Snow Foam Lance/Applicator

tourer · 2nd October 2015, 22:01

I fancy a new Snow Foam Lance/Applicator for use with my Nilfisk 150 bar pressure washer for applying snow foam or car shampoo.
I don't mind going up to about £30 inc postage but would prefer to keep away from the £50 end.
Can anyone recommend one from personal experience and who supplies it?
Thanks in advance.

Jordan Apex · 3rd October 2015, 06:35

I6automotive on ebay sell them for 19.99 with free delivery, tried and tested with good customer service

can't go wrong really! Just make sure you order the one with the correct adapter (nilfisk in your case) oh there are 2 nilfisk adapters so check your Lance fitment against the picture although I imagine yours will be the nilfisk alto type

tourer · 3rd October 2015, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Apex

I6automotive on ebay sell them for 19.99 with free delivery, tried and tested with good customer service

can't go wrong really! Just make sure you order the one with the correct adapter (nilfisk in your case) oh there are 2 nilfisk adapters so check your Lance fitment against the picture although I imagine yours will be the nilfisk alto type

Many thanks for your help and input, Jordan.
Item ordered.

Jordan Apex · 3rd October 2015, 13:02

No problem, don't forget they have the dual to adjust dilution ratio. May take a while to get it setup how you want in terms of foam thickness

tourer · 2nd November 2015, 12:34

Many thanks to Jordan for his recommendation.
I bought the item and have used it several times now. It works great, leaving a thick blanket of foam.
I don't actually use snow foam in it. I use Turtle Wax Professional wax/wash that I buy in 25 litre bottles from Costco. I adjust the applicator to give a thick foam and as a result it takes about half a litre of shampoo per covering.
Does anyone know if this is normal? Would it take less if I used proper snow foam?
I am not worried about the cost of the shampoo as it costs pennies the way I buy it. I'm just curious as I have never seen snow foam lances used before.
Thanks again.

peterduke · 2nd November 2015, 21:52

I use the above as well. Can't beat it for price. I found that snow foam takes ages to clear from your washing area.
You can put as much shampoo as you want into your bottle and top up with water. You can usually wash the full car and not having to rush round the car before it disappears.Plus it's very cheap to buy as well.

murphyv310 · 3rd November 2015, 07:04

Not only is the adapter important so is the venturi size. They come calibrated between 1.0 to 2.8. The size depends on the machines water flow rate, get it wrong and it won't lift the chemical. Companies like AXO, G&S Supplies, and Brushrite will supply the correct foam bottle and suitable venturi. Alto in Penrith should supply the manufacturer bottle.

2nd October 2015, 22:01	#1
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Snow Foam Lance/Applicator I fancy a new Snow Foam Lance/Applicator for use with my Nilfisk 150 bar pressure washer for applying snow foam or car shampoo. I don't mind going up to about £30 inc postage but would prefer to keep away from the £50 end. Can anyone recommend one from personal experience and who supplies it? Thanks in advance.

3rd October 2015, 06:35	#2
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	I6automotive on ebay sell them for 19.99 with free delivery, tried and tested with good customer service can't go wrong really! Just make sure you order the one with the correct adapter (nilfisk in your case) oh there are 2 nilfisk adapters so check your Lance fitment against the picture although I imagine yours will be the nilfisk alto type __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

3rd October 2015, 13:02	#4
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	No problem, don't forget they have the dual to adjust dilution ratio. May take a while to get it setup how you want in terms of foam thickness __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

3rd November 2015, 07:04	#7
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Not only is the adapter important so is the venturi size. They come calibrated between 1.0 to 2.8. The size depends on the machines water flow rate, get it wrong and it won't lift the chemical. Companies like AXO, G&S Supplies, and Brushrite will supply the correct foam bottle and suitable venturi. Alto in Penrith should supply the manufacturer bottle. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

2nd November 2015, 12:34	#5
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Many thanks to Jordan for his recommendation. I bought the item and have used it several times now. It works great, leaving a thick blanket of foam. I don't actually use snow foam in it. I use Turtle Wax Professional wax/wash that I buy in 25 litre bottles from Costco. I adjust the applicator to give a thick foam and as a result it takes about half a litre of shampoo per covering. Does anyone know if this is normal? Would it take less if I used proper snow foam? I am not worried about the cost of the shampoo as it costs pennies the way I buy it. I'm just curious as I have never seen snow foam lances used before. Thanks again.

2nd November 2015, 21:52	#6
peterduke Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	I use the above as well. Can't beat it for price. I found that snow foam takes ages to clear from your washing area. You can put as much shampoo as you want into your bottle and top up with water. You can usually wash the full car and not having to rush round the car before it disappears.Plus it's very cheap to buy as well.