This is the first video I watch where the guy actually took the time to use a regular car detailing foam canon and tried it with this dewalt tool. And then showed how efficient the foam rinsing was... This is gonna do it for me. Thank you.
This was a really important video for those of us who live in condos. I have a garage with power outlets but no water spigot. I have searched everywhere looking for a self priming system (suction from bucket). This seems to be the only one that is worth getting. Karcher k4 and k5 can do it but I don't like all of their proprietary connections and tools. Makita has a nice unit but it's not sold in the USA. I even emailed them asking about it and they don't know if/when it might be coming. Thanks for the video! I might end up getting one.
UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust ru-vid.comUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Best video I've seen to date on this machine. It definitely has its place. Soap bottle is great for applications where you don't necessarily want foam.
@@tehMaloWalo There's times I don't want foam. If you think outside the box (you can do it) you'll see there's applications besides using it to wash your car. I know 'cause I've done it several times.
@@APrawks i understand that. i’m just saying, this is supposed to make more foam not dispense soap. the foam cannon on this machine sucks to make foam but sure it can spread soap. you could also just put soap in the water source and skip the foam cannon attachment as it’s meant to make foam not spread soap lol
@@tehMaloWalo Needs more pressure to make foam and you're just not going to get it from this machine. You'll never ever see me run any cleaner through any machine. I use simple green to spray on my porch then use Ryobi scrubbers. Great for rinsing vehicles from a bucket of filtered water. I use it for all kinds of things.
Looks like a good option. What someone really needs to do is create a backpack pressure washer unit that works on larger voltage batteries like electric mowers use for more PSI and GPM, and include a water tank so you have everything on your back for convenience and make the hand held portion lighter. You may look like a wannabe ghost buster, but you'll be able to wash your car or pressure wash anything anywhere. If you get the gumption to build this product and it's a success, I'll just ask for a 5% idea fee cut. :)
Awesome video, its really nice that you have tested out the pre included soap dispenser. I laughed hard when its squirts runny soapy water way instead of foam 😂
Just found your great channel - you give very clear presentations! I just got the DeWalt 20v with the intention of using it to clean road grime off our cars in the winter when above freezing, and keep the washing mess and ice away from the front of the garage. I thought it worked great even with the 550psi pressure. Two pre-rinses took virtually all the dirt off (but the car does have ceramic coats). My only issue is that the soap bottle barely worked. Soap dribbled out just a couple of feet, and thought something was wrong with it until I tried a soap bottle from my larger pressure washer and it did the same thing. I’m going to get a smaller orifice for my Adam’s foam cannon and try that next even though the cannon shouldn’t be used with less than 850 psi. Was hoping to find a cordless pressure washer with portable water tank in lower 1000 psi range, but nothing affordable really exists yet. You covered the cordless dual 20v Ryobi in a different review, but pointed out the flabby/leaky plastic water bag that has to be held above the unit to work. For that expensive unit they could have done better than an afterthought on how to supply water to it.
Great video on the purpose of this item. I bought a Worx version a couple of years because it was the only one avail at that time (would have loved to go a Dewalt, because I already have several of they batteries). I already have a high pressure washer, but bought one of these “power washers” for the sole purpose to final rinse car with distilled water. Much less to zero water spots (even if you just let it sit to dry, which I don’t normally do). I modified a plastic back pack type 5 gallon weed sprayer and hook my worx up to it and fill 2-3 gallons of distilled water for my 911 or 3-4 gallons for my MDX and Tacoma or wife’s Infiniti SUV. Looks like all the major companies make these now. Also a Great option for someone who may not have a water source (live in an apartment complex, or something?). Not as much power as the pressure washers, but good enough. I’m surprised that details go to such great depths on how to avoid water spots, but no one ever mentions this type of rinsing technique, but works great for me. Thanks for the video!!
Using a backpack tank is a genius move. Probably not enough of a market for it, but someone should come up with a battery powered backpack pressure washer with tank that can run on the larger 40v or 60v batteries for more power and pressure. That would put all of the bulk/weight on your back and make the hand held portion much smaller and easier to use. This would be great not only for cars but also pressure washing anywhere.
This is the best video of this I wasn’t thinking about ever buying one from any video ive seen but after this one it doesnt look bad at all if I catch a deal on one might check it out for myself. Ive got plenty of batteries 20 and 60v
The wand extension creates the restriction and helps to maintain higher pressures, by adding the foam cannon directly to the handle youve lost all your pressure to create foam
To keep the hose down in the bucket, I use a small master lock hanging on the end so it can stay down in the water. Honestly this thing is awesome for washing your motorcycle. Especially if you live an apartment complex like myself and no access to a garden hose. But you are correct the factory hose on this thing suck ass and starts bending immediately. I washed my bike and entire car with this thing. The factory soap dispenser suck ass too!!!!!
I bought a greenworks cordless pressure washer, it’s 70 bar and has the bucket of water on top of the unit it’s the best cordless washer on the market, I’ve yet to see a more powerful one than that and I use it regularly!
A curved attachment to get the wheel wells would be great too. I love Dewalt stuff, I have a bunch, but...I'd go $39.99 on it, at $120, I'll just use my hose!
You can figure out the gpm. Measure the weight of water being sprayed in a bucket against a timer running for a minute. Water is about 8.34 pounds a gallon
For those resisting metric because (who really knows) 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogram. Unbelievably difficult to grasp. Water freezes at 0c and boils at 100c. If you were building a subwoofer cabinet in a spare tire well or behind a wheel arch and needed to figure out the volume of the cabinet, it would be quite easy using water to find the volume in litres instead of your cubic inches or feet. And then there's your lovely fractions. What's the point of those? Metric? Oh yeah, there's the point.😁
OMG, if they made a single battery 40V. Dewalt or Makita I'd be all over it, just saw some random brand that ran on 40V, but it takes two batteries. . . Very cool though for weekly beach trips as it is though.
Loved the way you shook the Bottle while trying to make it foam better... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 .. please get THICKER DAMN IT... Face was priceless.. I ordered the same set up with mjjc foam canon. Perfect for me in nyc apt garage.. Great vid!
You probably figured out by now that the handle on the bucket slides very nicely over the hose to keep it in place. No vice grip needed. Sometimes simple is best.
I have the 600 psi Ryobi EZClean, It works great to 'pressure' wash cars but it sucks at foaming, I've converted mine to quick connect and even with a MJJC it struggle to make foam. I think this is due to the flow rate maxing out at 0.7 GPM. I've tried a number of different orifices (0.8 > 1.25) but nothing helps.
By the time you assemble this Ginormous heavy tool you could have washed the car dried it and been ready to coat it. Personally I would not waste my money on any of these type tools. The foam cannon and a real pressure washer is the way to go
Great review, thinking about starting a mobile car service and want to travel light, this seem like a great tool to add to my collection, I'm just curious on the second tool you mentioned that you're going to review Great review, thanks for the info
I curious if hooking it up to a garden hose might boost the pressure a little bit since it would not be using so much of it's power pulling the water in.
I did some pressure tests today. Bucket pull with yellow tip was 500 psi. With the hose it was about 550 psi as they advertise. All the tips except yellow were 400 psi both bucket and hose.
Hi there, the 15.3 - 16 min mark you mention another washer from amazon that you prefer. tried to find that video but could not. Could you let me know which model/product you reference. Also I have a car wrapped in PPI, what are your recommendation for washers?
This would be ideal if you trailer your boat to the ocean and want to rinse off your brakes after launching and loading. I currently use a pump sprayer but kind of a pain to have to pump for pressure.
is that a foam cannon pro v2.0 with 1/4 quick connector adapter? I will buy a mjjc foam cannon but I don't know what type of nozzle that fits on my cordless dewalt. can you please tell me what did you used on your video. thanks
9:30 I’m thinking that you are supposed to spool the hose in the bottom of the bucket with the ball shape part in the bucket also to hold it in there 🤷♂️. Or maybe it’s designed to be in a water source deeper than just a 5 gallon bucket because 5 gallons isn’t a lot. Maybe one of those water tanks on a trailer?
@@imjoshv yeah their sheeple are pretty interesting and easily influenced by their leader. Good that you filter out the bs and keep doing your thing. Just subbed and will be sure to keep an eye out for new content.
It will handle it no problem. I had aphid poop all over my trailer, sprayed some super clean, let it sit a few minutes and it cleaned off perfectly. If I were to keep up with the cleaning I wouldn't need the cleaner.
Yep I bought and Sent it straight back not up to the job wouldn't suck up from bucket snap on connections really dreadful water was coming out of bodywork this couldn't knock its way out of a wet paper bag. I have a range of the Dewalt large batterie tools all excellent. This was most disappointing as I needed an off site washer.
Hi @IMJOSHV I love the idea of of having a portable washer, for light work. In the market to buy one. Would you recommend the Dewalt or Ryobi RY121850VNM? Looking forward to your feed back.
10x more is about right. You can't get pressure with an open hose, 0psi. Blocked hose is full pressure and full mains water pressure is in the 50 to 100 plus psi range and higher numbers are problematic. So I'd call that fair.
It seems that if you don't have access to a power outlet and/or water source, this is the way to go. Funny thing is that DeWALT is a brand for Professionals and this is more of a home tool
I disagree… I think flexvolt products are more for professionals. The 12v line is definitely for homeowners and the 20v line is kinda the more experienced people
I love ur videos. I just found you. I have a matte suv [genesis gv70]. I had no idea I wouldn’t be able to go to a car wash before I bought it. I live in an apt without access to a water line. What would be a budget friendly combination of a pressure washer & foamer?
What is the point if you have to go over the car with a sponge or rag ? You can get the same results with a bucket of soapy water and a garden hose with a sprayer 😢
Hi! I have a similar cordless pressure washer and a foam cannon with a 1.1 mm orifice, however, I always get the "foam" as in minute 16:34, more like wet soap even with the foam cannon. I wonder what change you made between minute 16:34 and minute 16:45 that you got so much foam as I just cant get my setup to work like that... thanks!!
Hi @imjoshv can this priming hose be used with any other corded electric pressure washer and use bucket water as a source? Does it damage the water pump of the pressure washer as there will not be enough water pressure coming from the bucket?
Hi Josh, I like the tennis ball color bucket in this video. Would you please message me details on what it is and/or where to find it? I didn't see it listed in the video description.
Can you also try the Kobalt 40v cordless power washer from Lowes? Seems fairly priced. I’m in the market for one and wondering how good it is. Considering Worx Hydroshot as well.
Kobalt is a 40v platform at 600psi. I would expect more power from 40v. I think Ryobi has 40v that pushes 1100psi? but it looks more like a traditional pressure washer. The Worx on the other hand has many versions of their power washers. one that uses a single 20v battery and 2 that use 2 20v batteries and interestingly one runs at 750psi. That was their latest version of a power washer.
