Glad I bought the MTM. "Buy cheap, buy twice".

Loved this video as I was undecided what stubby gun to choose, I now own the MTM SGS 35 👍

@SuperchargedLlama

28 күн бұрын

And so do I. Not disappointed with that purchase at all.

Good point, going to get a proper gun now, thanks 🙏

Very helpful - I purchased an MTM SG35 as I have a Stihl RE 143 Plus , which is a beast of a machine and I decided to go for a more up market product. Very happy with my MTM SG35. Also the reviews showed that the MTM SG35 can be used simply by pulling the trigger with your pinky, so less fatigue on the hand especially if you are washing a number of cars one after another.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 ай бұрын

I've got the same gun now and I agree with you! The only fun I've found that takes less effort is Ava's easy force one.

Good PSA, far too few people appreciate the subtle differences that can have major impacts.

Glad I watched this video as now I know why sometimes my pressure washer pulses

had pulsing on my 7yr old K4 with old cheap stubby gun for 4 years now.....but also had an aqua stop adapter on the hose (bad for PW). removed that, but still had the issue (also had to get some minor repair done to the outlet section of the K4 post-winter 2021, now have cheap duvet when storing in shed). Recently bought a new AM Details stubby gun and K4 is working perfectly now.

@SuperchargedLlama

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a very similar experience, I changed to the MTM gun and it solved the problems.

Big thanks from Québec Canada 🇨🇦

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧👉🤟👈🇨🇦 happy jubilee weekend 🙂

Very good PSA! I have been planning on getting a stubby gun. But as the saying goes, "Buy cheap, get cheap"!

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

Yep it certainly seems to be the case with this. Your current setup with the QR nozzles on the standard gun is looking good!

@jtcrow

2 жыл бұрын

@Supercharged Llama Detailing Yea, but I get my own frustrating pulsing issues myself, so trying to get to the bottom of that too!

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtcrow I've had some comments on Facebook that it may also be down to the orifice size of the QR nozzles, so I'm looking in to that too.

@jtcrow

2 жыл бұрын

@Supercharged Llama Detailing Yes, that would make sense- I don't remember it pulsing with the OM lance. I use a Karcher K4. 🤔

Just found this Adrian, I've bought the pack from Direct Hoses comprising of the AllBlack 9, 20ltr hose and reel with their own QR gun. Had it nearly a year now and it hasn't missed a beat not even a splutter, for a weekend warrior I give it some hammer sometimes two cars a weekend in and I did the neighbours tractor too. Fingers crossed they have matched the gun and hose to the machine.

@SuperchargedLlama

10 ай бұрын

I believe they have and you should be safe there. But if it goes wrong at any point, you're very likely on your own. They did me again since this video when I sent my hose back to be mounted on a reel. It ended with a PayPal dispute to get it resolved.

@paulquickmire2379

10 ай бұрын

That's not good but it's not the first time I've heard this. If it goes wrong there are other companies I'll be going to.

Interesting video , I've got a Direct Hoses stubby gun with one of their 20mtr hose reels and a Karcher K5 compact and don't suffer any issues with pulsing.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, it doesn't effect everyone and every set up, which in itself is odd!

You have to try the one with a built-in live swivel, specially if you use stiff hose.

Yeh totally agree. Dont scrimp on the basics.

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

I've now got an SGS35 myself and I'm going to make a flow rate comparison video, but I had a quick look the other day and it seems like I got an extra litre (ish) out of the MTM one over 30s. I need to test it more thoroughly though.

Great video! !!! Where can I get that short adapter extension that holds all your nozzles and adds a short extension?? I love that idea it gives you some extra length plus holds your nozzles

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274750868057?hash=item3ff86d8a59:g:fjYAAOSw~eFgbrz6 :)

Useful video, I bought a cheapy stubby gun and have not had the pulsing issue with my old dying karcher K2 ( most of the pulsing vids I’ve seen were on Karcher machines) but I’ll definitely check to see if it happens on my newer Karcher K4 and I’ll try to remember to let you know the outcome. 👍👍

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

Have you got the little plastic nozzles like I have in this video? There's another element there whereby you need to make sure you've got the correct sized ones for the flow rate you've got. I've got the 030 ones for the C135i and that's alright.

@WEZ4136

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlamaI have the 5 colour options, 3 angle,1 black and the red one went in the bin as it has no business being near a car 😂, sadly I’ve had 4 days straight of rain and I’m still hoping for an overcast day just to give it a test run. Forgot to say I will be investing in an MTM 12 gpm like the sgs 28.

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

@@WEZ4136 on the size of the nozzles, on the metal bit that goes in to the quick release connector, there will be a stamped number that's 3 digits long. Have a look at what you've got at some point 🤘

@WEZ4136

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama I think the yellow 15° tip is something like 40015, I have spare green and white in the house and they have white 40° 40035 and green 25° has 25035, I’ll check for sure on the yellow if it ever stops raining and I can actually get some cleaning done 😂

@WEZ4136

Жыл бұрын

I also upgraded to the rubber lay flat flexiwash hose from direct hoses with the in built swivel, can’t wait to try it all out, but this weather is beyond uncommon for this time of year

Most of us are using a low pressure output pressure washer, Karcher K2/4 or the equivalent where this won't be an issue though .... I've Karcher HD 4/8 with the Karcher stubby and have bought the Halfords Stubby for the quick release convenience and both work fine with no issues

@SuperchargedLlama

Ай бұрын

This was on the Nilfisk C130i, which is about equivalent to a Karcher K4. You're absolutely right that a K2 wouldn't trouble it. I've got an HD4/8 as well, which also is pretty low powered and unlikely to give it much trouble, but all stubby guns are not created equal...and that Halfords one seems good!

I got the cheapo and had a small leak thay teflon tape sorted and now no issue as all :) worth it I say

@SuperchargedLlama

7 ай бұрын

Where did you place the Teflon tape, around a thread I assume, but which bit?

I have both and the cheapo went in the bin. Had to increase nozzle size due to a 30M hose but it wasn't a problem.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

This is the nozzle orifice, right? What diameter are you running now?

@jasonphillips3865

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama .It is a 04 but I reamed it a touch bigger until it stopped the motor pulsing. Way too many variables to try and calculate the perfect orifice size mate.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonphillips3865 pain I the ass isn't it. I think I'll end up getting the gun and nozzles from Carscope as they've got the high spec rubber tipped options

@jasonphillips3865

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama. I got stainless steel rubber tipped nozzles off ebay for £8 each.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonphillips3865 thanks for the tip!!

are the direct hoses guns cheap ones or are they ok ... im running bosch 125 pressure washer?

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

They aren't the cheapest no, but if they aren't MTM guns then they aren't the best out there. Someone in the comments berated me about slagging off the trigger gun here - it isn't bad, but there's better. I'd be curious if changing to 3/8" QR connectors will make a difference and I intended to do that, but I can't get these apart (because I've rounded it off, not realising they were threadlocked).

You don’t think it spraying through a tiny nozzle or orfice on a foam cannon would do the same thing as smaller piping.?

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

It should do, right? It'll be an interesting thing to test when I do switch over to it. I can say for sure that the for rate is less when I'm drawing from the tank in my van (I measured it and now I can't remember what the figure was, will have to do it again).

Hi there what is the cheap gun? Seems very similar externally to the Annovi Reverberi MV925 but I have seen better internals on the Annovi compared to hours, atleast does 8 GPM which I think would be sufficient for most, thank you

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

If it's indeed the MV925 👍

@protester2474

2 жыл бұрын

Hi so just checked the MV925 and mine is of much higher quality and for the price it’s good I think the one that you have got is a knock off from the MV925 don’t think you’d have any issue a genuine version though. I paid £39.99 for it so can’t complain at that price

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@protester2474 I will double check on the model again but I'm pretty sure it is that model. I can't imagine Direct Hoses would be selling a knock off, but you never know.

@protester2474

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3idpcN_dZbUqqw.html have a look at this one it’s the same as mine that I got

Hi mate, I was actually going to buy the one you have in this video after someone on DW said it was good & inexpensive. Its the annovi something-or-other MV925(?) ? Haven't bought short trigger gun before, so are you planning on getting a more expensive one then? I only have a K2 but slowly saving pennies up for a Kranzle down the line. Also, when I looked at that gun (if it is the one I mentioned), I couldn't work out how to get it to connect to the Karcher K series fittings, you know the ones you push and twist on?

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

The MV295 seems to get a lot of great reviews and I feel like I've got a very different experience to other people (although, not so different to the footage provided by another owner for the video). If you can stretch to it I would go for an MTM gun, even if it's not the SGS35. Usually when you're buying them you can specify the connector and you'd be able to choose the Karcher....quick connect I think? I know exactly what you're talking about.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

Aha, here we go. This sort of chunky connector? amzn.to/3uepPkH this also seems like a very good price compared to some other places, still expensive of course, I do appreciate that.

@AM4N18

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama Thats the one. Hmm choices, so it looks like double the price but for a better gun. Thing is, I'm only cleaning my car on the driveway and you're actually detailing other peoples using the cheap gun so I don't know haha, seems strange that I'd choose the better one. I suppose the MTM might be overkill for me but then as its a hobby any reasoning goes out the window 😂. The connector/adaptor can be changed out to suit your pressure washer as and when you change it right? E.g. I'd need to change it if I go from Karcher to Kranzle. Is there a difference in the fan pattern between the two? On some MTM videos (e.g. the high end stuff obsessed garage uses) I've seen a perfect fan shape coming out the end and then on others (not necessarily the MV925), its a bit more of a 'messy' fan shape. I wonder if its to do with the difference in how the water comes out of an open gun like you show, a dribble vs stronger cleaner stream.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@AM4N18 some great questions there. I'm going to try and answer them as best as I can. Will the MV925 suffice? Absolutely, yes it will. I'm going to change mine to the MTM one when I change my hose and the connectors to stainless, I've just had other outlays recently that have put that on hold, but it's coming....and that's more because I've got problems with all of that at the moment, but not severe enough to do it immediately. You're absolutely right that you can change the connector to the PW hose to a different brand at any point, you just purchase a different adapter. Most of them will be using 1/4" quick release (especially if you buy a new hose), so once you make that change then you're almost agnostic to the PW anyway. The big difference you're seeing on the fan of the jet is actually down to the nozzles. The cheap little plastic ones that are brightly coloured are the ones that give a very irregular fan (I use them still, they're effective). The higher quality ones, like those which Carscope sell, are built to a might higher standard and tolerance, they give a far better fan pattern.???but do they help clean the car any more effectively? Hmmmm,not sure.

@AM4N18

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama Very kind of you to answer all that, thank you. I'll need to have a think, I like to buy the best of what I can so maybe I just save up and get the MTM for use with the K2 and then the gun part is 'done' and future proof whatever PW choice happens rather than going MV925 and then saving again for MTM down the line. I've seen those Carscope nozzles, they look very nice, crikey expensive items though and you're right it'll make no difference for the purpose of washing car/chemicals off. All in the details I suppose but it'll need to be one at a time for me rather than going whole hog and splashing in one go. I need to remind myself I'm not some detailing pro, I only wash my cars on my driveway 😅. Having said that I've always wanted to do a machine polishing course so never say never, I may have other peoples cars to clean one day on the side... Whats next on the channel ? Were you tempted by the Lustrous I mentioned when we first talked? Would that fit as something you'd offer to your clients? Might last too long if anything, you'd have nothing to add on when they return for another wash haha. Have a good weekend.

Yesterday tested my brand new AVA P57, with the original gun no prob, but when I connect it to a cheap trigger gun (brandnew) it starts pulsating...so I ordered a MTM S28 gun, waiting for delivery and hopefully it wil work...keep you informed (the spray nozzles I use are 040 )

@SuperchargedLlama

6 ай бұрын

Do you know what orifice size the nozzles are? That's another variable 🙄 On my P57 I've stuck with the Ava gun and just use their variable nozzle.

@digitalcampi3289

6 ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama the white nozzle is 040mm, when I pull my gun and keep the trigger open and at the same time I turn the Ava on it works, than, when I release the trigger and pull the trigger back on it start's pulsating, so I guess the gun can't handle the 500bar pressure, the pressure can't be adjusted on the Ava...In theory it should work withe the cheapy gun as it has a flow rate of 8gallon(30 liters/min) and the Ava has a flow rate of 500 liters/hour which is 8,3 liter/min...the Mtm s28 12gallon which is 45,4 liters/min...can't find any info on the web about pulsating Ava P57 which is strange...the less powerfull PW's seems to have no problem with this

@SuperchargedLlama

6 ай бұрын

@@digitalcampi3289 yeah I think you could be facing the same sort of issue I was too. I went for the sgs35 and that solved it for me, it'll be interesting to hear what results you get. But to clarify, I've not used my stubby gun on my Ava P57 as the stock setup works well for me...I might get a 40 degree fixed nozzle from Ava though.

@digitalcampi3289

5 ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama finally my MTM arrived after it was lost by the parcel service, so today I had the chance to test ! I can confirm that the MTM gun on the Ava P57 works wel so no pulsing anymore, I used the withe nozzle with an aperture of 1.4mm

@SuperchargedLlama

5 ай бұрын

@@digitalcampi3289 thanks for taking the time to let me know, it's useful for when other people ask, I can reply from a position of knowledge!

Yep, buy an MTM or SUTTNER both are great quality.

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

The pulsing has gotten really bad recently, I think I've lost an o-ring in the brass QRs, so I'm getting the MTM one with stainless QRs from Carscope, so I'll actually be able to do the side by side comparison myself.

i have a 1600 psi pressure washer you think the cheap gun can handle it

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

It can definitely candle it as in it is rated for much higher PSI. I think the question will be more like "will you get the performance from it ?" And I can't answer that at the moment, having still not changed mine (other things have required spending on).

Can you drill out the nozzle to allow more water flow ….purchased a gun and hose from hose direct and the pressure washer keeps shutting off as pulsing .

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

You can buy wider diameter nozzles (not in terms of spray pattern, but flow rate). What PW are you using?

@saab93contdi

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama karcher 6.75 .. thanks for your reply.

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

@@saab93contdi your best bet is to speak to PressureWasherParts UK www.ebay.co.uk/str/pressurewasherpartsuk they are really helpful and will recommend the right size orifice for the PW you have. It may not solve the problem, it could be something that's been impacted now that you can't do anything about, but at the same time it could help prevent the issue happening again.

@saab93contdi

11 ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama the retailer sorted out my issue with no further cost….all works fine now.

@SuperchargedLlama

11 ай бұрын

@@saab93contdi thanks for taking the time to let me know 🤘

can we use these different brands on karcher K series ?

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

Yup, as long as you've got the K series hose adapter.

@tariqhassan9672

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama Hose adaptor , Can you send me a link for hose adaptor & video of it.

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

@@tariqhassan9672 yup, this is the adaptor that goes on the inlet of a stubby gun to connect to a Kb series hose www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/genuine-karcher-quick-screw-coupling-adaptor?ghref=3377%3A373130 or Amazon amzn.to/40XGtmb And this is a very good stubby gun you can have it configured with so you can see how it would look www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/suttner-2300-karcher-k-series-quick-release-short-trigger-gun-with-quick-release-nozzles?variant=32866292760655&ghref=3377%3A373130

You alright mate, is the Autobrite one a good one or a 'cheap' one?

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

Judging by the price and the flow rate I think that's a cheap one. It quotes 25L/m on their site (the one that is £35) and that converts roughly to 6 US gallons per minute. About half of what the MTM ones are.

@swift2117

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama damn that's the one I've got!

@LemonDesigns83

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama thanks for the fast response, this is the one i use with a k2 and doesn't pulse very often, but it does do it occasionally

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

@@swift2117 I'm also in a similar boat too with mine. There is also something about the nozzle orifice size, something else to look in to! What amazed me was how much cleaner the flow was coming out of the MTM gun.

@swift2117

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama Thank you for sharing, yes I think a 1.1mm orifice is good for a snow foam lance. I don't know much about the gun though.

Can confirm alot of hoses are restrictive too

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

That's a very good point to make as well!

@akeelshah7904

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama I managed to connect hydraulic hose to my karcher k4 😂😂😂

Got no pressure coming from the pissy gun But pressure works good on the wand

@SuperchargedLlama

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me me know? I'm not sure if you're asking a question or seeking advice at all, but you've written a statement, so it's not really that easy to reply to.

@jass7899

3 ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama sorry, I meant I got a spray gun But no proper pressure comes from the gun. But when I connect normal wand, water pressure is good Not sure why my gun doesn't have the pressure?? Any ideas

I hope god gives you a crown in heaven for this

@SuperchargedLlama

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I'd settle for the ability to polish cars just by looking at them.

I found this out the hard way when my brand new k5 decided to blow on me 🤦🏼‍♂️

@SuperchargedLlama

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm hearing it happens a lot. Same with not getting the right diameter quick release nozzles too! I have found that the MTM has made a real difference on my set up now.

the genuine short gun is made by tecomec, and it's part of their mecline lineup, it is supplying to AR, which i dont think is gonna be low in quality... which leads me to suspect u r holding a chinese knock off... sorry if u got cheated, hope u didnt spent too much on it

@SuperchargedLlama

Ай бұрын

I shall have a check, any ideas how I will be able to tell? I use an MTM now anyway.

@haikuancheoh2418

Ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama tbh I’ve no idea, but mtm seems like a safe bet. It’s not as expensive as mosmatic but it’s clearly better made than those knock offs. Would u recommend full stainless steel or sgs28 will do?

@SuperchargedLlama

Ай бұрын

@@haikuancheoh2418 I went with the 35 as I wanted stainless and not have to think about it anymore, if that makes sense? I friend of mine has the Sutner gun and I have to admit that it's nicer than the MTM - it feels like the trigger is a bit more progressive.

@haikuancheoh2418

Ай бұрын

@@SuperchargedLlama wao that’s some good stuff u have there. I’ll check suttner out, I know a Brit who sells Kranzle recommends suttner too.

@SuperchargedLlama

Ай бұрын

@haikuancheoh2418 my friend is a Kranzle user too, I think it's quite a common upgrade. I guess generally if people are paying for a Kranzle then they're happy to spend on the gun too.