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Rain & Water Effects

A comprehensive kit, built over decades of use in various applications  - the DOFX water effects equipment, pumps, tanks and water trucks are able to action any effect involving water and fluids.

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All DOFX water equipment and machinery are meticulously maintained to the highest standard to provide safe water for all cast and crew

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RAIN HEADS

Rain Heads Range

  • ​3/4 Inch Rain Head - Medium sized rain drops​​​​​​​​​

    • Throw: 4-5m wide; square pattern

    • Vertical Rain at 4-5m elevation

    • Ideal for: directly above action

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  • 1 Inch Rain Head - Chunky rain drops​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    • Throw: 4-6m wide; square pattern

    • Vertical Rain at 6m elevation

    • Ideal for: directly above action

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  • ​1 Inch Bird Mouth - Chunky to fine directional rain â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

    • Throw: 4-6m wide; directional

    • Vertical Rain at 6m elevation

    • Ideal for: Sheeting rain off eaves, outside windows, between camera and cast

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  • ​1 1/2 Inch Rain Head  - Chunky rain​​

    • Throw: 6-8m wide; square pattern

    • Vertical Rain at  8m elevation

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  • ​1 1/2 Inch Spinner - Medium sized drops at pressure

    • Throw: 10m wide; circular footprint

    • Vertical Rain at 8m elevation

    • Ideal for: directly above action, wides and 

     

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  • ​2 1/2 Inch Spinner  - Chunky/Very Heavy rain at pressure​​​

    • Throw: 18-20m wide; circular footprint

    • Vertical Rain at 20m elevation

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Variety of other drip rigs, nozzles, water patterns and spouts are available for every application:

  • V-Shapes

  • Drip Rigs

  • Circlar

  • Spinning

  • Spray heads

  • Fountain spouts

  • Sheeting rain

  • Water features

  • Waterfalls

 

Send an enquiry and DOFX can get back to you with a solution.

Spinner Heads
Spinner Heads

Birds Mouth
Birds Mouth

V-Pattern
V-Pattern

Spinner Heads
Spinner Heads

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NOZZLES AND BRANCHES

Nozzle and Branch Range

  • 3/4 Inch and 1 Inch FIREFIGHTING nozzles

    • Max flow 40lt-80lt/minute​

    • Throw: Max 25m jet to spray

    • Ball-valve taps

    • Female Camlock fitting

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  • 1 1/2 Inch FIREFIGHTING nozzles

    • Max flow 60-120lt/minute​

    • Throw: Max 40m - jet to spray

    • Ball-valve taps

    • 1 1/2" universal STORZ fittings available

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  • 2 Inch FIREFIGHTING branches

    • Max flow 60-180lt/minute​

    • Throw: Max 60m jet to spray

    • Branch handles

    • 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" universal STORZ fittings available

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  • 3 Inch FIREFIGHTING monitor & nozzle

    • Max flow 180 - 900 lt/minute​

    • Throw: 6-storey vertical jet to spray

    • Double feed monitor stand OR 3" BSP fitting for specialist applications

    • 2 1/2" universal STORZ fittings available

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2" Firefighting Branch
2" Firefighting Branch

3Inch Firefighting Monitor
3Inch Firefighting Monitor

3/4 Inch Nozzle
3/4 Inch Nozzle

2" Firefighting Branch
2" Firefighting Branch

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ME-MISTER

ME-MIST System

  • High pressure water mist/vapour

  • Produces a fines mist that can be manipulated with air; offers an alternative to CO2 effects and more

  • Petrol or 240V powered systems available

  • Nozzles & hosing regularly serviced and checked

  • Contained in a skid for easy transport

  • Requires SFX TECHNICIAN to install and operate

  • Actor safe with proper measures

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STANDS

HIGH BOY Stand

  • 5m and 6m extension 

  • ​Suitable for use with 3/4" Rain bars and 1" Nozzles

  • 3/4" Rain Bars reach 4m (when counterweighted) 

  • 3/4" Rain Bars reach 5-6m when used w/boom kit

  • 4-stage manual lift stand 

  • Industry Standard 

  • Spigot adapters for all 3/4" Rain Bars

  • Extendable arm to level stand at height

  • Hollywood, Big Ben and more rigging options available

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5-STAGE CRANK Stand

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  • 6m extension wide base stand

  • Sturdy wheels for rolling heavier rigs

  • 5-stage crank lift stand 

  • Industry Standard 

  • Supports 1" - 1  1/2" RAIN BARS (see below); reaches up to 4.5m when using with  1  1/2" rain bar & boom kit (Requires SFX TECHNICIAN or SFX RIGGER)

  • Supports DISCO TRUSS RIG (see below) with 1  1/2" spinner or Rain Head; reaches up to 7m from stand  (Requires SFX TECHNICIAN or SFX RIGGER)

  • Hollywood, Big Ben and more rigging options available

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LONG JOHN Stand

  • 10m extension wide base stand

  • 5-Stage crank lift stand 

  • Industry Standard 

  • Spigot adapters for all larger 1  1/2" RAIN BARS  (Requires SFX TECHNICIAN or SFX RIGGER)

  • Supports DISCO TRUSS RIG with 9m extension  (Requires SFX TECHNICIAN or SFX RIGGER)

  • Also suitable for 3/4" Rain Bars and Nozzles

  • Extendable arm to level stand at height

  • Hollywood, Big Ben and more rigging options available

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RAIN BARS AND RAIN RIGGING

Rain Bars, Disco Truss & Rigging

RAIN BARS

  • 3/4 Inch

    • 4-6m reach from stand​​

    • single or dual heads

    • rigged with spigot for all our stands

    • requires counterweight​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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  • ​1 Inch

    • 5-6m reach single heads

    • single or dual heads

    • rigged with spigot for all our stands

    • requires counterweight​​​

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  • ​1  1/2 Inch

    • 6-8m reach from single heads

    • single or dual heads

    • rigged with spigot for all our stands

    • requires counterweight

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  • Disco Truss

    • Collapsible system

    • Ideal for limited access and restrictive locations.

    • 5 - 9 meter reach from stand

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  • RAIN RIGS

    • Enquire about our large specialist rigging solutions for coverage over large areas in all rain conditions and effects

Rain Rig
Rain Rig

Rain Rig
Rain Rig

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ACCESS EQUIPMENT

Visit our partner company
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for more access equipment rentals and solutions 

TELEHANDLER Magni

  • 5Ton Manitou Brand Telehandler

  • 17m height / 17m reach

  • DOFX supplies a variety of rotating, panning and tilting attachments make this an extremely adaptable and when the position of attached rig is likely to change quickly or even during the shot

  • 4x4 and incredibly rugged this is the perfect access tool when boom lifts of cranes are restricted by terrain or infrastructure

  • SFX TICKETED TECHNICIAN/RIGGER REQUIRED

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5TON SLEW & 6 TON SLEW Cranes

  • 5 and 6Ton Manitou Brand Slewing Cranes

  • 21 - 25m height

  • The slewing function of this crane offers countless solutions to on set access and functionality

  • DOFX supplies ariety of rotating, panning and tilting attachments make this an extremely adaptable and when the position of attachment is likely to change quickly or even during the shot

  • 4x4 and incredibly rugged this is the perfect access tool when boom lifts of cranes are restricted by terrain or infrastructure

  • SFX TICKETED TECHNICIAN/SFX RIGGER REQUIRED

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Hoses, Pumps, Heaters & Filters

Hoses & Fittings

  • All our provided hose and fittings are manufactured to endure tough conditions and are regularly tested to ensure safe application on set and around sensitive or electronic equipment

  • We also ensure that hoses are cleaned and handled with the safety of cast and crew in mind - ensuring potable water quality is maintained when required on the receiving end off any water effect and firefighting safety is failsafe standard

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  • Available in durable, firefighting standard materials:

    • 3/4" Camlock (5m, 10m & 15m Black)

    • 1  1/2" Storz (5m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m - Black and Red)

    • 2  1/2" Storz (5m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m - Black and Red)

    • 1 1/2", 2", 3" Suction Hose (1m, 2m - Camlock and Storz)

  • Any and all fittings between water source, pump and outlet available

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Pumps and Water Carriers

  • 240V to 3PHASE

  • Water provision from light a drizzle or wetdown to drenching rain and raging torrents

  • With a wide range of in-house pumps, heaters and filtration systems + many more solutions from our local providers, we can help you match your application to the correct pump and output system, with all the fittings in between

  • Semi-permanent set installations through one of our experienced techs/partners or compact mobile systems for multiple sets.

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Portable Filtration Systems

  • 240V 

  • Mobile Pool and water filtration systems for studio and location use

  • Modified systems to ensure water sets and features remain clean and clear of bacteria

  • Easily introduce purification chemicals, water tints and coloring to large volumes of water

  • We employ outside contractors to test and approve water safety 

  • Semi-permanent set installations are possible for larger volumes of water 

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Water Heaters

  • 240V, Gas or Electric heaters available

  • Mobile Pool and water heating systems for any sized volume of water

  • Modified systems to ensure water sets and features are warm and comfortable for cast/crew

  • Semi-permanent set installations are possible for larger volumes of water 

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WATER CARTAGE & TANKS

Water Tanks, Wetdown Carts and Water Trucks

  • Wet Down Carts, trucks and tanks available

  • Petrol ​

  • With a wide range of in-house pumps, heaters and filtration systems + many more solutions from our local providers, we can help you match your application to the correct water cartage solution

  • Semi-permanent set installations through one of our experienced techs/partners or mobile systems to provide water effects for multiple sets.

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