Smoke and Bubbles

[bpratt]

I've been thinking about adding a smoke and bubble machine to my show for many months now, and now it's really time to make a decision on what to get on to.

Been looking at these two from DJ City.

https://djcity.com.au/product/beamz-sb1500-led-smoke-bubble-machine/ $249

and

https://djcity.com.au/product/beamz-sb2000-led-smoke-bubble-machine/ $329

Differences are apparently minor, but are heating elements 1500w versus 2000w , and 12 leds versus 18 leds

On DJ City, says 4 dmx channels, but on the Tronios (manufacturer) site, it says 8 dmx channels.

The 2000 is a larger unit, and obviously heavier too, but that's not an issue to me.

Tending to think 'bigger is better', but is it really worth it ?

Looking at feedback and suggestions.

 

[SmartAlecLights]

i used a seperate smoke machine and bubble machine

 

[Mark_M]

What @SmartAlecLights posted above is not small, but it's versatile.

Fog comes out hot from the machine and fills the bubbles. With a fog chiller like Alec's it cools the fog down so the bubbles will hang around lower.
I've done the same with a fog machine behind and a dryer ventilation hose between.

 

[bpratt]

i used a seperate smoke machine and bubble machine

Sadly your photo didn't show up for me, but separate machines is an option.

I see in Mark's reply, he mentions your one is a fog chiller.

 

[BAZMick]

I bought the 1500W smoke machine only earlier this week. It produces a lot of smoke! It surprised me how much and was worried someone passing by might call the fireys. The chiller works at keeping the smoke a bit lower the ground before filling up the neighbourhood.
Brisbane DJCity has very little stock at the moment so order your stuff online

 

[Derf]

You get an extra rotating bubble wand with the more expensive one. I killed one (wand stopped turning) during the first season but warranty fixed it. I know another member had an issue with the power supply but you get the Australian warranty with it. Big massive hit for kids and if you buy their scents to add to the mixture (you don't need much) it gives the atmosphere another depth.

Here is picture from the 2000w unit. I have another one going in this years display

 

[SmartAlecLights]

What @SmartAlecLights posted above is not small, but it's versatile.

Fog comes out hot from the machine and fills the bubbles. With a fog chiller like Alec's it cools the fog down so the bubbles will hang around lower.
I've done the same with a fog machine behind and a dryer ventilation hose between.

That bin was more for a storage of smoke so the pressure never popped the bubbles, But i am wondering if i made it a chiller if the bubbles will float further

 

[BAZMick]

That bin was more for a storage of smoke so the pressure never popped the bubbles, But i am wondering if i made it a chiller if the bubbles will float further

I think it should, I made a simple heat exchanger out of some 25mm black irrigation pipe from Bunnings and fitted that into a plastic bin which was filled with ice. The difference with and without was quite noticeable.

 

[SmartAlecLights]

I think it should, I made a simple heat exchanger out of some 25mm black irrigation pipe from Bunnings and fitted that into a plastic bin which was filled with ice. The difference with and without was quite noticeable.View attachment 18626View attachment 18627

is it better for the smoke to go a pipe cooler like you have, or let the smoke work it way thought the ice?

 

[BAZMick]

The guy at DJCity said dry ice is better if you want smoke to go through it and cool down but with water ice it doesn't take long for the ice to melt and create too much back pressure on the smoke machine output trying to push the smoke through water. I chose the coil pipe method because party ice is cheaper and easier to get on a weekend and I only need it for the weekend on Halloween.

 

[bpratt]

You get an extra rotating bubble wand with the more expensive one. I killed one (wand stopped turning) during the first season but warranty fixed it. I know another member had an issue with the power supply but you get the Australian warranty with it. Big massive hit for kids and if you buy their scents to add to the mixture (you don't need much) it gives the atmosphere another depth.

Here is picture from the 2000w unit. I have another one going in this years display

Sounds pretty good to me.

I'll have to get more details on the scents you can get for them then.

 

[Derf]

Here are the scents

You searched for scent - DJ City

This is where you can browse products in this store.

djcity.com.au

I go the cool mint as it has a candy cane smell to it. (I had someone think it was hand sanitizer and actually asked me how I got it into the smoke ).

This year as I am running two of the machines I invested in making my own 30% / 70% smoke fluid from pharmaceutical grade Glycerin (costs me $49 per 20 liters rather than $150 from DJ City.) I also buy the Gazillion bubbles from Big W way more cost effective than DJ city.

 

[bpratt]

Here are the scents

You searched for scent - DJ City

This is where you can browse products in this store.

djcity.com.au

I go the cool mint as it has a candy cane smell to it. (I had someone think it was hand sanitizer and actually asked me how I got it into the smoke ).

This year as I am running two of the machines I invested in making my own 30% / 70% smoke fluid from pharmaceutical grade Glycerin (costs me $39 per 20 liters rather than $150 from DJ City.) I also buy the Gazillion bubbles from Big W way more cost effective than DJ city.

Cool, thanks for that. The Cool Mint scent might be a winner these days.

Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Solution 2L | BIG W

Children of all ages will have hours of bubbly fun with the Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Solution. This award winning bubble solution is non toxic and non staining, and

www.bigw.com.au

$7 for 2 litres is a huge saving.

 

[darylc]

Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Solution 2L | BIG W

Children of all ages will have hours of bubbly fun with the Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Solution. This award winning bubble solution is non toxic and non staining, and

www.bigw.com.au

$7 for 2 litres is a huge saving.

As long as you are willing to deal with the huge amounts of 'foam' it produces in the bubble trays and scoop it out.

 

[bpratt]

As long as you are willing to deal with the huge amounts of 'foam' it produces in the bubble trays and scoop it out.

I'm learning things.... this is why I like to ask questions.