This advice was key - I've dealt with clogged pumps before and opened the machine up, etc., to clean. But the idea to force liquid in with a syringe worked - I didn't have one handy so used a spray bottle with the diffusion nozzle removed. I think mostly the act of forcing the liquid/vinegar cleared the clog. Other videos just suggest to put vinegar in the tank which is probably a good idea if you are storing it for a long period of time (provided you clear it all out) or have low output, but a completely clogged pump can't draw liquid. Thanks!
Yes, only open if necessary. Interestingly my heat pump stopped working yesterday during a shoot. I’ll make a video how to replace that over the weekend 😉 by opening it up 😢
I would say to just try and create a suction that you can push it through with, so maybe some liquid latex to create a temporary seal (if it won’t effect the machine)
If nothing works, you could open up the unit, and push the fluid directly into the pump. Take a look at this video, it's going live today, solving the heating element issue in the fog machines, but you will see the inside of the machine and get a gist of how things work and how to fix it. th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.html
How about when it stops drawing power :( I had it running inside a casket sized box and it tripped the outlet it was plugged into, now it won't draw any power but nothing looks fried. :(
@@DrRave All the wires seem to pass current, as long as my brother checked them connecting the right ones together. I'm not sure if it has a trip switch hidden somewhere, what would I look for. It's an old 2010 machine, Jin Yu Lighting Limited FM-700 Fogger. I can send you a video if that would be helpful? swtich
Can you try and bypass the thermostat and see if it works, the thermostat might be faulty and stops the return of current. Take a look at this video to understand all parts if you need to - th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UT9xWLukPt5ZB2EE - in this video, I replaced the heating element, but your issue seems thermostat related.
@@DrRave How would I go about doing that? I'm not electrically inclined. I did find an image in my earlier research of another machine showing a trip switch/thermal fuse in some fog machines, and I'm wondering if that may be what this is in my machine? Image : drive.google.com/file/d/1mq2ESQestcPxvE6o0s3SKBRr7WgYOiEZ/view?usp=sharing Video of the inside of my fog machine : drive.google.com/file/d/1QTEidZLisVpFhD4VX_kpcj23zJJGXKtj/view?usp=sharing I see no thermostat, but it definitely died while it was in an enclosed space which would seem logical a thermal trip may have gone off. Not sure if that would be something we could replace?
It does need a trigger either wired or wireless. Get a replacement wired one if you cannot find a wireless one to match. You can bypass the remote, but that will keep the machine in always on and ruin the machine. You do NOT want to bypass the remote.
There should be some options on Amazon, mine came with an auto sensor that we didn’t like and we found a cord on Amazon that had buttons for it that worked!
@@pattyanaya3502 So when pushing with the syringe, fog comes out, but without force it doesn't. Correct. Looks like the pump has failed and is not able to pull the fog juice into the machine. You can get the pump replaced, but the unit will need to be opened.
After replacing the pump, it spits out liquid. Depending on the description so far, you either have a faulty thermostat or heating element. I cannot tell for sure without testing the Electricals. Both are relatively cheap to replace, but you need to bypass the thermostat to see what is the problem. I’ll be uploading a video on Tuesday where I show everything and replace a faulty heating element.
You should use regular vinegar. I’m not sure what’s inside apple cider vinegar. Maybe sugar. Try pushing water through and then regular vinegar if the problem still exists.
Thank you!! My family was pretty bummed at the prospect of a Halloween with no fog machine and your trick saved the day!
That’s awesome. Happy Halloween!!! 🎃
This advice was key - I've dealt with clogged pumps before and opened the machine up, etc., to clean. But the idea to force liquid in with a syringe worked - I didn't have one handy so used a spray bottle with the diffusion nozzle removed. I think mostly the act of forcing the liquid/vinegar cleared the clog. Other videos just suggest to put vinegar in the tank which is probably a good idea if you are storing it for a long period of time (provided you clear it all out) or have low output, but a completely clogged pump can't draw liquid. Thanks!
Yes, only open if necessary. Interestingly my heat pump stopped working yesterday during a shoot. I’ll make a video how to replace that over the weekend 😉 by opening it up 😢
This totally worked. I didn’t have vinegar but just used the fog juice and syringe. Thanks!!!
That’s good to know. Glad it helped 👍🏽
Cool trick! It amazes me how many problems vinegar can solve!
Vinegar and WD40 is all you need 😂
@@DrRaveCan’t leave out duct tape and zip ties.
Oh absolutely. No DIY project is complete without those 😉
Thanks 😅 I used fog liquid
Thank you! This got my machine back up and running!
That’s awesome 🤩
Thank you so much you saved my fog machine!
That’s great. I’m glad it helped 👍🏽
Thanks for this tips, i already tried & work . !
That’s great. I’m glad it worked for you 😊
Worked perfectly thanks!
That’s awesome 😎
Bought a used one
Think this is what’s wrong with it.
Will try
Ty
All the best
worked for me! Thank you! I have a shoot in 2 days
Glad this helped 😊
Remarkable ! Thanks.
My pleasure 😊
Mine is pushing out the liquid no smoke
That’s strange. You might need to dilute the smoke liquid. Dilute a little bit and try. Also check if the tip of the machine is getting hot or not.
man thank you so much!
My pleasure 👊🏽
does it work with normal vinegar also (not white) ?
Yes it should.
What if the tip doesnt come off? (Using chauvet DJ: hurricane 700)
I would say to just try and create a suction that you can push it through with, so maybe some liquid latex to create a temporary seal (if it won’t effect the machine)
If nothing works, you could open up the unit, and push the fluid directly into the pump. Take a look at this video, it's going live today, solving the heating element issue in the fog machines, but you will see the inside of the machine and get a gist of how things work and how to fix it. th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.html
helloooo been trying to follow this, but still having problems that spits out the liquid :( any pointers? please
My guess is the thermostat or heating element. Watch this video for details -
th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.html
@@DrRave I guess that too. Thank u so much, will look into it. :))
What about a bubble fogger that turns on but doesnt do anything?
Sorry. No idea what that is?
Hey I tried this and when I went to do it with the normal fog liquid it still didn't work
Did it work with Vinegar? If not then there’s could be some other problem instead of the blockage
I did this until fog came out with the vinegar, but the pump wouldn't run turned out to be a fuse.
Glad you figured it out 👍🏽
@@paulosbornept7523 what did you do then?
How about when it stops drawing power :( I had it running inside a casket sized box and it tripped the outlet it was plugged into, now it won't draw any power but nothing looks fried. :(
Oh! That could mean the board inside is fried unless it has a trip switch. Maybe open it up and check the board if power is getting through.
@@DrRave All the wires seem to pass current, as long as my brother checked them connecting the right ones together. I'm not sure if it has a trip switch hidden somewhere, what would I look for. It's an old 2010 machine, Jin Yu Lighting Limited FM-700 Fogger. I can send you a video if that would be helpful? swtich
Can you try and bypass the thermostat and see if it works, the thermostat might be faulty and stops the return of current.
Take a look at this video to understand all parts if you need to - th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UT9xWLukPt5ZB2EE - in this video, I replaced the heating element, but your issue seems thermostat related.
@@DrRave How would I go about doing that? I'm not electrically inclined. I did find an image in my earlier research of another machine showing a trip switch/thermal fuse in some fog machines, and I'm wondering if that may be what this is in my machine?
Image : drive.google.com/file/d/1mq2ESQestcPxvE6o0s3SKBRr7WgYOiEZ/view?usp=sharing
Video of the inside of my fog machine : drive.google.com/file/d/1QTEidZLisVpFhD4VX_kpcj23zJJGXKtj/view?usp=sharing
I see no thermostat, but it definitely died while it was in an enclosed space which would seem logical a thermal trip may have gone off. Not sure if that would be something we could replace?
I will try it soon 😮
Go for it and let me know how it went.
@@DrRave I’m from Lagos, Nigeria and I was this close in sending my Machine for repair until I came across this video. I hope it works 🥵
I hope it works 👍🏽
How to bypass remote .I lost 😊
It does need a trigger either wired or wireless. Get a replacement wired one if you cannot find a wireless one to match.
You can bypass the remote, but that will keep the machine in always on and ruin the machine. You do NOT want to bypass the remote.
There should be some options on Amazon, mine came with an auto sensor that we didn’t like and we found a cord on Amazon that had buttons for it that worked!
Hi, I tried the syringe, and fog came out, but when I tried it normally no fog came out. What can be another possible solution?
Maybe the pump is not working. Does it pull the liquid in?
@@DrRave no, it doesn't do anything.
@@pattyanaya3502 So when pushing with the syringe, fog comes out, but without force it doesn't. Correct. Looks like the pump has failed and is not able to pull the fog juice into the machine. You can get the pump replaced, but the unit will need to be opened.
@DrRave thank you for ur response. I just changed the pump, and now the machine just spits the liquid. Perhaps it's best to dump it.
After replacing the pump, it spits out liquid. Depending on the description so far, you either have a faulty thermostat or heating element. I cannot tell for sure without testing the Electricals. Both are relatively cheap to replace, but you need to bypass the thermostat to see what is the problem. I’ll be uploading a video on Tuesday where I show everything and replace a faulty heating element.
how about the switch is notvworking?
Simple- replace the switch.
I did that but my pump is still stuck and vinegar won't pump through
Is the pump making a noise, if pump is working push the syringe to push the liquid through.
Worth a go but didn't work for me
What is the issue? Watch this video for more diagnostis -
th-cam.com/video/XHn3BVI6gsw/w-d-xo.html
I used Apple Cider Vinegar and... I think something went wrong :(
You should use regular vinegar. I’m not sure what’s inside apple cider vinegar. Maybe sugar. Try pushing water through and then regular vinegar if the problem still exists.
Background music over powers your narration
I didn’t realise that. Thanks for letting me know.
Feel free to ask me any questions if you didn’t understand. I’ll help you out 👍🏽