Difference Between Oil and Water Based Hazers for Stage Concert Production Use

Haze is designed to create a thin layer of atmosphere over the entire area of performance. A haze machine is designed to emphasize effects such as lighting beams or lasers. These are used to create a foggy effect in the air. There are two types of hazers available in the market – Oil based and Water based. Water based hazers make haze by heating a water based fluid made of propylene glycol, while oil based hazers use a haze fluid with a mineral oil base. Although both types of hazers are designed to produce the same effect, the results are slightly different.

The haze created by oil based units is uniform and not cloudy and is ideal for music tours, theatres and special events. It hangs around for hours and does not evaporate in the air. Oil based hazers do not have to be heated before using whereas water based hazers need to be heated up before they are ready to use and also have a cool-down process. 

The particles of water based hazers are quite large and heavy as compared to those of oil based units. As a result, they need more fluid to keep going. Oil based hazers, on the other hand, use lesser fluid and can go on for weeks. If you looking to select from oil based and water based hazers, the element of cleanliness also is a deciding factor. The particles of oil based unit leave oily residue on anything that is kept around it. A thin film of oil gathers on surfaces if the hazer is used for a longer time. Water based hazer is easy to clean up and it does not make the surroundings dirty. The particles disappear in the air in some time and hence it can be placed anywhere.

These are some elements to be taken into consideration when making a choice between oil based hazer and water based hazer.