Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:05 am
I ordered a nozzle kit from the snow at home website for 49$ Plumbed it up myself....real simple. next week ought to be great for cranking out some snow.
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Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:24 am
The one we built totaled $60 including shipping. I contemplated the SnowatHome nozzles, but these were much cheaper. If they stink, I'll grab the SAH ones.
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:42 pm
Aside from some grinding to remove part numbers, your nozzles are identical to SnowAtHome nozzles, so no worries there.
Right now I run a 4004 and a 25025 bulk, but nozzle choice changes depending on conditions. Past nozzles include 1502, 15025,1503, 25025, 2503, 4003, 4004, 4006, and "tweaked" nozzles (dremeled to widen spray pattern). In marginal conditions I try to keep the flow numbers between 5.5 and 6.5 (the 40XX means 40 degree spray pattern and the XX is nozzle GPM in tenths at 40 PSI, so a 4004 flows .4 GPM at 40 PSI.). I have a 2.2 GPM pressure washer currently. Target operating pressure is 500 PSI, unless it's below 25 ambient or 20 wetbulb and I have a nice tall tower.
You'll probably want to modify your nuc nozzle (at the bottom) at some point, because a 25 degree spray pattern on 40 degree bulks is going to leave you with wet edges. If you find that's a problem, you can try a 6005 or an 8005, or take a dremel/hacksaw to a smaller, narrower nozzle, or drill and grind a nozzle out of a pipe cap. Put a slot over the hole to widen the spray.
My rig (which I hope to get pictures of and give its own thread one of these days) works reasonably well, provided I set it up right. That hasn't happened yet this year, but I got nearly a foot of snow in places after six hours' running last season. Differences from yours include using a gate valve instead of a ball valve for finer control over the nuc mix, only two bulk nozzles, and garden hose threaded 5/8'' airline.
Right now I run a 4004 and a 25025 bulk, but nozzle choice changes depending on conditions. Past nozzles include 1502, 15025,1503, 25025, 2503, 4003, 4004, 4006, and "tweaked" nozzles (dremeled to widen spray pattern). In marginal conditions I try to keep the flow numbers between 5.5 and 6.5 (the 40XX means 40 degree spray pattern and the XX is nozzle GPM in tenths at 40 PSI, so a 4004 flows .4 GPM at 40 PSI.). I have a 2.2 GPM pressure washer currently. Target operating pressure is 500 PSI, unless it's below 25 ambient or 20 wetbulb and I have a nice tall tower.
You'll probably want to modify your nuc nozzle (at the bottom) at some point, because a 25 degree spray pattern on 40 degree bulks is going to leave you with wet edges. If you find that's a problem, you can try a 6005 or an 8005, or take a dremel/hacksaw to a smaller, narrower nozzle, or drill and grind a nozzle out of a pipe cap. Put a slot over the hole to widen the spray.
My rig (which I hope to get pictures of and give its own thread one of these days) works reasonably well, provided I set it up right. That hasn't happened yet this year, but I got nearly a foot of snow in places after six hours' running last season. Differences from yours include using a gate valve instead of a ball valve for finer control over the nuc mix, only two bulk nozzles, and garden hose threaded 5/8'' airline.
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:14 am
Tried it out this morning. Good temps, high humidity. Ran it for just under an hour and got 1.5" at its deepest point. It took a little while to get the air/water mix just right. When you do, you know it pretty quick. Very pleased that it worked, and that my air compressor kept up. On a cold dry night, I can really see this thing putting it down.
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:54 am
As ted would say.............Excellent!
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:47 am
Congratulations! I'm glad it worked for you!
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:56 pm
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:09 pm
Good job Jerry, now we all know your real name. 
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:14 am
@bamapilot 294155 wrote:Good job Jerry, now we all know your real name.
Thanks. U know its true what they say..the camera adds 150 lbs.
Thanks. U know its true what they say..the camera adds 150 lbs.
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 9:40 am
Christmas morning in upstate SC. Ran it for about 2 hours Christmas eve night. Humidity was good (50% or so) but the temps were borderline (29-30). One of these days we'll get low 20s with 30% humidity, and then it'll be on.
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