Cold Spark Fountains | Fact VS Fiction
Everyone is looking for the perfect way to host a great event, one that gives their guests a great time and sends them off thinking about it for days. Finding the one thing that can up the ante might seem daunting, but luckily, we have the answer: cold spark fountains.
Cold spark fountains add fun and energy to events and provide a great background for pictures. They have been used in concerts and other large-scale events for quite some time and only in recent years have made their way to smaller scale places like weddings and private parties.
For many reasons, including their alternate name “indoor fireworks”, some are hesitant to use them instead of pyrotechnics, or at indoor events. But the reality is they are a better alternative to traditional pyrotechnic shows in most cases, and the cold spark fountains at Entertain! are some of the safest. Let’s look at three myths and the facts about these great event additions.
Myth #1: All cold spark fountains and pyrotechnics carry the same amount of risk and none are truly safe.
Fact: At Entertain! we designed our fountains specially to meet the highest safety standards. Keeping control over the design process has meant we know our fountains are safe. When you rent one from us, one of our experienced technicians will come and set everything up and tear it all down so you know a professional touch has been used. As well as meeting those high safety standards, cold spark fountains do not create smoke, so they’re safe to use indoors are well as outdoors and can be a great solution for those with allergies or a small space but still want to create an impact.
Myth #2: Cold spark fountains are flammable because of the sparks.
Fact: Cold spark fountains do not make flames like fireworks or other fire shows do. The sparks you see are created without heat or flame, instead using titanium and zirconium powder, compressed air, and electricity. There is no combustion happening inside the machine or out in the open air as the sparks fly. The result is just what their name says: cold sparks. It’s still not recommended to stick your hand or face over the hole where they shoot out, but the sparks are not going to set anything on fire or burn any fabric that might be close by. They are designed to only invoke excitement and create a spectacle.
Myth #3: Cold spark fountains are only effective for events like concerts, which need big wow factors and pictures to look exciting.
Fact: Cold spark fountains are good for any kind of event! Because of their lack of smoke, their inflammable sparks, and their ability to take any party up to an 11, our fountains are the perfect addition to:
Birthday parties – highlight memorable moments such as Grandma’s 90th birthday or a Sweet 16 party. Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” then seeing a shower of sparks go off as the birthday candles are blown out!
Nightclubs – with their ability to be synced to music and lighting, cold spark fountains create high-energy and perfect vibes for all night partying.
Corporate events – use our fountains to dazzle audiences during product launches or galas. Your guests will leave with the best impression!
Weddings – place them at the car of the happy couple for a spectacular send off or have them in strategic locations at the reception to add a pop on the dance floor.
Festivals – a Nashville specialty, use our fountains to sync up to the music or for a spectacular send off at the end of the night.
Bonus! Myth #4: It’s impossible to book your cold spark fountains, they’re so popular and always unavailable.
Fact: This is only true if you try to book one with us for an event happening very soon, for instance tomorrow! Contact us early, and we can provide as few as 2 and as many as 8 fountains. But they do book quickly, so we recommend you contact us as one of the first steps you take in your planning process.
After seeing how these common misconceptions really are just myths, consider your next party as the perfect opportunity to use a cold spark fountain! With our fountains marked as having the highest safety standards, the lack of danger of a fire starting from the sparks, and their versatility for indoor and outdoor events, these will make the perfect addition to your event.