Not enough air space or ullage hence the reason the pressure drops quickly. Look like great products. Recently purchased an I.K foamer which I use for wheels, I add a little shampoo to add to the cling.
I have a 3 litre marolex foamer and I use 1:9 snow foam (2 litres total) and it works great for 10 seconds then it's back to the pump and I pump it to the max (120-130 pumps). In conclusion it's not great but a good workout. The unit is very good quality just wish it worked longer. I will try and dilute further but not sure how that would make a difference?
Can you use the Marolex Acid for regular foam soap etc? Sounds like the Acid resistant version might be more versatile since it could do soap/wheel cleaner, or is the acid version foaming nozzles different than the soap foamer/blue one?
I just use the cheap supermarket pump sprayers £2 each. I was looking at foaming sprayers for the GT one wheel shampoo, and thought that the IK 1.5 foamer was pricey. Blimey the price of these in the UK made my eyes water !
First test of the foamer is basically how my Metso foamer works. I've found the less product in the bottle the longer the spray seems to last without pumping. Using Bilt Hamber right now which isn't thick at all but using AD Magnifoam was much thicker
So impressed with mine..so much so I bought a 9l pump sprayer with lance to get right down and into wheel arches without bending my geriatric spine..... They are built like they'd survive anything bar a truck driving over them
Great review. Like you I Always find the foam sprayers loose pressure so fast they become frustrating. Loving the old school garage doubling up as an in door wash studio.
Just a quick one... you mentioned that you used the solution at 10:1 but used 20ml of product to 2L? Surely that would be 100:1 dilution? Just wondering what mix is best when my foamer arrives 👍🏻
@@TheDetailingSpace I’m not too sure which product it was it was the stuff you put in the marolex foamer? I’m useless at dilutions it always confuses me 😅
I did the exact same thing as yourself as regards the wheel shampoo in a foaming trigger bottle (ik foam 2 in my case) and i used hdd brakethrough wheel shampoo and did same ratio as yourself 2ml into 2 litres of water and guess what got the same result as you. You would think if 20 to 40ml of product is all thats needed in 20 litres of water, then seen as your putting it into only 2 litres of water obviously your going to put less in and expect good results as regards foam, obviously in this case we we're both wrong lol. So after playing about with ratios i found that to get the desired foam you need to use the same amount as you would in a bucket 20 to 50ml so you obviously get a stronger wheel cleaner but if you make a 2 litre mix up, i can do my wheels 4x over probably more with that one 2 litre mix so still makes it more economical than using it in a bucket, as obviously you just poor that down the drain when your done.
@@TheDetailingSpace hi m8t can I use the 3000 model just as a sprayer I work as a road worker and use hand held sprayers for diesel was looking at the marolex models and the 3000 model is great size can I use just as a diesel sprayer to spray lorry with diesel and wheel barrows to stop tar sticking to barrows thanks in advance
I use something similar for my garage therapy wheel cleaner. I use around 15 top 20ml in the bottle. Always best not to completely fill up the bottle with water to leave more space for air. I can usually get around 3 or 4 cars with that one mix
@@TheDetailingSpace did that work better for you ?? I'm in the process of buying either the 2000 0r 3000 myself and think I'm going to go with the 3000 to fill halfway for more air
@@TheDetailingSpace yes thx but 6.50 delivery plus are they genuine dont trust them is that the only place also looking for gt blower sold out everywher
I'd be more than happy to use these type sprayers. There is one single pet hate..... pumping... If somebody could come up with a solution where two pumps would be enough. Or even an electric one maybe?
@@paulmasters2342 If you search YT, you'll find a number of people that install schrader valve's and attach little electric pumps. Just search YT. I would also suggest that if you do install a schrader valve, have it be a metal one as the rubber one could shoot out with incorrect usage.
Not enough air space or ullage hence the reason the pressure drops quickly. Look like great products. Recently purchased an I.K foamer which I use for wheels, I add a little shampoo to add to the cling.
Yeah, I've been filling a little less since this video
I have a 3 litre marolex foamer and I use 1:9 snow foam (2 litres total) and it works great for 10 seconds then it's back to the pump and I pump it to the max (120-130 pumps). In conclusion it's not great but a good workout. The unit is very good quality just wish it worked longer. I will try and dilute further but not sure how that would make a difference?
if you fill it up with less solution it lasts long like its supposed to
Can you use the Marolex Acid for regular foam soap etc? Sounds like the Acid resistant version might be more versatile since it could do soap/wheel cleaner, or is the acid version foaming nozzles different than the soap foamer/blue one?
I just use the cheap supermarket pump sprayers £2 each. I was looking at foaming sprayers for the GT one wheel shampoo, and thought that the IK 1.5 foamer was pricey. Blimey the price of these in the UK made my eyes water !
Haha, they can be pricy, but seem to be worth it
First test of the foamer is basically how my Metso foamer works. I've found the less product in the bottle the longer the spray seems to last without pumping. Using Bilt Hamber right now which isn't thick at all but using AD Magnifoam was much thicker
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So impressed with mine..so much so I bought a 9l pump sprayer with lance to get right down and into wheel arches without bending my geriatric spine.....
They are built like they'd survive anything bar a truck driving over them
Indeed. Cracking pieces of kit
Great review. Like you I Always find the foam sprayers loose pressure so fast they become frustrating. Loving the old school garage doubling up as an in door wash studio.
Haha, thanks 👍
Just a quick one... you mentioned that you used the solution at 10:1 but used 20ml of product to 2L? Surely that would be 100:1 dilution? Just wondering what mix is best when my foamer arrives 👍🏻
Which product was that for?
The wheel cleaner I mix at 1:100, just got so used to saying "ten to 1" 😂
@@TheDetailingSpace I’m not too sure which product it was it was the stuff you put in the marolex foamer? I’m useless at dilutions it always confuses me 😅
I did the exact same thing as yourself as regards the wheel shampoo in a foaming trigger bottle (ik foam 2 in my case) and i used hdd brakethrough wheel shampoo and did same ratio as yourself 2ml into 2 litres of water and guess what got the same result as you.
You would think if 20 to 40ml of product is all thats needed in 20 litres of water, then seen as your putting it into only 2 litres of water obviously your going to put less in and expect good results as regards foam, obviously in this case we we're both wrong lol.
So after playing about with ratios i found that to get the desired foam you need to use the same amount as you would in a bucket 20 to 50ml so you obviously get a stronger wheel cleaner but if you make a 2 litre mix up, i can do my wheels 4x over probably more with that one 2 litre mix so still makes it more economical than using it in a bucket, as obviously you just poor that down the drain when your done.
Haha, nice 👍
@@TheDetailingSpace hi m8t can I use the 3000 model just as a sprayer I work as a road worker and use hand held sprayers for diesel was looking at the marolex models and the 3000 model is great size can I use just as a diesel sprayer to spray lorry with diesel and wheel barrows to stop tar sticking to barrows thanks in advance
I use something similar for my garage therapy wheel cleaner. I use around 15 top 20ml in the bottle. Always best not to completely fill up the bottle with water to leave more space for air. I can usually get around 3 or 4 cars with that one mix
Yeah, I'm going to start using the 3000 sprayer with 1.5-2L OF product so more air
@@TheDetailingSpace did that work better for you ?? I'm in the process of buying either the 2000 0r 3000 myself and think I'm going to go with the 3000 to fill halfway for more air
Yes, 3000, as you say, you can get more air in there
want to know if MAROLEX AXEL FOAMER nozzle can I use it for industry ergo??
The Axel Foamer can be used to spray only water?
Great for wheels
Hi m8t can you use the 3000 model just as a sprayer
Sure 👍
So what exactly is the difference between the alka and the acid pumps?
It's the seals and what chemicals they're designed to resist
So for chemicals the black acid ones would be better ? Or would the alka be better?
It depends on the pH of the chemical you intend to put in it
@@TheDetailingSpace so the black one will withstand higher ph levels?or will the alka?
@agustinherrera5600 that's not how the pH scale works.
Polish companies are storming the world ! Congrats Marolex !
Haha, indeed 👍
What’s your soap to water ratio?
depends on the product.
Anyone have any idea how to foam up the one with the green handle shown at the start??
The green handle one doesn't foam. That's a traditional sprayer
where can i buy the acid 3000 in the uk
Mmmm..... have you tried amazon?
amzn.to/3bVAAxL
@@TheDetailingSpace yes thx but 6.50 delivery plus are they genuine dont trust them is that the only place also looking for gt blower sold out everywher
Not sure of any UK stockists yet for marolex unfortunately...
I believe clean and Shiny have a delivery of Blo dryers coming soon
And yes I use mine on the bins once a month too 😂
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To be fair, I just eyeballed the measurement when I filmed it 😂
Haha 😂 amateur 🤣😘
I'd be more than happy to use these type sprayers. There is one single pet hate..... pumping... If somebody could come up with a solution where two pumps would be enough. Or even an electric one maybe?
Haha. I think someone has done an electric type. In fact, may even have been marolex, I can't remember.
@@TheDetailingSpace where can I find this in action?
@@paulmasters2342 If you search YT, you'll find a number of people that install schrader valve's and attach little electric pumps. Just search YT. I would also suggest that if you do install a schrader valve, have it be a metal one as the rubber one could shoot out with incorrect usage.
@@collinhopper7542 Paul Dolden reviewed the electric version here: ruclips.net/video/MLdFoUm4PWc/видео.html
I mite sound clueless but does not 1 stay gun do everything ?? have to have different spray guns for different washes ?
Different seals for different chemicals
I got 1 for Xmas and the plunger does not stay down. So be careful when you buy one.
Twist it on
10:1 dilution ratio is 200ml per 2litres not 20ml per 2litres surely?
Which product you referring to? But yes, that would be correct
Probably just said it wrong as I usually work with smaller quantities when diluting
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Total noob here, what’s the difference?
£40 for a pump sprayer?!
Not sure