Diagnosing Spark Machines Issues [CryoFX]

We give a direct, no BS approach how to diagnose your spark machine problems and what to provide any company when requesting a cold spark machine repair. As roughly 10 or so items could be the problem, you need to know which ones they are and how to understand what they are and how to resolve them. We detail that here. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction and purpose [00:00:47] Operational issues are most common [00:01:06] Many components must work together [00:02:12] Initial checks: heat, power, DMX, external factors [00:02:18] Preheat and quick heat test [00:03:30] Power checks across outlets [00:03:46] DMX redundancy and cables [00:04:25] Multiple failures indicate external issue [00:05:31] Why companies require a diagnostic video [00:05:41] Video required before service [00:05:54] Avoid unnecessary bench fees [00:06:19] DIY cleaning versus sending in [00:06:54] How to film the diagnostic video [00:07:02] Show controller, cords, power-up [00:07:35] Display DMX and indicator lights [00:08:12] Prepare hopper with few granules [00:08:30] Record cork screw movement [00:08:56] Activate safely, capture behavior [00:09:00] Interpreting results and symptom logic [00:09:22] Check blower and airflow [00:09:50] Verbalize heat and temperature [00:10:55] No sparks: inspect top hopper [00:11:26] Heat/blower present: funnel clog [00:11:48] No heat: likely heater issue [00:12:01] Internal granule path overview [00:12:14] Common causes, limited issues, and wrap-up [00:12:22] Rule-of-thumb symptom triage [00:13:00] Hopper failures rare; heaters common [00:13:22] Granule buildup damages heaters [00:13:55] Be proactive for faster support [00:14:08] Typical issues list and boards [00:14:28] Final advice and sign-off More info & full list of products: ★ https://www.CryoFX.com​ ★ Follow CryoFX® ★ IG -   / ​   ★ FB -   / cryofxllc​   In other videos on the channel, we cover cold spark powder information, how to clean a cold spark machine, cold spark machine granules and of course how to use a cold spark machine. Cold Spark Machine & Cold Spark Fountain: https://www.cryofx.com​ So when using DMX with a cold spark machine wedding effect, or just a simple cold spark fountain, you need to consider the DMX Channels of the machine and what they do. Regardless if it is a prox blitzz, phoenix, pro blitzz spark machine, showven, or iSparkFX cold spark machine, we cover the details on this particular machine however other could be different in operation for what each of their DMX channels controls. Disclaimer: CryoFX® assumes no responsibility for the content contained within this video. This video submission is the property of CryoFX® and in no way does CryoFX® authorize reproduction, in whole or in part of any portion of this video. This video submission is used to show product performance of a CryoFX® Brand Co2 Special Effects System and is not intended to show how said product is to be used. By viewing this video, you agree to hold CryoFX® 100% NOT liable for any occurrences resulting from watching or attempting to replicate what is shown herein. All Co2 Special Effects products, Co2 Cannon products and Cold Spark Machine / Cold Spark Fountain products should be used by a trained professional. #ColdSparkMachine​​ #ColdSparks​​ #CryoFX​ #Co2Jet​ #SpecialEffects​ #EventProduction​ #iDJnow​ #DJGear​ #DJexpo​ #namm​ #mobilebeat​ #GuitarCenter​ #Co2Jet​ #Co2Cannon #chauvetDJ