Do I need to get a Snow Foam Lance?

Sound of Silence · 12-05-2012 01:25PM #1

Having recently seen some videos on Youtube, as well as a number of photos on this site showing Snow Foam, I've decided to give it a go!

The problem is, I'm not sure whether or not I need to get the lance. I have a Pressure Washer that has a chemical application system, but I'm not sure whether or not this can be used in place of the lance. I've taken a few pictures showing the Chemical pump, as well as the cap that attaches to the top of the washer.

I own a ProPlus Petrol Power Washer and Pump. I couldn't find anything about it online.

The chemical pump. I assume you drop it into the fluid.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/JoyDivision80/CIMG3739.jpg

Where it's located.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/JoyDivision80/CIMG3740.jpg

The chemical cap that goes at the end of the gun.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/JoyDivision80/CIMG3737.jpg

Any help would really be appreciated. Also, If you could provide a link to a good Lance, I would appreciate it. Even better, if you could point me in the direction of a store that sells it in either Dundalk or Newry.

JerCotter7 · 12-05-2012 01:30PM

Try put snow foam in there and see. A stand along lance is nice because you can adjust it for how much foam to spay on the car and at what mixture.

www.detailingshed.com have a good lance IMO. They have foam too.

vectra · 12-05-2012 01:31PM

Sound of Silence wrote: »

Having recently seen some videos on Youtube, as well as a number of photos on this site showing Snow Foam, I've decided to give it a go!

The problem is, I'm not sure whether or not I need to get the lance. I have a Pressure Washer that has a chemical application system, but I'm not sure whether or not this can be used in place of the lance. I've taken a few pictures showing the Chemical pump, as well as the cap that attaches to the top of the washer.

I own a ProPlus Petrol Power Washer and Pump. I couldn't find anything about it online.

Any help would really be appreciated. Also, If you could provide a link to a good Lance, I would appreciate it. Even better, if you could point me in the direction of a store that sells it in either Dundalk or Newry.

I would say yes, You do need a Foam Lance
Contact these guys as they would possibly be closest to your area

http://www.detailingshed.com/

mik_da_man · 12-05-2012 01:31PM

Yes u need a new lance.
I hav this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Snow-Foam-Lance-with-Attachment/dp/B002P3TYDO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1336825849&sr=8-4

You will need to get one with a specific fitment for your pressure washer

Sound of Silence · 12-05-2012 01:38PM

vectra wrote: »

I would say yes, You do need a Foam Lance
Contact these guys as they would possibly be closest to your area

http://www.detailingshed.com/

Yeah, I just seen a thread pointing out that snow foam required a High Pressure application. It seems like my Power Washer would only apply it at low pressure.

I'll check out that site.

Seeing that I'll require the Lance, I was wondering what sort of connection I should go for. It seems like they make the lance for specific models - Karcher, Bosch, and such

vectra · 12-05-2012 01:47PM

Sound of Silence wrote: »

Yeah, I just seen a thread pointing out that snow foam required a High Pressure application. It seems like my Power Washer would only apply it at low pressure.

I'll check out that site.

Seeing that I'll require the Lance, I was wondering what sort of connection I should go for. It seems like they make the lance for specific models - Karcher, Bosch, and such

Take a photo of your own connection and compare it with what is available

Sound of Silence · 12-05-2012 02:04PM

vectra wrote: »

Take a photo of your own connection and compare it with what is available

I unscrewed the gun to see what the connection looked like. Here's some pictures.

Here's the connection at the top of the gun itself.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/JoyDivision80/CIMG3744.jpg

And here is the connection of the attachment.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/JoyDivision80/CIMG3745.jpg

It looks a tad bit like the Kranzle. I'm not entirely sure.

I think I'll go with the Kranzle.

JerCotter7 · 12-05-2012 02:17PM

If you give the guys at detailingshed your make and model they would have some idea of what attachment to get you I would think.

vectra · 12-05-2012 02:49PM

As above.
Give them a ring and an email with the pic.
Secondly
Click on my sig and it wll take you to a detailing forum where you can re-post the above. They will sort it there for you as they sponsor the forum.

Sound of Silence · 12-05-2012 03:12PM

vectra wrote: »

Click on my sig and it wll take you to a detailing forum where you can re-post the above. They will sort it there for you as they sponsor the forum.

Just did.

I just have to wait for the Admins to give my account the go ahead. I'll post a thread there soon.

Seems like a good site!

Do I need to get a Snow Foam Lance?

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