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Welcome to my review of the Tutuluk Pressure Washer Short Gun and Foam Cannon.
Why Choose the Tutuluk Pressure Washer Short Gun?:
This Pressure Washer Short Gun is modeled after the MTM Hydro Acqualine SGS35 which is sold for over three times the price (~$135 in 2025).
Additionally this short gun has some significant upgrades over the MTM version such as:
-more fluid swivel mechanism
-more compact swivel mechanism
-no exposed threads on 1/4" quick connect output
-no awkward upward pointing nozzle angle
This Pressure Washer Short Gun is outfitted with a high quality stainless steel swivel that has a very fluid movement.
It is packaged with two adapter options (M22-14mm to 3/8" quick-connect adapter, M22-15mm female connector) in addition to the pre-installed
3/8" stainless steel quick connect fitting so you can keep setup quick, tangle-free, and streamlined.
Features
Includes a built-in 360° smooth-swivel plug at the inlet which helps hoses pivot freely, reducing kinks and expanding reach without fighting the line
The inlet swivel design plug features an upgraded high quality bearing system for stable rotation under high pressure
High quality, precisely crafted, thickened brass components which can withstand up to 4,080 PSI at 160℃/320°F
Stainless steel outlet connector and inlet male plug material prevents corrosion and extends service life
Easy pull trigger which is very light and responsive, requiring less effort making it comfortable for extended usage without causing fatigue
Benefits
comes with both a M22-14mm to 3/8" quick-connect adapter and a M22-15mm female connector
comes with a rubberized 25° 2.5 orifice nozzle (1/4″ quick-connect) that protects your paint from accidental scratches
comes with a roll of Teflon tape
Technical Data
Brand: Tutuluk
Color: Blue
Maximum Pressure: 4,080 PSI
Inlet Connection Size: 3/8"
Outlet Connection Size: 1/4"
Item Weight: 1.96lbs.
Product Dimensions: 11.22"h x 7.08"w
ASIN: B0DJNZ7TLX
Model Number: 40d1c39c-e94e-4d39-b4ca-3cc53720e72b
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars (134 reviews)
Review
In my testing, the swivel gun made dealing with my long and heavy MTM Kobrajet pressure washer hose a tangle free experience.
Working with heavy foam cannons on its end was a very smooth experience as well.
No worry about hose twists and tangles when shifting angles around the lengthy 4Runner.
The trigger pull is smooth and very lightweight, and I didn’t notice any looseness at all.
The swivel mechanism remained very fluid even under full pressure.
The included 25° rubberized nozzle is a smart touch. Its 2.5 orifice size the perfect size for upgrading a budget oriented pressure washer
to have more flow, like my previous Karcher 2100.
The Karcher pressure washers come with stock nozzles that have an orifice size of 1.4. Upgrading to this 2.5 orifice size
reduces pressure from 2,000psi to a more car detailing friendly 1,000psi and increases flow from 1.2 gallons per minute to 1.35gpm.
Unfortunately I was unable to utilize this nozzle myself since I need to stay between a 3.5 and 4.0 orifice sizing with my higher GPM
Active 2.0 pressure washer setup.
The trigger is indeed 'easy-pull' and very light. I could see how this would be a great benefit for a professional detailer who
washes multiple vehicles per day every day of the week. Personally, I found the trigger to be so light that a few times I inadvertently
activated the spray while changing out nozzles/wands.
The gun fits well in the hand and feels very comfortable. I would like to see it slimmed down a bit to be more in line with the
Essential Washer short gun sizing which has a narrower and less protruding hand guard.
While the Tutuluk foam cannon offers a no frills, wallet friendly way to snow foam, pairing it with the Tutuluk Short Swivel Gun instantly
elevates your workflow. For a modest accessory upgrade, you will gain smoother hose management and less hand fatigue, especially
helpful for when you want to maintain a well controlled wash path around your vehicle.
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Essential Washer (Left)
Tutuluk (Right)
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Why Choose the Tutuluk Foam Cannon?
If you’ve seen my other foam cannon reviews, you know I tend to break these into three categories: budget, mid-range, and premium.
At the mid-range of the scale, the NIXX PRO S2.0 (around $40)
has been my go-to mid-range pick. At the premium end, the MJJC Foam Cannon Pro
sits as one of the best performers (around $100).
But what if you want something at the absolute entry level? Something that is one of the lowest priced foam cannons currently available,
perfect for home detailers who want a solid tool without breaking the bank. That is where the Tutuluk comes in. I reviewed a similar
budget minded foam cannon last year, the Essential Washer Heavy Duty Foam Cannon,
and was quite surprised with the performance. I continue to use that one loaded with a dedicated wheel and tire cleaner full strength,
letting the cannon do the necessary dilution.
While considered 'old school', I wanted an additional cannon of this type for dedicated Foaming APC use,
again to be left loaded in the cannon at all times at full strength.
That’s where the Tutuluk Foam Cannon comes in. At around half the price as the Essential Washer version (~$14 in 2025),
it’s a very budget friendly priced foam cannon for sure, and it seems to offer similar stout build quality as well.
Features
Durable Polyethylene (PE) bottle construction.
1000ml (33.8 oz) bottle capacity
Equipped with a 1/4" stainless steel quick-connect fitting (o-ring type)
1.2mm orifice (pre-installed) for broad compatibility
Adjustable knob to control foam concentration/density
Adjustable nozzle to control both spray width and spray angle
Set of five 1/4" quick plug spray nozzles (0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, 65° angles)
50ml plastic beaker to help prepare foam mixture in different proportions
Benefits
An ultra-budget option that undercuts most rivals.
Adjustable foam knob – lets you control foam concentration on the fly.
1/4" Quick-connect fitting fits most pressure washers.
Technical Data
Brand: Tutuluk
Color: White/Green
Bottle Capacity: 1,000ml (33.8 oz)
Maximum Pressure: 5000 PSI
1/4" stainless steel quick-connect fitting, o-ring type with one o-ring replacement
Orifice size: 1.20mm
100 filtration accuracy stainless steel foam maker mesh pre installed and one replacement
Item Weight: not specified
Product Dimensions: 11.22"h x 7.08"w
ASIN: B0DP2H3HV3
Model Number: Foamcannon01
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars (19 reviews)
Review
Drawbacks:
- Narrow mouth is harder to load with soap and water.
- Metal on plastic threads, need to be careful when tightening cap so as to not cross-thread.
- Exterior body finish is listed as Aluminum, though this does keep the top end weight low increasing stability when loaded.
- Plastic draw tube filter not heavy enough to move the decently flexible hose around fully.
- Only comes with one orifice (1.20mm).
While it doesn’t offer these features found on premium level cannons , it delivers on the basics, at a steep discount.
The Tutuluk Foam Cannon stands out as one of the most affordable ways to get into snow foaming.
It may lack premium touches, but as a starter or backup unit, or in my case a dedicated wheel and tire foaming APC cannon,
it's hard to beat for the price. It’s strikingly similar to the Essential Washer Heavy Duty Foam Cannon I previously reviewed positively.
When used as a dedicated wheel and tire cannon (loaded with P&S Brake Buster for example)
or a foaming APC cannon (loaded with Image Wash All Purpose Degreaser for example),
many of the "Drawbacks" become a non-issue.
- Narrow mouth and Metal on plastic threads does not really matter since one load will last over six washes.
- Same with the lightweight draw tube, since the cannon is not being used down to the bottom with each use, there is no worry about getting that last drop out.
This cannon does produce very fair levels of foam when used with a standard pH neutral wash soap.
When used with the dedicated wheel and tire cleaner or the foaming APC mentioned above, the foam produced is also quite satisfactory and
just what is needed for this specialized task.
The included set of five 1/4" quick connect stainless steel nozzles are great benefit and a $20+ value alone, more than the price of the cannon itself.
They are a very useful 3.5 orifice size suitable for higher GPM pressure washers such as the Active 2.0 I am currently using.
The Active 2.0 Pressure Washer comes with factory 3.7 orifice sized nozzles which run at around 875-900psi. I have upgraded to rubber protective
guard type with 4.0 orifice sizing for slightly less pressure (~850-875psi) and slightly higher GPM output. But these included nozzles at
3.5 orifice sizing would be perfect for slightly higher PSI needs, as they run at 1,000psi. This is perfect for household duties such as
driveway and sidewalk cleaning, vinyl siding cleaning, and patio furniture cleaning and other times when a rubber guard nozzle is not
necessary.
Watch my YouTube review for a demo of the Tutuluk products in action on my 4Runner!
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