How to Set Up a Fog Machine

by nerfrocketeer

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Intro: How to Set Up a Fog Machine

Fog machines are some of the best ways to decorate for a holiday (especially Halloween). However, they can be confusing to set up, and if used incorrectly they can be broken very easily. Following are a few tips on how to set up your fog machine correctly.

STEP 1: Filling the Fog Tank

Unscrew the lid of the fog tank, and fill the tank up approximately halfway with fog fluid. I don't recommend filling the tank all the way for main reasons:

-You could spill some fluid and damage your machine.
-You most likely will not use all of the fluid at once,and letting it sit can cause spills and damage the fog machine.
-It will make the inside of your machine dirtier, resulting in possible clogs and the need of more cleaning liquid later.

After adding fluid to the tank, screw the cap back on the machine.

STEP 2: Plug in the Remote Sensor

Plug the remote sensor into the back of the machine. Without it the fog machine will not work. Make sure it is plugged in snugly.

STEP 3: Plug in and Warmup

Plug the machine into the wall. Next, wait around five minutes for the machines' nozzle to warm up, and the remote sensors' light to turn on. The machine will not work until it is warmed up.

STEP 4: Use the Machine

Your fog machine should now be able to make fog. Have fun making your house creepy!

13 Comments

ArturoL23 5 years ago

My fogger intertek 400 what is plugged in to heat it up, sensors plugged in and the red lights on. On the remote control press on but nothing is working, is that fixable?

NiyiO1 8 years ago

can we pour ordinary water inside the fog machine?

cheefkeef 8 years ago

Is there a way to make a fog machine instead of buying one

mythbuster7 10 years ago

Hmmm... I wonder if this would be good for nerf????

nerfrocketeer 10 years ago

Indeed it is! Very good to place in a base for covert operations before a battle starts! Also good for concealed sniping and guerrilla movements.

nerfrocketeer 10 years ago

Hmm, (never heard of "Party Time" before, but I've heardo of Party City).

Do you let the machine warm up for around five or six minutes after you plug it in. It could be the problem... Or maybe you are using the wrong fog fluid. The specified fog fluid for this machine is usually on the box and the instructions.

If you have done these two things correctly, and haven't exposed the machine to water or damage, then maybe try contacting the company that makes it. It could be a broken fuse or a faulty remote system (if it came with one. If it did and you aren't using the remote, the machine will not work; the remote is required for operation).

Sorry if that was a lot of reading... But there are a lot of technical aspects to fog machines... :/

hunter999 10 years ago

haha, nice! This a great Halloween decoration and is well documented! =D

Not to be a grammer nazi or anything but there is a spelnig, sorry I mean spelling error on the first step 7 lines down "It will make ymthe..." im guessing its meant to be 'the'
:P

nerfrocketeer 10 years ago

Thanks! I will change that... Thanks for voting! XD