What sort of temperatures can a fog machine reach?

I'm looking to create a full-body fog/smoke cloak, but need to know the kind of temperatures I'd need, since I don't really want to actually smoke myself!

If traditional fog machines run too hot, can anyone suggest anything cooler? (and I'm NOT going the Dry Ice route!)

Comments

[orksecurity]

An ultrasonic fogger doesn't heat the water... but you're going to wind up soaked as the mist condenses back out.

[frollard]

My fog machines you can put your hand directly in the fog stream within 6 inches of the nozzle. It's not advisable, but doable -- if you pipe the fog from the nozzle with flexible tubing to where you want it, you can have cool fog wherever you want i -- THAT SAID - the internals of the machine run at hundreds of degrees F (over boiling temperature).

If you want mist that 'drops' when it exits the tube, you have to actively chill it below ambient temperature with ice or a refrigerator unit.

To carry it on your person you need a hefty power source to a) heat the fog machine and b)subsequently chill the fog...

Reccommend: Get a stationary fog machine -- build a fog chiller (search it) -- and PIPE the fog to your costume while in range of the machine.

[lemonie]

You'd need more power than I think practical.

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[coolpizzadude]

Alot of fog machines taday have a fog chiller built right in, so you won't have to worry about burning yourself.