$15 Hack - Pressure Washer to Foam Cannon or Pro Nozzles! (Portland, Sunjoe & More!)
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- $15 Hack - Pressure Washer to Foam Cannon or Pro Nozzles! (Portland, Sunjoe & More!)
This simple hack will allow you to convert your basic pressure washer into the ultimate PW Machine of Foaming DOOM! Convert your Portland, Sunjoe, or other bargain pressure washers to take quick connect nozzles and even a FOAM CANNON!
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Since this video came out the supplier on Amazon quit selling these and then Harbor Freight came out with their own solution!
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*** Update *** The Amazon supplier of this product is now defunct. The good news is Harbor Freight now sells its own universal adapter! Links in the video description have been updated.
Bro, The Bear always has the answer for everything. This is exactly what I needed!
I received my pressure washer th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP over the weekend and decided to wait for the sun to come out before firing it up. Was needed to clean the deck. Our last pressure washer broke a couple of seasons ago, and I just hadn't replaced it yet. This one had great comments, so here we are. It was easy to assemble, and the trigger wand is comfortable and easy to hold for long periods of time. The pressure washer worked great and made quick work of the "TN North side algae" that inevitably grows every year. I also washed all of the deck furniture while I was at it... it all looks great! So far I am happy with this purchase. I plan to climb the ladder to wash siding over the next couple of days, will update if I have anything else to add after that!
Ugh you again.
4:53 Only use about 1-2 cap fulls of soap and fill the rest of the container with HOT water.
Thank You for this very informative video!!
I borrowed one of my ex-husbands power washers, and have been having a hard time, to even just use it once! Lol. It wouldn't start so I bought a new spark plug and ended up cleanimg out the carburator and the ports, drained the old black oil and put new oil in it and bought a new carberator gasket.
Finally got it to stay running good, then seen the wand is cracked and spraying water all over me lol, 5 minutes into power washimg my bricks on my house the nozzle tip clogged! So... I took the wand apart, it wasn't as easy as "turn while pushing-in and pull apart" !! Lol, But I finally got it apart..
I looked at my local stores to buy a new wand, and couldn't find one for under $60!! So I researched a little bit and came across your video, and gonna go to my local plumbing store today.
I took a screenshot of the fitting on your video,of the parts I'll need..
Thanks again!!!
Ordered this right away and it just arrived today. Seems to be well built. Give it a try in a couple of days and hope it works as great as I think it will. Thanks for this info on this.
Alan, some people were commenting that this is not fitting in the portland washers. They gave me a corrected link for the parts that do fit. I'd suggest trying it ASAP as you might need to return it. I'm very sorry about the mix up.
Yeah looks like it will not fit. Not a biggie will just send it back. Thanks for the info
Your cart was used as a portable overhead projector stand. Fold the wings now and it moved through doors and isles. Raise the wings and you have a place to put your overhead slides as you are presenting.
Very nice custom made nozzle and foam cannon setup
That table you reference is something that most apparel retailers use so a supply store that sells to apparel retailers will most likely be selling something like that
Yeah, I found someone who sells them. $500! I love my table but I will not be paying that price for another one.
Awesome! Thank you so much! That is exactly what I was looking for to upgrade my two electric power washers. Now I can attach all the professional attachments with this adapter. Great video!
Got a sunjoe from walmart an spent an extra 140$ for some pro grade accessories now my whole system is well worth the time n effort for cleaning my vehicles
Looks like a typewriter table stand. Never heard of the foam cannon. Looks like it might be handy.
This is a great attachment piece. I would change out the O-ring and get a slightly thicker , high quality o ring on the brass extension. Also if your gun already has a 1/4 connection on it where you put on the pressure washing nozzles.This whole kit is more than what you need. The main thing that you’re getting from this kit is the foam cannon. You need to buy a 1.1 mm orifice and also find a good soap to water ratio especially if your using $3 soap like me lol. It gets thick unlike the foam cannon that came with my 2578 sun joe, which only game me soapy water. it’s nice knowing I have a backup wand, and back up nozzle attachment. Will be having fun with the 25 degree nozzle.
Swap out the oriface tips on the foam cannon to a 1.1 mm. Makes a huge difference with the electric pressure washer. Tons of foam.
Do you have a link to this 1.1mm orface tip you bought? Thx
@@robertrossi8997 you can just Google 1.1 foam cannon orifice and several options will pop up. I recently got two for a couple bucks but can't remember which one I ordered from. Big difference. Sorry I'm a year late, just noticed the video is a year old! Lol
@@paulcondie2520 Thanks for the information - I will try this out!
Took some measurements, inside receptacle on the handle = 23.64 mm. The stock plastic wand = 22.65 mm. The steel & brass wand = 24.25.
So I needed to lose .6 mm somewhere. I used a Dremel and ground down the inside of the handle. Works great now.
This is the problem I ran into. Thanks for the tip
The table you asked about with the sides that fell down that is an old typewriter table. Back when we had typewriters before computer keyboards. So you probably won’t find those anywhere other than maybe yard sales or thrift stores. I doubt that they make them anymore since we don’t use typewriters anymore.
Thank you so much for the update link🔥🔥 saved allot of money !!!!
I took a slightly different approach.. Because my wand for the "Portland" had internal leaks, I just a a proper QD fitting put on the hose end, do I can use the wand, nozzles, and foamer from my high power gas driven pressure washer. For cars and boat, I use the low power electric ... for concrete or paint removal, then I fire up the gas.
Just want to say thank you Ordered a kit for $15.00 after tax and all like shown, wit ha better design to place on. and thank you againFISH
This is exactly what I did with my dad's old cheap electric pressure washer.
You helped my convincing power, now "the boss" can't say nothing about another trip to harbor freight!
Hello@The Den of Tools, would you like to review the new MJJC foam cannon pro? Thank you.
Thanks for the info! I just bought the foam cannon kit on Amazon, but it was like $30. Can’t wait to try it out on my Portland pressure washer from HF
Great video! I need to get that adapter make the wand shorter.
You can upgrade the nozzle to a 1.1 mm for electric pressure washers to get a thicker foam on that foam cannon.
Link to the 1.1mm tip please. Thx
@@robertrossi8997 i got it from Ebay but it's also available in Amazon I don't have the link but the product name is: 1.1mm Orifice Thread Nozzle Tips for Snow Foam Cannon Lance Universal Brass NPT
Great. Thank you
I bought this. I just got it today with Prime. Nice thanks for the video!
Bad news, some people were commenting that this is not fitting in the portland washers. They gave me a corrected link for the parts that do fit. I'd suggest trying it ASAP as you might need to return it. I'm very sorry about the mix up.
@@denoftools Ouch! No joy on the part fitting. Looks like it's going back. :(
For the table, that looks like a old style office typewriter table. I used to deliver these back in the mid 80's. I would try used office furniture store
Thank you. Mr. Bear. for only $25 , i can upgrade my pressure washer. great trick.
Wish this was out a couple months ago, i ended up getting the rigid power washer wand that has quick disconnect but this wouldve made it easier than switching between wands
Harbor freight now sells a new wand that has the quick adapter. You can also use a ryobi replacement. It also has the Bosch adapter and quick release on the other end.
Yep, I changed the link in the video description to point to HF.
I just need it because I hate the long gun attachment lol it’s easier to wash my tools off when car detailing.
Great info and video. Tired of all the troubles and leaks from my gas washer and have been considering this HF unit for ease and simplicity and this "hack"/ ad on makes it comparable on everything except pressure. Thanks man.
Thank you this will help many people 👌
i recently saw something similar to that cart being used at a hospital, i would think you could look up office supply sites, or retail display sites, or jobbers' suppliers , (i'm talkin about the cart you use)
you need to replace the orifice in the foam cannon to a 1.1m. youll get much thicker foam using a 1.1m with a electric pressure washer
I also bought a typewriter stand at a garage sale. You might check an office supply or bear through Ebay.
you are awesome, I have been looking for these adapter for a while.
Toolbear!, brother I can’t thank you enough! This is the best thing to figure out this year! Haha hope you and the fam are all healthy and safe!
If you ordered one I have to appoligize as I'm now being told that kit will not fit the Portland PW. I hope you can cancel it. That said I posted the correct links in the video description.
Luckily I hadn't purchased it yet. But reviews on them were saying they fit their Portland pressure washer. 🤷♂️
They also make an adapter for karcher electric pressure washer to the quick disconnect for 10$ on ebay. Its a bit different than fitting you have in yours.
I got one and love it. Thanks
Ordered the kit for my husky we’ll see how it works thank you I almost gave up on finding the adapter on amazon
That is a fantastic idea! Here in Michigan, they shut down the car washes! Thanks
I have the ryobi Gas and electric ones I use that with a $15 foam cannon with the quick connect that the ryobi comes with and simple and great warranty too
Figured this one out a while back, bought separately, no nozzles, and probably cost $40 with the foam cannon.
Where can I order the attachments that go with this pressure washer? Bought the pressure washer at a garage sale for like $5.
Thanks for the video man, I've really struggled for a long time to have a foam gun that'll attached to my pressure washer!
Much better than just using the wand soap tip.
Thanks for the tip ,I just got one I will try tomorrow
Did you see my post in the video description? These sellers keep changing the product and a lot of them will not work. Make sure you get the right one.
Can I get the link to the correct one?!
Great hack, it will improve my old electric PW 100%
I have a HUGE (17 hp) gas pressure washer. Also the wheezly electric from HF. Just ordered the full Monty from Amazon. Hope it will put useful life into the electric. Thanks!
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry. I was able to find the correct parts and have updated the links. Again I'm very sorry about this.
Just did exactly this last week when I was pressure washing my fence, bought the exact wand and everything and it's been going strong 👍 my only issue was that the o ring on the steel wand was garbage so I swapped the o ring from the Portland wand and ive had zero issues
Those are the foldable tables used on clothing retail stores used for folding and tagging clothes.
Yep, thanks for the tip. I found them on Uline for only.... $480. Somone over there needs to lay off the drugs.
I made a cart like the one at the end of the video out of an old grill and some plywood. I love it and it works great. Very handy to have
Just ordered mine, thanks Bear
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry. I posted new links to the correct parts.
It's funny. So this is the first video I've watched of yours outside your home... Being in Montana, I always imagined you living in like.. the WOOD woods with some ma and pop type stores. Lol. That neighborhood looks really nice!
I need a way to get my 2300psi Harbor Freight Pressure Washer to be able to hit my upper 2nd floor peaks WITH BLEACH CLEANER without having to be forced to use the silly black foaming nozzle which is useless for long range soft washing!!! Apparently ONLY the black nozzle allows for that built in cleaner container to operate!
Is that the thickest foam you can get with this type of pressure washer, or do you just need a better soap and better foam cannon.
I've seen foam in other videos that is as thick as shaving cream.
I have a Sun Joe washer with the plastic wand and was wondering how to remove it. I pulled on it and twisted it and it won't budge
Ordered it. Thanks for the link! I'll be foaming up the cars this weekend!
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry. I put links to the new parts in the video description. Sorry!
@@denoftools just received min a few minutes ago. Will test and let you know. Worst case is that I return it.
@@denoftools Yep, the diameter is much larger as well as the wings. Boxing it back up and will return. Thanks for trying to help us out. No worries
Ryobi and greenworks use that kind of wand with a quick connect tip
What's the difference between a foam Cannon and the regular bottle that comes with the Portland? Is it just that a foam Cannon has the ability to adjust flow/pattern?
Thank you. Almost pulled the trigger on a new pressure washer.
That table actually looks a lot like a portable typewriter stand. A modern version of one that is.
Hey Bear you should also try the greenworks turbo nozzle on the electric pressure washer. It will make your little pressure washer clean concrete.
Swap out the orfice in the foam cannon to a 1.1mm and it'll look like shaving cream.
Hello again friend, I have bought another foam cannon called twinkle star but when I try to connect it to the pressure washer gun it does not adjust what type of adapter I should use. sun joe spx200e. do you think you can help me?
Nice. Did this a while back but just a foam Cannon that had the Bosch connection. Your heck is a better deal since you can use those tips.
You can order the Ryobi bayonet style extension and it will fit on the Portland pressure washer that is an idea for anyone that is interested but that is a great idea that you came up with as well unfortunately I have watched a lot of your videos and notice you are very good at engineering things I'm not but thank you
Enjoy your presentation. Great job.
It works, very similar to my personal setup... BUT higher gpm pressure washers make way better foam and better foam is also more efficient, when I use my electric pressure washer, I can barely cover my whole vehicle with a whole bottle of foam, but when I use the gas washer, with way higher gpm rating, I can do it two or three times over with a whole bottle of foam
Change the orifice to 1.1mm. Very easy to do. $7
They make foam cannons with the electric pressure washer fittings
Can you provide me info of parts I need to make that adapter please
Awesome! I've got the Sunjoe and was looking for something like this. Thanks!
I was just refurbing my father-in-law's old Husky power washer and this looks like a great hack to make it a real pressure washer. BTW, the $15 kit is still out of stock but the other one, with the foam cannon is in stock.
How do I connect two quick release fittings? Like I need an afaptor
Feel like that foam cannon should have been vibrating more making thicker suds.
I have a hyper tough pressure washer from Walmart and it has the same wand with the same removal end and it will not work on the Portland. Portland bought today 4-4-21
Try opening the valve on the top of the foam Cannon, you get a dryerCannon.
Been looking for this for my Campbell Hausfeld! Just ordered! But they got me for an extra $1. I paid $24.99.
With the soap on that Jeep, sorry, I mean FIAT, you doubled its value!
Thanks. Been looking for something like this. Already ordered the set with foam cannon. Did it through your link. Don’t know if it gets you a Commission, but either way, again I say thanks.
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry.
Just got it thanks
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry. I was able to find the correct parts and have updated the links. Again I'm very sorry about this.
Red you are such a smart bear. Thank you for the tip
Did HF recently change the wand on the Portland washer? Mine is about 2 years old and I bought the kit you have linked. The fitting is -similar- but is slightly larger. The pipe is a bit larger diameter, the fitting gear is a bit wider and it just doesn't fit
Also! Here’s a link to the basic adapter for 10 dollars and it’s in stock. www.amazon.com/Atmozon-Pressure-Adapter-Connect-Fitting/dp/B07SNXBNDF
Just a little after thought. As I said in my first comment, I’ve been looking for something like this, the reason is I’ve seen those area cleaners and want to try it on my patio.
I'm getting feedback that the set with the foam cannon won't work with the portland. It has a slightly larger adapter, sorry. I was able to find the correct parts and have updated the links. Again I'm very sorry about this.
I concur the table you were asking about is a typewriter table search on amazon. Thanks for all your work! Must be the hardest working bear. Do bears have to worry about drinking too many Coronas?
I have a gas pressure washer (Husqvarna) with a quick disconnect and have gone through 2 brands of foam cannon and none would click in. Lots of reviews with the same problem. Any ideas?
Will it fit a Simoniz pressure washer ?
It is an old typewriter desk. It may be hard to find. Check ebay.
Do you have this kit for sale ???
Thank you!
My problem is on the other end of the hose. My HF Portland electric pressure washer only has a screw on adapter on the end that connects to the pressure washer. The other end that connects to the long wand handle just has a slide in fitting. I need to convert that slide in fitting to a screw on so I can use a Dusichin short (stubby) handle with my foam cannon. I'm just not sure what that adapter might be called or where I could find one. Anyone have any suggestions - other than buying a better pressure washer?
Witch quick connector fits the DeWalt Power Cleaner DCPW550B 5 AH 500 PSI. ?
So I just got the Portland you are using do the parts fit or not .You are using them but you said they dont fit .confused
This helps a lot thanks man
It works for a little while then it starts to leak where the adapter connects to the pressure washer gun as if there's not a tight seal it also wobbles around what can I do to stop it from leaking
Can't find that bosch style fitting anywhere... Any idea where I could find them?
Mines just got here now ima film sad boi car wash tik toks ty
I got the compatible parts thankfully any tip on tightening the replacement wand? It fits but it should be a little tighter. Thanks all in advance.