LP3 Technical Information

LP Update
The new LP2-4 will be available for 2008. Improved flows with the same heat transfer ability of the LP3 to minimize icing.
The LP3 Technology Series of snowmaking equipment brings cutting edge performance and excellent snow quality to the low air flow type of snow gun. Designed by Pentti Nikkanen an expert in airflow and heat transfer, LP3 technology allows the operating air pressure to be reduced by over 50% via a simple pressure reducing valve. Overall compressed air flow (scfm) is reduced up to 50% or more. The air pressure is reduced as the snow quality becomes drier and snow particles become smaller. When the air pressure is reduced the following occurs:

1. Snow particle size increases and is less susceptible to wind influence
2. Eliminate the need for time consuming nozzle changes
3. Reduce system air consumption and save energy dollars
4. Increase number of operating snow guns and system snow output
5. Reduce or eliminate small snow particle fog

Flow Characteristics

Water gpm	Water psig	SCFM @ 90 psig	A/W Ratio	SCFM @ 40 psig	A/W Ratio
24.9	300	83	3.3	43	1.7
26.7	350	83	3.1	43	1.6
28.5	400	83	2.9	43	1.5
30.3	450	83	2.7	43	1.4
32.0	500	83	2.6	43	1.3
33.5	550	83	2.5	43	1.3
34.8	600	83	2.4	43	1.2

Data for LP3 with 5030 water jets

(Modified LP3 configuration available with 5040 water jets increases water and air flow by 35%)

The LP3 technology series of snowmaking equipment has been engineered to minimize head freeze-ups and water nozzle ice build-up by incorporating thermodynamic principles in the snow gun head water chambers and water nozzle design. This feature also helps to minimize ice formation in the air jets.

This equipment is available in the following configurations: 20 ft. and 25 ft. towers for trail and slope mounting, portable tire or sled 20 ft. towers with an on board compressor version available. Conversions for other towers available.

The LP3 is a great all around tower snowgun. You can install 2 to 5 inline from one air and one water hydrant and turn them all on at once. If you have four inline and you turn them on at 27 degrees you will be flowing over 100 gpm with less then 400 cfm from one hydrant. This will cost you around $10,000 for all the guns and a little more for hose and fittings. The snow will be spread out while it is made due to the placement of the LP3's and you will be making as much snow at marginal temps as many fan guns do at much colder temps and for thousands less. As it gets colder you can reduce the air pressure with a ball valve saving more on electricity This is LP3 technology.

The LP3 tower snowmaker has proven itself against any other tower snowmaker and it shines. The unique head design allows for good heat transfer from the water to keep the head from freezing or growing beards. We know sell the LP3 in Twin Pac's. With the Twin Pac you get two 20' LP3's, an air valve, two tees with fittings and hose to set up these guns on one hydrant. With the turn of one air and one water hydrant you can be making snow with over 50 gpm on one hydrant. Maximize each hydrant and don't blow your budget, only $5100 plus shipping.

LP3D 20' tower with on board air compressor
Midwest Ski Area that now has several of these LP3D's.

LP3B 20' with hill air, three 50/40 nozzles with 50 psi air

LP3D 25' on a lifting chassis cranking out the snow.
Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, CO purchased this one.

Prices for LP3 Snowmakers 2008

(Shipping not included) Call us for pricing, typically you can buy two LP3's for the price of one of our competitors guns.

LP3 Head for existing Towers (pressure controller included) $ Will update prices soon.