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Oil-based Smoke Machines

The most versatile smoke system available Designed to excel at: Air flow visualisation Leak testing Building envelope tests Fire training Smoke detector tests Special effects

Made in Britain We ship worldwide No residue! 10 year warranty Extremely persistent smoke (3 - 4 hour hang time), extremely high temperature resistance (up to 200° C / 392 F) Automatic self-clean operation, maintenance free Precision built heater block, lifetime guarantee! 10 year parts warranty Digital temperature control & solid state switching PS33T Outdoors Oil-based and water-based fog - what's the difference? Oil-based fog is much denser and hangs in the air many, many times longer than water based fog, as the fog particles don't evaporate as quickly. It is perfectly safe, non-toxic, intrinsically biodegradable and leaves no discernible residue. The oil based fog has a temperature resistance of up to 200° Celcius (392 F). The smoke is the safest in its class, outperforming water based systems substantially. Ultra Safe Smoke Our oil based machines have been used in hundreds of critical applications including aircraft simulators for the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers and pharmaceutical clean rooms for over 50 years without any problems arising from deposition or residue. Extremely efficient fluid consumption You will likely notice a reduction in smoke fluid consumption of 80 - 90% with these systems compared to water-based smoke machines for similar if not better smoke densities. Zero maintenance Virtually no routine maintenance is required as the unit automatically purges its heater block after every smoke issue. Four models are available for different needs. Users from fire training centres to theme parks throughout the world have selected these machines as their primary smoke system. Each unit comes with a 10 year warranty as standard, and a lifetime guarantee on the heater block. HEPA Filter Challenging Tests Smoke particle size is consistently 0.2 - 0.3 microns in diameter, so they are ideal for HEPA filtration tests. ('Entertainment' fog machines' particle size are generally around 10 to 50 times larger). They can be programmed to use Ondina EL or Emery 3004 / Durasyn 164 - the approved oil chemical for HEPA tests (water based smoke is not officially suitable for these tests). PDF info Leak Tests / Air Flow Visualisation Ideally suited to large building envelope tests - the smoke hangs for around 4 hours without evaporating or layering (unlike water based smoke) which enables you to fill huge areas effectively and efficiently for air tightness testing work. Ventilation / Air Handling System Tests For impulse / PPV (positive pressure ventilation) / road tunnel / car park ventilation tests for ventilation systems, the only smoke that gives you the most superior results is from the Phantom. It remains dense and highly visible over long distances and test durations and does not evaporate due to high speed air movement. Smoke from the units can also be given thermal buoyancy - the only machine capable of this. The smoke is heated and rises, staying visible where water based smokes simply evaporate. Wind Tunnels Visualisation / Air Flow Analysis In LVA / PIV laser doppler anemometry the fog particles faithfully follow flow dynamics. The fog does not evaporate in fast moving air streams, ideal for open ended wind tunnels, large or small. For visual perspective in closed (recirculating) small wind tunnels (not PIV LVA) you can reprogram the machine to use type B water based fluid which disperses quickly. As the units do not utilise a fluid pump, an ultra-smooth smoke output at any output level is ensured e.g. for laminar flow. PDF info Smoke Detector Tests Unlike water-based smoke, oil-based smoke can be given thermal buoyancy to closely replicate hot rising smoke from a real fire. Ideal if your smoke detectors are very high up in the ceiling. The smoke from the Thermo-Resist models is persistent to 200C (392F). Theme Parks / Installations Reliability and running costs are the main factors for fixed installations. These machines excel in both. They can also be programmed to use oil or water based fluid for effects with long or very short hang times. Flight Simulators The production of a consistent smoke with an extremely small particle size is critical in ensuring that dense smoke concentrations can be achieved within the simulator whilst keeping to a minimum the actual chemical concentration within that environment. These systems utilise only a small fraction (10%) of the amount of smoke chemical as water based options. We can also supply smoke filters to extract the smoke after the training. Fire Training Not only does the smoke from the Thermo-Resist versions resist temperatures up to 200C (making them ideal for hot fire training), but its fluid use is unparalelled by any other machine producing such a thick, dense, persistent smoke. It is also the safest smoke available due to the huge reduction in smoke fluid chemical required to achieve complete white-out. The smoke has a very dull smell and is much less irritating compared to high concentrations of water based fog. PDF Info PDF - See the difference between PS33's Thermo-Resist smoke and water based systems Simply put, you cannot buy a better smoke system than this!      Smoke Hang Time (at 20C) Pea Soup Oil Based Smoke    4 hours + Typical 'nightclub' water based smoke system    15 minutes approx. Watch a video of this smoke machine in action (full output, outdoors) (910Kb - Flash) Watch a video of this smoke machine in action in a hot smoke building air flow test (at half output) (3.3Mb - Windows Media) Watch a video of a smoke detector test. Video by Huegin (1.12Mb - Flash) Watch a video of this unit performing a car park ventilation test (1.12Mb - Flash) If requested, the unit can also be adjusted to use our water-based fluids (both quick dispersing and persistent) for further flexibility in special effects or wind tunnels (dispersion rates 30 seconds to 1.5 hours). Smoke from Thermo-Resist units can be given thermal buoyancy to give realistic hot smoke for smoke detector tests, such as this one at Airbus. Photo by Huegin

Smoke Information    Particle size - explained    Smoke hang time    Ducting smoke    Temperature resistance of smoke    Smoke chemical types

SUITABLE FOR:
SFX / Theatre / TV	Air flow visualisation	Leak testing	Fire training

All units are available for 230V or 110V, and come complete with container of smoke oil (2.5 litres with PS31 and 5 litres with PS33), a 5 metre wired remote control, full CO2 cylinder (empty if being sent outside UK), and CO2 regulator.

We ship worldwide			5 LITRE FLUID TANK, LONGER RUN TIME MODELS: Specs as models left, except run time & unit height
Power supply	220 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Optional	110V, 50/60Hz
Warm up time from cold	~ 5 minutes
Particle size	0.2 - 0.3 micron, mmd
	PS31	PS31T TURBO	PS33	PS33T TURBO
Dimensions	37cm x 41cm x 18cm		54cm x 41cm x 18cm
Weight	12kg		17kg
Internal fluid tank size	1.3 litres		5 litres
Heat exchanger wattage	Standard 1,100 Watts	Turbo 2,200 Watts	Standard 1,100 Watts	Turbo 2,200 Watts
Smoke output volume per min.	0 - 800 m3	0 - 1,400 m3	0 - 800 m3	0 - 1,400 m3
Fluid consumption, 100% output, per hour	2 litres	3.6 litres	2 litres	3.6 litres
Running time at maximum output	40 mins	22 mins	145 mins	85 mins
Please contact us for pricing or a quotation. We ship worldwide.

 

These professional smoke systems are specifically designed to use Pea Soup Smoke Oil 180 which produces a smoke which is temperature resistant up to 200°C (392F). These units are therefore ideally suited for hot fire training applications or for producing thermally buoyant smoke using a large heat source (eg burn tray / space heater). For thermally buoyant smoke for smoke detector testing please also see our RSG - Realistic Smoke Generator which is a self-contained thermally buoyant smoke producing system complete with its own heating chimney.

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Pea Soup industrial smoke systems are also available in stainless steel metalwork shells to special order at extra cost. This option is recommended for both cleanroom applications, as well as for heavy duty / high usage applications such as fire training, or where the equipment is likely to be used in areas of high humidity.

Export enquiries welcome.
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Pea Soup Smoke Oil
Smoke Oil 135, 5 litre container For standard legacy units Please contact us for pricing on this item. Smoke Oil 135, 208 litre drum Smoke Oil 180, 5 litre container For Thermo-Resist and current units Please contact us for pricing on this item. Smoke Oil 180, 208 litre drum
Cylinder Bracket Allows the 2kg CO2 cylinder to be mounted onto the side of the unit to make it a 'one piece' portable unit. Another benefit is that it makes the unit and cylinder exceptionally stable and very hard to knock over. Please note: only fits 2kg size CO2 cylinders.
PS Centrifugal Blower Fan Continuously rated smoke sealed fan suitable for use with the unit to blow fog through ducting / pipework. Output can be ducted from fan output using 75mm diameter hose above. Comes complete with stand to allow direct use with the height of your smoke system. 240V/110V. ~4 week lead time. 3 x PS33T systems with centrifugal fans to feed separate rooms in the same fire training facility
Smoke Filtration Units filter smokey air effectively extracting all smoke in situations where venting the smoke to the outside is not possible. 240V/110V.

DUCTING ADAPTORS & HOSE

Ducting adaptors   25mm silicon lined flexible ducting hose 25mm neoprene flexible ducting hose     Available in three diameters: 25mm 50mm 75mm A steel ducting adaptor (shown left) attaches to the front of the machine to secure the position of the ducting hose inlet allowing smoke to be positioned precisely, in hard to reach places, a distance away from the machine itself, etc. All our ducting hoses are internally lined to be smooth, thereby reducing frictional losses and smoke particle impaction. When ducting smoke, you are restricting the smoke particles movement in a limited space and so deposition in the hose over time is inevitable with any machine. But by using a Pea Soup smoke machine and this type of hose, deposition is minimised.

25mm Ducting

PSD251 25mm diameter heavy duty ducting adaptor for the Phantom smoke generators (which have spouts around the smoke output nozzle) Shown in ducting adaptors photo above, second from right

PSD252 25mm silicon lined flexible ducting x 2 metre length Stays rigid - ideal for clearance and air flow tests use as a 'wand'. Silicon lined to resist heat from the smoke at this small diameter.

PSD253 25mm silicon lined flexible ducting x 4 metre length As above, but a 4 metre length

PSD254 25mm neoprene lined flexible ducting x 2 metre length

PSD255 25mm neoprene lined flexible ducting x 4 metre length

50mm and 75mm Reinforced Ducting 100% PVC film wall with galvanised steel protective binding spiral. -20C to +80C temperature range. Compressible 1:6 0.4 kg weight per metre (50mm), 0.5kg weight per metre (75mm) Bend radius: 30mm for 50mm dia, 45mm for 75mm dia. Each 50mm and 75mm hose comes complete with a stepped hose clip included allowing secure attachment to ducting adaptor. Spare clips are available. NB Hose clips (shown below) included with 75mm and 50mm hoses keep the hose attached to the ducting adaptor which is ordered separately. Ducting hose clips for 50mm and 75mm ducting only

50mm Ducting

PSD50 50mm diameter ducting adaptor

PSD501 50mm diameter reinforced flexible ducting x 10 metre length, with hose clip (ducting adaptor required)

75mm Ducting

PSD75 75mm diameter ducting adaptor

PSD751 75mm diameter reinforced flexible ducting x 10 metre length, with hose clip (ducting adaptor required)

PLC Interface Low Fluid Sensor Digital Timer Controller DMX Interface Digital Gas Regulator DMX Gas Regulator Low Voltage Remote Control Wireless Remote Control Extended Nozzle Auto-tank Refill

Additional CO2 Cylinders

2kg aluminium CO2 cylinder

5kg aluminium CO2 cylinder

Co2 Regulators

Low bar reg (gives you finer output control at low output levels, but only 60% of the maximum potential smoke output)

Spare standard reg (will give you full 100% smoke output of the unit but less fine control at lower levels)

Flightcases & Accessories

Weatherproof cover Allows use of ducting adaptor still, and comes with transparent window for control panel. Available for both PS31, PS33 units, and PS50 (see below). Specify which model when ordering.

Basic flight case for PS31 (1.3 litre tank version)

Basic flight case for PS33 (5 litre tank version)

Luxury Flightcase for complete PS31 Smoke system. Lid lifts off, unit is in place and can be used in-situ. Case has locking wheels. Holds either the PS31 or PS31T unit, remote control, 2kg CO2 cylinder, CO2 regulator and 5 litres Smoke Fluid. Photo below shows blue case, but case is now supplied in black.

Luxury Flightcase for complete PS33 Smoke System. As above, but for the taller PS33 or PS33T units.

Wireless radio remote control, up to 150m range (must be ordered at the same time as ordering your smoke system - cannot be retrofitted)

Replacement latching remote control, 5m lead

Timer control module *not available separately - must be ordered when ordering your system as it is mounted on the back of the unit

Stainless Steel

For use in biological and electronic clean rooms for HEPA filter challenging tests, etc Both size units are available in this type of chassis finish.

  The PS60 Smoke System

The PS60 is the highest output industrial model in our range, producing approximately 60% more smoke than even the PS33T unit above at continuous, un-ramped, full output, but an incredible 138% more smoke at "Super Turbo" level which can be sustained for up to 2 minutes before a brief re-heat period of around 15 seconds. This TWIN OUTPUT version comes fitted with a timer controller facility and a horizontal high capacity 5 litre fluid reservoir with an easy fill, wide spout inlet and integrated sight-glass, eliminating the possibility of ever overfilling the tank. The smoke from the PS60 is extremely persistent, remaining highly visible to 200°C (compared to typical water based smoke systems which evaporate at 40-50°C) before evaporation commences, making the unit ideally suited to hot fire training applications. It is also used during carbonaceous burns to top up smoke levels in different compartments in the training facility. The smoke is also unaffected in fast moving air streams / turbulent conditions making it the perfect tool for PPV / impulse ventilation training. Custom weatherproof cover and wheeled flightcase to hold the entire system are also available.   We ship worldwide PS60 Brochure PDF