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Haze vs Fog Machines?
Posted on: 18.03.2012 by Carey Leid
I need to get either a haze or a fog machine in the near future and I was wondering the main differences between both. Are there places I would use one rather than the other? Any advice would be appreciated, thanksQ
Erica Charvet
18.10.2012
Originally Posted by mcasey
Fogg machine are expensive but it prevents you and your family for mosquito.I would prefer foog machine orultrasonic cleaner
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Carey Leid
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by sss18734
It also kind of depends on where your events are going to be. If you do a lot of indoor events, have the money for it, and have some time before the event (an hour or two) to fill the room, then a hazer is your best bet. But then again, fog blasts are cool too, especially when used in conjunction with lasers for the liquid sky effect.

If you are doing outdoor events, good luck using either - especially in wind, but you'll have better luck with a powerful fog machine. It will only last a few minutes, but at least you can run it continuously all evening to keep it localized near the lights. A haze machine, even a powerful one, will have a hard time staying thick.
Well that helps a lot, because I do plan on doing some outdoor events as well. So if I'm trying to do the liquid sky effect, would you recommend mounting the fogger?
Carey Leid
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by jezalenko
Having worked in the industry myself, I'd say a hazer is a very good option if you've got a deep wallet. As SSS said, the effect is very nice - the negatives he listed are for smoke machines.

But unless you're a evening club or touring company, smoke is the cheaper option.
Thanks, I need to cover a room of 5000 sq ft +, what would you guys suggest as a solid hazer?
Glennis Cartin
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by kamjongill
SSS, would you recommend a Hazer if money wasn't the problem??
Having worked in the industry myself, I'd say a hazer is a very good option if you've got a deep wallet. As SSS said, the effect is very nice - the negatives he listed are for smoke machines.

But unless you're a evening club or touring company, smoke is the cheaper option.
Carey Leid
18.03.2012		I need to get either a haze or a fog machine in the near future and I was wondering the main differences between both. Are there places I would use one rather than the other? Any advice would be appreciated, thanksQ
Erica Charvet
18.10.2012
Originally Posted by mcasey
Fogg machine are expensive but it prevents you and your family for mosquito.I would prefer foog machine orultrasonic cleaner
x2
Erich Vallabhaneni
19.10.2012		I vote hazer. But if you have the money as well, have two cheap fog machines for symetrical fog bursts for dramatic effect.
Kaye Rydstrom
18.10.2012		Indeed ,haze machines are costly. Fog machines can also fill in for the same but they have to be run continuously.Though,They do produce somewhat unpleasant smell.

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Deangelo Boender
08.10.2012		I'm throwing around the idea of making a dry Ice fogger for halloween this year. Basically you cut two holes in a waterproof container, put an intake fan in one hole, and a piece of tubing in the other. put in some piping hot water, drop in a chunk of dry ice, and you get a nice plume of fog. I'm sure it isn't the best option, but they're cheap to make, and you can build them to scale for your venue. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the security of your hot water, and your dry ice, both of which could be a liability.
Kaye Rydstrom
08.10.2012		Fogg machine are expensive but it prevents you and your family for mosquito.I would prefer foog machine orultrasonic cleaner
Erica Charvet
19.03.2012		Not necessarily. You can achieve a very good effect by aiming it up at the lasers as well. Just the more fog movement, the better.
Carey Leid
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by sss18734
It also kind of depends on where your events are going to be. If you do a lot of indoor events, have the money for it, and have some time before the event (an hour or two) to fill the room, then a hazer is your best bet. But then again, fog blasts are cool too, especially when used in conjunction with lasers for the liquid sky effect.

If you are doing outdoor events, good luck using either - especially in wind, but you'll have better luck with a powerful fog machine. It will only last a few minutes, but at least you can run it continuously all evening to keep it localized near the lights. A haze machine, even a powerful one, will have a hard time staying thick.
Well that helps a lot, because I do plan on doing some outdoor events as well. So if I'm trying to do the liquid sky effect, would you recommend mounting the fogger?
Erica Charvet
19.03.2012		It also kind of depends on where your events are going to be. If you do a lot of indoor events, have the money for it, and have some time before the event (an hour or two) to fill the room, then a hazer is your best bet. But then again, fog blasts are cool too, especially when used in conjunction with lasers for the liquid sky effect.

If you are doing outdoor events, good luck using either - especially in wind, but you'll have better luck with a powerful fog machine. It will only last a few minutes, but at least you can run it continuously all evening to keep it localized near the lights. A haze machine, even a powerful one, will have a hard time staying thick.
Carey Leid
19.03.2012		Checked em out, 2 options were the K1 and the 2500, the K1 is out of the question for $1500 lol, but the 2500 is $625 shipped http://www.djdeals.com/martinMAGNUM2500HZ.htm ... How is maintenance compared to foggers, same, or?
Glennis Cartin
19.03.2012		Check out the Jem range - they're pricey, but rock solid. A well looked after unit will last for many years.
Carey Leid
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by jezalenko
Having worked in the industry myself, I'd say a hazer is a very good option if you've got a deep wallet. As SSS said, the effect is very nice - the negatives he listed are for smoke machines.

But unless you're a evening club or touring company, smoke is the cheaper option.
Thanks, I need to cover a room of 5000 sq ft +, what would you guys suggest as a solid hazer?
Glennis Cartin
19.03.2012
Originally Posted by kamjongill
SSS, would you recommend a Hazer if money wasn't the problem??
Having worked in the industry myself, I'd say a hazer is a very good option if you've got a deep wallet. As SSS said, the effect is very nice - the negatives he listed are for smoke machines.

But unless you're a evening club or touring company, smoke is the cheaper option.
Carey Leid
18.03.2012		SSS, would you recommend a Hazer if money wasn't the problem??
Erica Charvet
18.03.2012		Haze machines are expensive - plan on spending at least $500. Haze is oil based, is less "cloudy," and can stay in a room for hours without having to constantly run the machine. The effect is very nice - beams of light are sharply revealed without thick fog billowing from the stage.

Even a cheap fog machine can fill up a good sized room, though. They have to be run continuously all evening , however, and is much thicker. They give off a somewhat unpleasant smell, too.

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