Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

If I am going to make snow using a Second Nature snowgun, what air compressors and pressure washers are recommended for snowmaking?

0
Posted

If I am going to make snow using a Second Nature snowgun, what air compressors and pressure washers are recommended for snowmaking?

0

Any air compressor that is rated for continuous duty (meaning it can run without needed to be turned off to rest) is perfect for snowmaking. Most inexpensive air compressors are half duty, meaning for 30 minutes out of and hour the a/c is running, it must also rest for an equal amount of time, making it unwise to run your a/c for more than 30 minutes at a time. If you do choose to run a half duty compressor continuously for more than that time, it can greatly decrease the life of your air compressor. Gas powered compressors are a good option, but do cost more. As for pressure washers, most electric pressure washers are half duty, so i would recommend a gas powered pressure washer. You can find electic pressure washers that can be run continuously but they are expensive and uncommon. As with air compressors, you can run half duty washers continuously but it greatly decreases the pressure washer’s life. You will need a compressor that pumps at least 5 cubic feet of air per minutre (CFM)

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.