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Water printer for rent
Other names: Digital Water Curtain, Interactive Water Wall, Water Display, Digital Waterfall, Graphical Waterfall
How does the machine work?
- The water printer consists of a water tank and a frame made of an aluminium stage truss.
- A water printer with a large number of nozzles is built into the upper beam of the frame. Water flow through the nozzles is electronically controlled. The drops formed this way create falling images.
- Water circulates in a closed system. It falls into the tank below. Then, it is filtered and pumped back up.
- The tank is enclosed in stainless steel plates. The vertical plates are additionally covered with black or white adhesive foil.
- The frame is covered with aesthetic sleeves made of white or black lycra
- The wall of water created by the water printer is 1m shorter than the total length of the machine.
What can be displayed?
- The water printer can print any graphics, logos or texts prepared in black and white graphic files. Shades of grey cannot be displayed.
Approximate dimensions
- Length: from 2 to 7 meters.
- Height: from 2 to 6 meters.
- Water tank width - 1.5m for indoor installations / 2.5m for external installations.
- Ask us about the 3d model of the water printer you are interested in.
- Download the water printer's technical drawings to know the exact dimensions.
- The water wall length is 1m smaller than the total length.
Tablet
- It allows viewers to draw any black and white images with their fingers in the android application.
- After pressing the start button, the water printer immediately stops printing the default program to display the shapes drawn by the viewer three times. Then the machine returns to printing the default program.
- Data transmission via bluetooth with a range of about 15m.
- The client can place it on a stand or hand it to service personnel.
- The stand is not provided by us.
- To get the most out of your tablet, you should provide an extra person to encourage people to interact.
Swing
- The installation with the swing consists of a platform and a swing equipped with sensors.
- The water printer controls the water flow so that swing users do not become wet.
- To ensure structure stability, the customer should provide four IBC tanks on site to make guys that secure the structure.
- The tanks should have a capacity of 300l for the construction with one swing or 500l for the installation with two swings. We provide ropes and tensioners to make the guys.
- Height to choose: 3.8m, 4.3m, 4.8m or 5.3m. The minimum width is 4 meters for a single swing, 6 meters for a double swing.
- Details and dimensions are available in the technical drawings.
Platform
- The platform is put on the water tank and allows viewers to go to the other side of the waterfall.
- It is equipped with sensors that turn off the flow of water above the head of the viewers as soon as they enter it.
- The platform and the steps are made of a grating covered with a metal mesh. Thus, you can walk on them even in high heels.
- 20cm high cables can be led along the sides of the platform. The links show viewers not to leave the platform.
- Details and dimensions are available in the technical drawings.
- It is possible that users will become a bit wet if the wind blows the water drops towards them.
- Participants should be advised not to run onto the platform, because the water that is already in the air cannot be stopped.
- The motion should be directed so that participants do not enter the basin outside the platform. This can be done, for example, with the use of barriers.
White dye
- We make it possible to dye the water in the installation white.
- The dyed water is more visible, even during the day with strong sunlight.
- This eliminates the problem of finding a spot against a dark background.
- It improves the effect of lights (colored light falling on white water gives a better effect, colors are much better visible).
- We use for it food colouring.
- The dye is not dangerous to users of the installation or to their health.
- There is a risk of dirtying the floor or things around the installation.
Fluorescent water
- We offer an innovative solution in the form of fluorescent water, which glows under UV light, creating a spectacular visual effect. Ideal for event spaces, artistic installations, and modern exhibitions.
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Glowing water effect – intense luminescence visible under UV light.
- Fluorescent dye coloring – ensures a long-lasting glow.
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Perfect for dimly lit spaces – best suited for darker environments.
- Safe application – recommended for installations where one wall prevents viewers from direct exposure to UV light.
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Not for consumption – the water is not drinkable but poses no risk if accidentally splashed.
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Unique visual experience – attracts attention and creates a mesmerizing atmosphere.
Installation site requirements
- The best water visibility is obtained against a dark background.
- Under normal conditions, the falling water will not spray out of the tank noticeably. However, it cannot be ruled out that water will wet the floor as a result of: wind, viewers touching streams of water, during assembly and disassembly.
- The machine is rainproof but it cannot work during a storm.
- Winds over 7 knots (3 on the Beaufort scale) can deform falling images and cause water to fall outside the tank or wet people nearby. To reduce the risk of wind it is worth to: place the water printer in front of a wall or artificial background, protected against the wind, put the machine sideways to the wind, not to place the machine in constrictions, e.g. between buildings, where the wind increases.
- Flat, even surface, free of holes and sharp elements.
- Ground inclination not greater than 2.5 degrees. The measurement can be made using a mobile phone. Download a sample Android application
- Surface resistant to pressure of <300 kg/m2.
- Free space within 1m of the machine during assembly and disassembly.
- In the event of heavy and unpredictable traffic, the machine should be surrounded with barriers so that spectators do not enter and sit on the machine's basin.
Enclosure and branding
- The vertical walls of the water printer's tank can be stuck with self-adhesive foil. The service of printing such foil is priced individually.
- The customer can enclose the structure of aluminium trusses according to their own requirements. The assembly method using the assembly elements supplied by us is shown in the technical drawings.
- The water tank has no load-bearing properties. The enclosure provided by the customer should not be based on it.
Hydraulic requirements
- Water is poured only once during machine installation. However, in windy weather it may be necessary to top up the water during a several-day show.
- Amount of water in the system:
- 500l x Total machine length for outdoor installations,
- 250l x Total machine length for indoor installations
- Water availability on installation day - Fire hydrant/fire hose, tap for connecting a garden hose at a distance of less than 50m.
- Possibility to fill the container on wheels with a capacity of 100l (for installations smaller than 3m wide).
- For safety reasons, it should be possible to empty the water tank at a distance of less than 50m at any time.
Electrical requirements
- Active power: 1400W + Total machine length x 540W.
- Apparent power: 1300VA + Total machine length x 790VA.
- Number of standard electrical sockets (230V, 16A - standard European CEE 7/7 plug): 2 - for a machine with a length of 5m and less, 3 - for a machine with a length of 6m and wider.
- Power cables coming from the machine should be protected with cable ramps if there is a risk of their damage.
Fire certification
- The water printer is made mainly of metal, i.e. material that does not require fire certification.
- Certain parts of the water printer: Lycra sleeves and anti-spatter mats do not have fire certification. If necessary, the client can agree on the use of substitutes.
Assembly
- The device is usually installed 1 or 2 days before the show starts.
- Water availability is required from the end of the 2nd hour to the end of the 8th assembly hour.
- Additional enclosure and branding (delivered by the client) can be mounted from the beginning of 9th hour of the assembly.
- In the 9th and 10th hours of assembly, tests and modifications of the program are made. For this reason, the client's presence is recommended.
Disassembly
- The disassembly usually takes place the day after the show is over.
Installation requirements and conditions
Terms and conditions of sale
Please read the general terms and conditions that applies to all sales
Payment terms
- 30% of the order amount to confirm the order
- 70% of the order amount 1 week after the delivery
Discounts
- -5% if ordered at least 50 days before the expected delivery date
- -10%, if ordered at least 100 days before the expected delivery date
- -15% if ordered at least 150 days before the expected delivery date
Logistics
The digital water curtain is delivered Ex Works. It means that all transportation costs and travel expenses borne for the first installation and later servicing are covered by the client.
The client is responsible to cover the shipment, pay any local taxes and duties, and costs of any additional documentation (eg. ATA carnet) required by law or authorities at the destination.
If the installation is in Europe, we offer shipment as optional service.
Delivered products and services
- Digital water curtain mobile set
- Control system + programming
- Tablet to operate the digital water curtain
- 6-day assembly and testing done by 2 technicians
- 1-year guarantee (extended for a fee)
Optional products and services
Products and services that are offered at additional cost
- Shipment to European countries
- Android app to draw pictures with finger
- Water swing system
- Platform with sensors
- DMX512 receiver
- Extra assembly days (if the installation is delayed)
Installation site requirements
The digital water curtain can be installed provided that the installation place meets all the technical requirements mentioned in the Technical Specification that is available on request. The following elements should be ensured by the client:
- Shipment (may be ordered from us)
- Transportation for our technicians (if shipment not ordered from us)
- Accommodation for our technicians
- Custom duties and taxes
- A lift or a ladder (if lower than 4m) for technicians to access the mounting place
Additional installation fees
If the installation site requirements are not met, the installation may be postponed or prolonged until the client resolves all the problems. In this case, an extra assembly fee is charged for each additional assembly day.
Guarantee
Different components of our machines are covered by different types of Guarantee:
- The software and the components manufactured by us that are subject to wear and tear are covered by the Endless Guarantee. In order to keep them operational the client is required to pay the Maintenance Fee.
- Other components manufactured by us are covered with 1 Year Guarantee. The Guarantee for those components can be extended by paying the Guarantee Extension Fee.
- Components that are manufactured and branded by other companies (e. g. pumps, filters, lamps and construction elements) are covered by their manufacturers' guarantee.
Endless Guarantee and Maintenance Fee
We guarantee the proper operation of the software and all components that are subject to wear and tear that we manufacture. The guarantee is not limited in time.
To keep those components operational, the client is required to pay the Maintenance Fee. It is paid in advance quarterly or annually for the entire period. It is calculated for every component according the following list:
- 0,16 EUR/hour of operation for the BT Controller Software
- 0,18 EUR/hour of operation for every 1m Printing Module (80 valves)
- 0,12 EUR/hour of operation for every 65cm Circular or Curved Printing Module (32 valves)
- 0,08 EUR/hour of operation for every 1m Water Wall Module with Control System (2 valves)
- 0,05 EUR/hour of operation for every 65cm Circular or Curved Water Wall Module with Control System (1 valve)
The prices are adjusted for inflation.
The minimal fee is calculated based on four machine hours per day, irrespective of actual usage time.
The Maintenance and Guarantee Extension Fee is not payable for the first year of operation. It is due from the client starting from the second year of operation.
The fee should be paid before the end of previous billing period. Otherwise the digital water curtain may be electronically blocked until the payment is made.
A document with the guarantee terms and conditions is provided on demand.
Advantages of Endless Guarantee
The digital water curtain is a highly complex product. Its fast-moving parts are subject to wear and tear. To provide clients with the deepest possible experience, we developed our own valves which are even 6 times more durable than the ones used by our competitors.
The digital water curtain systems offered by the competition may have a very limited lifespan. After some time, the machines may deteriorate and deliver a negative experience to the spectators. Owners of those systems are exposed to very high repair or maintenance costs after the guarantee has expired. The digital water curtains produced by our competitors are usually proprietary systems that may be repaired only by the manufacturer. This usually significantly increases the servicing costs. The repair cost may actually be as high as that of a new machine.
To keep our clients satisfied, we decided to reduce the initial cost of our machines significantly, and introduce a low annual fee.
The initial cost of our digital water curtain is lower by 40-50% when compared to our competitors’ solutions.
Our clients are happy that they can avoid unexpected costs in the future, and they appreciate the transparency of our offer. They are glad to receive the highest quality and everlasting product that impresses even after years of operation.
One Year Guarantee with Optional Extension
The components that are produced by us and are not covered by the Endless Guarantee are covered by 1 Year Guarantee with a possible extension for the following years.
The Guarantee Extension Fee is equal to 5% of the price of the components.
Maintenance and servicing
The installation has to be inspected every 3 years.
In an unlikely case of malfunction, we will ask the client to designate a person to carry some simple servicing tasks. Examples of those tasks are mentioned in the Technical Specification. Those actions are aimed at fixing the problem or finding the source of malfunction before our arrival.
All maintenance and service works as well as any spare parts are covered by the guarantee. However, the client has to settle all shipping costs for the spare parts along with all the expenses for the transportation and accommodation for our technicians.