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Backyard snowmaking

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maxstr
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The temps are dropping and theirs a couple of days where it's in the low 20's. Has anyone had any experience making homemade snowmakers? I'm looking to spend no more then 100$. Is the money and time put into it worth it?
Jan 3 2016 10:04AM
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jackdonovan
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I think its worth it, mine cost me around $40. I already had a pressure washer and air compressor, so all i needed to buy were some hoses and parts for the snow gun/nozzle. I used http://www.snsnowmaking.com for plans and how to know if i had the right compressor and pressure washer. It works well and is definetly worth it.
Jan 3 2016 11:46AM
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UilyJeff
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If you don't have your own air compressor and pressure washer it's going to run you closer to 800-1000. With that being said once you have everything, you're set for life
Jan 3 2016 11:57AM
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DYCO
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Most definitely worth been doin all weekend and have a over a foot base right now. I tried to post a picture but not sure how from mobile
Jan 3 2016 12:04PM
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SkiBum.
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Yeah suck mom and dads well dry
Jan 3 2016 12:50PM
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maxstr
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UilyJeffIf you don't have your own air compressor and pressure washer it's going to run you closer to 800-1000. With that being said once you have everything, you're set for life


I have the right compressor and pressure washer. I just funished making it. We will see if it works tommorow night...
Jan 3 2016 3:02PM
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JAHn
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Threads for pics
Jan 3 2016 6:02PM
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grilled_steeze
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i made a decent one with straight water and a compressor that hits 11.5 cfm at 145 psi for $50. it woks well, 4 inches an hour max, making a fan gun next.
Jan 3 2016 7:12PM
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