Will it foam?

Al,,,Define foam. What are you looking for it to do. If you want actual foam you would have to use a foaming gun.
 
Foam like this?

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This has been discussed a lot in the past older threads like from last year and further back.

Always remember that whatever you add to the mix will fight with the SH and start to weaken it so the more junk you add to the mix the weaker it will start to get.

To have good foam you should add more of a detergent or foaming agent to the mix (which will start to weaken the mix) and you will need foaming nozzles or open tubes with static mixers.

For the best foam you should have air added to the system like an air compressor but then that shortens the distance you can spray like down to 10' to 15'.

With more stuff or ideas, things will have to give and with some benefits you will have some sacrifices.

Just a little FYI.
 
Christopher said:
This has been discussed a lot in the past older threads like from last year and further back.

Always remember that whatever you add to the mix will fight with the SH and start to weaken it so the more junk you add to the mix the weaker it will start to get.

To have good foam you should add more of a detergent or foaming agent to the mix (which will start to weaken the mix) and you will need foaming nozzles or open tubes with static mixers.

For the best foam you should have air added to the system like an air compressor but then that shortens the distance you can spray like down to 10' to 15'.

With more stuff or ideas, things will have to give and with some benefits you will have some sacrifices.

Just a little FYI.
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I modified mine a bit and got it to shot foam around 40' my foam is thicker than what you guys would use.

I've seen units that shot foam 90' they are use by truck washers.
 
You can also buy a foam tip from spray systems.
I had a video when I used it, it will foam with just chlorine and dawn.
It makes the application of the chemicals REAL REAL REAL REAL slow.
Not worth it .
 
I would like to talk to you about that Lou, I know right now might not be a good time with the new addition but let me know when you might have some time.

Thank You.




Lou hoods&more said:
I modified mine a bit and got it to shot foam around 40' my foam is thicker than what you guys would use.

I've seen units that shot foam 90' they are use by truck washers.
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Larry Millette said:
Al,,,Define foam. What are you looking for it to do. If you want actual foam you would have to use a foaming gun.
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Here ya go Larry :nanner:


Main Entry: 1foam
Pronunciation: \ˈfōm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English fome, from Old English fām; akin to Old High German feim foam, Latin spuma foam, pumex pumice
Date: before 12th century
1 : a light frothy mass of fine bubbles formed in or on the surface of a liquid or from a liquid: as a : a frothy mass formed in salivating or sweating b : a stabilized froth produced chemically or mechanically and used especially in fighting oil fires c : a material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufacture
2 : sea
3 : something resembling foam
 
Al, the white 'foam' that you see in some of the guys roof cleaning pics could be the 'suds' of the detergent they use - but with the effect of applying chlorine to mildew you will also see a white 'foam' created as the chlorine is doing it's job on the mildew.

The different formulas for roof cleaning chemicals have been discussed over and over - at the end of the day, use what you can work safely with and what is effective. I don't clean roofs but know that many in FL swear by a chlorine, water and detergent mix.

hth :grin:
 
David O'Connell Jr said:
Here ya go Larry :nanner:


Main Entry: 1foam
Pronunciation: \ˈfōm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English fome, from Old English fām; akin to Old High German feim foam, Latin spuma foam, pumex pumice
Date: before 12th century
1 : a light frothy mass of fine bubbles formed in or on the surface of a liquid or from a liquid: as a : a frothy mass formed in salivating or sweating b : a stabilized froth produced chemically or mechanically and used especially in fighting oil fires c : a material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufacture
2 : sea
3 : something resembling foam
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Hahaha! Thanks David, I knew I could count on you! :bow-down:
 
Steven Button said:
Al, the white 'foam' that you see in some of the guys roof cleaning pics could be the 'suds' of the detergent they use - but with the effect of applying chlorine to mildew you will also see a white 'foam' created as the chlorine is doing it's job on the mildew.

The different formulas for roof cleaning chemicals have been discussed over and over - at the end of the day, use what you can work safely with and what is effective. I don't clean roofs but know that many in FL swear by a chlorine, water and detergent mix.

hth :grin:
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+100 Thanks Steve. Everything I wanted to say but was too lazy to type. LOL :thumbup2:
 
I can get mine to shoot foam but only further than my shoe?
 
The Cleaner said:
I can get mine to shoot foam but only further than my shoe?
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I know a good Doctor if you need one... :yes: It should not be foamy! :barf:
 
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