Fog machine' is the term used more in the United States, and 'smoke machine' is the term mainly used in the United Kingdom and Europe. Technically, the correct terminology is 'fog machine', as the dictionary definition of fog is 'liquid particles suspended in the air' (smoke/fog machines always vapourise liquid), whereas smoke is 'solid particles suspended in the air'. Tradition along with product descriptions over the decades has created this moniker foible.

No. The vapor from the fog machine is irritating to some people so Dancin' Tracks has eliminated the use of a fog machine from most events. See similar questions...

No: However, for peace of mind and avoidance of any possible hassles, we would recommend using fog juice from the manufacturer of the machine you are using. There are some good after-market fluids available, but it is definitely a situation of buyer beware. See similar questions...

Smoke machines create thick white smoke, whereas hazers create an almost invisible haze which can be seen when beams of light strike it. Hazers are often used when the blast of smoke from a smoke machine would be too intrusive. The visibility of smoke created by smoke machines means they're used for special effects, fire training, and all of the other applications mentioned on this site. See similar questions...

Fog chillers cool the conventional 'hot' smoke from a conventional smoke machine to sub-zero temperatures so that it sinks to the ground with a similar effect to that of dry ice or liquid nitrogen. They can save money in the long-term, as dry ice and liquid nitrogen is expensive to deliver and doesn't last very long, even if correctly stored. See similar questions...

You should use only Tempest “Rosco” smoke fluid in Tempest “Rosco” Smoke Machines. The earlier Tempest smoke machines (1601, 1801, 9000) were manufactured by Martin and use a Martin specified formula. Tempest offers a “generic” smoke fluid that is safe to use in other brands of machines including the Martin machines. See similar questions...

A carbine is a lighter, shorter version of a rifle, usually single shot in the context of WW1 or WW2. Machine guns are the full size, fully automatic fire guns like the Maxim, the Vickers, the Lewis and more recently the GPMG M60. Machine carbines are the smaller, lighter weapons like the Thompson, the Sten and the Owen. However the names 'sub-machine gun' and 'machine carbine' have now become almost interchangeable with common usage. See similar questions...

A smoke machine is basically an eletro-mechanical unit which produces clouds of smoke on demand. Smoke machines are used in theatres, night clubs, film and television studios, theme parks and other entertainment applications to produce a smoke or fog effect which creates the illusion of fog, steam, smoke from a fire, and many other effects. They are also used to create 'safe smoke' in fire training scenarios, for leak testing of buildings and containers, and air flow in wind tunnels. See similar questions...

We have fog machines, bubble machines, and confetti cannons available at no extra cost. Be sure to check with your banquet facility to verify they allow them (some do not). See similar questions...

Manufacturers use very pure pharmaceutical grade ingredients which have an impurity factor of one per billion or similar (very pure) plus the cost of transportation of bulky heavy fluid containers. Hazer fluid is generally more expensive than smoke machine fluid, as hazers aren't yet as common as smoke machines and use a different fluid type. See similar questions...

The LeakMaster™ generates a thick, long lasting Diagnostic Smoke™ vapor from a non-toxic compound. When this smoke is introduced into the system to be tested, it quickly exits wherever there's a leak - See the smoke and you've found the leak. Additionally, the patented UltraTraceUV? solution when vaporized deposits a fluorescent dye at the exact location of a leak. All you do is use a conventional ultraviolet (UV) light - much like you would an A/C system. See similar questions...

Any machine that produces a cold fog may be suitable for theatrical stage antics but is not suitable for professional leak detection purposes. Any machine that does not use a heating element is considered a cold fog machine. A cold fog machine simply atomizes a liquid solution. (Just about any solution can be atomized, even water). What you get is a heavy wet fog that can be very unfriendly in today's sophisticated automobiles - most especially in a vehicle's fuel vapor recovery (EVAP) system. See similar questions...

Mothers, and other brands of polish simply smooth the high points and remove oxidation, leaving a shiny appearance, only to quickly re-oxidize due to the open grain finish. Mechanical finishing, buffing by machine, literally levels all the microscopic imperfections on the surface, leaving a tight grain structure at the surface, resulting in more clarity and a much longer lasting, nicer finish. See similar questions...

A quality rowing machine provides the same exercise as a rowing shell. The difference is largely that rowing a shell is outdoors and on the water. Rowing a real sculler doesn't feel like exercise, it feels like you're boating and having fun. For many people this is the difference between loving to exercise and boating it! See similar questions...

Smoking can inhibit proper healing of an implant. However, this does not prevent smokers from having implants successfully placed and restored. You should speak with your dentist for more specific information relating to your dental needs and the effects of smoking. See similar questions...

A smoke machine, in its simplest terms, is a heating element which gets very hot, through which special fluid is pumped and is vapourised, thereby creating smoke vapour which exits the machine through the nozzle. Electronic circuitry ensures that the heating block in the smoke machine is kept between certain temperatures - too hot and the machine turns into a flame thrower - too cold and it shoots out hot liquid. See similar questions...

If you need help in choosing a machine your your specific application, please contact us for friendly advice. They vary widely in features and price and some are more appropriate to certain applications than others. See similar questions...

After a while, smoke machines can get clogged up with ash and carbon - a by-product of heating smoke fluid. Smoke fluid can be quite a viscous liquid, so it's almost unavoidable that the machine gets clogged over time. To avoid it happening, follow the instructions you get with your smoke machine with regards to cleaning it. Some suggest a litre of distilled water for every 5 litres of fluid that the machine uses, others suggest water and white vinegar after 40 hours of continuous operation. See similar questions...