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. See similar questions...

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...

This depends on how much fog liquid you start with. For a typical hire the machine will come with a three quarter full tank, and this is usually ample for one nights use, in fact we have never received one back empty! 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...

The terms misting system and fog system are generally used interchangeably. In some instances, the term fog system may be used to describe a system that is designed for special effects. However, a misting system and a fog system are simply two different terms used to describe the same thing. 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...

The fog is the mental barrier of disbelief constructed by the natural fear of death held by humanity. For those players familiar with Werewolf the Apocalypse, it resembles the Delirium. See similar questions...

The EVAP system or Fuel Vapor Recovery System is very sensitive to pressure. Most of these systems allow only 15” of water column pressure or less. (Approximately ½ PSI) Excessive pressure can damage sensitive components within these systems. A good EVAP machine should be pressure regulated at 13” of water or less. It should also have a pressure gauge to visually verify the output pressure of the machine. 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...