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Chauvet DJ Geyser Move

A moving, two-colour fog jet for short bursts on cue; it fires 20 to 30 seconds, then reheats.

Chauvet DJ Geyser Move from the front, with its fluid tank and LED zones on top

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Only 2 professional reviews so far, 2 recommending it

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An early read

This page rests on 2 professional reviews and no owner reviews, too few to be sure. It is recompiled as more reviews appear.

Best for
Short coloured fog bursts on a drop or entrance, from a remote or DMX.
Skip it if
You want steady fog to fill a room, or a quiet machine.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 2 professional reviews: not much evidence yet.

Both reviews recommend it, Bonedo at 4 out of 5, for a moving, coloured fog column that no other machine offers and that runs easily from its remote; both note it fires for only 20 to 30 seconds before it must reheat. No owner reviews were found, so the evidence is thin.

2 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • The motorised nozzle gives moving bursts no other fog machine offers
  • Bright LEDs in two zones colour the plume, including two-tone bursts
  • Easy to run from the included wireless remote
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  • Stands on the floor or hangs sideways or upside down

What to know first

  • Fires for about 20 to 30 seconds, then has to reheat
See the 2 reviews behind this

2 professional reviews (2 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); no owner reviews found: Guitar Center lists none and Thomann no longer stocks itCompiled 2026-11-07How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • DJ AllianzNov 2024Recommends

    Chauvet DJ Geyser Move Review

    Chauvet DJ Geyser Move Review

    DJ AllianzNov 2024Recommends

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Before you buy

Released
2024; the user manual's first edition is dated June 2024
Status
Current

Works with

  • DMX controllers16 channels

    Takes DMX over 3- or 5-pin XLR in a single 16-channel mode: fog, two RGBA+UV LED zones, colour macros, strobe, dimmer and nozzle angle User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Chauvet DJ Obey 70Fog control built in

    Chauvet DJ's universal DMX controller handles fixtures of up to 32 channels each and has fog and strobe control Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Chauvet DJ D-Fi Hub 2Wireless DMX

    A D-Fi transmitter and receiver that sends and receives wireless DMX; a receiver plugged into the DMX input drops the cable Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

You’ll also need

  • Chauvet DJ QDF fluidThe only fluid listed

    Chauvet DJ lists QDF (QDF5 in the EU) as the compatible fluid: water-based, made for the Geyser family, a thick cloud that dissipates in seconds; the manual says to use Chauvet fluids Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Chauvet DJ FCQ cleanerEvery 40 hours

    The manual says to run Fog Cleaner Quart (FCQ) through it after every 40 hours of use, no more than 90 days apart, and before storage User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Truss clamps and a safety cableNot in the box

    The box holds two hanging brackets with 13 mm holes; the manual says to use clamps (such as Chauvet's CLP-15) and always a safety cable (such as CH-05) when it hangs overhead User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

Key specs

Type
Vertical fog jet with a motorised nozzle that sweeps the plume back and forth, lit by LEDs
Output
17,000 cfm
Heat-up time
5 min (the manual says allow 5 to 6 minutes before firing)
Tank
2.4 l (0.6 gal), removable
Fluid consumption
62.5 ml/min
Compatible fluids
QDF (US); QDF5 (EU). The manual says to use Chauvet fluids only
All 14 specifications
Nozzle
Motorised, -45° to +45°; a position or a random movement macro can be set per remote button or by DMX
LEDs
8 x 10 W penta-colour (RGBA+UV) LEDs in two zones; 57° beam; strobe 0 to 20 Hz
DMX channels
16 (3- and 5-pin XLR in and out)
Control
DMX, or the included Geyser WRC wireless remote: 4 buttons, each set to a colour and a nozzle position, up to 30 m (100 ft) with a clear line of sight
Power
1240 W; 11 A at 120 V or 5.5 A at 230 V. Fixed-voltage 120 V and 230 V versions
Weight
11.1 kg (24.6 lb)
Dimensions
208 x 400 x 450 mm (8.2 x 15.7 x 17.7 in)
Manual warnings
All fog machines may set off smoke detectors; mount with at least 50 cm (20 in) of ventilation; keep the tank upright and drain it before transport; indoor use only

14 of 14 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Both reviews found recommend the Geyser Move: Bonedo scores it 4 out of 5, and DJ Allianz calls it real value as an alternative to CO2 or pyro effects. Both praise the moving nozzle, bright two-zone LEDs and easy remote, and both note that it fires for 20 to 30 seconds, then reheats. No owner reviews were found, so the evidence is thin. Buy it for short coloured bursts on cue, not for steady fog.

What it is

Status, November 2026: current. Chauvet DJ still lists the Geyser Move.

What it is

The Geyser Move is a vertical fog jet with a motorised nozzle that sweeps the plume back and forth, which Chauvet DJ sells as a pyrotechnic-style effect without fire or CO2 canisters (Chauvet DJ product page). Eight 10 W RGBA+UV LEDs in two zones light the plume, so a burst can be one colour or two. Its manual gives the nozzle a range of -45° to +45°.

It is rated at 17,000 cfm from a 2.4 l tank and takes 5 minutes to heat up. Bonedo found it fires for about 30 seconds and then pauses to reheat, and DJ Allianz says to allow about two minutes of reheat between bursts. It runs from 16 DMX channels or the included wireless remote, whose four buttons each store a colour and a nozzle position and reach up to 30 m. The only fluid Chauvet DJ lists is QDF (QDF5 in the EU), a water-based fluid that clears in seconds.

The box holds the machine, a power cable, the remote and its receiver, two hanging brackets and a quick reference guide. It weighs 11.1 kg and can stand on the floor or hang sideways or upside down with the tank moved so it stays upright. The manual warns that all fog machines may set off smoke detectors, asks for at least 50 cm of ventilation around it, and says to drain the tank before moving it. Bonedo found it very loud when it fires.

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