What is the meaning of the word fluide?

In the context of event technology and stage effects, "fluide" is the French and German term for "fluid" — specifically referring to the liquids used in fog machines, hazers and special-effects devices to create atmospheric smoke, haze and fog effects. Stage fluids are precision-engineered formulations, typically water-based or oil-based, designed to be vaporised or atomised into visible particles that enhance lighting, add depth to stage designs and create dramatic visual atmospheres at concerts, theatre productions, clubs and corporate events.

What types of effect fluids are available for stage use?

Professional stage fluids fall into two main categories: water-based fog fluids and oil-based haze fluids. Water-based fluids consist of distilled water mixed with glycol or glycerine compounds; when heated in fog machines, they produce dense, white fog that dissipates relatively quickly — ideal for dramatic smoke bursts and short-lived effects. Oil-based haze fluids are atomised in hazers to create fine, long-lasting mist that hangs in the air for extended periods, making lighting beams and laser effects visible. Specialised variants include quick-dissipating fluids for theatre, heavy-duty formulas for outdoor events and residue-free liquids for sensitive corporate environments.

Which stage fluid should I use for my fog machine?

The correct stage fluid depends on your machine type and application requirements. Thermal fog machines (with heating blocks rated 400–3000 watts) require water-based fog fluids formulated with glycol-water ratios optimised for vaporisation. Hazers (compressor or ultrasonic models) need oil-based haze fluids designed for atomisation. Always consult your machine's technical manual and match fluid specifications exactly — using the wrong fluid type can damage heating elements, clog pumps and void warranties. For theatre applications, choose quick-dissipating fluids; for concerts and clubs, select long-hang haze formulas; for outdoor events, opt for heavy-duty, high-output fluids.

How much stage fluid does a fog machine consume?

Stage fluid consumption varies significantly based on machine wattage, output setting and effect intensity. A typical 1000-watt fog machine consumes approximately 20–50 millilitres per minute at full output, meaning a 5-litre container provides 2–4 hours of intermittent use. Professional touring hazers running continuously consume 15–40 millilitres per minute, translating to 100–200 millilitres per hour in club environments or 1–2 litres per hour for high-output outdoor festival machines. Always calculate consumption based on your specific machine's technical specifications and purchase 20–30% more fluid than calculated minimum requirements to account for testing, cueing and unexpected extensions.

Are stage fluids safe for indoor use?

Professional-grade stage fluids from established manufacturers like BeamZ, MagicFX and Showtec are formulated to be non-toxic and safe for use in occupied indoor venues when operated according to manufacturer guidelines. All fluids sold at LTT comply with European safety regulations including REACH and CLP directives, carry full safety data sheets (SDS) and are tested for skin and respiratory safety to meet occupational health standards. Water-based fog fluids and oil-based haze fluids are non-flammable in liquid form and produce particles that dissipate without harmful residues. However, always ensure adequate ventilation, avoid direct inhalation of concentrated fog and follow venue-specific safety protocols.

What is the difference between fog fluid and haze fluid?

Fog fluid and haze fluid are engineered for different effects and machine types. Fog fluid is water-based and designed for thermal fog machines; when heated, it vaporises rapidly to create dense, white fog clouds with larger particles (5–20 micrometres) that dissipate relatively quickly — ideal for dramatic smoke bursts, concealing stage entrances and short-lived atmospheric effects. Haze fluid is oil-based and formulated for hazers; it is atomised into extremely fine particles (0.5–2 micrometres) that remain suspended in the air for extended periods, creating a subtle, long-lasting mist that makes lighting beams and laser effects visible without obscuring the stage or audience sightlines. The two fluid types are not interchangeable.

How long does stage fog or haze last in the air?

The duration stage fog or haze remains visible depends on fluid formulation, machine type and environmental conditions. Quick-dissipating fog fluids clear in 30–90 seconds, making them ideal for theatre scene changes. Medium-dissipation fluids last 2–5 minutes and suit club environments and mobile DJ setups. Long-hang haze fluids remain suspended for 10–30 minutes or more, providing sustained atmospheric density for concert touring and large venues. Environmental factors such as air conditioning, ventilation systems, temperature and humidity significantly affect dissipation speed — outdoor events experience much faster dissipation due to wind, while enclosed spaces with minimal airflow retain haze longer.

What do professional stage fluids cost?

Professional stage fluid pricing varies by formulation, brand and container size. Standard water-based fog fluids for general applications cost approximately €15–30 per 5 litres, with quick-dissipating theatre formulas ranging €25–40 per 5 litres. Oil-based haze fluids for professional touring and concert use are priced €60–120 per 5 litres, reflecting their specialised formulation and long hang-time performance. Heavy-duty fluids for outdoor festivals and high-output machines cost €30–50 per 5 litres. Bulk containers (20–25 litres) offer better value for touring companies and permanent installations, typically reducing per-litre cost by 20–30%. At LTT, you benefit from competitive pricing, free shipping on orders over €69 and wholesale rates for resellers.

Fluids

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Super Fog 25L

Super-Fog: Longlasting standard fogfluid. Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and destruction of the device and hence will void the guarantee....

€171.50 *

Content: 25 l (€6.86 * / 1 l)

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Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

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Smoke Factory Spezialfluid Heavy Fog 25L

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Heavy Fog 25L

Heavy-Fog: Extremely longlasting fogfluid with high ? (ra.) for large rooms and open air festivals. Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and...

€235.00 *

Content: 25 l (€9.40 * / 1 l)

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Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

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Smoke Factory Spezialfluid Heavy Fog 200L

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Heavy Fog 200L

Heavy-Fog: Extremely longlasting fogfluid with high ? (ra.) for large rooms and open air festivals. Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and...

€1,399.00 *

Content: 200 l (€7.00 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

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Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

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Smoke Factory Spezialfluid Scotty II Fog 0.25L

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Scotty II Fog 0.25L

Scotty II-Fog: Specialfluid for Scotty II (newest generation “black” edition). Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and destruction...

€16.95 *

Content: 25 l (€0.68 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

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Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Look Regular-Fog 220L Fass, Nebelfluid langanhaltend

Look Regular-Fog 220L drum, long-lasting fog fluid

Look Regular-Fog - 220 liter drum - Long-lasting fog fluid The Look Regular-Fog is a specially developed fog fluid that produces a dense, long-lasting fog. It is ideal for stages, events, film...

€925.00 *

Content: 220 l (€4.20 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

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Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 5L Kanister, Spezialfluid für Bodennebelgerät

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 5L canister, special fluid for floor fogger

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid - 5 liter canister The Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid is a high-quality special fluid for producing dense, white and fast-dissolving ground fog. It was specially developed for use with the...

€63.00 *

Content: 5 l (€12.60 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus shipping costs

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Currently not available

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Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 25L Kanister, Spezialfluid für Bodennebelgerät

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 25L canister, special fluid for floor fogger

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid - 25 liter canister The Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid is a specially developed fluid for creating dense, white and fast-dissolving ground fog. It is ideal for use with the Look Cryo-Fog...

€325.00 *

Content: 25 l (€13.00 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, free shipping to Germany
[International shipping costs]

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Smoke Factory Crawling Fog 25L

Special fluid for our carpet crawler. This fluid was specially designed for a floor mist effect. It forms a dense and cloudy mist that dissolves before it gets warm and would rise. This prevents...

€253.50 *

Content: 25 l (€10.14 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

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Not in stock
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Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Smoke Factory Crawling Fog 200L

Special fluid for our carpet crawler. This fluid was specially designed for a floor mist effect. It forms a dense and cloudy mist that dissolves before it gets warm and would rise. This prevents...

€1,926.80 *

Content: 200 l (€9.63 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

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Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

SHOWGEAR Snow/Foam Concentrate 5 litre 5 litre - water-based

50 litres of snow or foam liquid • Clear and safe water-based substance • No odour and leaves no residue • Compatible with most snow and foam machines • The Showgear Snow/Foam...

€28.73 *

Content: 5 l (€5.75 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus shipping costs

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Currently not available

Smoke Factory Spezialfluid Super Fog 200L

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Super Fog 200L

Super-Fog: Longlasting standard fogfluid. Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and destruction of the device and hence will void the guarantee....

€1,279.00 *

Content: 200 l (€6.40 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Smoke Factory Spezialfluid Scotty II Fog 25L

Smoke Factory Specialfluid Scotty II Fog 200L

Scotty II-Fog: Specialfluid for Scotty II (newest generation “black” edition). Please note : Using a non-compatible fluid causes malfunctions and ultimately the failure and destruction...

€329.95 *

Content: 25 l (€13.20 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Look Unique-Fluid 220 L Fass, Spezialfluid für Unique Dunsterzeuger

Look Unique-Fluid 220 L drum, special fluid for Unique haze generators

Look Unique-Fluid - 220 liter drum - Special fluid for Unique haze generators The Look Unique fluid is a specially developed fluid for the Look Unique haze generators. It produces a fine, even haze...

€1,669.00 *

Content: 220 l (€7.59 * / 1 l)

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Bulky goods

beamZ FHF1O Hazer Fluid 1L Oil Based

This oil based Haze Liquid is a non-toxic solution that produces a long lasting, low moisture haze with low moisture content. BeamZ fluids are odourless and non-flammable. Perfect for use with...

€18.00 *

Content: 1 l

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Antari FLL-5 Low Fog Effects Fluid 5 Liter Low Fog

ANTARI FLL-5 Low Fog Effects Fluid 5 litre - low fog

Excellent performance for Low Fog Machines • The recommended FLL fog fluid is specifically developed for low fog effects. Compared to FLC-5, the new FLL-5 produces a thicker fog that falls...

€48.82 *

Content: 5 l (€9.76 * / 1 l)

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PUSTEFIX Bubble Fluid PRO 2.5l

Pro Fluid for extra high-yield and long-lasting soap bubbles Ideal for all kinds of soap bubbles • Bubble fluid ready for use • Made in Germany • Container size: 2,5 l • Type of...

€14.49 *

Content: 2.5 l (€5.80 * / 1 l)

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beamZ FSMF1UHD Rauchfluid 1L Ultra-High-Density

beamZ FSMF1UHD Smoke Fluid 1L Ultra-High-Density

This ultra-high-density smoke fluid is an approved high performance, non-toxic fluid specially formulated to create dense and extremely long-lasting fog. BeamZ smoke fluids are Eco-Friendly and...

€11.00 *

Content: 1 l

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beamZ FBL1UV Blasenflüssigkeit 1L UV-aktiv

beamZ FBL1UV Bubble Fluid 1L UV-Active

Water-based Bubble Fluid for use with BeamZ bubble machines, produces long-lasting, lightweight bubbles with high reflectivity, which dissolve without leaving any oily residue. UV-Active bubbles...

€9.00 *

Content: 1 l

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beamZ FSNF20 Schnee-Fluid 20L Konzentrat 5%

beamZ FSNF20 Snow Fluid 20L Concentrate 5%

20L High quality concentrate for the production of 400 litres of snow fluid. This concentrate is intended to be mixed in water at a percentage as indicated below. Suitable for almost all types of...

€149.90 *

incl. tax, free shipping to Germany
[International shipping costs]

Availability:

Currently not available

Look Jet-Fluid 5 L Kanister, Spezialfluid für Bodennebelgerät

Look Jet-Fluid 5 L canister, special fluid for floor fogger

Look Jet-Fluid - Special fluid for OctaJet fog machines The Look Jet-Fluid is a specially developed fog fluid for the OctaJet fog machine. It produces a white, extremely fast-dissolving fog that...

€36.50 *

Content: 5 l (€7.30 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus shipping costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Look Jet-Fluid 25 L Kanister, Spezialfluid für Bodennebelgerät

Look Jet-Fluid 25 L canister, special fluid for floor fogger

Look Jet-Fluid - Special fluid for OctaJet fog machines The Look Jet-Fluid is a specially developed fog fluid for the OctaJet fog machine. It produces a white, extremely fast-dissolving fog that...

€145.00 *

Content: 5 l (€29.00 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, free shipping to Germany
[International shipping costs]

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Look Jet-Fluid 220 L Fass, Spezialfluid für OctaJet

Look Jet-Fluid 220 L drum, special fluid for OctaJet

Look Jet-Fluid - Special fluid for OctaJet fog machines The Look Jet-Fluid is a specially developed fog fluid for the OctaJet fog machine. It produces a white, extremely fast-dissolving fog that...

€1,165.00 *

Content: 5 l (€233.00 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 220L Fass, Spezialfluid für Bodennebelgerät

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid 220L drum, special fluid for floor fogger

Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid - 220 liter drum The Look Cryo-Fog-Fluid is a specially developed fluid for producing dense, white and fast-dissolving ground fog. It was developed for professional use with the...

€2,935.00 *

Content: 25 l (€117.40 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus forwarding agency costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Bulky goods

Look Unique-Fluid 2 L Kanister, Spezialfluid für Unique Dunsterzeuger

Look Unique-Fluid 2 L canister, special fluid for Unique haze generators

Look Unique-Fluid - 2 liter canister - Special fluid for Unique haze generators The Look Unique fluid is a high-quality special fluid that has been specially developed for the Look Unique haze...

€22.90 *

Content: 2 l (€11.45 * / 1 l)

incl. tax, plus shipping costs

Availability:

Not in stock
Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks

Delivery time: approx. 2 weeks