What liquid do you use for a smoke machine?

Heated fog machines use either an inert gas or an electric pump to propel mineral oil, propylene glycol, or glycerin and water mixture into a heat exchanger, where the solution is vaporized. Propylene glycol is used rather than ethylene glycol (ie antifreeze), as the latter is toxic.

Can you make smoke machine fluid?

Make your “fog juice” by mixing a solution of one part glycerin to three parts distilled water. The “fog” is created when the solution is heated to the point of evaporation. Add a teaspoon or so of fog juice. That should produce enough fog to fill a good-sized room.

How much smoke machine fluid do I need?

The average 400-watt fog machine uses about one quart of regular fog juice every two hours. A 1000 watt fog machine will use about twice that amount, but will also be producing about four times as much fog! Clean your fog machine before packing it away or after each 40 hours of continued use.

How long does a Litre of fog fluid last?

Stock up on fog machine fluid accordingly to ensure that you’ve got fog effects going for the duration of your party or entertaining. Fun Fact: Your fog juice will last for up to three years unopened, and for two months when it’s been opened, properly resealed and not contaminated.

What kind of fluid does a smoke machine use?

Your smoke machine will heat up the fluid before spraying out to your audience, in either a timed release or manual push button. The fluid is made of food-grade Glycol used for human consumption. Although it is inedible, inhaling a small portion is quite safe.

What do you need to know about smoke machines?

A smoke machine is actually a fog machine, that creates harmless, a fake fog that doesn’t need heat or flames. Your smoke machine will heat up the fluid before spraying out to your audience, in either a timed release or manual push button.

Who are the only importers of smoke machines?

Smokeshield Australia are the sole importers of the only smoke machines developed solely for the use of Fire Training. Our Training Smoke machines manufactured in the UK under the direct specifications of the Danish Air Force are able to produce the most realistic, safe and economical smoke filled environment for serious Fire Safety Training.

How much does it cost to buy a smoke machine?

The fluid is made of food-grade Glycol used for human consumption. Although it is inedible, inhaling a small portion is quite safe. We only supply smoke machines with Health and safety approvals which can be downloaded from our fluids page. Your smoke machine could cost you from $40 to the most expensive.