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Snow cannons
Author:Beano
posts : 171 (Intermediate)Date : 11-27-12 11:30Snow cannons
Does anyone know, in what temperature range do snow cannons operate. i have noticed some have been operating on the slopes in Bansko
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I thought it had to be below freezing
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I believe that they can make snow even when the temperature is several degrees above freezing, but there would not be much point as it would melt shortly after making it to the ground. They often test the cannons and the supply pipes etc in preparation for the season and thats what you may have seen.
That being said as soon as the weather becomes cold enough and is expected to remain cold they will get them on to help to build up a base. At present though it appears to be too warm for ...
That being said as soon as the weather becomes cold enough and is expected to remain cold they will get them on to help to build up a base. At present though it appears to be too warm for ...
I believe that they can make snow even when the temperature is several degrees above freezing, but there would not be much point as it would melt shortly after making it to the ground. They often test the cannons and the supply pipes etc in preparation for the season and thats what you may have seen.
That being said as soon as the weather becomes cold enough and is expected to remain cold they will get them on to help to build up a base. At present though it appears to be too warm for this.
Don.
That being said as soon as the weather becomes cold enough and is expected to remain cold they will get them on to help to build up a base. At present though it appears to be too warm for this.
Don.
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I thought -6c
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Borovets cannons are -4 but the Bansko / Pamp ones could be different....
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We are assuming that they are testing the system, new water supply pipes to the Shilligarnika area.. and drainage system..That being said it has been really cold for the last couple of days, but the ground has not yet frozen, they will not lay snow on an unfrozen base, unless they absolutely have to.. the cannons here will also operate slightly above freezing, and the resultant snow also will remain when the temps are above freezing.....
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It needs to be a minimum of -1.5c to make artificial snow, even then it depends on the humidity levels other wise you have a very expensive water spray...Trust me i spend hours watching my snow cannon..
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Sorry i should add, sometimes they turn the snow cannons on over night to test them before the cold gets here to make sure they work (Clean the pipes, check water pressure etc).Also you can add chemicals to the snow cannon to help you make snow when its warmer (change the freezing point). Though the chemical is banned in most places now!!
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Errrrrr, its not banned here mate
Big problems with enviromentalists, and locals.... complaining their mountain spring water has a funny taste....
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