CHAUVET DJ Hurricane 1600 Compact High-Output Fog Machine w/Timer Remote & Automatic Shut-Off, BLACK

Purchased for Halloween and the it is an outstanding fog machine. It produces an impressive amount of fog that fills the yard quickly, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The output is powerful, and it doesn’t take long to heat up, which is a huge plus.Setup is straightforward, and the included remote control makes it easy to adjust the fog output to get just the right effect. I used it for a Halloween party, and it really took the decorations and lighting effects to the next level.Overall, this fog machine is well worth the investment. Highly recommend!

Fog/smoke machines are intricate pieces of equipment. Treat them with respect. I have used several machines over the last twenty years costing in the neighborhood of thirty to forty bucks. I went for this model for all it's features and due to my using other Chauvet DJ equipment and being very satisfied.This model comes with a wired remote that allows control of the interval between bursts (between 30 seconds and an hour) and the duration of the burst (lasting 1 second to 15 seconds).There is a third control for output (volume of fog during bursts). There is a switch to allow continuous fog (but keep the output set no higher than about 6 or so. There is a cycle time limit you need to keep in mind). I used continuous fog sparingly and then at a low output volume. Works pretty slick.It will take a little practice to learn what is going to work best for your venue. And be sure to use a high quality fog fluid. I use Visual Effect's non-toxic, water base, unscented fluid and a home made cooling box.This last Halloween it was the neighborhood sensation with back lit, low lying fog moving through a front yard cemetery.

Purchased this for Halloween 2020 Haunted Graveyard. First time I've ever spent decent money, and first Chauvet product. I normally use store brand/Walmart specials and they work okay, just not enough volume and options. I spent the $200 on this hoping the bad reviews about it not working or failing shortly after purchase were one-offs.They were not.The exterior box was fine, but the actual product box inside had clearly been retaped with a single thin piece of cheap tape. However, opening the box everything seemed brand new and neatly delivered. All pieces were accounted for and tightly bundled. I removed all pieces carefully, set it up outside for some trials. I notice the power was set to ON out of the box, which was odd. I turned it to OFF, plugged it in, and filled the tank about 75% with some brand new Swamp Juice fog fluid I purchased. I use this product every year and have used it in every fog machine without any issues.Once filled I turned the power on and plugged in the remote. Was excited to get a decent timer remote with both intervals and duration. On the remote, there are three options: Timer, Continuous, and Manual. Once plugged in I noticed the red light above the 'Continuous" option stayed on no matter what button was pressed, but that the other lights only activated if I selected them.Inside the fog machine next to the fluid tank are two LEDs that indicate the status of the tank, for temperature and readiness. I waited while it heated up and the red light turned off. Then the blue LED for the fluid tank came on and began flashing. According to the user manual, this means the device is ready, but that the fluid in the fill tank needs to be filled up. However, it was full already. There was no sound of a pump or priming and no fluid pulled through the line from the tank to the inner workings of the fog machine. The lines were very dry. It seemed like the pump simply was not registering the water level in the tank. I've read multiple comments about bad sensors, but I have no idea where they are in relation to this issue. There's a single clear plastic tune leading into the tank, with a small metal nozzle on the end that has a sponge-like filter on it, I assume to prevent impurities.Pressing the remote buttons for manual fog did nothing, and there was not even a sound from the machine like it was trying to work. No fluid was being pulled into the feed line. I noticed the Blue LED went solid for about 5 seconds once, then went back to flashing. Not sure what sensor is managing the tank level but possibly defective, I have no idea how to troubleshoot that.I called Chauvet Tech Support and explained the problem to tech support. he advised the fluid line was not priming and asked me to "move the unit left and right to 45 degrees to get it to prime." This seemed odd, like a lumbering swishing of the machine. I followed his directions but nothing changed. He then told me I was using the wrong fluid in the system and it probably clogged the line. I explained the system had not yet even sampled the fluid as the device had not even registered it was ready for dispensing. I felt pretty confident it was not a fog juice issues if the system never made it passed the "please fill tank" phase of setu.p.He advised it may be a bad pump/defective unit and to reach out to amazon to return it for a new one. Sadly, Amazon had no more in stock for this unit in time for Halloween.I do not know if this unit was used or brand new, as there were indications of both. But it should work out of the box. Period. For $200, it should be voice-guiding you through the setup and making a toast while you wait (IMO). I'm sad to see that I fell into the same group of disappointed purchasers. Back to my Spirit Halloween 39.95 device that's work consistently for 5 years...

Bought some cheap versions of these supposedly 1500watt units and they just don't compare to how amazing these are. The fact that you can just set it up with the timer and controller is amazing. Has a lot of upgrade ability also. There's a second remote plug for adding a wireless unit if needed or whatever you want. The heating block is nice and can retain the heat for continuous, or next huge blast if needed. I was able to smoke out an acre with just one of these things. Built a chill box as well for ground effects. Swamp juice lingers for ages. Very impressed with the build quality of these.

Great little fogger. Can fog up a whole room in a few seconds. Great fog output. Well-made. The last version of this fogger that I owned lasted over 15 years. Traveling and playing multiple gigs a week for years.Well made and reliable. Good value for the money.