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TJ · 07-15-2019, 07:58 PM

Has anyone used a JWGJW Foam Cannon with a Ryobi 1,600-PSI Model 141612 electric pressure washer. I ordered a JWGJW and am wondering if I will need an adapter (or will need to change fittings) in order to connect it to the hose from the Ryobi. I won't have the foam cannon in hand until Wednesday and would like to be prepared for whatever I need to do to get it to work with the Ryobi unit.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

TJ

sheridany · 07-15-2019, 08:29 PM

Hi TJ there was an adapter that threads into the foam canon typically that attaches to the washer gun. I have a karcher washer and I was able to get the adapter on Autogeek. I am not familiar with the ryobi washer. Does it have a threaded intake like this?

tnedator · 07-15-2019, 09:15 PM

Two options you are going to have:

1. Use the short JWGJW gun in place of the Ryobi, and then it's a matter of whether they have the same thread size/pattern to where you can attach the JWGJW directly to the Ryobi hose without an adapter. -- I believe they both use M22 fittings, so I think this will be possible without an adapter.

2. Use the Ryobi gun/wand and attach the foam bottle/nozzle of the JWGJW to the Ryobi wand. The JWGJW appears to use a 1/4" quick connect fitting and the Ryobi also appears to use 1/4" quick connect fittings. So, assuming it's the same form factor 1/4", which it probably is, again, you will likely be able to go this route as well without an adapter.

Personally, I would probably go with option 2, which gives more reach for both applying foam to the upper reaches of the coach as well as when you are using the Ryobi to rinse (assuming you do so).

TJ · 07-15-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tnedator

Two options you are going to have:

1. Use the short JWGJW gun in place of the Ryobi, and then it's a matter of whether they have the same thread size/pattern to where you can attach the JWGJW directly to the Ryobi hose without an adapter. -- I believe they both use M22 fittings, so I think this will be possible without an adapter.

2. Use the Ryobi gun/wand and attach the foam bottle/nozzle of the JWGJW to the Ryobi wand. The JWGJW appears to use a 1/4" quick connect fitting and the Ryobi also appears to use 1/4" quick connect fittings. So, assuming it's the same form factor 1/4", which it probably is, again, you will likely be able to go this route as well without an adapter.

Personally, I would probably go with option 2, which gives more reach for both applying foam to the upper reaches of the coach as well as when you are using the Ryobi to rinse (assuming you do so).

Thanks for that info. I like Option 2 as well, though Option 1 has its merits too. If the fittings on the Ryobi and the JWGJW are the same, that would be a real bonus and would provide a lot of flexibility.

TJ

tnedator · 07-15-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim

Thanks for that info. I like Option 2 as well, though Option 1 has its merits too. If the fittings on the Ryobi and the JWGJW are the same, that would be a real bonus and would provide a lot of flexibility.

TJ

Yes, especially since the JWGJW comes with it's own set of fan nozzles, so is meant as a short replacement for original wands. Hopefully the thread size is the same and you can go either route.

The foam cannon i bought a couple years ago, didn't come with a gun/trigger assembly, and instead the only option is to attach to the end of the wand. I think for a car, the shorter makeup of the JWGJW replacing the standard power washer trigger/wand would be better.

NealC · 07-16-2019, 06:23 AM

TJ,

I took a look at your pressure washer and of course I have the foam canon. As mentioned but I want to clarify for you, the trigger part of the foam canon I don't use. It's connected to the foam canon via a quick disconnect which typically goes right on the end of a wand on standard pressure washers which allow you to change tips. On my AR630 Pressure Washer I actually replaced the hose and wand to one from Lowes that has the proper quick connect at the end of the wand and it also gave me more flexibility in adding a 50ft hose as my pressure washer is quite powerful. It's all a game of what wand, hose, fittings you use. It's a bit of a puzzle but when you have all parts in hand it will make more sense.

TJ · 07-16-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NealC

TJ,

I took a look at your pressure washer and of course I have the foam canon. As mentioned but I want to clarify for you, the trigger part of the foam canon I don't use. It's connected to the foam canon via a quick disconnect which typically goes right on the end of a wand on standard pressure washers which allow you to change tips. On my AR630 Pressure Washer I actually replaced the hose and wand to one from Lowes that has the proper quick connect at the end of the wand and it also gave me more flexibility in adding a 50ft hose as my pressure washer is quite powerful. It's all a game of what wand, hose, fittings you use. It's a bit of a puzzle but when you have all parts in hand it will make more sense.

Ahaaaa...now I'm beginning to understand. Thanks for the clarification. Maybe I should have just bought one of the units without the trigger.

All the parts will be in hand and I can figure out how to mix-and-match the pieces to my satisfaction. I was thinking that having the bottle out near the end of the wand would make it too nose-heavy, but maybe not.

TJ

NealC · 07-16-2019, 09:38 AM

I would imagine a garden hose connection could be an alternate use such as when washing cars/toads. I have a separate one that I use for cars via garden hose. Garden hose supply doesn't work as well but it's better than dipping a wash rag in a bucket, I much prefer foam canons now that I'm familiar with them. Soap application is far superior as you'll find out.

Dutch Star Don · 07-16-2019, 11:30 AM

I got mine the other day (Adams Foam Cannon) and it came with a quick connect (like air hose fitting) that plugged right into the pressure washer handle on my Greenworks pressure washer. The Greenworks handle is about 18" so the Adams cannon is a little heavy on the end, since it's made of brass, but should work.

TJ · 07-16-2019, 12:32 PM

Good news! Not only did Amazon Prime come through a day early with the JWGJW Foam Cannon, but the connections on both ends are the same as those on the Ryobi 1600 PSI pressure washer (M22 threaded and 10MM quick disconnect). That will make mix-and-match of components between the two units easy.

Now, to get busy and try things out. Unfortunately, some pressing yard stuff will delay that until at least tomorrow.

TJ

tnedator · 07-16-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim

Good news! Not only did Amazon Prime come through a day early with the JWGJW Foam Cannon, but the connections on both ends are the same as those on the Ryobi 1600 PSI pressure washer (M22 threaded and 10MM quick disconnect). That will make mix-and-match of components between the two units easy.

Now, to get busy and try things out. Unfortunately, some pressing yard stuff will delay that until at least tomorrow.

TJ

Great, I was hoping that was going to be the case for you. That gives you lots of options. I'll be interested to hear your experience once you put it to use.

sheridany · 07-16-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim

Good news! Not only did Amazon Prime come through a day early with the JWGJW Foam Cannon, but the connections on both ends are the same as those on the Ryobi 1600 PSI pressure washer (M22 threaded and 10MM quick disconnect). That will make mix-and-match of components between the two units easy.

Now, to get busy and try things out. Unfortunately, some pressing yard stuff will delay that until at least tomorrow.

TJ

TJ, In the spirit of spending your money for you, you will also want a deionizer tank to rinse the coach after the soap rinse. Drying the coach is a beast unless you have the deionizer and saves a lot of time with no spots. There are many good options depending on your budget. And you can also use it wash the windows of your house so double benefit.

TJ · 07-16-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sheridany

TJ, In the spirit of spending your money for you, you will also want a deionizer tank to rinse the coach after the soap rinse. Drying the coach is a beast unless you have the deionizer and saves a lot of time with no spots. There are many good options depending on your budget. And you can also use it wash the windows of your house so double benefit.

Maybe I can use the "wash the windows of the house" argument on the "Chancelor of the Exchequer" to justify the cost." That's a two-edged sword, however, since I would also have to do the window washing.

We do have access now to very soft water (whole-house system) adjacent to the coach, but I realize that is not "deionized" water. We'll see.

TJ