| Q: Instead of a pressure washer, can I use a high pressure pump? A: Yes. As long as it provides the required PSI and GPM for the snowmaker. Q: Are your snowmakers an internal mix or external mix snowgun, and what is the difference between these two types of snowmakers? A: All of our snowmakers are internal mix. This means that the air and water are mixed inside of the snowgun. An external mix snowmaker means the air and water mix outside of the snowgun. External mix snowmakers are prone to freezing up at the nucleation nozzle even when it's not very cold. This often causes significant down time for your snowmaker while the nozzle thaws. External mix snowmakers also do not work very well in windy conditions because the mist from the nucleation nozzle has a tendency to blow away from the snowmaker and not mix with the water from the upper nozzles on the snowgun. This results in poor snow quality or ice and no snow in very windy conditions. Q: What is included with the snowmaking kits? A: Everything you need to assemble your snowmaker comes with the kit you purchase. This includes all of the fittings, valves, special nozzles, and Teflon tape. There is no need to purchase anything from a store when you buy our kits. A stand is not included, but you can mount your snowmaker on just about anything like a ladder or fence. Be creative and make your own stand! Q: Are the kits easy to assemble? A: Yes, they are easy to assemble. Depending on which kit you buy it will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to assemble the snowmaker. Diagrams of how to assemble the snowmaker and operating instructions for the assembled snowmaker come with every kit. If you are unsure if you can assemble the kit, you can order the kit already assembled for you. Q: Are tools needed to assemble a home snowmaking kit? A: A wrench and vise may be helpful for assembling your snowmaker, but are not required. We highly recommend using a wrench to prevent your snowmaker from leaking. Q: I have pictures I have taken can I send them to SnowStorm Snowmaking? A: Yes. We would love to see pictures of your snowmaker in action. We may even post them right here on our site! Q: Can I contact SnowStorm Snowmaking to see if my compressor or pressure washer is capable of making snow? If I am buying a compressor or pressure washer can I ask to verify that they will work with the snowmaker? A: Yes. Simply contact us via email with the link to your compressor or pressure washer you want to buy, or supply us with the following information: For air compressors: CFM @ 40 PSI or CFM @ 90 PSI. For Pressure Washers: The PSI and GPM. Q: Can I make snow without a pressure washer? A: Using a garden hose to make snow at home will produce less snow than if you used a pressure washer. However garden hose type snowmakers work the BEST in marginal snowmaking conditions. Additionally they can really crank out the snow once the temperature gets below 21ºF. Q: Can I make snow indoors with your snowmakers? A: As long as your humidity and temperature levels are low enough you can make snow indoors. However our make snow guarantee does not apply to snowmakers used indoors. Q: Where are your snowmakers made? A: All of our snowmakers are assembled, designed, engineered, and packaged in the USA using both domestic and foreign components. All of our professionally assembled snowmakers meet Made in USA requirements. |
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| Frequently Asked Questons |
Q: Why should I buy my snowmaker from SnowStorm Snowmaking?
A: Click here to see why you should buy your snowmaker from SnowStorm Snowmaking.
Q: What do your snow machines require to make snow?
A: Please see the Requirements section of our site for what is needed to make snow at home with a
snowmaker.
Q: Can I order replacement parts for my Snowmaker?
A: Yes. If you are trying to find replacement parts for your snowmaker and do not see the part you are looking
for listed on our website, please contact us for assistance.
Q: Is making snow at home expensive?
A: Yes and no. It can be expensive in the beginning if you don't have an air compressor and a pressure
washer as these are usually expensive items. It can also be expensive if you are on city water and the water
fee is high. We recommend checking into how much your city charges for water. Electricity is really not as
expensive as you think for running your air compressor and pressure washer (if they are electric).
Q: Can water back flow from the snowmaker to my air compressor?
A: Yes, but the chances of it happening are very slim. Back flow usually only occurs when your compressor
shuts off because it tripped the breaker or ran out of gas. If you are concerned about back flow, you can install
check valves on your air line. This will eliminate any chance of back flow. In all the years we have been selling
home snowmakers we have never had a customer tell us water back flowed to their compressor.
A: Click here to see why you should buy your snowmaker from SnowStorm Snowmaking.
Q: What do your snow machines require to make snow?
A: Please see the Requirements section of our site for what is needed to make snow at home with a
snowmaker.
Q: Can I order replacement parts for my Snowmaker?
A: Yes. If you are trying to find replacement parts for your snowmaker and do not see the part you are looking
for listed on our website, please contact us for assistance.
Q: Is making snow at home expensive?
A: Yes and no. It can be expensive in the beginning if you don't have an air compressor and a pressure
washer as these are usually expensive items. It can also be expensive if you are on city water and the water
fee is high. We recommend checking into how much your city charges for water. Electricity is really not as
expensive as you think for running your air compressor and pressure washer (if they are electric).
Q: Can water back flow from the snowmaker to my air compressor?
A: Yes, but the chances of it happening are very slim. Back flow usually only occurs when your compressor
shuts off because it tripped the breaker or ran out of gas. If you are concerned about back flow, you can install
check valves on your air line. This will eliminate any chance of back flow. In all the years we have been selling
home snowmakers we have never had a customer tell us water back flowed to their compressor.
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