Machines | How to Fix a Fog Machine Pump
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This fog machine pump was burned out. Sure you could probably purchase a new fog machine, but decided to try and fix the pump with "uncommon" parts to have little fun. Used a GM windshield washer pump motor, a few electrical mods, and plumbing mods. Good project for 2 hours.
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what is the working pressure of the pump ?? I think you can use a pump from a expresso coffee machine
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Shocking its only made in China. Thanks Globalism.
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better off just to buy a new one lol
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www.aliexpress.com I found my pumps on there before it's a safe website
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good to know. Thanks man.
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The pressure/volume of the windshield washer pump is totally different than that of a fogger pump. The volume is much higher, while the pressure is much lower. An alternative to fix a bad fogger pump, is to use a drop-in replacement available from, Amazon, sold as a Espresso Pump! It's about 1/2 of the cost, and an identical replacement for many machines (or an upgrade for smaller machines).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8KBVZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -
Nice setup. I was thinking of doing the same if my pump ever goes. I have this kind of stuff laying around, so it would be cost effective too.
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it's avaliable now..
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well done bro thanks for your idea ,, is working now my long died fog machines but the isseu is so much water come out but i fix it using restrictor hose the liquid is return to tank
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I have an old Ness fog machine. I tried this method and is does not work. The fog machine is designed for a high pressure pump like what you get at Ali Express. I bought one there and installed it, works perfect. Only problem it's shipped from China, takes about 30 days to get it.
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Estimated Chakorule's for better stability of the diode bridge rectifier, you need to connect an electrolytic capacitor.
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OEM fog machine solenoid pumps are available on AliExpress in various sizes (18w, 31w 48w...) but a 30 day shipping time
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Interesting!
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My smoke machine won't turn back on. i used it then half hour later went to use it again and nothing, no action no power button light. any ideas wat it might be?
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The problem with this is that the new pump will always deliver more fluid than needed to the heater. This could present safety issues, such as the risk of getting burnt with boiling-hot smoke machine fluid.
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Better to use espresso machine pump (220V)
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Why not use a mini aquarium water pump?
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if you have ac 12 volts and you run it threw a rectifier that will make it 24 vdc (open-circuit)not 12 and you CAN get away with 24 volts because washer pumps do pull a little amperage and you should put a capacitor across it also to smooth out the voltage because it will be pulsing this will also help the bridge rectifier to work a little easier without heating up and the pump to run more steady/strong . i think i would not tape up the rectifier either because of thermal reasons . also this will still work just the way you showed us but not at max efficiency . "thanks" I am just saying and i am not trying to take away from your video. or offend you..
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that has to be a easy way without lowering the pump wats
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That is a 50 Volt, 4 Amp rectifier, GBL005.