skifreak Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 If anyone wants any snowguns to make snow at home with just let me know anytime. You need an air compressor which produces at least 4cfm and access to water and cold temps to operate the snowgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 If anyone wants any snowguns to make snow at home with just let me know anytime. You need an air compressor which produces at least 4cfm and access to water and cold temps to operate the snowgun. my cousin built one, and it pumps out pretty much snow. makesure you don't have an oil less compressor, or else your asking for trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 The Backyard Blizzard company was charging $3000 for a basic unit until people started to figure out the technology and how to put them together with stuff from their local hardware store. Show us some pics of what you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 The Backyard Blizzard company was charging $3000 for a basic unit until people started to figure out the technology and how to put them together with stuff from their local hardware store. Show us some pics of what you've done. 3000...They were 1,995 like a year or 2 ago...Cheap fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro_boarder Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 (edited) Snowguns are fairly simple to build I wanted to build one but I don't have access to a air compresser and they're too expencive for me to buy. If any one is interested I had an idea to use those misters that they use at amusement parks and mini-golf courses and a fan to make an airless gun. I don't know if it will work and haven't found the parts to build it. Edited June 8, 2004 by pyro_boarder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted June 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 (edited) Sorry folks I'd love to post a pics but my sister broke the camera so I will try to post them sometime. As for the backyard blizzard you can build that and I can tell you it is not worth the price they are charging. Also if anyone is intrested in making one themselves (mine our my own designs not from a website) you could go to www.snowathome.com or you can join the snowgun mb at www.snowguns.com Both have various designs you can build. Edited June 23, 2004 by skifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted June 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 Snowguns are fairly simple to build I wanted to build one but I don't have access to a air compresser and they're too expencive for me to buy. If any one is interested I had an idea to use those misters that they use at amusement parks and mini-golf courses and a fan to make an airless gun. I don't know if it will work and haven't found the parts to build it. I always wanted to build a fangun but I don't have a big enough compressor. If you are looking for a compressor that wont break the bank check out www.eatoncompressor.com and they have a portable air copmpressor for $99 that works well and its an oil lubed compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 How much do they cost? and also, do I need a pressure washer? Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted July 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 How much do they cost? and also, do I need a pressure washer? Let me know <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry bro, I don't have any more parts that I can make them now. I should have parts in this fall but if you are interested I can give you a link to free plans for snowguns that you don't need a pressure washer for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 A link would be cool. And if I dont build one I'm sure I can just wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted July 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Check out this website http://www.ceremuga.com/projects.html and choose from a variety of snowgun plans that the site has to offer. You can also join the fourms over at www.snowguns.com and learn about everything related to snowmaking. Last but not least check out www.snowathome.com they even sell a snowgun already build or in kit form. Keep in mind that you will need an air compressor with at least 4cfm@90 psi. For most snowguns you don't need a pressure washer but if one is required the plans should tell you what type is needed. Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Ok, Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romemadman Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 i was watching a warren miller ski movie and these guy were making their own snow fo this jump and the just hooked up a hose to a long metal pole whisch pressuize the water then they had a fan on the top and it makde so much snow over 1 night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro_boarder Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 I saw a compressor in walmart that was 4.3/3.3cfm@40/90psi for under $100. Would that work? (I just rembered that i forgot to check if it was oiled and i can't find it on their web site.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 (edited) I saw a compressor in walmart that was 4.3/3.3cfm@40/90psi for under $100. Would that work? (I just rembered that i forgot to check if it was oiled and i can't find it on their web site.) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I wouldn't reccomend that compressor but for the same price +shipping you can get one that I know would work here is a link http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/ite...3537/450646.htm a lot of members over at snowguns.com have this compressor and claim they have put long hours on it and it still runs like knew. Edited July 31, 2004 by skifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Question, Can I just use a regular outdoor hose, or will I crack the pipes and freeze everything and booger it up? I'd imaging I'd haveto let the hose thaw inside, but can I run water outside in frigid temps.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Question, Can I just use a regular outdoor hose, or will I crack the pipes and freeze everything and booger it up? I'd imaging I'd haveto let the hose thaw inside, but can I run water outside in frigid temps.? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can use a regular outdoor hose but I wouldn't reccomend hooking it up to a spiket outside. I hook up my water line in my garage because we have a water spiket there and the garage is heated. My dad had told me not to use the outside spiket because it may burst the pipes. If you do get a freeze up in either your air or water line DON'T apply extreme heat from like a propane tourch or you may cause the hose to burst and believe me it isn't a pretty sight because it happened to my uncle at blue when he was making snow and now he has a scar on his face and he also lost his eyebrows that night. Instead just allow the hose to thaw out thats all you can do or fill a bathtub with warm water and but the hose in and allow it to thraw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Question, Can I just use a regular outdoor hose, or will I crack the pipes and freeze everything and booger it up? I'd imaging I'd haveto let the hose thaw inside, but can I run water outside in frigid temps.? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can use a regular outdoor hose but I wouldn't reccomend hooking it up to a spiket outside. I hook up my water line in my garage because we have a water spiket there and the garage is heated. My dad had told me not to use the outside spiket because it may burst the pipes. If you do get a freeze up in either your air or water line DON'T apply extreme heat from like a propane tourch or you may cause the hose to burst and believe me it isn't a pretty sight because it happened to my uncle at blue when he was making snow and now he has a scar on his face and he also lost his eyebrows that night. Instead just allow the hose to thaw out thats all you can do or fill a bathtub with warm water and but the hose in and allow it to thraw. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is there anything inside I could hook it up to? Like a faucet or something? I dont think we have any indoor spikets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted August 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 (edited) Perhaps if you could find a hose to fit your faucet but I don't know I never had this problem...you could go to a pool store like a namco and buy a pool water pump. You could relay water into a bucket and plug in the pump you attach a garden hose to the pump and pump the water into the gun but I have never tried this. This summer I made a pond in our treeline to run my homemade pump and it should pump out close to 4 gpm of water. Edited August 8, 2004 by skifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hmm, I think I have a spiket thing in my basement, so I think If I buy like 200 feet of Hose I could do it, But is pressure an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted August 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 I don't see why water pressure at your home would be an issue all you really need is about 40 psi of water and around 40-60 psi of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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