This fog machine was a very interesting experience for us. On the one hand, the fog output is absolutely brilliant, and I'm it could fill a warehouse with enough haze for a good light-show. Unfortunately, the build quality is not quite as good. The on-board remote control is mostly unresponsive and extremely cumbersome. The metal grate inside to suspend ice is made of cheap material and can bend/snap with only 2kg of ice. The machine comes with an active pump, to get rid of excess water at the bottom, but no attachment (or even a mention of one!) to actually do this. Both the manufacturer and Thomann themselves were unhelpful with this problem. We eventually found a suitable plastic tube in a pet shop! My only other advice is that the unit is much larger and heavier than we expected, and is far more suitable as a permanent fixture, and not necessarily suitable for touring. All things considered, a disappointing purchase. Buyer beware!