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Do all low lying fog machines need dry ice?
No. Some machines use dry ice and heated water, while others use regular ice, distilled water, compatible fog fluid or an integrated cooling system.
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Why does low-lying fog sometimes rise instead of staying on the floor?
Low fog stays near the floor while it remains cooler than the surrounding air. Warm rooms, air conditioning, fans, open doors and people moving across the floor can warm or disturb the effect.
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What fluid should I use in a low fog machine?
Use only the fluid type recommended by the machine’s manufacturer. A product labelled as low-fog fluid is not automatically compatible with every machine, and using the wrong formulation can affect performance or damage the heating system.
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Can a low lying fog machine activate a smoke alarm?
We can’t promise that it won’t. Whether an alarm responds depends on the detector, atmospheric concentration and venue system, so you’ll need to get permission from the venue owner before use and arrange a test before your event if required. Never cover or disable a smoke detector yourself!
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Fog Machines
A low lying fog machine creates dense, ground-hugging clouds for wedding first dances, stage productions, theatrical reveals, dance performances and special events. Unlike a standard smoke machine, a low fog system cools the effect so it stays closer to the floor rather than quickly filling the room.
Different machines create low fog in different ways, so it really depends on the model. Some fog machines may use dry ice, regular ice, distilled water, compatible fog fluid or a combination of these. You can compare the required consumables, output, coverage, heat-up time, DMX control and drainage or cleaning requirements before choosing, or contact a DJ City representative for advice!
Room temperature and airflow also influence the result. Fans, air conditioning, open doors and movement across the floor can cause the fog to disperse or rise sooner, so test the setup in the venue before the event. If your main goal is to reveal lighting and laser beams throughout the room, consider a haze machine instead.
Browse low fog and dry ice fog machines above, or read DJ City’s guide to smoke, fog and haze machines before comparing your options.
A low lying fog machine creates dense, ground-hugging clouds for wedding first dances, stage productions, theatrical reveals, dance performances and special events. Unlike a standard smoke machine, a low fog system cools the effect so it stays closer to the floor rather than quickly filling the room.
Different machines create low fog in different ways, so it really depends on the model. Some fog machines may use dry ice, regular ice, distilled water, compatible fog fluid or a combination of these. You can compare the required consumables, output, coverage, heat-up time, DMX control and drainage or cleaning requirements before choosing, or contact a DJ City representative for advice!
Room temperature and airflow also influence the result. Fans, air conditioning, open doors and movement across the floor can cause the fog to disperse or rise sooner, so test the setup in the venue before the event. If your main goal is to reveal lighting and laser beams throughout the room, consider a haze machine instead.
Browse low fog and dry ice fog machines above, or read DJ City’s guide to smoke, fog and haze machines before comparing your options.