Gilmour and Foam Lances...

[poru376289]

Hi, been here for a while and have noticed that more and more people are discussing Gilmour type foam 'guns'. I have done some research and it seems that there is very little between this and a foam lance, (apart from the adjustability of the Gilmour). I do not have a pressure washer, so would it be possible for me to use the Gilmour with a hose and hozelock type connection? Also how can i check that my 'garden tap' has sufficient pressure?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated before i chance 50 notes on something that might be no good!

Cheers

 

[FiDoDiDo]

I do not have a pressure washer, so would it be possible for me to use the Gilmour with a hose and hozelock type connection? Also how can i check that my 'garden tap' has sufficient pressure?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated before i chance 50 notes on something that might be no good!

Cheers

It's fine to use hte Gilmour on a hose with a hozelock connection, this is what I use with mine.

The pressure shouldn't be an issue, any normal outside tap should be fine.

Another product to consider if you find the Gilmour too expensive is the SuperSpray, it's only about a tenner with delivery. Not got one myself but I have heard good reviews.

 

[poru376289]

Thanks for the quick reply.
I have heard about the superspray and hace seen videos that show the AB foam lance, superspray and gilmour.
To be honest i'm not too bothered about the extra money as the gilmour, whilst being more expensive, does seem to produce thicker foam that dwells for longer and leaves the body 'looking cleaner'. Thanks for the reassurance with regards to the outside tap.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

What are you thinking of using in the Gilmour?
SSF is a favourite, here is a picture of mine using the SSF.

 

[poru376289]

The 'ssf' looks good might also try 'PB super slick and suds', maybe just stick with Gold Class as i have just bought 1.9L in 3 for 2 at Halfords.

Any other suggestions and i will have a look.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Maybe Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II as another option.

 

[Rich]

The Gilmour can suffer if you run a long length of hose. Use mine via two decent length hose pipes with no issues. Pressure washer took to much setting up etc and annoyed me.

 

[poru376289]

Thanks for the replies.

I have access to fairly short 20m hose that i could use, hopefully this will do the trick.

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=188

ABOVE: i think this is the one that i will go for.