Description
The Antari S-500 is a low noise, high output snow machine for holiday events, priced at $2,600 with a FREE 1 gallon snow concentrate ($299 value) and FREE shipping.
- Low noise, high output snowfall
- 5.28 gallon tank and 10 meter output hose
- Road case built for outdoor use
- FREE 1 gallon concentrate makes about 14 hours of snow
- Pre-order with a $1,000 deposit.
Make it snow on cue and book the holiday events your competitors can't
Every December, malls, cities, and event planners want a showstopper for their tree lighting or Santa arrival. Most party rental companies have nothing to offer them.
And when someone does find a snow machine, it's often loud, weak, or runs out of fluid halfway through the event.
The Antari S-500 fixes that. It makes steady, quiet snowfall from a big tank, and it ships with enough free concentrate to run your first 14 hours of events.
What Is the Antari S-500 Snow Machine?
The Antari S-500 is a professional snow machine that turns water based snow fluid into falling snow. It holds 5.28 gallons of fluid, pushes snow through a 10 meter hose, and sits inside a road case built for outdoor use.
It's low noise, so it works for weddings, ceremonies, and stage shows where a loud machine would ruin the moment. And it runs from a standard 110V outlet.
Key Benefits
- Pays for itself fast: At $350 an hour, about 8 booked hours covers the $2,600 machine.
- Free snow to start: The FREE 1 gallon concentrate makes 20 gallons of snow fluid, about 14 hours of snow.
- Quiet operation: Low noise means it fits weddings, ceremonies, and stage shows.
- Built for the road: The road case protects the machine on the job and outdoors.
- Long run time: The 5.28 gallon tank means fewer refills during an event.
How Does the Antari S-500 Work?
The S-500 is simple to set up. Fill the tank, plug it in, and choose your output. You can run it by hand, on a timer, or from a DMX lighting board.
- Step 1: Mix FoamDaddy snow concentrate with distilled water and fill the tank.
- Step 2: Connect the 10 meter hose, aim the nozzle, and plug into a standard 110V outlet.
- Step 3: Turn it on, set your output, and let it snow.
Lock in your Antari S-500 now and be ready for the holiday rush
Holiday events are booking now. A $1,000 deposit holds your machine. The rest is due in November, and your machine ships after the final payment.
You get the Antari S-500, a FREE 1 gallon concentrate ($299 value), FREE shipping, snow training on our Learn page, and our community of 11,000+ operators.
Example at $350 an hour and about 3.5 hours of snow per 5 gallons. Your rates and run time will vary.
Antari S-500 at a Glance
- Model: Antari S-500
- Price: $2,600, with FREE 1 gallon concentrate and FREE shipping
- Power: 900W, standard 110V to 120V outlet (7.5A)
- Tank: 20 liters (5.28 gallons)
- Fluid use: 400 ml per minute at 100% output (about 6.3 gallons per hour)
- Hose: 10 meter output hose included
- Control: Manual, timer, DMX 512 (2 channel), optional wireless and cable remote
- Weight: 82 lbs
- Size: 23.3 x 21.7 x 25.6 inches
- Works in: 41°F to 104°F
How Long Does the Antari S-500 Run?
In our use, 5 gallons of snow fluid runs about 3.5 hours at a normal event setting. Here is what Antari's spec of 400 ml per minute at full output works out to. These are estimates.
| Output | Fluid Used Per Hour | Run Time Per Full Tank | Fluid Cost Per Hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 1.3 gallons | About 4 hours | About $20 |
| 30% | 1.9 gallons | About 2 hours 45 minutes | About $30 |
| 50% | 3.2 gallons | About 1 hour 40 minutes | About $50 |
| 100% | 6.3 gallons | About 50 minutes | About $100 |
*Based on the FoamDaddy 1 gallon snow concentrate, which makes 20 finished gallons for $315.00 ($15.75 per finished gallon). With the 55 gallon drum ($6.82 per finished gallon), 20% output costs about $9 per hour.
What Snow Fluid Does the Antari S-500 Use?
The S-500 runs on water based snow fluid. FoamDaddy Snow Machine Fluid is a concentrate you mix with distilled water. It replaces the Antari SL series fluids. See the full list on our snow fluid compatibility page.
| Concentrate | Add Distilled Water | Makes | Price | Per Finished Gallon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 1 gallon | 1 gallon | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| 32 oz | 4.5 gallons | 5 gallons | $89.00 | $17.80 |
| 1 gallon | 19 gallons | 20 gallons | $315.00 | $15.75 |
| 55 gallon drum | Mix as needed | 1,100 gallons | $7,500.00 | $6.82 |
Use distilled water, not tap water. Minerals in tap water build up in the pump and nozzle. Learn why on our snow machine water quality page.
Antari S-500 vs Antari S-600 Yeti
| Antari S-500 | Antari S-600 Yeti | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,600 with FREE concentrate and FREE shipping | $3,999.99 |
| Power | 900W | 1200W |
| Fluid | Built in 5.28 gallon tank | No tank. Draws from your jug with a 5 meter tube |
| Reach | Uses 10 meter hose | About 16 meters (52 feet) |
| Weight | 82 lbs | 53 lbs |
| Best for | Quiet events, weddings, tree lightings, stages | Big outdoor snowfall and long throw |
See the Antari S-600 Yeti.
Common Questions
What comes with the S-500?
The S-500 machine in its road case, a 10 meter output hose, a FREE 1 gallon snow concentrate ($299 value), and FREE shipping.
How does the pre-order work?
A $1,000 deposit holds your machine. The rest is due in November. Your machine ships after the final payment.
Is the Antari S-500 quiet?
Yes. Antari lists it as low noise, which makes it a good pick for weddings, ceremonies, and stage shows.
Can I use the S-500 outside?
Yes. It comes in a road case built for outdoor use. It runs in air temperatures from 41°F to 104°F.
What add-ons are available?
ST-10 10 meter extension hose, PM-1 pan motor (120° sweep), SC-3 cable remote, and wireless modules (WTR-20, TIMO-WTR-70, TIMO-W-DMX-PCBR).
Full Antari S-500 Specifications
| Input Voltage | US: AC 100 to 120V, 50/60 Hz, 7.5A. EU: AC 220 to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 4.0A |
| Rated Power | 900W |
| Fluid Consumption | 400 ml/min (100% output) |
| Fluid Tank | 20 liters (5.28 gallons) |
| Ambient Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
| Control | Manual, Timer, DMX 512, Wireless (optional), Wireless DMX (optional), Cable Remote (optional) |
| DMX Channels | 2 |
| Connections | Neutrik powerCON (power), XLR 3 pin and 5 pin (DMX), XLR 4 pin (remote) |
| Included | S-500-HOSE 10 meter standard hose |
| Optional | TIMO-W-DMX-PCBR, WTR-20, TIMO-WTR-70, SC-3, ST-10, PM-1 |
| Size | S-500: 23.31 x 21.69 x 25.63 in (592 x 551 x 651 mm). S-500L: 31.61 x 23.74 x 25.63 in (803 x 603 x 651 mm) |
| Weight | S-500: 82.01 lbs (37.2 kg). S-500L: 102.29 lbs (46.4 kg) |
Questions? Call our experts at 1-888-731-4415 or email us at info@foamdaddy.com. We look forward to helping you!