F-100 Fogger Problems

[FlyingPig]

High End's website wasn't much help, but maybe you guys can help.

I've got a F-100 fogger that will heat up but emits little to no fog. I believe that it might just be a clogged tube somewhere but I'm not sure. Is there a way to clean these things? Or will I just have to get a replacement part?

I'd appreciate any quick feedback you have as I need the fogger for a show that opened... well.... yesterday. Thanks.

[len]

Get some distilled water and white cider vinegar. Mix about 10:1 and run it through. It's cheaper than buying fog machine cleaning fluid. If it is indeed broken, repairs are fairly easy for the handy person.

[Van]

There are quite a few possibilities;
As Len said, running a water/vinegar solution then rinsing with distilled water wil often clear a build-up of junk in the tubes running through the heater core.
I've seen several foggers that develop cracks in the pumping mechanism. I can't, specifically recall the interior layout of an f-100 but often the pump is no more than a piece of flexible tubing which half circles a knob with a small cam typ lobe on it, as the knob spins the cam squeezes the tube against a supporting wall < made of plastic or metal > and forces fluid through the tube. This "Impellor" style pump is subject to wear and tear, the tubing can become brittle and crack, the support wall can crack, or the section of tubing can come unplugged from the take up tube.
Try the cleaning solution first. If you are not familiar with machinery maintenance or the maintenance of electrical gear then, by all means, send the unit to your nearest auhorized dealer.

[derekleffew]

Originally Posted by len

Get some distilled water and white cider vinegar.

And, as an added benefit, your fog will smell like pickles!

Wouldn't white vinegar work just as well and be less expensive, Len?

Green Cleaning Recipes

[FlyingPig]

Bummer. We were going for the pot smell since it's for HAIR. Oh well, the actors take care of that by smoking it on stage. Haha.

Going in tonight before the show to try the water+vinegar. Let you know how it turns out.

[derekleffew]

No one seems to remember when I think, GAM, introduced a line of scented fluids, including that one. Could only lead to trouble, and didn't last long on the market.

[Van]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

No one seems to remember when I think, GAM, introduced a line of scented fluids, including that one. Could only lead to trouble, and didn't last long on the market.

I don't think it was just GAM was it ? I seem to remember ordering fluid once for Christmas Carrol, middle of Marley's entrance and the theatre was suddenly flooded with the scent of Pina Coladas...." Hey Mistah Scrooge Mon."

[len]

I remember scented fluids, but I hated all of them. Bubblegum, peppermint, really sweet smells. My thot was to get pizza or hot dog scented, and you could drive the food sales in your bar.

[derekleffew]

Danger. PG material ahead. Some sensitive viewers may find the following objectionable.
Reminds me of a joke, wish I could remember the comedian, "Why April Fresh and Spring Rain? Why don't they make douche in flavors men like? Yum, Barbecue!"

[avkid]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

Danger. PG material ahead. Some sensitive viewers may find the following objectionable.
Reminds me of a joke, wish I could remember the comedian, "Why April Fresh and Spring Rain? Why don't they make douche in flavors men like? Yum, Barbecue!"

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