@@RodneyCooperFilmztechnically you need a commercial unit to have any warranty for a business anyway. So any pressure washer under $500 won't have a warranty
It definitely rinses the car off faster like I mentioned, which is nice, but I mean, does that really matter to you? Also, from more experimenting, you do get better and thicker foam using this machine, but you do have to use more soap. So what really matters to you is the question? I got this as a Christmas gift, but I don't think I would've ever paid $350 for it with my own money.
After taking back 3 Ryobi $99 units I purchased the Active. One burned up and two others kept pulsing nonstop when turned on. Hopefully the active has not issues. It should be here in a few days.
Highly unlikely you got 3 dead machines. Ryobi products are actually pretty good. When I first got my Ryobi I thought it had problems like you, and I replaced it twice before I realized it wasn't the machine that was the problem. Seeing as you are on your third machine it is likely due to your water supply or hose. 1. The garden hose you are using is too long. Anything longer than 50ft will seize up the machine and it will not work, same for the Active. 2. You don't have enough water flow from your spigot 3. You might not have enough psi from your spigot. 4. Not clearing the hose and machine of air before turning it on and running it. If any of these are the reason, you're going to have an issue with thr Active as well.
@@HammysShowcase They were defective machines. The first one worked fine two days. On the 3rd day it would continuously surge about every 3 seconds while on. The second one was working fine until it started burning. I don't know what was burning but the smell of burnt plastic/wire started. The 3rd one did the same as the first after a few uses. They all made a terrible squealing noise when you let off the sprayer. Hopefully the Active doesn't do the same. Spigot pressure is decent and the hose is 50ft. I always bleed the air before use.
I also appreciate people's efforts to buy better and throw less away. So I appreciate companies that make longer lasting products. Even if they are more expensive in the beginning, the cost over the life of the unit should be lower.
Foam quality has to do with several factors, including dilution rate (as a result of orifice size and flow rate), and output pressure. You can’t judge the pressure washer’s foaming capabilities based on the parameters of this test. There are too many variables.
For foaming, have you tried using a 1.1mm orifice on your foam cannon? I a similar issue with my Karcher 1800 and the change made a noticeable difference.
My outlet will pop if I use a smaller orifice. But I discovered that if I want better foam, I just have to use more soap. I was able to get away with about 1oz of soap previously, but with thr Active I gotta use between around 2oz for good thick foam.
@@HammysShowcase bro 1 oz is very low , I think even the mjjc wants us to use 3 oz which is 900ml water and 100ml of soap. I think this should make a significant difference.
Turns out I just needed to use more soap. Gotta use just under 2oz and it gives really good foam. Requires about 1.8 - 2oz of soap for a good thick foam. 1.5oz or less is alittle runny
It did. I did some more experimenting after this video and figured out you just have to use more soap when using the Active 2.0. Gotta use about 2oz of soap instead of only 1 or 1.5oz. Not a huge deal. Using a smaller orifice would blow my circuits, draws too much power
So no regrets from a sound perspective? I have the Ryobi as well and it's annoyingly loud. On video, the Active 2.0 sounds very similar. I know the 2.3 is coming out with a different motor but I'm not a pro... and dropping $650 on ANOTHER pressure washer seems like a bad purchase :) Great content.
It is very quiet in real life. Idk why it sounds so loud in video. When I'm using it, I almost don't even notice it's on. It is significantly more quiet than the Ryobi
As far as the foaming goes, have you tried Adam's Mega Foam car wash soap? I was hesitant to try it due to the cost ($61.00 for 1 gallon), but it was on sale on Amazon Prime Day so I purchased it. Holy moly, what a difference in foam over the Chemical Guys Maci Suds soap. Now there is no going back. You should give it a try. Great Video by the way.
Griots foaming surface wash is what I used in this video. I also use Adams. They both foam up about the same, but the griots is slightly more lubricated so I prefer it when handwashing
I got this pressure washer and with my mjjc foam cannon the foam is insane. It had me switch to the smaller orfice for the active. I dont use a ton of soap either.
Interesting. I use the mjjc as well and I just can't seem to get the same thickness of foam that I do with my lower gpm pressure washer. I can't use the 1.1mm orifice tho because my outlet can't handle the extra amps it pulls
@@HammysShowcaseI have the v3 mjjc not sure if that's the one I saw in ur video. It has the dial on top to make it have more or less foam. Def makes a difference when all the way up. What are u using for soap?
@@daveezrin1896 I used Adams mega foam in this video. I normally switch between that and Griots foaming surface wash which also foams just as good as Adams and has a better sickness to it. I prefer to use Griots for contact washes since it is so much more lubricated
If your Karcher has the same gpm, no reason to buy this unit. Or if the rinsing power of your unit works for you then yeah, I'd say just keep using the Karcher
@@HammysShowcase yeah we shall see, temptation generally takes over and I’ll end up getting the 2.0 😂 same goes for the mjjc s v3, I already have the mtm 22.2 and the clear cheap amazon cannons, but I’ll end up buying the mjjc.
Only reason people think they need to have 2.0gpm is because of some UA-camrs telling them what to think since they are profiting off of it too. Anything with 1.2 on up will work just fine for this application and will have no problem using a foam cannon either.
I agree. I've been using my Active alot more since making this video and have come to the conclusion that it actually makes your foam runnier. Been using alot more soap than I normally did on my 1.4 gpm machine and I still can't get as good of foam.
Poor coping? Lol never heard that before. I too would have to agree with them tho. I use a. 1.2gpm machine and get really good foam, much better than in this video. @@executivecallahan1599
@@executivecallahan1599 a lot of foam cannons have a 1.8 gpm minimum? Name which ones? Btw poor coping? lol. Don’t forget to provide which foam cannons you are referring to.
Whatever the standard orifice is on the MJJC Pro V2. It came with a 1.1 with the kit, but my outlets can't handle the higher amps it'll pull. Beside the point, I can get really thick foam using my Ryobi Pressure washer and same soap mixture. Just need to use more soap with the Active 2.0
Active 2.0 is the same company that made the cat this machine is supposed to be twice as good. I washed my vehicle with the CAT Version 27 times and it SEIZED UP GARBAGE So the 2.0 active version should give me about 60 washes that’s ridiculous. Don’t waste your money. These under $500 washers are junk.
Do you think it is worth buying the Active 2.0 over a cheaper pressure washer?
Just used my unit today and compared to cheaper units I’ve had in the past hell yes. Just hoping the unit lasts some time loved my experience today.
Absolutely It’s the best in my opinion built like a tank
You recommend this pressure washer for mobile detailing even though it was stated that it should not be and would void the warranty of the unit?
@@RodneyCooperFilmztechnically you need a commercial unit to have any warranty for a business anyway. So any pressure washer under $500 won't have a warranty
@@loveracing1988this is true, my statement only verified what the manufacturer stated about using it as a mobile detailing unit, that’s all.
I appreciate the straight to the point review. Most videos on youtube reviewing this pressure washer are 20mins long which is honestly absurd.
was thinkin of upgrading from my dewalt ... this was the most honest opinion/review on the web, appreciate it. seems not worth the upgrade
It definitely rinses the car off faster like I mentioned, which is nice, but I mean, does that really matter to you? Also, from more experimenting, you do get better and thicker foam using this machine, but you do have to use more soap. So what really matters to you is the question? I got this as a Christmas gift, but I don't think I would've ever paid $350 for it with my own money.
Worth a new Subscriber
Much appreciated!!
@@HammysShowcase you just don't waste time and speak the truth on the active 2.0
Great review! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 🤗
After taking back 3 Ryobi $99 units I purchased the Active. One burned up and two others kept pulsing nonstop when turned on. Hopefully the active has not issues. It should be here in a few days.
Highly unlikely you got 3 dead machines. Ryobi products are actually pretty good. When I first got my Ryobi I thought it had problems like you, and I replaced it twice before I realized it wasn't the machine that was the problem. Seeing as you are on your third machine it is likely due to your water supply or hose.
1. The garden hose you are using is too long. Anything longer than 50ft will seize up the machine and it will not work, same for the Active.
2. You don't have enough water flow from your spigot
3. You might not have enough psi from your spigot.
4. Not clearing the hose and machine of air before turning it on and running it.
If any of these are the reason, you're going to have an issue with thr Active as well.
@@HammysShowcase They were defective machines. The first one worked fine two days. On the 3rd day it would continuously surge about every 3 seconds while on. The second one was working fine until it started burning. I don't know what was burning but the smell of burnt plastic/wire started. The 3rd one did the same as the first after a few uses. They all made a terrible squealing noise when you let off the sprayer. Hopefully the Active doesn't do the same. Spigot pressure is decent and the hose is 50ft. I always bleed the air before use.
I also appreciate people's efforts to buy better and throw less away. So I appreciate companies that make longer lasting products. Even if they are more expensive in the beginning, the cost over the life of the unit should be lower.
Great Point, i agree with that
Foam quality has to do with several factors, including dilution rate (as a result of orifice size and flow rate), and output pressure. You can’t judge the pressure washer’s foaming capabilities based on the parameters of this test. There are too many variables.
True, for my case I just need to use more soap in my mixture for thicker foam. Not a huge issue.
For foaming, have you tried using a 1.1mm orifice on your foam cannon? I a similar issue with my Karcher 1800 and the change made a noticeable difference.
My outlet will pop if I use a smaller orifice. But I discovered that if I want better foam, I just have to use more soap. I was able to get away with about 1oz of soap previously, but with thr Active I gotta use between around 2oz for good thick foam.
@@HammysShowcaseactive advised against using a 1.1 and recommend using 1.25
@@HammysShowcaseI know lots of detailers that prefer the runny foam soap because it will pull the dirt down instead of just staying put.
@@HammysShowcase bro 1 oz is very low , I think even the mjjc wants us to use 3 oz which is 900ml water and 100ml of soap. I think this should make a significant difference.
Also use a steel braided hose for these active 2.0,2.3machines .
Doesn’t foaming have a lot to do with your water, as well? I’ve heard hard water makes it harder to foam.
Turns out I just needed to use more soap. Gotta use just under 2oz and it gives really good foam. Requires about 1.8 - 2oz of soap for a good thick foam. 1.5oz or less is alittle runny
The mjjc should have also came with a 1.25 orifice. Swap it out and foam should thicken. 1.1 is optimized for lower flow units like ryobis.
It did. I did some more experimenting after this video and figured out you just have to use more soap when using the Active 2.0. Gotta use about 2oz of soap instead of only 1 or 1.5oz. Not a huge deal. Using a smaller orifice would blow my circuits, draws too much power
@@HammysShowcase2 oz is a very light mix. Many say at least 4 oz.
Soap dilution, hard water and foam cannon orifice will affect foaming.
So no regrets from a sound perspective? I have the Ryobi as well and it's annoyingly loud. On video, the Active 2.0 sounds very similar. I know the 2.3 is coming out with a different motor but I'm not a pro... and dropping $650 on ANOTHER pressure washer seems like a bad purchase :) Great content.
It is very quiet in real life. Idk why it sounds so loud in video. When I'm using it, I almost don't even notice it's on. It is significantly more quiet than the Ryobi
@@HammysShowcaseI think you just made my mind up :)
As far as the foaming goes, have you tried Adam's Mega Foam car wash soap? I was hesitant to try it due to the cost ($61.00 for 1 gallon), but it was on sale on Amazon Prime Day so I purchased it. Holy moly, what a difference in foam over the Chemical Guys Maci Suds soap. Now there is no going back. You should give it a try. Great Video by the way.
Griots foaming surface wash is what I used in this video. I also use Adams. They both foam up about the same, but the griots is slightly more lubricated so I prefer it when handwashing
The blue hose you're using, which brand is it? looks good, doesn't seem to kink. What lengtj did u go with?
Its the uberflex 50ft pressure washer hose. There should be an affiliate link to it in the video description
I wish I could buy the Active in europe, thx for the video!
I got this pressure washer and with my mjjc foam cannon the foam is insane. It had me switch to the smaller orfice for the active. I dont use a ton of soap either.
Interesting. I use the mjjc as well and I just can't seem to get the same thickness of foam that I do with my lower gpm pressure washer. I can't use the 1.1mm orifice tho because my outlet can't handle the extra amps it pulls
@@HammysShowcaseI have the v3 mjjc not sure if that's the one I saw in ur video. It has the dial on top to make it have more or less foam. Def makes a difference when all the way up. What are u using for soap?
@@daveezrin1896 I used Adams mega foam in this video. I normally switch between that and Griots foaming surface wash which also foams just as good as Adams and has a better sickness to it. I prefer to use Griots for contact washes since it is so much more lubricated
I just bought one cause my Sun Joe died after one year 😢 i only wash my car and like 4 others
Yeah idk, I’m really tempted to purchase this unit, but being a DIY weekend guy, my karcher 1800 cube seems to do a fine job 🤷♂️
If your Karcher has the same gpm, no reason to buy this unit. Or if the rinsing power of your unit works for you then yeah, I'd say just keep using the Karcher
@@HammysShowcase yeah we shall see, temptation generally takes over and I’ll end up getting the 2.0 😂 same goes for the mjjc s v3, I already have the mtm 22.2 and the clear cheap amazon cannons, but I’ll end up buying the mjjc.
Video was good but did you just clean the bottom of the car and then cleaned the top of the car with the same wash kit without rinsing?
I have multiple of the same wash mits. Use one for each side. Wash from top down
Only reason people think they need to have 2.0gpm is because of some UA-camrs telling them what to think since they are profiting off of it too. Anything with 1.2 on up will work just fine for this application and will have no problem using a foam cannon either.
I agree. I've been using my Active alot more since making this video and have come to the conclusion that it actually makes your foam runnier. Been using alot more soap than I normally did on my 1.4 gpm machine and I still can't get as good of foam.
Poor coping? Lol never heard that before. I too would have to agree with them tho. I use a. 1.2gpm machine and get really good foam, much better than in this video. @@executivecallahan1599
@@executivecallahan1599 a lot of foam cannons have a 1.8 gpm minimum? Name which ones? Btw poor coping? lol. Don’t forget to provide which foam cannons you are referring to.
@@executivecallahan1599so which foam cannons are you referring to that have this 1.8gpm minimum requirement?
I just placed my order with a 20% off code i have the karcher k1700 but i couldn't pass up 70.00 off the 2.0
Noice noice
Where did you get the code from?
@@JohannGambolputty22 on his website on the 2.0 page. I tried to post a link but don't no if UA-cam allows it
The web page
Thanks for the review
You bet
What orfis is on your foam cannon
Whatever the standard orifice is on the MJJC Pro V2. It came with a 1.1 with the kit, but my outlets can't handle the higher amps it'll pull.
Beside the point, I can get really thick foam using my Ryobi Pressure washer and same soap mixture. Just need to use more soap with the Active 2.0
Active 2.0 is the same company that made the cat this machine is supposed to be twice as good. I washed my vehicle with the CAT Version 27 times and it SEIZED UP GARBAGE
So the 2.0 active version should give me about 60 washes that’s ridiculous. Don’t waste your money. These under $500 washers are junk.
Bro u said the same thing 7 times.
I'm really bad about that 😂😂
Doesn't wash from the top down. Shameful.
Was doing it that way to show the rinsing better
@@HammysShowcase Was totally just having some fun with ya ;-0