During a consult, a bride wanted to add a "Dancing in the clouds" effect to her wedding coming up in two weeks. I told her I can probably secure this effect, however I will need to verify a few things before I can commit to it in writing. Perhaps some of you may be able to direct me as far as the proper way to go about this, as I have not messed with fog machines in probably 10 years.
Her hall has pictures featuring this effect, however, the bride states they do not allow "Fog Machines". That being said, I believe this means they require either an ice or dry ice type machine and not something that uses Glycol which is found in the water based fluids. Does this sound correct to all of you?
I heard from another Dj in the area, however, that some of these halls want the fluid foggers and not the Icers as this is more of a concern around condensation and the liability surrounding it. I am about to call the hall for clarification on their end but did not want to sound like a moron on the phone.
Next, assuming I need a dry icer of some sort, this presents challenges of its' own. First of all, Dry Ice distributors in the area are open during the business day, so how much do I need, how much extra do I need to account for loss in transport and how should this be stored? I believe the rental company I contacted for the dry icer recommended getting 25lbs of pellets. The weddings on a Saturday - I probably need to secure the ice EOD friday before I go off to another gig. From what I understand, dry ice can not be stored in a freezer as it is below the temperature of most freezers and should not be in something air tight as it gives off CO2 presenting a hazard.
I am not too familiar with these, any help is appreciated.
Her hall has pictures featuring this effect, however, the bride states they do not allow "Fog Machines". That being said, I believe this means they require either an ice or dry ice type machine and not something that uses Glycol which is found in the water based fluids. Does this sound correct to all of you?
I heard from another Dj in the area, however, that some of these halls want the fluid foggers and not the Icers as this is more of a concern around condensation and the liability surrounding it. I am about to call the hall for clarification on their end but did not want to sound like a moron on the phone.
Next, assuming I need a dry icer of some sort, this presents challenges of its' own. First of all, Dry Ice distributors in the area are open during the business day, so how much do I need, how much extra do I need to account for loss in transport and how should this be stored? I believe the rental company I contacted for the dry icer recommended getting 25lbs of pellets. The weddings on a Saturday - I probably need to secure the ice EOD friday before I go off to another gig. From what I understand, dry ice can not be stored in a freezer as it is below the temperature of most freezers and should not be in something air tight as it gives off CO2 presenting a hazard.
I am not too familiar with these, any help is appreciated.