FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Smoke Effects Smoke Bombs
What are smoke effects used for?
Music videos, film scenes, product shoots, theater, haunted attractions, and live events — anywhere you need a dense, controllable practical smoke effect without a fog machine and power cords.
Smoke bombs vs a fog machine — which should I use?
Fog machines fill indoor spaces with thin haze and need power. Smoke grenades give you dense, colored, directional smoke anywhere outdoors — no cords, no fluid, instant effect. Many productions carry both.
How long does each smoke effect last?
From ~25 seconds (EG25 micro, Twin Vent II) to ~60 seconds (WP40-D, TP40) up to ~90 seconds (WP40). For continuous effect, chain units or stagger ignitions.
Can I use these on a film set?
Yes — Enola Gaye smoke is a film-industry standard. Use outdoors or in very well-ventilated builds, notify your location manager, and check local permit rules for pyrotechnic-adjacent effects.