Why do you need a smoke generator and to whom? The smoke generator is an indispensable guest at discos and entertainment events. It is useful for creating effects for photo shoots and filming, and for creating a mood at a concert or performance. Even the most modest matinee in kindergarten will be transformed with artificial smoke. But where and how to buy it, whether it is difficult to care for and what consumables it has - all in this article.
The principle of the smoke generator
The smoke generator, unsurprisingly, produces smoke and scatters it in the chosen direction. This happens due to the evaporation of a special liquid for the smoke generator in the apparatus - it is converted by heating into absolutely safe vapors, which, upon contact with air, cool down sharply and turn into an aerosol haze. Such smoke reduces the transparency of the air and increases the effect of absolutely any illumination, allowing you to observe the rays of light in the air. Liquids are strictlyfrom hypoallergenic substances, mainly from distilled water with the addition of glycerin-based alcohol or some kind of mineral oil. Dyes are also used to give any color to the fog, and flavorings - you can add them yourself, after making sure that they are hypoallergenic and harmless. However, the independent use of additional components in the liquid may cause damage to the generator or shorten its life.
Device types
Mainly smoke generators are divided into heavy smoke generators and light smoke generators. Light smoke generators are the most common - they are inexpensive, convenient and easy to operate, operate on the principle of filling the entire room with smoke. They release an aerosol heated on a thermoelement, which, due to its temperature, rises up and fills the room from floor to ceiling. Depending on the type of smoke liquid used and the type of machine itself, a medium-density smoke screen can be created that will stay in the room for a long time and create the necessary atmosphere. Such smoke generators are most often used for discos and performances, for photo shoots and video filming. They are also suitable for home use - which makes them extremely convenient for creating themed parties.
Heavy smoke generators are different. They emit a cold and thick smoke that spreads across the floor and does not rise higher than fifteen centimeters from it. Achievedthis effect due to the greater density of smoke produced by the machine and additional cooling before release. It is the temperature, colder than that of the surrounding air, that prevents the smoke from rising. Such smoke is used for shooting films and TV series, in theaters and performances, allowing you to hide the surface on which the actors walk. It also finds its application in simpler events, but in general, its higher price and narrow niche of application do not allow the heavy smoke generator to become as popular. In addition, instead of buying such a device, you can use a kind of life hack. There are special "boxes" of dry ice on the market that you can attach to your regular smoke generator, and by cooling on the ice, the smoke will begin to spread along the floor. At the same time, almost any liquid for a smoke generator is suitable for this. Of the minuses, of course, it should be noted that dry ice will need to be purchased and stored separately.
Fog generators
Fog generators, or hazers, perform similar functions to smoke generators. The only difference is that instead of a dense fog, a light haze is created, like a morning haze, in which rays of light are clearly visible, but the room remains almost completely transparent. Heizers are an almost indispensable tool in disco equipment. Their only difference from smoke generators is that they do not use thermocouples, the ejection of liquid occurs only with the help of a compressor, without heating or cooling. Liquids forsmoke generators are great for use in hazers.
Smoke generator parameters
The most important indicator for a smoke generator is, of course, power. This parameter determines the number of cubic meters of smoke that the device can produce per minute. For small rooms from fifteen to thirty square meters, low-power generators from 0.9 to 1.5 kW are also suitable. For larger rooms - from thirty to fifty square meters - you will need a more powerful device - from 1.5 to 3 kW. Well, for the largest rooms, as well as open spaces, you will need a more powerful generator - at least 3 kW. Also, when choosing, you should pay attention to what additional functions the smoke generator has - whether remote control or timer control is possible, whether liquid level indicators are installed in it, and so on. Undoubtedly, the dimensions of the device are also important - not all of them will be convenient to transport.
Effect Generators
Those who still lack something to create the perfect party or organize a concert, discotheque, can pay attention to other instruments. In addition to smoke, machines for generating fog, soap bubbles, foam and snow, as well as confetti machines are now on sale. With this set, you can set any atmosphere at the event and please the guests.
Consumables
Each type of effect generator needs its own consumables. So, for foam and snow you will needspecial liquid, depending on its type, the size of the snow flakes and the speed of their disappearance will vary. In most cases, these fluids are suitable without limitation for all snow and foam generators. A good example of such a liquid can be SFAT EUROSNOW STANDART - one of the most popular and proven on the market. Almost any liquid is also suitable for a smoke generator. For the most part, every machine, regardless of size or type, can use any specialized fluid. For example, Arv fog Liquid SD5 is a trusted brand. The complete absence of odors, as well as scale or sediment, make it a good choice for any smoke generator.
