DaveP Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 CO2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cavill Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 CO2 is a momentary effect, it doesn't "hang" therefore won't aid in seeing the beams of light. CO2 is also a lot more costly than you first think, as you are required to have a CO2 detector in the system, which alone can cost upto £1700, dependant on which manufacturer and system you go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 CO2 is also a lot more costly than you first think, as you are required to have a CO2 detector in the system, which alone can cost upto £1700, dependant on which manufacturer and system you go with.Really? I've used lots of CO2 effects and never had the need for a CO2 monitor. We are after all talking about small quantities so unless you're using them a hell of a lot near pits or other poorly ventilated areas there shouldn't be much to worry about just use a bit of common sense. Long dry ice scenes are usually worse than a few jets as the CO2 disperses less quickly and there's usually more of it in the first place. Decent CO2 monitors start at around £200-250 and can probably be hired of you're on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cavill Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 £200-£250And these are to be used with which system? Or are these the readily available ones from B&Q, which I wouldn't trust on a gig.. Also, have you considered that it is a legal requirement, when using a CO2 system that you have purchased, to use a CO2 detector that is right for the system? Or is it time we started playing with asphyxiates with the general public around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 £200-£250And these are to be used with which system? Or are these the readily available ones from B&Q, which I wouldn't trust on a gig..I was thinking of the Crowcon ones as used in everything from breweries, gas processing plants and theatres. You should be able to get a sensor, panel and remote display with relay out for under £250 ex. VAT. As far as I know B&Q don't sell CO2 monitors. Also, have you considered that it is a legal requirement, when using a CO2 system that you have purchased, to use a CO2 detector that is right for the system?Got a reference for that? Sounds a bit like the whole step ladders are illegal argument to me. Or is it time we started playing with asphyxiates with the general public around?Unless you're a knuckle dragging idiot or have a particularly difficult or poorly ventilated venue some common sense and maybe a bit of simple maths is all that should be required. Dry ice has been used a lot longer than pen pushing tits have insisted on CO2 monitoring and it's hardly resulted in the end of the world has it? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Or is it time we started playing with asphyxiates with the general public around? Halon can be fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX1 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 £200-£250And these are to be used with which system? Or are these the readily available ones from B&Q, which I wouldn't trust on a gig. You won't find CO2 sensors in B&Q, You will find Carbon Monoxide ones there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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