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Old 05-06-2008, 06:09 PM
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Default Karcher with foam cannon set-up w/ quick release

UPDATE ON THE PW/FOAM GUN SETUP on PAGE 2. Its a disappointment
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Hey guys... not sure if this is posted but i spent time researching and trying to get a good set-up for our Electric Karcher PW...this includes everything from the PW, to hose, new trigger, fittings and quick release...and actually more fittings from the hose kit...
now for my setup is:

PW: Karcher 1800 psi (lowes for $159.00)

Pressureparts.com:
Item# Product Price
331120V Plug, Quick Connect 3/8 MPT (Steel) $0.85
331021V Coupler, Socket 3/8 FPT (Brass) $2.51
331115V Plug, Quick Connect 1/4" MPT (Steel) $0.95
GHW4000 New Gun, Hose, Wand & Nozzle Kit 4000psi $89.95
344032 Foam Cannon With Tank $62.62
Total: $156.88


everything cost: $ 315.88

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so you have a Karcher PW and ordered an extra hose and gun?is it so you can connect a foam cannon?
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i didnt get the Karcher yet.. this weekend... you cant use the gun to attach to foam gun
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That's a veryt economical set up - cheaper than what I can find - i suggest you get it
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You should also make sure the separate hose you are buying will fit the Kacher unit.
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yes it will fit... spoke with the people there and they sell karcher accessories so everything is the right pieces and with quick release..
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Those are some nice prices, I just bought a new pressure washer this weekend and it was 400.00. If that fits your needs I would go for it.
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yeah i wanted something mobile... and this setup would work with any PW.. so if my karcher fails .. i can always get another PW and use the foam gun setup with hose..
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update... I ordered the set-up and will give a good review as soon as it arrives...
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update... I ordered the set-up and will give a good review as soon as it arrives...
Good for you,now all you need is DG #902,best IMHO for a foam cannon.
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