Not really a lighting question, but...

Hmmm...There's directions to build a fog chiller around here somewhere, let me see if I can find the link...

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Originally posted by Dj Madness:
[qb] Hmmm...There's directions to build a fog chiller around here somewhere, let me see if I can find the link... [/qb]

i have one(might not be the same site)... http://www.gotfog.com/fog_machine_chiller.html




dj steph

Again, thanks for the quick replies. I found the gotfog.com site and I think that'll help. Thank you guys very much!!

That's it, Steph

we all think alike LOL!!!!
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dj steph

To build a "Fog Chiller" (to keep the fog on the ground for awhile) just use a very inexpensive office trash can filled with ice. Cur a hole about 12 inches up from the bottom on one side ( to allow the fog machine to shoot fog into the trash can. Then cut a hole on the other side about 9 inches from the bottom (to allow the fog to escape. Fill the trash can with ice up to the 9 inch level and cover the top with something like aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Simply blow the fog into the higher hole and it will come out the lower hole chilled and stay on the floor area for awhile.

This idea works, but only for a limited amount of time!!! Fog fluid does not freeze to a solid. So you can toss it in the freezer, and take it out an hour or so later, and it wont be as hot when it comes out of the machine. Because if you try to de-ice your car winshield, you dont use hot water, and if you use warm, the window goes back to cold pretty fast! So, try this, it might work. I dunno. Good luck! If my idea fails (probably will) make the chiller, it looks cool, and people ask about whats in it!!!

That's in interesting idea, let me know if anyone tries it.

OK WOW OMG, like i went to the link with the fog chiller instructions. My dad came over and we went out and bought all the stuff, exact, except we bought a ice chest on wheels! very nice. We just did the caulking on the wholes where the pipe goes into the ice chest and has chicken wire. Ill be testing it on wendsday at my who wants to be a dolleraire show, ill show you pics and stuff! Thanks for you posted the instructions!

Note: The messurements in the instructions are a little off, but not to worry, you can fix that.

one word of caution . when you use a chiller you will get a lot more residue on the floor. it becomes slippery very fast. so keep an eye out for it.

If you are using this in a specific small area I'd recommend purchasing some of that plastic/rubbery carpeting that is often found on doormats. Those that look like a pile of hair, or even better those thick robber "pads" with holes, that they have in bars in clubs and stuff... (Although beware if this will be strided upon by women/girls in heels)...

Faultline if the ice doesn't work as well as you wanted it to make sure to try dry ice but be careful!!

NOTE TO ALL: There is a website where they have you build a fog chiller with a heating duct, copper pipe, and a pump. DONT TRY THIS ONE!! it is hard to make and expensive let alone it doesn't work to great either!! The cooler one works the best.

OK! i just did "WHO WANT TO BE A DOLLERAIRE AT MY SCHOOL using 6 intels! fun, but the big news was that i used my fog coller that you guys posted the website to build! IT WORKED GREAT! THREE THUMBS UP! 1.... 2... 3... yep there all there! NO DRIP!, but.. the paint comes off very easilly even if you are using primer

Actually, a fan is what I use to disperse fog. If you set them both on the floor and aim them in them best "straightest, long distance range" possible you can get a very strong dispersion. Aim the output directly into the lower part of the fan and turn it on high. It will throw the fog and disperse it into almost a haze. Haze looks better most of the time anyways with intell lighting. Check also with club owners to see if they are running any type of exhaust or air return that may be sucking your fog up to the ceiling. This is very common, even in retail stores where lighting is sold. I've been in at least three or four stores where lights could not properly be demo'd because the guys couldn't figure out how to turn the exhaust off. Even in large venues, production crews demand that stadium techs that run environmental controls be there for all rehearsels and performances to turn off stadium fans at the LD's command.