1.2 Haze capacity
In all modes, the Duramax 1k8 can produce haze, fog or smoke (depending on fluid used)
continuously, without interruption for re-heating.
The output is never reduced, as the powerful heat exchanger is able to produce the selected
volume of haze at all times, even at full (100%) output.
1.3 Some technical information:
Very simplified, a haze machine contains a heat exchanger block, a fluid pump, a fan, an air
pump and an electronic control module, ECM. The heater block contains a pipe system, an
electric heater and metal, which works like a “battery” for storage of heat. The electronic
module controls the temperature in the heater block and the pump speed. When haze is
produced, the fluid pump starts to pump haze fluid mixed with air into the heater. Due to the
very high temperature in the heater block, the fluid will vaporize to a white haze. When the fluid
vaporizes, it consumes a lot of energy, which will cause the temperature in the heater block to
sink. Unlike most competing hazers, the Duramax 1k8 contains an oversized heat exchanger,
powerful enough to maintain its working temperature at all times, even at full output. The
Duramax 1k8 never needs to reduce output (pump speed) or stop for re-heating.
Most haze generators work with the same basic design. The difference between a high
performance generator and low-cost / mainstream products is the choice of internal components,
electronic control, user friendliness etc. Swefog Duramax 1k8 is made with the use of industrial
quality components, long-life heaters and non-compromise electronics. Most custom-made
components are precision-built in Sweden: other standard components are mostly of west
European origin. The end result is a high performance haze processor with detail quality which
sets Swefog as an industry benchmark.
1.4 Intelligent Soft Start:
To maximize performance and safety, your Duramax intellahazer 1k8 is equipped with an
advanced silent soft start system. Silent soft start is used to reduce “spitting” of unvaporized
fluid during the initial burst of haze generation. The silent soft start electronics gradually powers
the pump.
At output setting above 80%, the Duramax 1k8 will run pumps at 80% during the first 10
seconds. When 10 seconds have elapsed, the electronics will increase the pump speed to the
selected output level. At selected outputs below 80%, the pump will always start at selected
output, without soft start.
Please note: If the temperature is too low to generate haze, the pump will not start (READY
indicator is off). This is a fully automatic system, controlled by the processor, and cannot (and
should not) be disabled or modified by the user.
