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Frequently Asked Questions
If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Q What size is the foam cannon?
A See the the PDF
file here for dimensions...
Q How much power is required?
A 16 amps continuous power at 230v.
Q Can it be run from an ordinary 13a socket?
A The units are designed to work from a 16 amp power supply but will operate
from a 13 amp socket for short periods (approximately 15 minute bursts).
You can operate it for longer but would need to cycle the power leads
and plug socket to avoid over-heating.
If left connected to the same lead and socket the plug fuse will normally
blow after approximately 30
minutes and the 13amp plug will become very hot.
Q Is the foam safe?
A We only recommend that product FF is used in our machines. This fluid
has been stringently tested and is made in a food-grade environment and
stored in food-grade containers. This product has been made and safely
used for over 15 years.
Q Will it make the floor slippery?
A The floor will be no more slippery than if it was wet with water - the
foam does not have the same lubricating properties as soap (and soap fluids
should NEVER be used as a subsitute for the recommended FF fluid).
Q What happens at the end of a foam party?
A As far as we know, the Foam Blaster II is the driest on the market.
Any puddles of water can be dried up with a wet and dry vacuum cleaner,
but if used properly the majority of the foam should up on the people
dancing rather than the floor!
There is an anti foam product available which can be mixed with water
and used to mop the floor. This product will kill any bubbles left over
in a few seconds, leaving a few puddles which can then be sucked or mopped
up.
Q How is the cannon supported?
A The Foam Blaster II is supplied with a floor stand.
Q How much water is needed?
A This machine will use 25 litres of water per 15 mins usage.
Q What quantity of water would be needed for an
event with 300 -500 people?
A The cannon is normally operated in bursts rather than continuously. We
usually use
between 6 and 8 25 litre drums of (diluted) fluid on each event.
Q I see from your video that this machine blows
foam - how far will it travel, and could I get the machine to dump foam
from above the dancefloor so that people can swim in it as in Ibiza nightclubs?
A The masterblaster cannon will project foam up to about 8 metres.
We recommend that the operator uses a plastic scoop to direct the foam
either upwards for maximum coverage or downwards where it
will build up as you've seen in Ibiza. However, we recommend that foam
is not left to build up
as there is a risk of suffocation/drowning if a person were to fall over.
Foam being blown over people is far more effective
as the punters get covered in foam, and have a great time in a safe environment.
Q How heavy is the machine?
A This machine weighs approximately
Q How many people are required to set up and operate
this machine?
The unit can be operated by one person but it does require two people
to carry
the main body of the cannon and to lift it onto the stand safely.
Q I'm interested in buying a foam machine from
you but I live a long way from you - how do you transport the unit?
A Our reseller would ship the cannon on a pallet. You would normally need
to have a means of removing a pallet or be able to unload this from the
back of a lorry on delivery.
Q What duration of warranty is provided with this
cannon, and what does it cover?
A This product comes with a One Year Return to Base warranty - all parts
and labour are covered providing that the unit has been operated correctly
in accordance with the instruction manual.
Q only 2 of the socks make foam from our cannon
all of the motors work
ok what should I do?
A If the motors are working and only 2 pods are making foam, it sounds
like the jets nozzles are blocked. This normally happens if the machine
wasn't rinsed out after a previous event. Try removing the socks from
the
failing pods then untwist the yellow spray jets. Power up the machine
and pump some hot water through it.
If the nozzle jets are blocked, a jelly substance will pump out of the
blocked pipes. If the water doesn't unblock the pipes, insert a long pipe-cleaner
wire into the pipe to clear the blockage. Blockages like this will only
occur if a machine has not been cleaned after use. It is important to
run approximately 4 or 5 litres of very hot tap water through the machine
at the end of each event in order to clear the pipes of remaining foam
fluid. If foam fluid is left in the pipes it will turn into a jelly and
block the pipes.
Q What length is the power cord?
A The cannons are fitted with a 16amp single phase 3 pin Cee-form socket.
We supply a 3 metre mains cable. Longer cables can be purchased from your
reseller - we recommend 2.5mm cable to avoid overheating and
voltage drop.
Q What is needed to convert the unit to run from
a 13 amp plug?
A The foam cannon draws 16 amps but will work for short periods from a
13 amp plug. To do this You would need a short cable about 1 metre in
length, fitted with a 13A plug on one end and a 16A Cee-form socket on
the other. We recommend that 13A cables are used for no longer than 15
- 20 mins at a time to
avoid heat build up. If the machine has to be used on a 13 amp socket
it makes good sense to have 3 or 4 of these cables available so that they
can be used on rotation allowing time to cool between uses, The machine
can then be run continually if needed.
We have done this ourselves, as most of the venues we've
been to in the South West only have
13amp sockets available. We change the mains cable at the same time as
changing the empty fluid tank for a full one. If you forget to do this,
after around 30-40 mins use, the fuse will blow in the mains lead.
Q I want to run this machine from a 13 amp socket
but there aren't any near the stage why can't I use normal extension leads?
A We recommend that 13 amp extension leads aren't used to feed power to
our cannons as the cannons pull 16 amps, and 13 amp extension leads are
only designed to carry 13 amps.
Fuses will blow regularly. If you need to run power over longer distances,
a good quality power cable should be used - at least 2.5mm core guage,
but 4mm is recommended. 16amp cee-form plugs and sockets should be fitted
on each end and you should then connect the short 13amp to 16amp cable
described above at the wall socket end. Cee-form plugs and sockets also
have an IP rating which means that they are safer for use in damp or wet
environments. Used in conjunction with a heavy duty cable, a 16Amp extention
lead won’t warm up or cause you any problems.
Q Is it possible to install the machine above a
dance floor?
A Yes we can modify the cannon so that it can be suspended by wire rope
via 3 eyelet's fitted into the top. We would supply the parts required
to hang the machine in place of the floor stand.
Q Can I aim the cannon up and down as well as from
side to side?
A No, the unit must only sit horizontally on the stand or on the celing
mount horizontally or pointing slightly downwards.
Its important that the cannon is never pointed upwards
as it could cause water to drip back into the pod motors - this would
void your warranty and cause damage to the machine. If you need to blow
foam upwards use a plastic 'scoop' on the front of the cannon, and aim
the foam where required. See the video on the foam
party gallery page (click here).