Evaporative Snow™ Solution Mixture
Solution Mixture:
Global Special Effects™ Labs are constantly inventing and reformulating solutions in order to
improve the
snow from the SNOW STORM. Please contact Global Special Effects™ at 256-229-
5551 for more
information. In order to prevent operation problems and observe the Warranty
guidelines, always
use a Global Special Effects™ approved solution. The FG-100 Snow Solution
comes premixed and ready to use. You will have to pour the solution into the plastic bottle that
comes with the SNOW STORM, if the
solution bottle does not fit into the well on the SNOW
STORM.
FG-100 Evaporative Snow™ premixed. Recommended
Global Special Effects premixed solutions are designed with the highest grade of available water
based
surfactants. The surfactant-based solution is mixed with de-ionized water to leave no residue
when
using the snow machine properly. The use of de-ionized water is necessary to create a bright
fluffy
snowflake. Global Special Effects Laboratories have researched and developed the driest
available snow
solution on the market today. FG-100 premixed weight: 9.8 pounds.
Using Evaporative Snow™ concentrate solution FG-100C
Global Special Effects Labs have designed a concentrated version of FG-100 premixed in an attempt to
save
shipping cost to our customers. The ratio mix for this snow solution is 8 oz. of solution per one
gallon
of water. It is important to remember that the kind of water used will affect the quality of snow.
The
recommended water to use is de-ionized water. This form of water has no minerals, hard
properties
or chlorine. De-ionized water is the base ingredient in our formulation, because it makes
the best
foam and leaves no water stains. It was originally used for the movie industry, so if the snow
landed
on a camera lens, it would not leave a water ring. Since this formulation has no chemical, it
dries and
leaves no film. De-ionized water is not available in grocery stores and can only be found at
medical
supply companies. If your event does not require the use of a movie camera or will not land
on glass,
distilled water may be used. Be aware that if you use tap water, it may have hard agents that
can
cause poor looking snow. In this case, order FG-100 premix. The use of tap water, city water or
well
water can be used with the following warnings: Certain tap waters contain high mineral content
and
will produce a minimal amount of snow. These minerals will not produce a bright white flake. If
de-
ionized water is not available, use distilled water.
See chart below (Chart 1) for some examples of common water/solution ratios. Please read before
mixing this product with water. Make sure you adhere to the mixing proportions.
Warning
if you mix water with FG-100 premixed (non-concentrate), you will not
be able to generate snow. FG-100C Concentrate 8 oz bottle weight: 0.5 lb.
Chart 1
WATER
FG-100 CONCENTRATE
Tablespoons or Pints or Fluid Ounces
½ gallon 8 ¼ 4
1gallon 16 ½ 8
2 gallons 32 1 16
5 gallons 80 2 ½ 40
Lightly Shake or Stir the solution in the container
b
efore operating the
SNOW STORM.
