Hi guys,
I am looking into purchasing a co2 jet system, and was wondering what trouble I might run into in a few different areas...I am looking into a Le Maitre system (4 heads), but am up for ideas. I am based in the United States. Obviously this is an exploratory thing so I just want some opinions about where I might run into problems.
1> Hotel Ballrooms. I mostly do shows in Hotel Ballrooms, where it seems venues are increasingly giving me problems about my DF-50 hazers (mostly because the engineering staff in some of these hotels would rather just say "no" than find an answer). Will a co2 system give me more problems from the hotels? Would their concerns be warranted? I'm assuming someone has tricks (MSDS sheets, etc) up there sleeves if someone gives them a hard time? Also, am I more or less likely to need a "fire watch" with the inclusion of a co2 system? I know this is HIGHLY dependent on the venue, but any tips would be appreciated.
2> Transportation. All of my equipment transports on 53' tractor-trailers, and I am trying to figure out Hazmat requirements (if there are any). One of my drivers has a Hazmat endorsement, however I don't even know if this falls into the Hazmat category of the DOT rules. Of course the government jargon on the DOT's website has been no help.
3> Safety. How safe are these things? Everyone I've spoken to from different manufacturers insist they are extremely safe, as long as the saftey minimums (distance from audience, no direct exposure, etc) are met. One guy told me "wedding dj's use these all the time". HAHA Obviously that doesn't make me too secure. What do you think? I would shoot these from the decks pointing straight up (most likely), with my rig height between 14-20 feet off the decks, and hotel ballroom ceiling directly above that. Is there any chance of me making marks on the ballroom ceiling?
Thanks for all your help. For some reason most of the manufacturers I'm finding online are in the UK/Europe. Any suggestions for US distributors?
Again, Thanks,
Jeff
I am looking into purchasing a co2 jet system, and was wondering what trouble I might run into in a few different areas...I am looking into a Le Maitre system (4 heads), but am up for ideas. I am based in the United States. Obviously this is an exploratory thing so I just want some opinions about where I might run into problems.
1> Hotel Ballrooms. I mostly do shows in Hotel Ballrooms, where it seems venues are increasingly giving me problems about my DF-50 hazers (mostly because the engineering staff in some of these hotels would rather just say "no" than find an answer). Will a co2 system give me more problems from the hotels? Would their concerns be warranted? I'm assuming someone has tricks (MSDS sheets, etc) up there sleeves if someone gives them a hard time? Also, am I more or less likely to need a "fire watch" with the inclusion of a co2 system? I know this is HIGHLY dependent on the venue, but any tips would be appreciated.
2> Transportation. All of my equipment transports on 53' tractor-trailers, and I am trying to figure out Hazmat requirements (if there are any). One of my drivers has a Hazmat endorsement, however I don't even know if this falls into the Hazmat category of the DOT rules. Of course the government jargon on the DOT's website has been no help.
3> Safety. How safe are these things? Everyone I've spoken to from different manufacturers insist they are extremely safe, as long as the saftey minimums (distance from audience, no direct exposure, etc) are met. One guy told me "wedding dj's use these all the time". HAHA Obviously that doesn't make me too secure. What do you think? I would shoot these from the decks pointing straight up (most likely), with my rig height between 14-20 feet off the decks, and hotel ballroom ceiling directly above that. Is there any chance of me making marks on the ballroom ceiling?
Thanks for all your help. For some reason most of the manufacturers I'm finding online are in the UK/Europe. Any suggestions for US distributors?
Again, Thanks,
Jeff