@iPadGameWalkthrough 2 жыл бұрын

2:13 three weeks? Where I live it gets that dirty in 3 days 😂

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@8080zorro Жыл бұрын

Isn't the normal procedure that you put water and snowfoam in the karcher snowfoam reservoir, not just snowfoam?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

It depends on the snowfoam, some don't need to be diluted but most snow foams are concentrated and you dilute them in the bottle first (some recommend a ratio as low as 1:10).

@PatrickGuerrisi Күн бұрын

How is it now? Still working ok? Some people reported that there's didn't last long and stopped working or broke Can you use any car use detergent?

@bigtedshome 3 сағат бұрын

@@PatrickGuerrisi Mine is still fine. The nozzle can get blocked if you don't flush it through with water after use, but you can clean it easily: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oatohNR_3LvRnHk.html You can use any car detergent in this (or any other) foam cannon.

@gailgutierrez9118 2 жыл бұрын

Please, it's using any dilution for shampoo? Thanks

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

I think I used a 50:50 mix for this video.

@beatocelis3224 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine but the Max setting barely do foam but when at minimum level it gives a lot of foam, will habe to return it for a refund

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Beato. If the minimum setting produces lots of foam with your equipment, I would use it on that setting.

@hawky7644 Жыл бұрын

When I set mine to the fully open setting, it leaks and I dont get that thick of a foam. Any tips guys?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

If you've had it a while, the nozzle might be clogged up. This worked for me: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oatohNR_3LvRnHk.html

@jmiah75 2 жыл бұрын

What sort of liquid do you use is it specific car liquid ?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to use a snow foam such as autoglym polar blast. In this video I used Dirtbusters snow foam.

@vasacsl63 2 жыл бұрын

I got k2 foam that says dilute 1/10 and i filled the cannon tank like that i get very thin foam maybe o should try doing like you did

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

A 1:10 ratio seems very low. With most snow foams I use a 1:4 ratio.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Have you cleaned the foam cannon recently? They can get blocked if you don't run water through them after every use. There is another video on my channel showing what to do if the nozzle is blocked (karcher fj6 not foaming - how to fix it).

@vasacsl63 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome its brand new,i saw you are pouring undiluted maybe that will work or i need a special snow foam idk

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

@@vasacsl63 Try increasing the amount of snow foam solution in your mix until you get good results. All of the snow foams are different. The one that produces the thickest foam for me is Auto Glym Polar Blast.

@MariusNinjai 8 ай бұрын

At what ratio does it spray detergent to water at 1:3?

@bigtedshome 8 ай бұрын

It depends on the detergent you use. I normally use the ratio recommended by the manufacturer.

@JoseFlores-fp8mq 2 жыл бұрын

Es compatible para la hd 585 karcher estimado

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

I think the fj6 is not compatible with the karcher hd585. There is a list of compatible pressure washers here www.kaercher.com/int/accessory/fj-6-foam-jet-26431470.html You could try contacting your local karcher supplier, they may be able to supply an adapter or recommend a different foam cannon. Good luck 🙂

@0badboy0 2 жыл бұрын

what type of shampoo for house windows? oh does it not really matter?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

I've not heard of anyone using a foam cannon for house windows. When I use a Karcher window vac, I find that fairy liquid in warm water is as good as anything (there is a comparison video on my channel) but I'm not sure how this would work in the fj6.

@garytheobald9538 Жыл бұрын

Is this safe to use on myself in the shower?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Lol, I keep threatening to use it on my son 😂

@michaelsheridan5606 Жыл бұрын

Why does no one mention the cheap and frustrating Karcher interlock system for swapping out attachments, just took off main lance, yellow insert left on trigger. Removed with long nose pliers, fitted karcher foam gun leaks from interlock and yet another yellow nozzle left in the trigger wish Karcher would sort out have loads of attachments but hate to change them as you don’t know if they are going to disconnect or connect correctly.

@calumcarmichael2246 Жыл бұрын

Literally been looking for someone with this problem buddy, I have a k2 all attachments fit great apart from the snow foam cannon iv been through 2 of them and both for some reason get the yellow inserts stuck into my trigger

@sylviam6535 Жыл бұрын

If that problem persists, get an adapter from the Karcher bayonet to a 1/4 inch quick release, then use a foam gun that plugs into that.

@Yet_Another_Steve Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the easy-to-watch video. But, big debate? That HAS to be a mass deb...

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve 😁

@AK-zo7cq 2 жыл бұрын

Sir is it compatible with karcher k3 ?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the FJ6 is designed to fit Karcher K series pressure washers.

@AK-zo7cq 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome thanks am going to buy it today !

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

@@AK-zo7cq 👍 After you finish spraying the snow foam, empty the tank and refill it with hot water. Then spray the hot water through the nozzle. This will stop it getting blocked with dried foam.

@AK-zo7cq 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome thank you I’ll make sure to do that

@deonardo_cilaprio1569 Жыл бұрын

Do you think u get the same results with a K2?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

The main difference between the K2 and the K4 will be the water pressure and flow when you are cleaning off the foam. The K4 is a more powerful machine and will clean the car better and faster. When the foam cannon is attached, they would operate at lower pressure so I would not expect a big difference in the amount of foam produced.

@deonardo_cilaprio1569 Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome okey thank you mate💪🏼💪🏼

@fromthedell1960 2 ай бұрын

I thought you where supposed to top the cannon up with water

@bigtedshome 2 ай бұрын

It depends on the snow foam you are using. Some are diluted by as much as 1:10

@WaqasALi-vl7wy Жыл бұрын

hello brother for washing which nozzle you have used?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

For this video it was the Karcher FJ6. The nozzle size is fixed but I can't find any details of the actual diameter.

@WaqasALi-vl7wy Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome hello i know it's fj6 and I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the Spray Lance , which one you have used? is it the one that comes with pressure washer itself or you bought thier Vario Power Spray Lance?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

@@WaqasALi-vl7wy The foam cannon attaches to the control handle where you would normally attach the vario power or dirtblaster lance. The water pressure is adjusted automatically but you can then adjust the foam mix by using the dial on top of the foam cannon.

@WaqasALi-vl7wy Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome haha no you still haven't understand my question , It's not about foam or fj 6. I want to know which spray lance you were using for cleaning foam with water. Is it the one come in package by default or is Power jet VP 120

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

I then use the vario power lance to rinse the foam off. Karcher recommend using it on the medium setting for cars but I put it on maximum as I find it cleans better and doesn't damage the paintwork. I wouldn't do this with some of the rusty old cars I've had in the past though 😀

@RAWSONJM Жыл бұрын

Mine half sprays and half pours out like a hose. Can't get any foam at all

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Have you tried cleaning it? This video shows how I fixed mine kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oatohNR_3LvRnHk.html

@RAWSONJM Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome yeh. It must be faulty. It's no biggie.

@RidingForLife2 Жыл бұрын

My fj6 doesn't foam.. too much water and foam disappears in like two seconds.. Why?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Have you tried cleaning the nozzle?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oatohNR_3LvRnHk.html

@RidingForLife2 Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome Yes Even though the fj6 is brand new, I still did the exact same thing you did in the video and still didn't work

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

@@RidingForLife2 I'd send it back if it's new.

@michaelsheridan5606 Жыл бұрын

If only Karcher could design a bayonet fitting that didn’t need a long nose pliers as an essential tool to have while changing appliances. Designed by accountants not engineers, system guaranteed to frustrate.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

I've not had a problem with the bayonet fittings. Karcher hoses though ....🤬

@Cameron-ue7lu 11 ай бұрын

Horrific waste of detergent. Just sponge it on old school. Karcher will do the rest.

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

It's your choice but if you do that, you risk dragging all the little bits of grit that stick in your sponge across the paintwork. A snow foam prewash gets rid of most of the grime before you touch the car.

@Cameron-ue7lu 11 ай бұрын

That's what the hose is for, right? :)@@bigtedshome

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

@Cameron-ue7lu No, if you just use a hose (or even a pressure washer) you will still have loads of dirt on the car afterwards. Take a look at these: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orSEntCWl9XUoH0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea-Ppq592szVhnk.html

@MariusNinjai 8 ай бұрын

nothing wrong with it applies an even coat which break the dirt down and then rinse much easier that using the sponge