Thursday, October 18, 2007
13 days of halloween - fog chiller
So years ago, I'm not sure how, a fog machine came into my possession. Not the kind to look fog-expelling gift horses in the mouth, I promptly started using it at my annual Halloween party.
The big problem with fog machines, though, is that the fog comes out hot and therefore tends to rise. That's fine if you're wanting to obscure people's vision, but not always conducive to a party setting.
So the internet is full of instructions, created by Halloween enthusiast, about how to chill your fog and cause it to stick close to the ground. The most common of these instructions involves creating a "fog chiller" out of pvc piping and store bought drink cooler. I've thought about making one for years but just never got around to it.
Until now.
Two nights ago I ran by Lowes, bought the stuff I needed, and then headed to Sara's family's house to make the thing. When Sam Handwich and Nathan saw what I was doing they offered to help.
So now, after less than an hour's work and less than $20, we created a fog chiller.
By clicking on the picture below and following it to my Flickr page you can see the notes on making it. You can also click here to find out how to make your own.
And I thought your nerdiness couldn't get any higher. I stand corrected!
Are you sure that's fog, Cheech?
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The big problem with fog machines, though, is that the fog comes out hot and therefore tends to rise. That's fine if you're wanting to obscure people's vision, but not always conducive to a party setting.
So the internet is full of instructions, created by Halloween enthusiast, about how to chill your fog and cause it to stick close to the ground. The most common of these instructions involves creating a "fog chiller" out of pvc piping and store bought drink cooler. I've thought about making one for years but just never got around to it.
Until now.
Two nights ago I ran by Lowes, bought the stuff I needed, and then headed to Sara's family's house to make the thing. When Sam Handwich and Nathan saw what I was doing they offered to help.
So now, after less than an hour's work and less than $20, we created a fog chiller.
By clicking on the picture below and following it to my Flickr page you can see the notes on making it. You can also click here to find out how to make your own.
And I thought your nerdiness couldn't get any higher. I stand corrected!
Are you sure that's fog, Cheech?
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