It seems the recommendation for steel braided hoses comes from how a non-steel braided hose can expand slightly under pressure. When you release the trigger the hose is under pressure, if the hose flexes, the pressure in the hose may drop enough for the pressure switch to cause the unit to surge to re-pressurize the hose.
Yeah that makes sense, although in the case of this unit it doesn't happen. Maybe there's some internal function to counter that, but even during frequent start/stop use (like doing wheels) it's always a smooth start up.
I used a 1.4mm orfice on my mjjc s v3.0 and got thicker foam on my active 2.3 than the given 1.45mm orfice while keeping it under 15amps. (14.7 amps, to be exact).
Where'd you get it? I just picked up a 1.5mm from Obsessed Garage for my second foam cannon (I have the 1.45 in the other) but yeah if the 1.4 is under 15A I'd probably prefer that.
One thing I forgot to mention was that I felt like the 1.45 aerated a bit better than the 1.25 but yeah, it's not as thick. What kind of soap did you use?
Yeah, I think I tend to think of these videos as a continuation of the last one, but I see how that might not flow well for the audience. Valid point.. appreciate the feedback 🍻
I strive for this foam. Sadly I have annoying well water. And trying to get this foam I need a DI system or a filter to just reduce my TDS so I can get this kind of foam. One day I swear I will have this foam lol.
I can't recommend the CR Spotless system enough when it comes to DI. Our TDS levels plus direct sun make washes pretty difficult, but that system is as good as the reviews say it is. 👍
@@jgo.m3I ordered the Incredible Suds because I was running out of the Mega Foam. I’ll be sticking with the Incredible Suds, it seems to pull off the dirt better. I am going to miss the smell of the Mega Foam though lol
It's definitely loud if you run it in a typical 1-2 car garage. If you're outside with the unit inside though, it doesn't seem any louder than if it were outside with you (which, to me, isn't that loud). As for cage mounted vs sitting on a shelf, I doubt you'd be able to tell the difference over the sound of the unit.
Definitely not worth the risk of damaging the pump. I went from a karcher k1700 to the active 2.0. The first thing I did was find the box my pf22 came in and swapped the 1.1 for the 1.25. Even though I'm on a dedicated 20amp circuit I'm not risking it.
Interesting my pf22 says the 1.25 is pre installed.. did you check your manuals for your pf22? To make sure you are using the correct 1.25 instead of 1.1? Also I read online that they suggest 1.45 as the 1.25 can still run the risk of damaging the motor.
@@johnnelwhite oh interesting! didn't buy from them, im from canada so I go to carzilla, anywho i ordered the 1.30 and 1.40 gonna test em out and see what up. just want to prolong the active 2.0 as much as possible
