mini mist fogger
Mon, 2 July 2001, 11:04 amrick2 posts in thread
mini mist fogger
Mon, 2 July 2001, 11:04 amHi,
has anyone in Brisbane got a mini mist/fogger to loan, we are a retirement village and are performing an old time music hall. the scene where the fogger is required is the second half act 1 of a London street scene. this is just for effect and would only be required for about 30 seconds of fog. if anyone has any suggestions for this effect that is low tech/no tech/ minimum cost I would be grateful. the show is on the evening of July 19th 2001
has anyone in Brisbane got a mini mist/fogger to loan, we are a retirement village and are performing an old time music hall. the scene where the fogger is required is the second half act 1 of a London street scene. this is just for effect and would only be required for about 30 seconds of fog. if anyone has any suggestions for this effect that is low tech/no tech/ minimum cost I would be grateful. the show is on the evening of July 19th 2001
rickMon, 2 July 2001, 11:04 am
Hi,
has anyone in Brisbane got a mini mist/fogger to loan, we are a retirement village and are performing an old time music hall. the scene where the fogger is required is the second half act 1 of a London street scene. this is just for effect and would only be required for about 30 seconds of fog. if anyone has any suggestions for this effect that is low tech/no tech/ minimum cost I would be grateful. the show is on the evening of July 19th 2001
has anyone in Brisbane got a mini mist/fogger to loan, we are a retirement village and are performing an old time music hall. the scene where the fogger is required is the second half act 1 of a London street scene. this is just for effect and would only be required for about 30 seconds of fog. if anyone has any suggestions for this effect that is low tech/no tech/ minimum cost I would be grateful. the show is on the evening of July 19th 2001
JoeMcTue, 3 July 2001, 07:30 pm
RE: mini mist fogger
Rick you might be better off with a dry ice machine - however unless you can get a cheap supply of dry-ice this might be the exspensive part - but it will give you a rolling ground fog effect and disapate. All these effects, while one atempts to control them - they have a mind of their own [drafts - heating - air con ect. will effect them]. Most smoke machines will give off a smell and will effect the audiance [ especialy when they are still coughing a long time after the effect has been terminated - even the ones that say it is aproved and will not effect] Foggers are smoke rapidly cooled before delivery, of the fog, however as it heats up to ambiant temperature it will rise and linger - usless fan forced away, and the fact that it looks like smoke will set of the non-smokers to cough.
Dry-ice is placed in a container with bioling water, which then exspands rapidly - unless contained in a sealed tank, except for the delivery outlet or tube, the ice is lowered in a basket and controlled into the bioling water [ as the a machine does]. I f the container is not securly sealed this can cause scalds and burns to the operatorand become very volitile.
If you can ensure it's safe operation - you can have say a small bath or container with bioling water in it and place the dryice in it with a shovel or some such thing, wear goggles and gloves to protect you, then it will bubble over for the effect. With a fan placed away from and aimed at the bath, this will direct the fog toward the stage or a 'wafter' {piece of flat board wafting the fog onto stage} this can be very effective -
But "DUTY OF CARE' must be performed at all times and only you will know if those who are asisting are capable of doing the task safely, even with a purpose built machine.
Otherwise risk those coughs from a smoke/fogger/hazer machine.
There are a number of safety rules while using any of these and you should be aware of all local legislation, rules, practices and the hirer/manufacturer safe proceedures for operation.
Sorry I am in Perth Rick! - we could have helped you out at no or little charge - so best of luck {try you local theatre's or performing art centres - they should be able to help or give advice at least!}
Joe McCabe
Dry-ice is placed in a container with bioling water, which then exspands rapidly - unless contained in a sealed tank, except for the delivery outlet or tube, the ice is lowered in a basket and controlled into the bioling water [ as the a machine does]. I f the container is not securly sealed this can cause scalds and burns to the operatorand become very volitile.
If you can ensure it's safe operation - you can have say a small bath or container with bioling water in it and place the dryice in it with a shovel or some such thing, wear goggles and gloves to protect you, then it will bubble over for the effect. With a fan placed away from and aimed at the bath, this will direct the fog toward the stage or a 'wafter' {piece of flat board wafting the fog onto stage} this can be very effective -
But "DUTY OF CARE' must be performed at all times and only you will know if those who are asisting are capable of doing the task safely, even with a purpose built machine.
Otherwise risk those coughs from a smoke/fogger/hazer machine.
There are a number of safety rules while using any of these and you should be aware of all local legislation, rules, practices and the hirer/manufacturer safe proceedures for operation.
Sorry I am in Perth Rick! - we could have helped you out at no or little charge - so best of luck {try you local theatre's or performing art centres - they should be able to help or give advice at least!}
Joe McCabe