Please show me how you build your foam brushes

[trendycw]

Id like to see how people build their foam brushes. Ive worked at these car washes for almost 2 years now, and im slowly trying to improve the look and overall experience of the places. I attached a picture of our current foam brush setups, and again please keep in mind i didnt set any of these up, im just realizing that they look like absolute ghetto dogshit... Duct tape... Not professional at all. There is a hose clamp underneath the duct tape, the duct tape is actually there so customers dont cut themselves on the hose clamp... I want to rebuild all the foam brushes so they look more professional. Thank you in advance..

 

[Waxman]

foam brush head
hamel plastic coated handle
3/8 lp swivel
3/8 lp hose with bend protector
3/8 lp swivel at boom

no hose clamp
no duct tape

 

[Eric H]

If I see a Carwash with hoses repaired with tape it sends me into an absolute RAGE!!!!

I use the same 3/8” high pressure hose with crimped on hose ends that I use for the high pressure gun. Customers can cut those low pressure hoses and bring the brush home with them. Cutting through the braided HP hose is considerably more difficult.

Other places I don’t want to see duct tape: vacuum hoses, over coin slots, holding bumpers on cars as it enters my IBA

Acceptable uses for duct tape: on seams of ducts and possibly holding the sole of your boot on for another day or 2 because you’re too cheap to buy new boots.

 

[Earl Weiss]

I just order 3/8" single wire Braid Hose from KR with swivels both ends and hose protector on one end . I keep a few spares on hand. I use Blue hose forthe FB and Black for HP.

 

[Keno]

I think literally anything besides a leaking hose is better than what you have right now

 

[Sudz&Stripes]

Buy this and be done.

Kleen-Rite KRK2070 | Low Pressure Foam Brush Kit | Car Wash Accessories

Perform essential repairs and maintenance on your foamy brushes with a Kleen-Rite Foam Brush Kit.

www.kleen-ritecorp.com

 

[Gameday]

Just switch from Kleen-rite 3/8 brush hose to 1/4 single wire hose with great results. I got tired of their 3/8 brush hoses kinking and cutting off flow. Does anyone have a good recommendation to replace KR economy low pressure swivels brush swivels. Tired of these leaking in the swivel section after a month or so.

 

[Eric H]

Does anyone have a good recommendation to replace KR economy low pressure swivels brush swivels. Tired of these leaking in the swivel section after a month or so.

I use the JE Adam’s gun swivels for most applications, both at the gun/brush handle and the boom end of the hose.
3/8Mx3/8F. Kleenrite has their own identical version but I think the cost difference is so minimal I usually buy the Adam’s swivels

 

[soapy]

I use the coil hoses with swivels on each end and a piece of clear hose with threads like the one you pictured for a bend restrictor at the wand attachment end.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Just switch from Kleen-rite 3/8 brush hose to 1/4 single wire hose with great results. I got tired of their 3/8 brush hoses kinking and cutting off flow. Does anyone have a good recommendation to replace KR economy low pressure swivels brush swivels. Tired of these leaking in the swivel section after a month or so.

That is why I use the 3/8" wire braid HP hose for FB/ Years ago a lcal operator told me that was best choice to avoid kinking which also stops the weep.

 

[Randy]

We use 3/8” heavy wall poly braid hose, 3/8” bend restrictor, a brass ferrule, 3/8” pipe the hose fitting, we crush the ferrule with a Hose Ferrule Crimping Tool https://www.vevor.com/crimping-tool...tm_term=4586818929276898&utm_content=Plumbing

After we crimp the hose we slip the bend restrictor over the fittings. Our foam brush holders are horizontal, so we use a 90 deg street ell on the foam brush handle

 

[Keno]

We used to make hoses like Randy based on his prior recommendations, now we buy what Earl said and get long life out of the hoses

 

[Blanco]

Buy this and be done.

Kleen-Rite KRK2070 | Low Pressure Foam Brush Kit | Car Wash Accessories

Perform essential repairs and maintenance on your foamy brushes with a Kleen-Rite Foam Brush Kit.

www.kleen-ritecorp.com

No do not. That is the most garbage hose. Kinks up and wears out easily. Been there done that.

 

[Blanco]

I use 3/8" parker push lock hose with a 90 degree swivel. No need for hose clamps, hose lasts over two years easily, and does not kink. I'll add a picture tomorrow if I remember to take one.

 

[Blanco]

Just switch from Kleen-rite 3/8 brush hose to 1/4 single wire hose with great results. I got tired of their 3/8 brush hoses kinking and cutting off flow. Does anyone have a good recommendation to replace KR economy low pressure swivels brush swivels. Tired of these leaking in the swivel section after a month or so.

Ive had good luck with JE Adams swivels.

JE Adams Brass 3/8'' MPT x FPT Low-Pressure Swivel

JE Adams Brass 3/8'' MPT x FPT Low-Pressure SwivelBrand: JE AdamsMaterial: BrassInlet: 3/8'' MPTOutlet: 3/8'' FPTMax PSI: 1200 PSINon-repairable. Brand and Packaging Variation: To facilitate prompt and dependable delivery, the specific brand, packaging, or labeling of your item may vary slightly...

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