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Giant Savings!
Reduce your compressed air energy costs by up to 80% with the Ratnik Sky Giant II + II Snow Gun. And at temperatures of 10°F (-12°C) or colder, you won't need any compressed air!

  Sky Giant II + II Double Barrel Low Energy Snow Guns Mounted on Towers, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado USA
Sky Giant II + II Double Barrel Low Energy
Snow Guns Mounted on Towers
Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado USA		 Sky Giant II + II Double Barrel Low Energy Snow Guns Mounted on Towers, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado USA
Sky Giant II + II Double Barrel Low Energy
Snow Guns Mounted on Towers
Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado USA
 

Sky Giant II+II Benefits
  • Most cost-effective way to create world class snow.
  • With significant energy savings, the Sky Giant Snow Gun will pay for itself in just
        one ski season.
  • Provides substantial energy savings every season, by allowing you to use fewer
        air compressors for shorter periods of time.
  • Uses 50% less total energy than fan guns.
  • Contains no moving parts to maintain or repair (unlike fan guns).
  • Easy to operate, requires little maintenance.
  • Easy automation—snow guns are either on or off.
  • No electric power is required on the mountain.
  • Four nozzle sizes available (Sizes A,B,C, & D).
  • Available with Teflon-coated head.
    Sky Giant II Teflon Coated Head
    Repels Water and Ice


    •   Sky Giant II + II Low Energy - Tower Mounted
     

    WATER FLOW, TYPICAL
    Minimum: 24 GPM (1.51 L/S)
    Maximum: 136 GPM (8.58 L/S)

    AIR FLOW, TYPICAL
    Minimum: 0 CFM at 10°F (-12°C)
    and colder
    Maximum: 110 CFM (3.2 M3/MIN.)

    SIZE AND WEIGHT
    Standard Length: 12½ feet (3.8 M)
    Optional Lengths: 5, 8, 16, 18, 20
    feet (1.5, 2.4, 4.9, 5.5, 6.0 M)
    Gun Weight: 78 lbs (35.5 kg) for
    standard length
    Counter Weights: 40 lbs (18 kg)
     
    Sky Giant II + II Low Energy - Sled Mounted


    WATER FLOW, TYPICAL
    Minimum: 24 GPM (1.51 L/S)
    Maximum: 136 GPM (8.58 L/S)

    AIR FLOW, TYPICAL
    Minimum: 0 CFM at 10°F (-12°C)
    and colder
    Maximum: 110 CFM (3.2 M3/MIN.)

    SIZE AND WEIGHT
    Standard Length: 12½ feet (3.8 M)
    Optional Lengths: 5, 8 feet
    (1.5, 2.4 M)
    Gun Weight: 78 Pounds
    (35.5 kilograms) for standard length
    Sled and Tow Bar Weight: 90 lbs
    (41.0 kg)
    Counter Weights: 40 lbs (18 kg)

     


           Sky Giant II+II Typical Performance

    Wet Bulb
    Temperature    		 Nozzle Size Air Flow Water Flow
    @250 PSI     @400 PSI    @600 PSI
    (17 BAR)      (28 BAR)      (41 BAR)
     
    26 to 20 Deg F.
    (-3 to -7 Deg C.)    		 A 110 CFM
    (3.2 M3/Min.)    		 24 GPM
    (1.51 l/s)    		 32 GPM
    (2.02 l/s)    		 36 GPM
    (2.27 l/s)
    22 to 16 Deg F.
    (-6 to -9 Deg C.)    		 B 110 CFM
    (3.2 M3/Min.)    		 48 GPM
    (3.03 l/s)    		 62 GPM
    (3.91 l/s)    		 70 GPM
    (4.42 l/s)
    18 to 12 Deg F.
    (-8 to -11 Deg C.)    		 C 110 CFM
    (3.2 M3/Min.)    		 60 GPM
    (3.78 l/s)    		 76 GPM
    (4.79 l/s)    		 88 GPM
    (5.55 l/s)
    14 to 8 Deg F.
    (-10 to -13 Deg C.)    		 D 110 CFM
    (3.2 M3/Min.)    		 90 GPM
    (5.68 l/s)    		 112 GPM
    (7.07 l/s)    		 136 GPM
    (8.58 l/s)
     

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