Snow foam

[bikeit]

I use Anachem Ultra foam along with a Cleantec snow foam lance on a Nilfisk powerwasher but I can never get the foam to be of a thick consistency, have tried mixing the product double what is recommended but it doesn't seem to make much difference, anyone offer any help?

 

[Gareth]

Is there an adjustable flow nozzle on the top of the canon? Also, how long have you had it and have you either cleaned or replaced the internal gauze?

 

[bikeit]

Yes there is an adjustable nozzle, but if I make any changes to it what's coming out it like water, have it about 2 years and have never cleaned or replaced the gauze.

 

[Jonny_W]

I use the same bottle from cleantec and mine works ok with the Anachem snowfoam and if you want it will come out like shaving foam. What ratio are you using?

 

[da.murf]

I’d say it’s the gauze. Mine is coming up 2yrs old now and same symptoms as yours

used to make a nice thick foam

FOAM LANCE METAL GAUZE - Autobrite Direct

Service part for the Autobrite HD Foam lance. Restore your Foam lance to peak performance. Fitting service available!

www.autobritedirect.co.uk

This is the one I replace with

 

[ALN]

I’d say it’s the gauze. Mine is coming up 2yrs old now and same symptoms as yours

used to make a nice thick foam

FOAM LANCE METAL GAUZE - Autobrite Direct

Service part for the Autobrite HD Foam lance. Restore your Foam lance to peak performance. Fitting service available!

www.autobritedirect.co.uk

This is the one I replace with

Never thought to look for this. Good shout! Bought 2 for £6 there on Amazon that looks the same

 

[MarkM]

I use an AutoGlym foam gun with 4 small caps of Anachem snow foam on a Nilfisk E160 washer, looks like this.....

 

[Gareth]

Yes there is an adjustable nozzle, but if I make any changes to it what's coming out it like water, have it about 2 years and have never cleaned or replaced the gauze.

Turn it all the was to the minus symbol and a quarter turn back, that'll be it at it's most foamiest. If it's still poor, change the gauze, they are only a couple of quid.

 

[bikeit]

I use the same bottle from cleantec and mine works ok with the Anachem snowfoam and if you want it will come out like shaving foam. What ratio are you using?

I tried it at 10 to 1 20 to 1 and the recommended ratio 25 to 1 no difference.

Never thought to look for this. Good shout! Bought 2 for £6 there on Amazon that looks the same

Buddy do you have a link?

 

[ALN]

Amazon product ASIN B086YR8P9T

I tried it at 10 to 1 20 to 1 and the recommended ratio 25 to 1 no difference.

Buddy do you have a link?

 

[Big Pimp]

as everyone else has said, change the gauze - its cheap as chips and should make a massive difference straight away.

 

[Walder]

I always found my £9 one from China would do the same if you stopped the flow water would come out.

But adjusting the + & - always brought it back to a good foam. I may take it apart and replace the gauze.

 

[Eddies]

You can clean the gauge out, throw it in brake cleaner and give it a shake it'll clean all out. I used a small bottle filled a bit and gave it a shake.

 

[da.murf]

You can clean the gauge out, throw it in brake cleaner and give it a shake it'll clean all out. I used a small bottle filled a bit and gave it a shake.

ive done that and also Coca Cola before and did a decent job. Still found a new gauze gave me more foam though

 

[brocks]

Soaked in Cillit Bang Bathroom descaler also helps as it breaks down the limescale and soap build up

 

[Big Pimp]

yeah, any good descaled with a degreasing element will revitalise the gauze, although for the price of them its worth having a couple spare

 

[bikeit]

yeah, any good descaled with a degreasing element will revitalise the gauze, although for the price of them its worth having a couple spare

Sent you a PM

 

[bikeit]

All sorted guys new gauze fitted, is it ok to make up a bottle of snowfoam until you next use it, or make up as go to use it?

 

[MarkM]

All sorted guys new gauze fitted, is it ok to make up a bottle of snowfoam until you next use it, or make up as go to use it?

I usually keep a mixture in the bottle so I can just grab and wash, no issues

 

[Chris100]

I have done both, never experience any loss in foaming with the mixture that has been made up to a few weeks before I have actually used it.

 

[bikeit]

Update, new gauze fitted and I just washed the car it doesn't matter how much I fiddle around with the + & - setting on the foam lance the foam still isn't a thick consistency. Anyone offer any help.

 

[mark19]

Update, new gauze fitted and I just washed the car it doesn't matter how much I fiddle around with the + & - setting on the foam lance the foam still isn't a thick consistency. Anyone offer any help.

How much foam in bottle itself?

 

[bikeit]

50mls in a 1 litre bottle.

 

[mark19]

50mls in a 1 litre bottle.

Personally i fill up about 2cm from the bottom! Probably too much but works for me

 

[bikeit]

Personally i fill up about 2cm from the bottom! Probably too much but works for me

i will try that and let you know, i have a car to wash in the morning