oilmoney Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi, I am thinking about placing a fog machine next to some controllers. It will be semi enclosed so there will be a concentrated amount of fog in the area. I am planning on putting it in the base of my psychotic tree ( that's what I call it ) Has anyone run into any concerns in regards to whether the fog is potentially bad for electronics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes, the fog machines produce a vapor that would collect on anything in the immediate area. It's a glycerin substance that doesn't just evaporate. And, they produce heat so having one enclosed with a controller would not be a good thing IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcroc Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yup...what he said. Leaves a film on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRG Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes I do commercial sound and lighting and fog residue is very messy. Even used for short periods, piano's, keyboards and amps are covered with a sticky mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 The more watery fluid leaves less mess. I have never had the problem with my own smoke machine, but I have with others and other fluid. It only forms on very close things though, and it wipes off with a damp cloth. Smoke machines are tough. They can be stuck in a crate with a hole cut in it, and last fine, as long as they are powered 24/7 to stop fluid freezing inside, and also, if it is very cold or windy, they will cool down fast outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I use a cheap Gemmy fog machine outside my front door during Halloween, with a home-made fog chiller (ice in a cooler). The first couple of years I did this, enough fog came in through the front door when we greeted the trick-or-treaters that it triggered our fire alarm! Since then, I learned to tape a plastic bag around the smoke detector in the hallway while the fog machine is being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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