What is Cloudvertise? Atlanta Special FX® is the worldwide leader of co2 atmospheric special effects equipment.

What is Cloudvertise? Atlanta Special FX® is the worldwide leader of co2 atmospheric special effects equipment. 

What is Cloudvertise? Atlanta Special FX® is the worldwide leader of co2 atmospheric special effects equipment. We let you create cloud special effects of your Business Logo that you can use to advertise at major sporting events and parties, music festivals and anywhere that there are large groups of people. It is cheaper than hiring an airplane to fly your banner by the beach.

Why not create cloud logos special effects that fly off up to 5 miles up in the air without desintegrating!!! Millions of eyes can see your logos fly away like balloons in the form of clouds. Cloudvertise today. Ask for a custom quote and social media discounts.

Contact the leaders of Custom Co2 Smoke Halloween Jet Effects Equipment right now and talk to one of our special effects experts.https://www.atlspecialfx.com/ 888-664-0097

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Atlanta Special FX Still Expanding Opens New Effects Office in Biloxi Mississippi

Biloxi Special FX

Atlanta Special FX Announces Its Newest Office in Biloxi Mississippi.

Over the past year Atlanta Special FX has been on everyone's radar as they have initiated their plan for scaling the company.  This week we saw another new office open in Biloxi Mississppi that will provide local evnet and special effects service to Mississippi, parts of Florida, and Louisiana.  This new office comes as no surprise after the success of the recent Dallas, Denver, Nashville, St Louis and Jamaica offices.  According to owner Michael Willett "Our business model and work ethic are what separates us from the rest of the industry.  We have since day one focused on what our customers need and carved a niche around these needs.  We operate with integrity and ensure the customer is always happy."  The success of any business ultimately depends on how well change is accepted and how well a company adapts to new opportunities.  Atlanta Special FX and Biloxi Special FX will offer the same special effects and event products, as well as open a new market for 3D mapping and other lighting services that were not currently offered.  Biloxi Special FX will special in CO2 cryo fx, UV neon paint parties, low lying fog, fake snow, confetti, as well as offer an entire line of theatrical fluids.  These fluids will include artificial snow, fog fluid, foam fluid, UV paint, haze fluid and more.  Biloxi Special FX will also be the first location in Mississippi to provide the trendy aerial special effect Cloudvertise®.  You will soon be seeing dollar signs and other exciting eco friendly foam shaped clouds hovering in the skies around the MGM resorts.  These lighter than air shapes are stimulating marketing companies across the nation by offering a new marketing medium to place corporate logos in....The Sky.  For more information on the products and services offered by Biloxi Special FX, please click here and visit their website www.BLXspecialFX.com 

To learn more about Cloudvertise® follow the link www.Cloudvertise.com

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Atlanta Special FX Expanding Into 6 New Locations Nashville, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Little Rock and St Louis

Atlanta Special FX Cryo Jets For One Republic

February 28 2014: Atlanta Special FX Expanding to New Locations The home office is in Atlanta, Georgia. New locations opening in Nashville, Dallas, Denver, Little Rock, St Louis, and Minneapolis. 

"It is amazing to see this company grow! What started out as an at home business now is a multi million dollar company in multiple cities." - Jan Pease-Hyneman, CEO of Jan Pease Marketing & Events Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) 

 

Atlanta Special FX is a full service production and special effects manufacturer and rental company. They specialize in out of the box atmospheric special effects including: indoor/outdoor snow effects, co2 cryogenic fog, smoke effects, manmade custom shaped clouds (Cloudvertise®), rain effects, and more. Atlanta Special FX pioneered the amazing visual effect of Cloudvertising and has been branding company logos in the sky for companies like Disney, NASCAR, MLB, WNBA, NFL, NCAA and too many more to mention. Atlanta Special Effects blasted on the scene in 2008 and popularized CO2 cryogenic fog effects and pioneered some of the advanced technology you see today with multiple nozzle jets and laser mounted effects. Atlanta Special FX are in the process of animatronic type movements for their CO2 cryo jets. They are now expanding into 6 new states and replicating the business model. The home office is in Atlanta, Georgia. New locations are now open in Nashville, Dallas, St Louis and Denver. Locations opening soon in Little Rock, and Minneapolis. Over the past few years the success of Atlanta Special FX has led to the request of more local offices that offer the same great customer service and product knowledge that they pride themelves on. They have also been ever evolving and now have multiple patents pending, trademarks and the natural order of things is to recreate themselves and make the companies more convenient to their customers. Their new expansion will save customers thousands of dollars on shipping and also provide experienced onsite technicians to assist with their events. Many customers have travelling productions and this expansion is meant to save them money on many different levels. Atlanta Special FX now has strategic partnerships with many TV and Movie production companies as well and their atmospheric effects are vital to the realism of the filming locations. New and recent product launches include: Triple Nozzle CO2 cryo jet, UV Neon Paint Cannon, Avalanche Snow Machine, Quadruple Nozzle CO2 Cryo Gun Links to recent blogs:

 

http://cloudvertising.blogspot.com/2013/10/cloudvertise-alters-skyline-in-georgia.html   http://cloudvertising.blogspot.com/2013/10/cloudvertise-paints-town-pink-with-mix.html  http://atlantaspecialfx.blogspot.com/2014/02/new-triple-nozzle-co2-cryo-jet-hits.html   http://atlantaspecialfx.blogspot.com/2013/08/atlanta-special-fx-spotlights-first.html

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11629482.htm

 

 

ON SALE NOW-CO2 Cryo Jets Double Nozzle Big Savings

CO2 Cryo Jet Double Barrel

 

CO2 Cryo Jets On Sale Now - Buy One Get One 50% Off.  It is that time of year again for our annual CO2 Cryo Jet sale.  Atlanta Special FX loves to pass savings on to our most loyal customers and each year we do an unheard of sale for a very limited time on our CO2 cryo fog systems.  The double barrel CO2 jet is an unmatched cold fog system and is manufactured right here in the USA.  Designed and fabricated from years of field experience, this unit possesses all the necessary attributes of a dependable and accountable cold fog delivery system.  The cryo jet is manufactured using the highest grade components possible and protected by a rugged, but lightweight powder coated steel casing.  The unique tube design produces eye popping visual effects while covering large spaces with a super cold fog cloud.  The advanced tube design allows for the unit to be small and concealable for easy installation.  It contains multiple mounting options, including a simple to use bolt access for C clamps, S clamps or other mounting systems.  The two barrels can adjusted to blast at angles from 0 to 180 degrees and can be mounted upright, side, upside down and on back.  This unit is truly the Cadillac in the industry.  The fog jet can be controlled by DMX 512, wirelessly, or manually using a variety of industry control systems.  Coming soon the Atlanta Special FX, Fire Control System, will make for simple push button firing from any stage.  For more information on how to save money purchasing this system, please contact Atlanta Special FX by calling 1-888-664-0097 x 1

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NEW PRODUCT RELEASE: Dual Nozzle Low Pressure CO2 Cryo Jet

Low Pressure Dual Nozzle CO2 Cryo Jet

February 26th 2013: Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta Special FX has invented another first in the industry. Over the past 5 years ATL FX has made improvements to existing CO2 cryo systems, as well as new products for the CO2 fog idustry that are now distributed in 33 countries and growing. This time the popular low pressure CO2 jet, used for smaller venue permanant installs, has been given a boost and converted into a double barrel. This new design utilizes cutting edge components and advance tube design to blast two dense streams of super cold CO2 cryo fog. The new LP Dual CO2 Jet is ideal for smaller venues that only have enough room for one CO2 Dewar tank but want two streams of cold fog. Available in 120v or 230v. Distributor Opportunities Available Contact Atlanta Special FX today for savings: 1-888-664-0097 or visit the web at http://www.atlspecialfx.com/collections/co2-cryo-fog-smoke

CO2 Cryo Jet Distributor Opportunities from Atlanta Special FX

This is a letter that was recently released by the management of Atlanta Special FX relating to distributor opportunites throughout the world for products including CO2 Cryo Jets and more.  If you are interested please contact Michael Willett at the information included below. 

Atlanta Special FX is a premier manufacturer of theatrical special effects equipment and fluids. We manufacture multiple lines of CO2 devices (including CO2 cryo jets, handheld CO2 cryo guns, CO2 confetti cannons), foam machines, confetti and snow machines. We also manufacture multiple lines of foam fluid, evaporating snow fluid, bubble fluid, fog and haze fluid.  Each of our special effects machines are made in the USA from the highest quality components in the industry. All of our fluids are also 100% made in the USA from pharmaceutical grade chemicals.  Atlanta Special FX is working toward enhancing the expansion and development of its distribution channels and it is our goal to continue to build strong distribution partnerships that will allow the ongoing exposure of our theatrical effects equipment and fluids to markets in North and South America, and beyond. These partnerships will assist Atlanta Special FX in continuing to strengthen its leadership in each of our existing industries and push forward in new emerging markets. If you are an entertainment company currently offering for rent or sale any of the above mentioned items, we invite you to contact us for details and confidential pricing structures. 

Please contact:

Michael Willett

Atlanta Special FX

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MikeW@AtlantaSpecialFX.com

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CO2 Cryo Jets Keep Tongue And Groove Even Cooler with UFC in Atlanta

In case you missed it last weekend the UFC was welcomed into Atlanta with open arms.  Phillips arena hosted what was quite possibly the most anticipated fight of all time between champion John Jones and contender Rashad Evans.  To kick off the event one of the Atlanta hot spots Tongue and Groove invited one of Atlanta's own, Spencer Phillips, to bring a crew of his UFC buddies through for a fun night on the town. Atlanta Special FX was there in full effect to help keep the place cool with a couple of the high pressure CO2 jets and the popular handheld CO2 cryo guns. If you were at Tongue and groove and glanced into the VIP you would have seen intense blasts of super cold white fog on the faces, Ryan Bader, Gray Maynard, Aaron Simpson, Chris Weidman, Clay Harvison and even GSP; thats right even Georges St Pierre.  Atlanta Special FX owner Michael Willett commented "We are glad to help those who help support our company and products, so when Spencer asked me to bring something that would excite the crowd, I knew they needed some CO2 cryo jets." Other names you might recognize that were there with Mr. Phillips were Mike Mcliesh, owner of Head Rush along with MTV and BMX superstar TJ Lavin.  All I can say is what weekend and thank you to Tongue and Groove for taking great care of these guys and making sure they had a great weekend. 

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Atlanta Special FX Debuts New Dual Barreled Cryo Gun with Lasers

Atlanta Special FX Debuts New Dual-barreled Cryo Gun with Lasers Blasts

	Atlanta Special FX handheld CO2 cyro gun

Atlanta Special FX introduces a new handheld CO2 cryo gun that sends beams of light through haze/fog with dual high intensity green lasers. The CO2 cyro gun creates two streams of cold cryo fog, via a cool double-barrel design that can be directed 120 degrees from each other. The unit is lightweight (weighs approximately 5lbs.) and is 21" long.
The CO2 cyro gun is designed for easy operations in any setting, and according to the company it utilizes a comfortable design for singlehanded or two-handed use. The removable dual green lasers are securely mounted and provide an added visual effect across hazed filled rooms; the lasers have a quick release tab and can be converted to red lasers. The CO2 is ideal for mobile DJ's and concert production teams and the company says it is currently used by nightclubs and production companies in over 10 countries to cool down their venues and add a layer of stunning visual effects.
Hip Hop star Lil' Jon was the first to use the CO2 cyro gun.

www.atlantaspecialfx.com To order your own cryo jets or cryo guns call 404-644-2801 or Visit http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm

Check Out The New CO2 Dewar Tank Adapter Needed For CO2 Jets

CGA-622

 CO2 Dewar tanks make a safety change.

Top of Dewar Tank

If you haven't noticed it yet, you will soon.  The standard fitting for Dewar tanks has been changed to ensure safety for companies like Airgas when filling refrigerated liquid Dewar tanks.  For those who have never seen the top of a Dewar tank there are many gauges and fittings that can be quite confusing to the untrained eye, and especially the CO2 jet novice installer.  Not to be alarmed though because they are usually very well marked.  One outlet is the gas hookup, which most nightclubs and production companies use, and it contains the CGA 320 fitting.  Another valve you may notice on the top of the Dewar tank is the pressure builder.  This valve is used to build the pressure in the tank to max operating psi for CO2 jets.  And the last side is the liquid fill side, which is the side you will want to attach your CO2 hose too.  Over the past many years you have been able to attach a standard CGA 320 fitting directly on to the liquid side and operate your CO2 jet system no problem.  However now you will notice the next time you go to attach your cryo hose that it no longer matches to the liquid side.  The new standard for Dewar tanks is a female attachment coming off the tank, which requires a new adapter.  The new adapter required is the CGA-622, sold by Atlanta Special FX. 

For More Great Information on CO2 Cryo Jet systems trust the pros at Atlanta Special FX

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How Large Does The Venue Need To Be For CO2 Cryo Jets To Work Effectively?

What Size Venue Can Use CO2 Cryo Jets?
A popular question we get a lot is "Can we use CO2 cryo jets in our intimate club?" The answer is yes.  As we all know, the majority of nightclubs and bars are not superclubs and don't necessarily have 20 foot ceilings or multiple floors.  Instead they are more intimate and cozy.  For this reason a company named Atlanta Special FX designed multiple versions of the popular CO2 cryo foggers.  If you do have the stereotypical superclub with great ceiling height you can of course go with the single nozzle or dual nozzle cryo jet and use any size tank you desire.  For others with smaller venues and lower ceilings we recommend the low pressure single nozzle cryo jet.  This versatile unit can be mounted in a variety of positions and locations and the internal components were specifically designed with smaller venues in mind.  This restricted flow of CO2 makes for a much shorter and quieter fog blast.  (Of course they are still loud enough to get your attention)  So in closing if you have that venue that gets very hot during the course of a night, don't count yourself out.  Instead contact the knowledgeable staff at Atlanta Special FX and let them customize a CO2 system for you.  Check out more info on the low pressure cryo jet at http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm

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Why Are CO2 Cryo Jets So Popular?

What makes CO2 jets so popular among nightclubs around the world?  Well I could start by telling you that global warming is causing the temperatures in clubs to go up every year, but you would say "yeah right." So instead of insulting your intelligence, because that would technically be right, we will just blame it on hundreds of hot, sweaty bodies dancing on the dance floor.  It seems no matter how great your AC system is once you slam 200-300 dancing bodies in a confined space the temperature starts to go up really quickly.  Most AC systems cannot keep up with a killer DJ, so nightclubs turn to an alternative source for cool blasts of air.  CO2 cryo jets are easy to install and cost a fraction of what expensive electric bills run each month.  Lets say for the average nightclub that the electric bill runs around a couple thousand per month compared to a couple hundred to run the CO2 cryo jets.  Not to mention CO2 cryo jets offer an immediate, on demand, blast of super cold fog capable of cooling a room approximately 10-20 degrees in a matter of seconds.  With the right equipment and controls your lighting and sound guy can now keep your guests dancing comfortably all night long.  Don't you feel you owe it to your guests to keep them comfortable.....and drinking?  For more information on how CO2 cryo jets operate and pricing info visit http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm

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Cryo Jets Blast On To Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins Broadway Tour

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins Tour

Recently Atlanta Special FX was honored again to provide some fun visual effects for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins tour.  This magical Broadway musical has won the hearts of thousands and now Atlanta Special FX is helping provide a billowing smokestack scene with the popular single nozzle cryo jet.  There are many ways to utilize the energy created by the super cold CO2 blast associated with the stunning visual fog/smoke effect produced when the jet releases.  The dependable effects manufactured by Atlanta Special FX have been trusted by names like ABC, WeTV, Opera Winfrey Network, and many more TV/Movie production teams.  Mary Poppins, now in its 6th consecutive year, can be watched in New York, Fort Worth Texas, Austin Texas, and Fayettville Arkansas.  For more information and upcoming dates on this whimsical musical click here http://www.marypoppins.com/reviews

For more information on Atlanta Special FX and the dependable CO2 cryo products click http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm

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CO2 Cryo Jets Blasting at Opera Nightclub in Atlanta GA for DJ Alesso

The Opera Nightclub in Atlanta, Ga. ( a must see! )
Posted by Elisa Goad on March 6, 2012 at 7:30pm

I experience 6 to 8 electronic music festivals a year ( for the last 4 years now), and I can honestly say I have seen some of the most amazing lighting rigs in the biz. In my travels I have met some of the most amazing people (patrons of said festivals). These people are so amazing that when they come within a few hours of Orlando ( to work mostly) I have a great excuse to go visit them. This time our very good friend Brian (lives in LA) was running thru Atlanta for work, AND all we needed was an excuse to get out of Orlando. Even better the excuse to go to Atlanta (and a certain nightclub) came in the form of DJ Alesso ( Blog on Roxy nightclub) who was playing at the Opera Nightclub on Friday. Brian would be there all that weekend ( free hotel room!!) so everything fell in place to go. Every once in a while I like to feel I can be spontaneous! ( Even though we planned the visit a few weeks in advance) The spontaneous part would be that it would take 7 hours to drive to Atlanta, we would stay there for 10 hours, and then we would drive back 7 hours. All my friends and co-workers who heard our plans thought it was kind of silly to only go to Atlanta for just a few hours, but dammit, I was being spontaneous, remember? So Nick, Louie, and I packed for a one and a half-day trip, and headed to Atlanta.

One quick side note, if you are ever in Atlanta, you must take the time to find and visit Flip Burger Boutique. This unique burger joint is the brainchild of BRAVO’s season 8 ‘ Top Chef’s All-Stars’, Richard Blais. I know this isn’t tech talk but I KNOW technicians, and we love good food! We love good, inexpensive food, which surprisingly was another great reason to go. This is a one of a kind experience you CAN NOT miss. I’ll post a link to get your stomach growling later.

OK let’s get back to the nightclub and the tech talk. The Opera is located in midtown Atlanta in a trendy neighborhood with bars/nightspots in every direction. In addition to the main room, there is a large outdoor tent attached with a Hookah bar, seating for the patron looking to have a smoke, or reserve a VIP table. This tent can easily be covered for cold nights and then opened during the summer months ( a local friend says its very nice in the summer).

I had a chance to talk to the resident LD David Obert. I must thank David for talking to me because I had no voice and had a hard time asking him questions. David works with a Jands 1000 console, and has a fair amount of lights in the main room. He has 10 Technobeams ( I accidently asked how many Trackspots, but I really meant Technobeams-I promise) 10 Studio Spots, 4 HES StudioColors, and 2 X Spots. For the bang he has 4 Martin Atomic 3000’s, and architectural and spot fixtures he has 16 1K pars throughout the room.

I love the extras a club can offer, and for the tech side of me, Opera has a 12-jet CO2 system. They are all focused on the center of the crowd, and are fired at the right time ( don’t get me started on bad firing habits I’ve seen) The CO2 system was installed by Atlanta Special FX. David also has a 4-jet LN2 ( Liquid Nitrogen) effect from KrygonFX out of Miami. I would consider these extras because they do cost some coin to maintain, so thanks Opera for not being frugal.

The main room has a classic theatre look, but with a club feel and the DJ front and center like a rock star. There are several VIP booths on the 2nd floor that have great viewing areas of the DJ, and crowd. There is a secondary room near the back of the building that has a dancer pole in the middle of the floor. The entire club has wood floors, which I personally feel the reason the acoustics were FANTASTIC. Alesso had failed to impress my friends back in Orlando, but he killed it in Atlanta. They see why we must travel as much as possible, because we are noticing a trend of DJ’s playing flat sets in Orlando.

David really wanted to tell me the audio specs ( he just got a new sound system) and I told him I only focus on Lighting/Video, but he persuaded me to take down a few specs. He was pretty excited about the new gear, so I have no problem adding the audio ( because it was awesome ) Opera got a GEO audio system from Nexo Systems, just a week prior to my visit. One last prop to give goes to Active Lighting Production and Design for the clubs over-all appealing look. To quote David, “ what I really enjoy about working at Opera is the fact that they are constantly evolving. They really try to push the limits for what a nightclub can do.” He goes on to say “they have a huge respect for the production values for these shows so I am constantly working to ensure that they are flawless and memorable.” I like the attitude! David has also had the privilege to work at Eleven50 as well as the Opera for close to 14 years. I love hearing stories about techs that enjoy the lighting life and where it gets them, residency at really great clubs.

Please free to ask any questions and please go visit Opera in Atlanta, the next time you are there.

Pictures provided by David Obert, Nick, and Liquified.

I wish I had more pictures, but then you will have to go in person to see the venue!

© 2012 Created by Justin Lang.

Does A Dual Nozzle CO2 Cryo Jet Have Less Pressure Than A Single

When searching to buy a CO2 cryo jet system for your company you may have ran across several systems and have a couple questions.  One popular question is "Does the dual nozzle co2 cryo jet have less output than the single nozzle?"  There are a couple of different answers and it really depends on the CO2 tanks you decide to use for your install.  Options for your CO2 tank rentals or purchases are liquid siphon tube tanks in these sizes listed below:

1. 20 lb Liquid Siphon CO2 Tank
2. 50 lb Liquid Siphon CO2 Tank (Seen to the right)
3. 75 lb Liquid Siphon CO2 Tank
4. 100 lb Liquid Siphon CO2 Tank

5. 400 lb Liquid Dewar Tank (Seen Below to the left)

The main differences between the tanks is the pressure that the CO2 is compressed under.  The 20 and 50 lb Siphon tanks are pressurized at approximately 850 psi compared to the Dewar tank at approximately 350 psi.  The Atlanta Special FX Dual Nozzle Cryo Jet does produce a slightly shorter blast of CO2 fog when using the lower pressure refiigerated Dewar tank setup.  Using a high pressure system you should still see approximately 20 feet of cryo fog and more (in humid climates) but should hardly notice a difference.  Click here to watch videos of the units working on a high pressure system.  http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm

For More Information on CO2 Cryo Jets Call 404-644-2801 or visit www.AtlantaSpecialFX.com

What Is A Handheld CO2 Cryo Gun? Mobile CO2 Fog Gun

Are you a mobile DJ or a nightclub looking to add some WOW factor to your show?  Then you might have asked yourself "What is a handheld cryo gun my buddies are talking about?"  The photo to the left shows one version of the popular CO2 blaster known as the handheld cryo gun manufactured by Atlanta Special FX.  Cryo gun foggers have hit the scene hard and add stunning visual effects to otherwise standard DJ sets or club playlists.  This portable cryo blaster has been used by some of the BIGGEST names in the business.  You might have seen the Atlanta Special FX cryo gun at a Steve Aoki, LMFAO, Kesha, or other concert and wondered "What was that" This "cool" fog effect is also used weekly during NCAA college football, NBA, NFL and NHL as well as countless high schools and colleges across the nation.  Another great place to see this effect in action is at your local super club or bar.  The super cold CO2 fog is especially helpful in cooling down venues once a lot of guest fill the room.  Most nightclubs and bars just simply don't have the HVAC cooling systems strong enough to keep up with the rising heat generated by hundreds of dancing guests.  All it takes is a few second blast to cool the dance floor approximately 10-20 degrees.  For more information on the Handheld Cryo Gun click here http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm or visit the FAQ page at http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Cryo_Jet_CO2_FAQs.pdf

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How To Install A CO2 Cryo Jet by Atlanta Special FX

If you have never installed a CO2 cryo jet system it may seem like a daunting task.  After you read through this short paragraph you will know all the ins and outs of installing your own CO2 cryo system with either high pressure tanks or low pressure Dewar tanks.  All the pros in the special effects world understand it doesn't take years of experience to install the CO2 cryo jets manufactured by Atlanta Special FX.  These cryo blasters are engineered to save you time and money.  They can be mounted in a variety of positions allowing for easy setup in all types of venues. 

If you notice on the photo to the left the lower, and back, mounting plates are designed to use screws for mounting to the floor, wall, and ceiling.  The multi mounting points allow the CO2 units to be installed right side up, lefts side, right side and upside down.  It also includes a pre drilled hole for easy mounting to a truss system using a J-clamp or C-clamp.  Once you have decided on your mounting the next thing to do is consider the location of your tanks in relation to your cryo nozzles.  Ideally you will want to keep your tanks as close to the CO2 jets as possible and always use tested and approved cryo hosing.  With that in mind, here are some general guidelines (NOT REQUIREMENTS) you will want to follow with your hose lengths:

1. Do your best to stay at 50-70 feet or less from your tanks when using low pressure Dewar tanks. (Closer is better)
2. Try to keep a direct line between your cryo jets and your tanks.  (The less 90 degree turns the better)
3. When using high pressure tanks you can use longer hoses (But if the CO2 sets in the hoses for extended periods of time between shots you will experience the noise before the white fog comes out)
4. It is optional to use T fittings and attach multiple jets to a single hose.

Now that you have decided the location of tanks and the location of cryo jets, you will need to distinguish between the cryo hose ends to determine which hooks to which.  The brass end is a standard CO2 fitting and attaches to the liquid CO2 bottle and the silver end attaches to the cryo jet.  Once you have attached your hoses you will now need to determine how you will power the jets on and off.  Most industry professionals use a 4 channel DMX dimmer / switch kit. (Sold Separately).  Others use items such as foot switches, push button firing systems, and even as manual as a surge protector.  The cryo jets only need a simple on off signal.  When the jet is on, CO2 plumes of fog will shoot from the nozzle and when they are off there will be no noise or fog.  The last things you will want to do are test fire the jets, without the gas on, listening for the clicking on/off sound.  Once you have tested the on/off it is time open your CO2 bottle.  Be sure the cryo unit is off, open the valve on top of the CO2 bottle all the way and the line will pressurize.  It is always good practice to leave the bottle closed until just before you need the effect.  This will ensure a nice, instant plume of fog when you power the CO2 fogger on.

CO2 fog is a great way to entertain your guests as well as provide stunning visual and audible effects while cooling the room down.  This is why CO2 foggers are a popular item for any nightclub venue.

We hope this article has shed a little light on your CO2 jet purchase.   If you have questions or comments, a professional technician is always standing by to assist you.

To order your own CO2 cryo cooling system contact:

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or visit the CO2 cryo page direct at http://www.atlantaspecialfx.com/Fog-Smoke%20Machines.htm