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Old 09-07-2008 | 06:23 PM
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hi there,im trying to install a powerbox smoke system on my boomerang xl,i need pointing in the right direction regarding the spray nozzle into the exhaust efflux.distances,nozzle type etc,also does anyone know how to colour the smoke? thanks jon
Old 09-08-2008 | 02:48 AM
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Jon,

I have a Sullivan skywriter smoke pump, 1 Tamjets sprayer and lot of smoke generated on my Boomerang XL.
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Old 09-12-2008 | 06:25 PM
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many thanks extra 300 but can you give me any measurements for the nozzle in the efflux? regards jon
Old 09-12-2008 | 08:21 PM
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hi jon just ring me saturday tea time i will be about them and i will sort you out regards jonathan
Old 09-19-2008 | 07:27 AM
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hi Jon,

Sorry for late reply but model is away from me for time being to give you a precise measurement which is actually not required. My guess would be a distance of 2".

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Old 09-19-2008 | 09:19 AM
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Here are my tamjet nozzles.

I use mineral seal oil, tons of smoke

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Old 09-19-2008 | 09:27 AM
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What is mineral seal oil and how much does it cost per gallon or per 5 gallon ?
Old 09-19-2008 | 09:34 AM
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Remember the B&B smoke oil or Bennets?

It's basically what they were using.

A little thicker smoke than Conosol.

I bought a 55 gallon drum for $255 from a chemical supply house.

Conosol is a little harder to get these days.


mineral seal oil = bennets

consol 260 = superdri
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So its the same thing or essentially the same thing as Super Dri ?
Old 09-19-2008 | 09:57 AM
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Want to sell some ?
Old 09-19-2008 | 09:59 AM
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sure, you guys are kinda far, im all the way out in rockwall
Old 09-19-2008 | 10:13 AM
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actually I bought the drum from Valley Solvents, they are in Ft. Worth

Email Shane Simmons [email protected] and see if he can get you a deal on something smaller.
Im sure he can.
They also deliver.
Old 09-19-2008 | 10:15 AM
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Next time we go to Waco or if I ever come over that way or you comver over this way we can make arrangements perhaps. Or, I will meet you half way...in Grand Prairie. LOL
Old 09-19-2008 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks, I'll do that. I sure dont need 55 gallons.
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I get ok performance with one tam nozzle and diesel fuel. just pinch one side a little bit on the nozzle, so it squirts a stream about 3-4 feet, slightly flat looking at about 45 degrees into the cone. it only takes one nozzle to get proper atomization. I tried two and one actually works better, and I can even smoke at idle power. If I used super dri, I am sure it would be dense.

I just use diesel cause Im cheap. I was thinking of adding a quart of transmission oil to 5 gal to see if I could get more smoke, but havent tried it yet.
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Here's my system:
- Tams smoke system
- Powered by 2c Li-Mn
- One nozzle centered 2" behind Jetcat P-120
- Off is -150% ATV, On is 0%
- Super-Dri smoke fluid

Lots and lots of smoke......
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