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Co2
Can CO2 be used indoors?

You can get CO2 gas cylinders from an official certified CO2 supplier. Air Products, Air Liquide, Linde gas or Jewagas are professional CO2 suppliers which we recommend.

Can I reduce the noise of CO2 Jets?

The effect of CO2 depends on humidity. When the air is extremely dry the effect might only be a few meters. While it can be more than 10 meters when the humidity is high.
If you are using CO2 Jets indoors try to store the CO2 bottles in an area with the same temperature as where the CO2 Jets are installed.

Can I use CO2 Jets myself?

CO2 Jets need to be connected to CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas cylinders which are listed as dangerous goods. That is why CO2 Jets are listed as professional products which we only supply to professionals. We believe CO2 can only be installed and used by professional companies who know how to work with CO2 safely and according to the regulations. If you are aware of how to install and use a CO2 system safely you can use CO2 Jets. If not, contact a professional company who can.

How many CO2 gas cylinders do I need?

One CO2 Jet consumes around 0,5kg CO2 per second.
A CO2 Gun uses 0,3kg per second.
A CO2 Power Jet uses around 2kgs CO2 per second.

Depending on how many CO2 devices you like to use and how many shots you would like to shoot you can calculate how many CO2 bottles you need.

If you like to blow confetti for a longer duration you can connect multiple CO2 bottles. Connect 2 bottles to the CO2 device by using a CO2 gas bottle combiner or 4 bottles by using a Distribution block, 4x 3/8 in, 1x 3/8 out.

I am using CO2 Jets but the white smoke effect is poor.

The effect of CO2 depends on humidity. When the air is extremely dry the effect might only be a few meters. While it can be more than 10 meters when the humidity is high.
If you are using CO2 Jets indoors try to store the CO2 bottles in an area with the same temperature as where the CO2 Jets are installed.

I am using CO2 Jets but there is no white smoke effect?

You are probably using the wrong CO2 gas bottles. If you are using standard CO2 bottles you will hear a loud sizzling noise but you will only blow gas and not get the white smoke effect. You need liquid CO2 gas bottles with a dip tube. Try a CO2 bottle with a dip tube. If you have a liquid CO2 bottle with dip tube and still have this problem, the dip tube is probably broken. Try another CO2 bottle with dip tube.

Is CO2 dangerous?

The answer is yes. Using, storing and transporting CO2 cylinders should be done by professional companies according to the regulations. An accident can quickly hurt or even kill people.

What type of CO2 bottles do I need?

Use gas cylinders with liquid Co2 and a dip-tube.
Contact your CO2 supplier for more info.

Which CO2 cylinder size fits in a CO2 Backpack?

A CO2 Backpack is suitable for a small 6kg CO2 cylinder with a maximum of 15cm diameter. Longer straps are available for a cylinder with a diameter up to 21cm. You will need 2 straps. The product code is: SFX1138.

Air
Can I use a dimmer to control the Stage Fan or FX-Blower?

Stage Fan / Stage Fan XL: Yes. Set the fan to the highest speed (3) and use a dimmer pack.
FX-Blower: No. The FX-Blower is not designed to be controlled by a dimmer.

How many decibels do your fans produce?

Stage Fan – 53 dB(A)*
Stage Fan XL – 65 dB(A)*
FX-Blower – 73 dB(A)*

*Measured from a distance of 7 m.

What is the difference between Stage Fans and the FX-Blower?

Stage Fans are low-noise fans designed to create a wind effect on stage. The FX-Blower is more powerful and produces a stronger, more focused airflow. FX-Blowers are often used to disperse smoke or fog from machines over a greater distance.

Confetti
Can I use a Stadiumshot in an indoor area?

The Stadiumshot is designed to use at large outdoor festivals and events or in stadiums. You can use it indoor but only for large indoor venues with a minimum height of 12m (for shooting confetti) and 25m for shooting streamers. Always check the output, which type of filling you need, and the safety distance in our user manual.

How long can I blow confetti with a CO2 Stadiumblaster

The machine uses 0,5kg of CO2 per second. Meaning you can blow around 60 seconds with a 30kg CO2 bottle. If you like to blow confetti for a longer duration you can connect multiple CO2 bottles. Connect 2 bottles to the machine by using a CO2 Combiner or 4 bottles by using a Distribution block, 4x 3/8 in, 1x 3/8 out.

How much confetti do I need for my show?

Check the specifications of the confetti machine you like to use and check its consumption.

Which confetti machine is best for me?

First make a choice if you like to shoot confetti or blow confetti. If you shoot confetti you get a spectacular effect that the crowd will not expect. The confetti will fall down slowly which is an amazing effect. If you like to blow confetti, you can get a longer effect and create magical rain of confetti like for example 30-60 seconds or even longer if you like.

To shoot confetti you can choose for a Gun, a Powershot or a Stadiumshot.

To blow confetti with an electric blower you can chose for a Clubblower for small size venues or a Stadium blower for larger venues. Or chose for a Swirlfan which is a silent machine that spreads confetti from a truss. To blow confetti with CO2 (without electric power) you can chose for a Stadium blaster. CO2 is more powerful compared to electric blowers and there will be white CO2 smoke coming out of the machine.

! Always check the output of the machines and check if your area is big enough for the output of the machine. Check the user manuals of the product to see the exact output and safety distance. Or give us a call and we would be happy to give you the best advice.

Flame
Can I use flame machines also indoors?

Flame machines can be used indoors but only in large indoor venues and depending on the free height of the area and available safety distance. Check the user manuals of our flame machines for the flame heights and safety distances.

Can I use flame machines?

Flame machines are listed as professional products. Meaning these machines can only be ordered by professional companies who know how to install and use flame systems safely. If you are interested in getting a training how you could use flame machines safely, please feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Stage Flame

With the Stage Flame Spray Can you can blow 80- flame balls. With a camping gas bottle you can blow about 200 flame balls. When you use propane gas bottles it depends on the size of the gas bottle. They come in many different sizes. With a 10kg propane bottle you can blow more than 1.000 flame balls.

What is the difference between the flame machines from MAGIC FX?

We offer the Stage Flame which is a gas flame machine. It uses propane gas from a gas bottle or spray cans which fit inside the machine. The Stage Flame produces flames and flame balls from 3m up to 6m high.

The Flameblazer and Hellfire are liquid flame machines. Liquid flame machines use flammable liquid like Isopropanol (ISOPAR) or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Liquid flames are more narrow compared to gas flames and go into the air faster. The Flameblazer blows flames of 6, 8 or 10m in the air (depending on if you use a S, M or L nozzle), The Hellfire blows flames 15m in the air.

Smoke
Can you also blow smoke of the Eco2jet at an angle?

Yes definitely! With the 360° Eco2jet Bracket (MFX1802), you can make the Eco2jet shoot in any direction. You can use the bracket as a floor stand and have it blow at an angle upwards or towards the audience. You can also use the Eco2jet Bracket (MFX1802) to mount the Eco2jet in a truss or on a scaff pipe. The Eco2jet can then be directed in all directions and thus also blow straight ahead or diagonally downwards.

Can you also blow smoke of the Eco2jet at an angle?

Yes definitely! With the 360° Eco2jet Bracket (MFX1802), you can make the Eco2jet shoot in any direction. You can use the bracket as a floor stand and have it blow at an angle upwards or towards the audience. You can also use the Eco2jet Bracket (MFX1802) to mount the Eco2jet in a truss or on a scaff pipe. The Eco2jet can then be directed in all directions and thus also blow straight ahead or diagonally downwards.

Does the effect of the Eco2jets produce the same sound as that of CO2jets?

The Eco2jet produces significantly less noise. A CO2jet produces up to 115 dB, whereas the Eco2jet produces up to a maximum of 95 dB. So much more pleasant for DJs, artists and stage crew.

How can I connect a remote controller to the Smokejet?

A Smokejet always comes standard with a remote controller which is paired to the machine. When you lose a remote or when you use another remote, you need to pair it with the machine. Hold the 'DOWN' button and power the Smokejet. The screen will start blinking after a few seconds. Within the menu that appears, you will get the option to delete and to pair a remote. Delete the remote first in the menu. When this is done, repeat the first step by holding the ‘DOWN’ button and powering the Smokejet. You can now pair the desired remote to your device. You can pair multiple Smokejets to one remote.

Is this product sustainable and more environmentally friendly than Co2 effects?

Using Eco2jets is more environmentally friendly than Co2jets, because it eliminates the need for CO2 gas cylinders, thereby reducing its contribution to the greenhouse effect and climate change. In addition, producing CO2 requires energy, often from burning fossil fuels, which leads to greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to global warming.

The use of Eco2jets also eliminates the need to transport heavy gas cylinders, leading to lower CO2 emissions from transport operations. The Eco2jet uses a special liquid based on distilled water instead of CO2 gas. With just one fluid can, you can blow smoke for 13 minutes, which is equivalent to 13 large 50L CO2 gas cylinders.

Is the effect of the Eco2jet the same as the CO2jets

Yes! The effect is just as explosive and powerful as that of traditional CO2jets ! This is because the Eco2jet has a special nozzle, with a powerful built-in turbo fan that blows the smoke into the air at high speed. This gives you the same speed and, as with CO2, the smoke does not stick around for long. The Eco2jet uses a specially developed smoke liquid which produces a thick smoke effect that is white in colour and disappears quickly at the same time, just like CO2.

So isn't the Eco2jet's power consumption worse for the environment?

Compared to CO2jets, Eco2jets do consume more power. However, through clever heater management, the Eco2jet uses less power than standard smoke machines. You can activate the heater yourself prior to the effect, so it does not have to be on continuously and power consumption can be significantly lower. Moreover, Eco2jets can be powered by renewable energy, which is already available at more and more events.

What is the difference between standard and high-power mode on the Eco2jet?

FULL-mode does not affect the effect, only the warm-up time.
In ECO-mode: 18 min (1500 W)In FULL-mode: 9 min (3500 W)

What is the effect of the Eco2jet at low humidity?

The effect of the ECO2JET at low humidity is much better than CO2JETS. This is because, unlike CO2, the effect does not depend on humidity. At low humidity, for example at a festival during the day when the sun is shining, smoke from the ECO2JET still reaches 12 meters, where CO2 sometimes reaches less than 4 meters.

What liquid is used for the Eco2jet?

A specially developed fluid is used for the Eco2jet. This liquid creates a thick white smoke cloud. The liquid is formulated so that the smoke also disappears quickly, just like CO2. The fluid is available in an indoor and outdoor version. The indoor version is slightly lighter, so the smoke disappears even faster.

Control
Do I need an SFX Safety Controller for the Flameblazer / Stadiumshot III

The SFX Safety Arm Controller is designed for the safe operation of SFX equipment and is required for both the Flameblazer and the Stadiumshot III. These machines can be dangerous and may cause serious injury or even death if operated while someone is standing too close.

According to the European Machinery Directive, dangerous machines must always be connected to an emergency stop system. In addition, the controller ensures safe operation when the SFX crew needs to refill the machines.

How many SFX devices can I connect to your control gear?

Red Button: 16A, total 3600W
Fx Comm4nder: Max 5A per output, up to 16A in total.

I lost the keys of my FX Comm4nder, can I get a new one?

Yes, no problem! This is a universal key and can be ordered separately. Part nr. PART90050.

Drop
How many Power Drops can be used in one line?

The current version of the Power Drop uses 30W each which means that it is technically possible to link 122 units on a one 16A fused power supply.
Earlier versions of the Power Drop used 100W, for those we recommend not to use more than 35 units on a single 16A fused power supply.

What is the maximum weight a Power Drop can hold?

We recommend to use 20kgs maximum. The Power Drops are tested up to 20kgs.

What is the maximum distance between every Power Drop?

We recommend to keep 1 meter distance between Power Drops. It can hold up to 20kgs each however if the distance is more than 1 meter the curtain will sag.

Snow
Will snowflakes stay on the ground?

Paper snow stays on the ground and needs to be cleaned after the show. Foam based will not stay on the ground for a long while and will evaporate. When it is cold outside it takes longer before it will evaporate. When it’s warm it evaporates faster.

What type of material is snow made of?

There are two materials to create snow effects. Artificial (paper) snow or foam based snow made from special snow fluid. Paper snow can be used for decoration or used for a falling snow effect. We offer 2 types of paper snow. Small pieces of 10x10mm or crunched paper snowflakes. Both types are flameproof and can be blown in the air by using a Clubblower, Swirl Fan or Stadiumblower.

We also offer handheld shots and electric shots filled with paper snowflakes.
To create a realistic snow storm with foam based snow liquid you can use a Snowbox (5-8m) or Snowcase (15m). This snow fluid is made of a foam based liquid which is biodegradable and non-slippery.

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