More or less the same as a shady eBay unit, but with all the extra safety features required for compliance with local safety standards. This unit seems quite good for the lower end market it's aimed at.
This version came from CPC in the UK, but I'd guess it's available from other sources around the world. It looks like one of the many branded versions of generic products, where they have been made to a specification suited to the target market.
Here are direct links to the units at CPC.
Red:- https://cpc.farnell.com/marq-lighting/fog400ledredxeu/fog-machine-fog-400-led-red/dp/DP36136?st=marq
Blue:- https://cpc.farnell.com/marq-lighting/fog400ledbluxeu/fog-machine-fog-400-led-blue/dp/DP36135?st=marq
Black:- https://cpc.farnell.com/marq-lighting/fog400ledblkxeu/fog-machine-fog-400-led-black/dp/DP36134?st=marq
White:- https://cpc.farnell.com/marq-lighting/fog400ledwhtxeu/fog-machine-fog-400-led-white/dp/DP36137?st=marq
There do seem to be other sellers including on eBay, but there also appear to be similar but completely non compliant versions on eBay. An XLR (microphone) remote connector is a red flag. It's often being used at full mains voltage and poses a massive shock risk if cables get mixed up and a microphone gets plugged in.
If the smoke switch is left on the unit alternates between blowing out fog for about 15 seconds and then reheating for 30 seconds.
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18 thoughts on “Inside a marq led smoke machine from cpc. with schematic.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Retro Palooza says:

    The xlr connecters they use are for the DMX connection which allows it sync up with a lighting controller so the lighting technician can control it as well as the lights scanners pyrotechnics and other stuff all in one location. DMX revolutionized the lighting/effects market. The also use rj45 for Ethernet universes that can connect also. Carry on, nice video don't get that beard stuck in the housing lol

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Nco says:

    Interesting mention of the potential to kill flu virus, 2 months before it could be really useful!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CS_FL says:

    In mine, the remote switch can be left on and the machine will make fog independently whenever it goes up to temp. The LED would go on and off showing that it is up to temp.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars citizenavatar says:

    How about a review on lidl's plasma cutter ..

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sven Hallgren says:

    So fog machines are really just vape mods?

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Clack says:

    An absolute delight to watch and learn! Thank you!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cyber Rader says:

    You have no idea how perverted you sound when your laptop randomly wakes from a sleep state in which I had been listening to this vary video while carving foam for a furry suit I am building at a friends house with children and others parents and nobody even noticed lmfao.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jamie Wyeth says:

    i have a beamz Rage 600I fog machine, with a hardwired remote and a IEC powerlead, its fused both at the fog machine and the plug. its a 600w fogger. i highly reccomend it, i got it awhile ago from ebay, its thermostatically controlled and has a short heat up time, and when it needs to reheat after ejecting fog its very quick to reheat so its ready to eject more fog. but the fog dosent go through a hose at the top of the lid what screws onto the tank, it goes out of a hole somewhere in the 500ml tank, and on mine if its reheating/heating up, you cant use the remote it disables the remote so it cant produce raw liquid what you've said in your video. It lights up red on the remote to let you know its heating up or reheating, and green when its ready to eject fog.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JC Channel says:

    Any reason you can't use cheap vape fluid and water to make scented fog?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brendan White says:

    How accessible are the LED's? Could they be changed easily to different colours?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gizmo Thewytchdoktor says:

    hooray for ozium! that shit even covers the smell of a bluberry joint in a car ๐Ÿ˜‰

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars linuxgeex says:

    It may be removing friendly bacteria from their lungs so that the first unfriendly bacteria to come along can easily get a foothold and cause a nasty infection, yup.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 1980JPA says:

    I have one for my dj setup, quite a bit larger and looks a bit more solidly made. But mine is fairly quiet when it blows the fog. That one seems so rattley (that's a word now๐Ÿคฃ)and loud. mine just goes "pssshhht".

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars offbeatwitch says:

    I have a ProSound fogger that I got from Maplin back in the day, and it has a detachable remote; the remote has a type E coupler which plugs into the fogger's type F socket, so there's no chance to touch live pins. The switch looks very similar to yours except it's momentary. So those parts do exist on an electrically UK legal product (I assume maplin is/was a reputable supplier!) even if your CPC-bought unit stuck with the hard-wired remote and toggle switch.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars robmobz says:

    I have an old 400W Maplins unit with a momentary switch that looks identical to the switch on this unit. I am guessing that they specified that but it was unavailable so they second sourced a toggle switch.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars keith king says:

    for those moments when ya need the perfect special effect,, like kicking in the doors of your worst enemy's funeral with an ELVIS suit on signing,, "YOU AINT NO TIN BUT A HOUND DOG"|!!!!!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Interstat says:

    The Open Camera app is the one to use for videos and photos on Moto type phones (imo). When you tweak the settings to your liking, results are outstanding.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hangin' with Huli says:

    As an American, I really appreciate you pointing out that green wire not being ground. I will definitely be paying extra attention to import stuff even if it is 120v 60hz.

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