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Where do you buy a snow making machine (not DIY kits)?
Snow in northern Louisiana (in USA) is rare to get, and the occasional forecast for snow is a hit-and-miss. Where do you buy a snow machine that is already assembled at a factory? Can you rent a snow machine in Louisiana? I don't want DIY kits on eBay. I don't want to use fake chemical snow solution and a matching machine.
5 Answers
- Ian KLv 72 years ago
For a real snow gun, you will need:
The snow gun itself. Can get a well used one for $7,000 or so, $25,000-$50,000 new.
A water pump capable of 130 or so gallons a minute at 250psi, preferably 350-400psi along with water source.
480v Electrical hookup/generator.
27F or lower temps.
Some 1 1/2" or 2" pressure rated snowmaking hose.
That is if you want to make some serious snow, like a sledding hill.
Also at least a side by side or skid steer to move the snow gun.
Or, if you are looking to make some "decorative" snow,
- Ray JLv 72 years ago
Snow-tech sells little ones for around $500. All you need is an air compressor and garden hose.
- ?Lv 72 years ago
Snow machines are very large and require 240V power, water and compressed air to run. They don't work unless the air temperature is below 27°F.
I would imagine they would cost over $10k.