How to make a DIY Fog Chiller | DIY Halloween Props

[@chrisfox961]

I used frozen water bottles for my fog chiller - that way you car reuse them by freezing them again. Great job!!!!

[@callalilycollective]

The input "vent" is for air inductment, somewhat similar to how a dyson fan works. It does not work in your case because you have the fog going into a large chamber and then having it ooze out and exit port. If your pipe went through the chiller box without filling the box with fog it would work. Basically if you had a long pipe the fog would shoot out and have to push against all the air sitting in the pipe. The entry "vent" allows the fog to pull outside air that is at the same pressure as the air in the pipe, so it has less resistance shooting through the pipe.

[@WickedMakers]

Ahhhh, that makes a lot more sense. Thanks a ton for the explanation! 🤘🏼💀

[@OCLVIG]

Yep; An induction nozzle works well on my Trash Can Chiller which uses a continuous aluminum tube from entrance to exit. The one thing you want to make certain for any style fog chiller or ducting system, is that you place the fog machine nozzle 2 to 3 inches away from the inlet of your tubing. This allows the fog to pre-expand and increase in velocity, giving you a much fuller volume of fog at the exit of your device.

[@WickedMakers]

Excellent advice!

[@physixger]

Putting it slightly more technically: there is a pressure p at each point in the pipe system, and the pressure gradient accelerates the gas, while pipes slow it down by friction (they act in a way as a resistor - Hagen-Poiseuille law). Now, if you have a gas moving at a certain velocity v inside a pipe, its particles move more in one specific direction than in all the others, so they don't move in the perpendicular directions as much (due to energy conservation). Hence, the pressure in the pipe is lower compared to an outside gas which isn't moving. This is what we describe as the Bernoulli equation. If you now drill a hole in the pipe (or stick another pipe perpendicularly to it), you get a positive pressure difference from the outside to the moving fluid which (given by the Hagen-Poiseuille law applied to the air sucking pipe) will suck in air to the given gas stream. However, if the resistance of the pipe (or fog chiller in this case) becomes large, then there will be a negative pressure gradient through the hole to the outside (because the fog machine creates a pressure difference on top of the dynamic pressure coming from the velocity of the stream), effectively making the fog blow out there. To be able to suck in more air, you'd somehow need to get the resistance in the fog chiller down - e.g. using bigger pipe diameters, spread out the ice, use a bigger exhaust, eliminate as many angles in the gas flow as possible (to minimize disturbances). Then also, I'd suggest using some valve to be able to control the diameter of the air input. Another simple option would be to screw a strong enough fan (PC fan or the like, with speed regulation) on top of the air input (while gas sealing the connection between the fog machine and its pipe). That would allow you to drive the fog chiller by pressure while still infusing air. (Note that in this case there would be a certain minimum fan speed at which the fan just compensates the pressure that the fog machine creates, and any speed above that would infuse air to the system.) The fan method would also be helpful to generally increase velocities inside the chiller, preventing condensation of fog and therefore making the device slightly more efficient.

[@samdarr5682]

@@OCLVIG So would you add the induction nozzle on the tube anywhere as long as its on the outside of the can?

[@angelasevier6520]

Attach a tombstone to the front behind the skull and you have a crypt. That's an awesome prop. Thank you

[@davidstone1293]

Tip: We spray painted a dryer vent duct tube black and attached one end to our fog chiller output. We then can move the other end of the tube to anywhere in our graveyard and hide the chiller further back in the shadows.

[@KellyNsGrotto]

Homedepot has plastic tubes that do the same thing if you want. I think I even got one on clearance last year.

[@WVgrl59]

That is perfect!

[@WVgrl59]

I even have a sump pump tube that is black I bet I could use that.

[@jimbobjones9330]

I've been following you guys for about 2 years now. It's both insane how far you've come (just watched your latest video today -- the FNAF one with the robot -- don't remember his name), and realize how much useful info your old videos have.

[@anitaerickson1971]

For a graveyard I think doing this with a coffin would be mind blowing.

[@decoythedad]

Nice! I made mine out of a cooler from dollar general! Keeps ice, air tight lid! This is great!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘🏼💀

[@nattycasper2022]

I'm so glad I finally found you guys. Going back to watch your old videos is almost as fun as anticipating your new stuff.

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

My dad and I built a chiller when I was a teenager in the mid 90s. We used an old Coleman cooler and made a tube of hardware cloth so the ice wouldn't block the intake and out vent holes. We made pvc elbows curve up to the top of the lid so we can set the fog machine on top of the cooler. I still have the thing 😂

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome!!! 👊🏼😄

[@jasonvanpatten6078]

Great idea, looking forward to trying it! We found some low cost fog enhancing tricks as well. Scatter ice all over the yard; it makes a huge difference in keeping fog low and dense. If the yard has a slight downgrade, try making a solid trail of ice and watch fog flow like a stream down the lawn.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Put a Tombstone behind the skull to hid the black container, then maybe add a small spot light to show off the Skull and Tombstone. How about some dry ice. Very nice.

[@samjohnson2801]

Smartest dude here! Awesome

[@MrDuffo]

Where can I get a skull like that one? Pls help!

[@PleasantStreetCemetery]

The PVC clamps are genius. I’m redoing my chiller, going to add those.

[@WickedMakers]

Right?! Really useful technique. 👍

[@Green_Ghost_Leif]

An alternative method is to use flexible ducting tube for the interior. Make it snake back and forth several times, then clamp it with adjustable ring clamps to pvc pipes on each end. This will improve the overall airflow while making an airtight and waterproof interior.

[@gaaraofthefunk7163]

How tf did I live all my previous Halloween’s as an “adult”, without knowing about this channel? *-* I should be asleep, but I’m binge watching lol 😂

[@WickedMakers]

😂😂😂

[@ScrappingDiva]

I’m binging too.

[@keeperofsouls871]

I just found this and a few others and have been watching non stop. I'm about to be a very busy man leading up to Halloween.

[@PsychedelicLasagna]

​@@keeperofsouls871 4 years later, and I'm just now finding this new treasure trove of KZbin! Some things are evergreen.

[@keeperofsouls871]

@@PsychedelicLasagna I totally agree. Lol

[@VstromVroomer]

For the input , just use a straight tube and don't press the fog machine right up to the intake, just distance it about 2 inches or 2 fingers from the intake. The flowing smoke will create a venturi effect into the container , little to no fog will spill out and it will suck in more air.

[@TheRealWurstCase]

Great Video! I made one last year with flexible aluminum pipes. This way you have more surface area to cool down the fog even more. You can also make a ice-salt solution to get the temperature inside down to as low as 2°F (-16°C). This way you get super chilled fog that even works when its really cold outside

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome idea and thanks!!

[@valeriep2162]

Whats the ice salt solution ?

[@gabriellam6192]

@@TheRealWurstCase lifesaver!!!!!!!!!!! -MN partier

[@HalloweenLover7]

Oh my gosh, this is genius! I live in South Dakota and have been having so much trouble over the years getting this to work well. Thank you!

[@kaywilliams3172]

You guys are great! Love your videos. Do you know the ice to salt ratio for that?

[@Tysto]

Woah. I’ve used a fog machine for a surprise (hidden behind the open door & pointed thru the crack) for trick-or-treaters, but chilling the fog is an awesome effect. I’m definitely trying that next year.

[@wheeler56]

I love all your ideas. And I love that you don’t have commercials during your shows

[@TheSkyHive]

WOW, you two have come SOOOOO FAR in 5 years! Congrats, you deserve all the success you have now......I can see your channel having millions of subs.

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you!!! That’s so nice of you 😄😄

[@TheSkyHive]

@@WickedMakers OMG, they witnessed me! They witnessed me! Have me as one of your "props"! LOL, so cool to hear from you!

[@bwood7424]

This looks much more compact and neater than what we created - I need to compare the effect. We used a large black trash can. We cut two holes in the sides almost at the ground, ran dryer exhaust hose through it and dumped ice all over the top of the hose. The cold was able to penetrate the flexible hose. It was inside a garage so we had to also rig up an exhaust fan and put an overflow bin below the trash can to contain water, but it worked well.

[@leonardomiranda600]

My wife and I have become some big fans of you two. Thanks for the awesome Halloween project ideas, keep it going guys.

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼😄

[@dennisw64]

Instead of ice cubes, how about frozen water bottles? They create less mess, and are reusable.

[@almost4021]

done exactly this for my DIY chiller and tbh it works much better than just loose ice cubes.

[@shadowprince4482]

I wonder if dry ice would work well. No mess and it's super cold. I just wonder if it'd sublimate too fast. Also I'm not sure of it's cost.

[@tylerhatfield2351]

You sir are a genius

[@nicosaporito]

thank you!!

[@christopherwildish9221]

Best idea ever

[@pikachucatchem7802]

A great idea to hode the storagr tub would be to attach one of those foam tombstones to the front then all you'd see was a grave with smoke coming out the skull, hot glue will work just fine for this purpose.

[@billgoodnu]

No matter what tote I tried I could not prevent fog from escaping the lid. So instead of a tote I used a bucket. Same build technique and it works better than the tote. There seems to be more fog being discharged rather than sitting in the tote due to the smaller volume of the bucket. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@erynnlongenecker9619]

Love the fog cooler. I want a tombstone betwixt the cooler and the skull but that's me. Love your flames and swamp lights too. Thanks you guys

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks!! Great idea.

[@nohandle227]

Suggestion, if you want to do low lying fog, try a 10 port waterfall mister in your fog chamber. You'll be amazed how much low lying fog pumps out ;)

[@cybercapri]

Here is an idea that might help mask the Cooler, use Foam to create a Head Stone and make it appear that the Skull is emerging from the Grave... Or you could make the Cooler look like a Mini Casket... Either way would probably work... Great Job....

[@WickedMakers]

Yes! Awesome ideas!

[@randywilson4529]

Pretty Neat Trick on how to keep your fog lower to the ground which makes it a great effect and as you stated it is fairly cheap to make, thanks for sharing

[@imperialeddie]

I made one out of a 30 gallon trash can , was able to put alot more ice which made it colder and the fog came out super cold. Stayed on the ground alot longer. I also used a 1000 watt fogger which pumped out more fog and i was able to add two outlets which I was able to add flex piping on one side. I drilled several holes and hid it throughout the graveyard and it gave an awesome effect.

[@WickedMakers]

Nice, that sounds awesome! 👊🏼💀

[@watersnake5319]

Thank you so much! I've been trippin trying to find Dry Ice. Now I don't need to. You're the Best!

[@ravenblackrose5487]

Halloween is sooo my new favorite holiday

[@theoneandonlylucifer4825]

Myn too

[@brandonvesci3589]

This is cool, but maybe if you're using this for a cemetery haunt you could camouflage the tote bin with a tombstone then add the skull at the base of the tombstone stone. Just an additional thought to this awesome project! Thanks for posting!

[@WickedMakers]

That’s an awesome idea!! 👊🏼💀

[@DragonLord_Hollowz_Official]

They’ve improved so much

[@avans8777]

you guys ROCK !! i lie in FRANCE where no one does anything big for halloween I 'm the only one in my neighbourhood I keep thinking bigger and better THX for yoyr help !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VapingSavesLives]

I use dry ice, it makes a big difference on thickness of fog and doesnt dissipate for longer.

[@valeriep2162]

How much do you go through in a night of 4 or so hours?

[@jrnotx8742]

@@valeriep2162 curious as well

[@pihuarora9003]

i’m also curious how long it lasts

[@jrnotx8742]

@@pihuarora9003 they have survived 3 trips in and out of my attic so far this year for hurricanes. LOL they are hanging strong my friend!

[@pihuarora9003]

@Janet LeLeux thank you!! appreciate it!!

[@theoneandonlylucifer4825]

Sooooo cooool i like it because its thick fog and big version of a fog maker still so cool

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome! :)

[@theoneandonlylucifer4825]

@@WickedMakers thanks

[@benjisnedegar1606]

This is super awesome and a great instruction video. The only thing I did different that I really liked was fill the bin with frozen water bottles. This allowed me to refreeze them and use the next night so I wasn't wasting bags of ice. The frozen water bottles also don't melt quickly so they lasted the entire evening.

[@darenobrecht6161]

excellent idea.

[@callumrogers3129]

Great vid, as always. I've had a thought to hide the box, if you extend the exit pipe giving enough space to incorporate a tombstone with a notch taken from the bottom to fit over the pipe. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with this yr.🎃🎃🎃👻👻

[@JustQuixa]

Great idea! Might give this a try

[@secondamendment8773]

I’m guessing the reason they recommended the Y fitting on the inlet was that they were putting their fog machine very close to the inlet and a fog machine needs to mix the output vapor with air to get max output. The cheaper (because you don’t need a Y fitting) and easier way to achieve this is by leaving a 1-2” gap between the output of the fog machine and your inlet pipe.

[@johndef001]

You describe an example of the "Venturi Effect" where the faster moving gas from the fogger entrains air from surroundings. You could even do the reverse, use a source of cold & fast-moving air to simultaneously entrain and cool the output from the fogger. Your method may be the best way to go, because more elaborate arrangements can put back pressure on the fogger, causing it to wear out sooner or produce less fog. KZbin has a lot of examples of DIY Venturi applications but some are way more complicated than you need. "DIY" and "Make Your Own Venturi Tube" are good searches to start with. The drawing here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICthWlrhLiZjJI) is a good example of a basic Venturi Tube. The video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKcgIWejs-pgLc has a nice, brief discussion of the Venturi Effect in general.

[@jonmcintire9067]

That stuff just creates the dark atmosphere😀😀😀😯😉😈😈😈😈

[@WickedMakers]

Yes!!

[@BoatGameRules]

Used your design, minus the chicken wire...and BAMMM!! Rolling Fog!! Thanks so much for the Tutorials!!

[@tbok75]

I used a small plastic trash can for mine.. I used aluminum dryer hose thru it, but it's not cut into separate inlet/outlets the way you have. And I also used dry ice as well.. Think time for some modifications And skip the dry ice while I'm at it. Great vid!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! We were going to try dry ice but so far just regular ice and cold packs have worked great.

[@lars8202]

I repurposed a Styrofoam cooler from Omaha Steaks. It took about 3 ft of 2 in PVC & Y-union fitting as shown in the video, an Xacto type knife & a bag of ice. Works great. No glue required as the foam-pvc joints are snug. I also followed Bloq Builds information regarding a single, straight through pipe. Total cost about $8.

[@BigHackAttack]

How did I not think of that? I've got 3 of those OS boxes just waiting for a project. Woulda saved me a bundle. Great tip👍

[@MrChip1217]

What about making a mausoleum to house the chiller? Maybe out of foam like the gate to Hell. This is awesome

[@metalnmunchies9070]

This is an absolutely great project that I can use in my photography!

[@themermaidstale5008]

In the 2022 Haunt Tour they have added a tube that has small holes along the length and sealed the open end so that the fog only disperses through those small holes.

[@PsychedelicLasagna]

I saw your fog chiller tutorial first, then searched KZbin for some alternate options. I almost made the style with open holes in the container, but I decided to watch your video one more time to see if it was explained, why you opted to use PVC for the output. I think I figured out why, but it doesn't really matter because I realized this was a better option for me because I'm in an upstairs apartment, and it will be on my front patio. The people using the open face style, are probably putting these in their grass or somewhere with runoff. If I put that on my patio, there would be a waterfall into my downstairs neighbor's walkway by the end of the night.

[@MontyTheMothman]

Doing this to chill the fog for a fog screen would be great when combined with your portal

[@rickarchambault4756]

If you're using 2 inch pvc pipe, you could seal around the pipe with one of those black rubber toilet sealers instead of silicone. Perfectly fit.

[@istj66360]

On your air intake that you taped up, go to a plumbing supply store and get an auto-vent fitting that'll fit your Y. It'll allow air to get sucked in but not escape.

[@mitchelljc2010]

This coming out of the eaves of my house + fire effect = my neighbors hating me! *evil laughter * Great content, new sub!

[@toppatoppaification]

Can’t wait to try making this!

[@InTheLab3d]

Every year I hope that I can use my fog machines to their fullest.. Every year its too windy.

[@Liliandenley86]

you could even make a headstone to place between the skull and the fogging tote. I used dry ice before and didn't like it as good as the foggers. We use to do haunted houses when my kids were younger and I wish I would have know then all the stuff I know now.

[@abobosapien2117]

totally doing this for my yard this year. Love your videos!!

[@Carb-A-Ween]

Just made my first Halloween video on my channel and gave you a shout out for your fog chiller. Thanks for the idea!

[@WickedMakers]

Nice!! 🤘🏼😄

[@MovieMike1969]

You could put the whole system in a coffin.

[@WickedMakers]

That’s an awesome idea. 👊🏼😄

[@MovieMike1969]

@@WickedMakers Or a sarcophagus.

[@PeterRichardsandYoureNot]

Instead of chicken wire, they actually have wire mesh with about 2 cm holes in it for coops, vegetable protection in gardens, etc. it would then only require one layer of mesh and it would also be more effective at holding the ice up.

[@pauls1357]

Maybe you could put a large tombstone on the front and the have the pipe come through the tombstone and put the skull on the in front of the tombstone. Just a thought. This was excellent! Thanks!

[@Pietje_Piraat]

Great idea!!!

[@d5terps543]

Great job WM! Do more for Halloween props! Prepping for my yard now!

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you!! Working on more Halloween stuff now. 👋🎃

[@cushmonavitch1]

Awesome video thanks!!

[@KyleenDrake]

I like Anita's idea. A box sitting in the yard just looks odd. But use a coffin, perhaps more than one skull.. perhaps more than one fog machine in it if it's a big one..

[@DizzyDevil-ms1ni]

I used dry ice with my fogger. It worked better than regular ice.

[@e.g.7705]

Thank you 👍 I’m using your idea for my haunted maze 😎. I’ll share how it worked or didn’t. Being a contractor builder this is super easy.

[@jeromie6993]

Make the box in the shape of a coffin, crypt, or mysterious crate. Also the intake hole, I have used a computer fan to push extra air through the system.

[@WVgrl59]

Good idea.

[@troymoore4505]

One thing to make the fog cooler better would be make the cooler tub into a grave stone to discise it

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Hey, skull! What'cha smokin' Skull: I'm not smokin'. I'm freezing!

[@angeliquewilliams5596]

Thinking this might be helpful for my indoor fogger as well for our Halloween party. Might try the foam cooler with a tube straight through and leave the ice in the bag as mentioned. I also like the tombstone idea because I can slide it in next to my Halloween tree, and hide the whole thing from my dog! Then, the fog will roll instead if filling the room. Thanks a bunch!!

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome!! 🤘🏼🎃

[@anandi483]

Just Amazing 👍🏼

[@suziehudson8398]

Thank you. I was so disappointed when I turned on the fog machine...this helped.

[@the80sdreamschotel87]

I Enjoy all your video's guys. So many good ideas 😀😀😉

[@vanessabecerra8066]

Love ur show 💕💯...Thank you for sharing all your great helpful ideas!!👍🖐️

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks for watching 😄😄😄

[@c0pyimitati0n]

*Super tip* Skip the chicken wire and ice and just use frozen water bottles. No melted ice to worry about, and they stay frozen a lot longer. Also, a small computer fan installed at the exit pipe would push out every last bit of fog. Because a lot of fog stays in the machine/hose (or in your case storage bin)

[@thomasblasche9503]

Suggestion for improvement: Combine the fog machine with an Ultrasonic Mist Maker. Some water with ice in the box. And a Ultrasonic Mist Maker into the box. The fluid from the fog machine mixes with the fog from the Ultrasonic Mist Maker and the fog becomes even heavier. Oh yes, and built a little too complicated. Instead of the exit at the bottom, you could also make the exit at the top and then route the fog downwards (on the outside). This would save you having to seal it, which would certainly not work reliably in this form.

[@mossy.meadow.studios]

It would be cool to stick a tube at the end so that you could position that skull wherever you wanted in your yard!

[@robynwhite9226]

How cool is that!!!!

[@BatBrisco]

wow, that was a great demo! seems easy enough and would be awesome in our yard. now just gotta convince the wife i'm not going to blow anything up! thanks!

[@jenniferkristen80]

I fogged up I-90 last year, this should fix my issues.

[@DarrellAyer]

If you put a fan in it on the exhaust it’ll pull air and fog in for a clean mixture.

[@CustomDesignzShop]

I keep the ice in the bag, so that way you don't have to worry about any leakage, plus you could reuse the ice after it melts refreeze it and then use it again the next night 🎃🔪

[@WickedMakers]

Nice! Good idea. 😀

[@CustomDesignzShop]

Yea, saves time and money, best of both worlds 💰😁👍

[@braxton2007]

I did that works good

[@Tgauchsin]

You could make that box hidden behind a tombstone or make looks like a crate or something.

[@wherethetatosat]

Heh, imagine asking your neighbors on the corners to set up a few of these. Let it carry up and down the rest of the street. Put a few in the middle for good measure. Now EVERY house has spooky fog!

[@WyattWinters]

My cousin lives in a townhouse style development in an urban area (they still have font yards though) which is where me and him do a Halloween display. The first year we decided to invest in a 1000 watt fog machine and it put out way more fog than expected, pretty much fogged out the entire block lol. It was sick (but probably not for the cars haha)

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool😃

[@johnwest5239]

That’s awesome thanks

[@halsinden]

not sure if this helps, but recognising a metalhead kept me watching.

[@Countryboy246]

You guys are awesome 👌

[@randomactivitiesco.5848]

Awesome 😂

[@AdditionalAndrew5916]

That's cool. I got a fog machine and as much as I liked making the room thick and hazy, but it was disappointing it didn't give the erie low rolling in effect. But this project looks like it will fix that for good. Nice job. ... However, did you consider decorating the tub? Though it was painted black to be hidden couldn't you do something better? You could have turned the tub into a tombstone, a mini coffin, and depending where you'd use it like near a dock or a boat, how about a pirates chest or an old lobster trap. The possibilities are endless.

[@JustTheCook]

Combine Dry Ice with regular ice and that fog will try to go underground!! LOL I LOVE the channel

[@markstehle7169]

For a chiller of this style, I would think dry ice could work as well and last longer.

[@tinaf574]

Awesome..... Just awesome!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 😀

[@billbombadil6415]

Instead of taping the second pipe opening. I would have had a hair dryer on low- mid cool which would create a vacum affect to the other end, and instead of just ice. I would put an old small air conditioner on the side of an insulated wooden box. To house the whole thing;... And come to think of it. I would also descise it as an old noisy wheel barrel, but very cool project, got me thinking on all that. Thanks.

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome ideas!!!

[@mdmwelding3189]

❤ HALLOWEEN 🎃

[@rohnsparkman5466]

awesome video

[@karenritter2574]

Nice

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@bgaviator]

I actually just used a drain pipe and a bunch of frozen water bottles and it works pretty well. Saw it on KZbin

[@johnyvile5924]

New subscribers, love ur videos!! Q: Most fog machines have rectangular vents. How did u connect to those? Both my machine vents are about 4” x 1.5”

[@asoave1]

So cool I hope you can make a dragon breathing fire

[@WickedMakers]

Yes!!!!!

[@Angel_268]

This is a great video can you tell me how much area of fog it makes and covers?