Thanks for calling with your foam machine and foam pit questions.  There are a few different options for you regarding the machines and the inflatable foam pit.  For the club environment I recommend the El Jefe foam machine.  We have another foam machine that would work in a 30 x 30 ft area but for the club I recommend two of those machines.  The El Jefe works by itself for the same area and it is a “prettier looking” machine.  For the foam pit, I do have a (outside dimensions) 30 ft x 30 ft pit in stock.  All of the foam machines are in stock as well.  I recommend that you measure your area and get me those dimensions so I may have the inflatable custom made for you. Also, let me know what color you prefer the foam pit to be.  The 30 x 30 ft foam pit purchase price is $2275. As long as your area is close to 30 x 30 then I will not have to charge any more.
The price of the El Jefe foam machine is $3800.
The New Deal Machine is $1795 per unit.
These prices are valid through December 31, 2010
There are videos of the machines in operation on the website.

This pit comes with the removable bottom. I recommend that for cleaning and repair issues that will come up.
If you drive to Lockhart (Austin airport) for pick-up in a large enough vehicle I will give you several 55 gallon barrels to take back with you.  Freight shipping of the machine (s) and the foam pit to Houston is around $235.  If you need to get the barrels locally I recommend looking on craig’s list.  They should not be more than $20 each. Call 1-877-278-9626 for more details.

El Jefe club model foam machine

The machines go through around 100 gallons of water per machine per hour.  There is no way around this if you want the large (club) foam output.  Each machine uses around 1 gallon of foam solution per each 100-150 gallons of water.  We prefer to sell you the foam solution. I am proud of my formula. It is extremely concentrated so it lasts longer than normal.  We sell it in 5 gallon and 1 gallon containers.  5 gallons is $279 delivered to you in Houston. You are required to pay sales tax.

Maintenance of the machine- Simply clean the sprayer tips out before each party . This takes a few minutes and no tools- maybe a pair of tweezers- Keep the water pump free of debris. I (literally) cover the water pump with panty hose. This acts as a screen to keep debris out of the pump and the machine.

Maintenance of the foam pit- Dry it thoroughly after each event.  It will mildew if you store it before it is completely dry.  I recommend wiping the entire pit down 12-24 hours after an event and then letting it dry out completely.  This extends the like of the inflatable.  When you get tears in the flooring simply use a flat tire patch kit.  Also, I recommend putting carpet scraps inside of the foam pit during the party to soak up some of the water and cut down on the slipping.  You get carpet scraps free from a dumpster behind the carpet and tile store.  Make friends with the folks at the carpet and tile store near you.  After the event simply move the water soaked carpet out to your dumpster.

Simple steps for having a snow machine rental company out to your home, church, day camp, winter camp, or carnival in Houston, Texas for your next special event:
1. Make sure the weather is right. The temperature should be above 25 º .
2. In Houston, Texas and surrounding cities there should be options for renting a snow machine within 250 miles. Look on the internet. This is a tiny industry so if you get someone on the phone in a different market then ask for referrals. We all know each other in this snow machine rental business.
3. Make sure the price quoted includes the fake snow machine and artificial snow solution. As long as you call a reputable company the equipment should work well.
4. The delivery/ pick-up/ set-up should be extra. When you are working with professional snow equipment rental companies you should always have options. Depending on the type of event you have scheduled you should rent accordingly. If your school carnival will last all day then the recommendation (by the experts) is for you to not pay for the attendant. When renting a professional snow machine from a reputable company then the set-up and operation of the equipment will be simple.
5. Always get clear instructions with the snow machine rental.
6. Pricing varies. Night clubs and college parties cost more. The expectation and number of attendees is higher at those events. Those events start and end at non-traditional times so you will pay a premium for those rentals. The attendant fee at a night club party is recommended. Church snow events may last one hour or more. These events have very little set-up and break-down. The young people love the foam snow the most.

Rent snow machines

7. In Houston, Texas call 1-877-278-9626 to get the most local snow machine rental for your next snow holiday party.

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