Special Effects
CO2 Jets are a blast for clubs and parties. Instantly create special effects plumes of CO2 cryo gas going up to 30 feet high. These effects are perfect for all stages from festivals to stadiums, sporting and musical events. CO2 jets that produce a stream of “simulated smoke” using liquid carbon dioxide to create a smoke effect which disappears without trace, bringing a touch of magic and that special wow factor to your entertainment events. CO2 guns are perfect for DJs and performers. The gun can be hooked up to a CO2 cylinder, allowing the user to fire an impressive plume of CO2.
Broward Nelson Fountain Service provides specialized siphon tanks that draw liquid carbon dioxide through the nozzle. These tanks hold 20, 50 or 75 pounds of liquid CO2 and can be set up at almost any special event. Equipped with a special dip tube, CO2 siphon tanks will provide uninterrupted streams of liquid CO2 that are perfect for fog / smoke / special effects.
If a large 50lb. or 75lb. CO2 siphon tank (approx. 5 feet tall) is too much, Broward Nelson also offers a standard 20lb aluminum siphon CO2 tank with a plastic guard. All our standard 20lb and larger siphon CO2 tanks have a standard CGA-320 valve which will connect to a 3/8 pipe thread fitting. This allows our tanks to be connected to standard CO2 hoses, guns, cannons and fog machines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A good rule of thumb is 1 second of smoke effects per pound of CO2. So, a 20# cylinder will last approximately 20 seconds while a 50# cylinder will last just shy of one minute.
You can link CO2 cannons together in series using passthrough connectors to supply multiple units from one gas source.
No. A cylinder of CO2 for soda uses vapor to carbonate beverages while special effects use liquid CO2. This is achieved by using a siphon cylinder, which has a tube that runs to the bottom of the tank to draw out liquid. A beverage cylinder does not have this tube and will therefore not produce the cryo / smoke effect.
Yes, there are specially designed bulk CO2 tanks, designed for liquid withdrawal for larger special effects & venues.
Special effects (also referred to as cryo systems) use high pressure liquid CO2 to create the smoke effect. You must use high pressure, hydraulically pressed hoses and fittings that can handle this increased pressure. Normal beverage or plastic tubing cannot handle this pressure and will break, posing a risk for everyone in the area.