Thread: *Warning* Fog machine owners!

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Never ever take apart or mod any fog machine. (besides the remotes) I had a couple broken ones so dumb me decided to take one apart. I used my air compressor to blow the fog juice threw the heater because it made a huge mass of fog. But I ripped off the warming sensor. The heater got red hot and liquified in a couple of seconds to my garage floor . Good thing nobody was hurt and nothing but the fog machine was ruined. But just a Warning don't play with fog machines.

I've successfully cleaned and repaired a couple of my foggers with no problems. I always check the wiring connections when taking one apart and make sure I don't break anything. Same goes during reassembly. Sorry to hear that yours melted down; those heaters can get very hot if running uncontrolled.

[QUOTE=Otaku;811837]I've successfully cleaned and repaired a couple of my foggers with no problems. I always check the wiring connections when taking one apart and make sure I don't break anything. QUOTE]

Well I wasn't really trying to fix it but I still think it shouldn't be done if you are inexperienced with electronics, repairing.etc

Glad you weren't hurt (or burned the place down). I guess there must be a lot of heat in those units.

Originally Posted by Calloween

Well I wasn't really trying to fix it but I still think it shouldn't be done if you are inexperienced with electronics, repairing.etc

yeah, i agree with this, if you dont have basic skills, let someone who does do it. I have fixed mine a few times until it just wouldnt work anymore.

When I saw the inside electronics of my two non-working Rosco foggers (very expensive years ago when I bought them) I just wrapped the cords around them and filed them away.
They looked like a transistor radio, very mysterious....

Good to know you are ok Thats what counts.

ive taken apart my vh fogger 2 times already,once was just a internal fuse and the other time the pump plugged up.im glad I did it, it was an ez fix,not to mention saved money! I have to agree though, if you dont have the "fog-e-est" idea,have it fixed by a pro if it an expensive model,cheap ones run em till they die,an get a new one.

What gets me with the cheap ones is they are shut off more than they are ready and that's after you wait forever for them to heat up.
I miss my Roscos, they were wonderfull, very predictable, quick heating.

Originally Posted by HalloweenDan

Good to know you are ok Thats what counts.

thanks man