Difference between revisions of "Snow machine"

Revision as of 23:24, 23 November 2012

Overview

A specialized nozzle for a water hose that injects air creating a fine mist that under the right conditions makes snow!

SG T-Type

This design comes from [www.snowathome.com/free_plans/SAH-SG_t-type_internal_mix.php snowathome.com] and is the simplest one they have a design for.

BoM

• ¼” cap - QTY 1
• 6” x nipple - QTY 1
• ¼” x Tee - QTY 1
• ¼” x 90 DEG street elbow - QTY 1
• ¼” close nipple - QTY 1
• ¼” mini ball valve - QTY 1
• 2” x nipple - QTY 1
• ¼”female x ½”male bushing - QTY 1
• ½”female to Garden - QTY 1
• Quick connect air fitting - QTY 1

Total Cost: $34.33

Assembly

• Use teflon tape on all connections.
• Use a 7/64" drill bit to put a hole in the cap.
  • We had to use a 5/32" bit due to a lack of the one called for. We can always bore it out further if needed.

Pics

• 

  assembled nozzle

• 

  5/32" hole in the end

• 

  water and air hookups

Testing

• First test at ~60psi in less than ideal conditions yielded a very fine mist of water that moved with the breeze. Considered a success. --strages (talk) 22:24, 23 November 2012 (CST)