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Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1000

A small, light fog machine with wired and wireless remotes; timed bursts need the FC-T, and reviews are few.

Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1000 fog machine from the front left, with its handle and fluid tank

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Only 1 professional review so far, 1 recommending it

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An early read

This page rests on 1 professional review and 1 owner review, too few to be sure. It is recompiled as more reviews appear.

Best for
House parties and small rooms where you trigger the fog yourself.
Skip it if
You want fog on a DMX cue, or a timer in the box.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 1 professional review and 1 owner review: not much evidence yet.

Too little evidence to call: the one video review, from Jackula's Castle, recommends it as a small machine that puts out a lot of fog for a long time, with no timer in the box as its complaint, while the one owner review read at Guitar Center reports a unit that would not switch on when it arrived.

1 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

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1 professional review (1 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); 1 owner review read at Guitar Center (1 of 2 posted; 1 under 20 words skipped); Thomann no longer stocks itCompiled 2026-11-07How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • Jackula's CastleOct 2021Recommends

    Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1000 Fog Machine Unboxing Demo & Review! Awesome Halloween Decoration!

    Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1000 Fog Machine Unboxing Demo & Review! Awesome Halloween Decoration!

    Jackula's CastleOct 2021Recommends

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Before you buy

Status
Current

Works with

  • Chauvet DJ water-based fog fluidsFJU, HDF, FF5, FFDJ5

    Chauvet DJ lists FJU and HDF, and FF5 and FFDJ5 in the EU, as compatible; the manual says to use Chauvet fluids and to refill with Chauvet water-based fog fluid Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • FC-M wired and FC-W wireless remotesIn the box

    The wired remote has a 15 ft (4.5 m) cable and a ready light; the wireless remote triggers fog from up to 100 ft (30.5 m) with a clear view, using the machine's built-in receiver. Both fog only while the button is held User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • FC-T Timer RemoteOptional

    Chauvet DJ lists the Hurricane 1000 as compatible with the FC-T, which sets interval, duration and output and adds continuous and manual buttons; it is powered from the fog machine and has a 15 ft (4.6 m) cable Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • A truss clamp such as Chauvet's CLP-15For hanging

    The manual's mounting diagram shows a clamp such as the CLP-15 through the bracket's 13 mm hole, with a safety cable such as the CH-05 User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

You’ll also need

  • Fog fluidNot in the box

    The box holds the machine, the FC-M wired remote, the FC-W wireless remote, a warranty card and a quick reference guide; fluid is sold separately Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • FC-T Timer Remote for timed burstsSold separately

    The included remotes fog only while a button is held; timed bursts and continuous output need the FC-T, which the manual lists as sold separately User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Cleaning fluidFCQ or CF250

    The manual says to run Chauvet's FCQ (US) or CF250 (EU) through it every 30 to 90 days and before storage, then distilled water, and not to leave fluid in the tank for more than 10 days unused User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Safety cable for overhead riggingNot in the box

    The manual says always to use a safety cable, such as Chauvet's CH-05, when it hangs overhead User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

Key specs

Type
Water-based fog machine that makes bursts of fog on demand; it has no DMX input, only a remote socket and a fog button on the back
Output
10,000 cfm
Heat-up time
2 min; the manual's wireless remote section allows up to 3 to 4 min
Tank
1.0 l (0.26 gal), LED-lit to show heater status and fluid level
Fluid consumption
20 ml/min
Compatible fluids
FJU and HDF; FF5 and FFDJ5 in the EU. The manual says to use Chauvet fluids and never to add perfume, alcohol or other chemicals
All 14 specifications
Continuous running
With the optional FC-T timer remote: no more than 15 min of continuous fog, then an equal time with no output; at output levels above 7 it pauses in bursts to reheat
Control
Fog button on the back, the included FC-M wired remote (4.5 m, 15 ft cable) and a wireless remote that works up to 30.5 m (100 ft) with a clear view of the machine; the FC-T timer remote is optional
Power
Fixed-voltage models: 740 W, 5.9 A at 120 V, 60 Hz; 805 W, 3.5 A at 230 V, 50 Hz
Weight
2.7 kg (5.8 lb)
Dimensions
301 x 225 x 208 mm (11.9 x 8.9 x 8.2 in)
Mounting
Stands on rubber feet or hangs from its bracket, which has a 13 mm hole for a clamp; the manual says to use a safety cable overhead and to leave at least 50 cm (20 in) of ventilation
Safety warnings
The manual warns that all fog machines may set off smoke detectors, says not to use it outdoors or above 40 °C (104 °F), and to clean around it during and after use because surfaces may become slippery
In the box
Hurricane 1000, FC-M wired remote, FC-W wireless remote, warranty card and quick reference guide

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.

The evidence is thin: one video review and one owner review. Jackula's Castle recommends it as a small machine that puts out a lot of fog and runs a long time before it stops to reheat; their complaint is that no timer comes in the box, so timed bursts need the FC-T, sold separately. The one Guitar Center owner read had a unit that would not switch on. Buy it for a small room where you press the button yourself.

What it is

Status, November 2026: current. Chauvet DJ still lists the Hurricane 1000 in its Hurricane series.

What it is

The Hurricane 1000 is Chauvet DJ's compact water-based fog machine. It makes bursts of thick fog on demand rather than a thin haze, rated at 10,000 cfm (Chauvet DJ product page). It weighs 2.7 kg, heats up in 2 minutes and holds 1 litre in an LED-lit tank that shows heater status and fluid level. Chauvet DJ lists FJU and HDF as its fluids, and FF5 and FFDJ5 in the EU.

There is no DMX input. You fog from the button on the back, the FC-M wired remote on its 4.5 m cable, or the FC-W wireless remote, which the manual rates to 30.5 m with a clear view of the machine. Both remotes come in the box, and the manual says to hold the button for as long as you want fog. Timed bursts need the FC-T timer remote, sold separately, and with it the manual limits continuous fog to 15 minutes followed by an equal rest. Jackula's Castle, the one video review found, ordered a timer for the same reason.

The manual warns that all fog machines may set off smoke detectors, asks for 50 cm of ventilation around it, rules out outdoor use, and says to run Chauvet's FCQ or CF250 cleaner through it every 30 to 90 days. For beams rather than clouds, Chauvet DJ's hazer is the Hurricane Haze 4D.

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