Thread: Pumping fog through toobing...

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I could use a little expertiese on this one. I am building a throne for my graveyard. I have the chair and decorations 'mostly' put on already but am waiting to finish it once this fog is figured out. I have a simple fog machine and would like to pump the fog into some sort of toobing so that it will be released in various areas on the chair. I have placed skulls in the hand grips and shoulder areas and would like to get the fog to come out of the 4 skulls. Is there a way or means to acomplishing this? What kind of toobing should I be looking for. Obviously it needs to be bendable, it needs to be able to have connections / joiners that can divide the smoke into 4 pipes and the ability to connect to a 'hot fog machine' output. Anyone tried this before or have any good ideas?

My neighbor just threw together 2 fogging cauldrons this weekend. Used a cheap Target fogger and plumbed the whole thing together using black shop vacuum hosing. Ran it from the fogger to a "T" fitting and then to each cauldron. Worked perfectly and looks really cool. I was amazed how fast the fog gets there through the tubing. almost instantly.

I've never done it before, but I'd think that some of that plastic tubing in the electrical aisle at HD or Lowes would work... make your own Ts and branches and just stick it all together with duct tape...

I use 1/2" PVC

The problem with PVC is that it isn't flexible. If you don't mind building in some right angles and 45's, PVC would be a great choice. But if flexibility is a requirement, I'd suggest checking out the flex tubing at your local building superstore. It's clear, and it comes in a variety of diameters. But it would work well.

Good point... I do have many right angles and such in my PVC.. and the clear tubing would work great... albeit probably a little bit more expensive but in the long run might work better.. Would probably be easier to store also...

I use 1" rubber hose (it was free) for a cauldron. Also use black flexible 11/2" tubing that's used for sump pump discharge hose, (very inexpensive Home Depot/Lowes)
Just need to leave about 2" space between the fogger nozzle and hose or tubing. Heard that here. Thanks folks. It does work better that way.
I think it creates a draft in the tube.

I found, If there is a low spot in the length of hose, (mine is about 12 feet), condensed fog will tend to accumulate there and need to be drained. I need to do that once or twice a night. If not the tube clogs up with water/juice.

Anyone know how to prevent that? Removing the low spot is not a option.

Originally Posted by Spider Web

I use 1" rubber hose (it was free) for a cauldron. Also use black flexible 11/2" tubing that's used for sump pump discharge hose, (very inexpensive Home Depot/Lowes)
Just need to leave about 2" space between the fogger nozzle and hose or tubing. Heard that here. Thanks folks. It does work better that way.
I think it creates a draft in the tube.

I found, If there is a low spot in the length of hose, (mine is about 12 feet), condensed fog will tend to accumulate there and need to be drained. I need to do that once or twice a night. If not the tube clogs up with water/juice.

Anyone know how to prevent that? Removing the low spot is not a option.

couldn't you just drill a very small hole for the fluid to drain ? Doubtful it will affect your fog flow ?

Ya i would try the hole...

Ya know sometimes you just have those "Duh why didn't I think of that" moments...
There's mine. Been picking that dang hose up to drian it for 2 seasons now

Thanks