The 1500-watt fog machine that fills a yard before trick-or-treat
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- people who decorate the yard properly for Halloween, school and church event volunteers, and anyone whose previous fogger produced a disappointing puff and then quit
- Skip if
- Fog machines need dedicated fog fluid as an ongoing consumable, and outdoor fog disperses fast in any real wind
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This is a 1500 watt fog machine rated at 20000 CFM, which puts it well above the small party foggers that struggle to fill anything larger than a room. It is rated for both indoor and outdoor use, so it works for a yard haunt on Halloween night as well as an indoor party. Higher wattage matters mainly for two things: how fast the machine heats up between bursts and how much volume it can push before it needs to reheat. Best fit: people who decorate the yard properly for Halloween, school and church event volunteers, and anyone whose previous fogger produced a disappointing puff and then quit.
Pros
- 1500 watts heats up and recovers faster than the small party foggers
- Rated at 20000 CFM, enough output to actually fill a yard rather than a corner
- Works indoors and outdoors, so it is not a single-use seasonal purchase
- Arrives ahead of Halloween rather than backordered in mid-October
Cons
- Fog machines need dedicated fog fluid as an ongoing consumable, and outdoor fog disperses fast in any real wind
Frequently asked questions
Does it come with fog fluid?
Fog fluid is a consumable and bundles vary by seller. Check the listing for what ships in the box and plan on buying fluid separately for heavy use.
Will it set off my smoke alarm?
It can. Fog machine output is dense enough to trigger optical smoke detectors indoors. Outdoors this is not an issue, but indoors take precautions and never disable an alarm permanently.
How long does it run before reheating?
All fog machines cycle: they output, then pause to bring the heating element back up to temperature. Higher wattage machines like this one recover faster than small units.
Can I leave it out in the rain?
It is rated for outdoor use, but it is still an electrical appliance with a heating element. Keep it under cover and out of standing water.
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