{"product_id":"colbor-cf5-handheld-fog-machine-mitigation-diagnostic-air-leak-tracer","title":"Colbor CF5 Handheld Fog Machine — Mitigation Diagnostic \u0026 Air-Leak Tracer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA purpose-built handheld smoke source for mitigation diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional chemical smoke pencils run out fast, leave residue, and don't give you enough output to see negative pressure across a full slab. The Colbor CF5 is a 40W rechargeable handheld fog machine — originally marketed for photography — that mitigators have quietly adopted as the best portable smoke source on the market for radon and air-sealing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eField uses for radon professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlab penetration leak testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — puff smoke around pipe boots, sump-pit covers, and floor drains while the fan runs. Watch which way the smoke goes — in means seal is good (negative pressure), out means a leak that's bringing radon back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-slab draw verification\u003c\/strong\u003e — introduce smoke at test holes drilled in remote slab areas. Smoke that disappears down the hole confirms pressure field extension; smoke that stays put or rises means the fan isn't reaching that zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrawlspace encapsulation verification\u003c\/strong\u003e — trace airflow patterns at Stego transitions, foundation-to-plastic joints, and pipe penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-mitigation diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e — find where radon is currently entering before designing the suction point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer demonstrations\u003c\/strong\u003e — show homeowners visually how their system is working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this beats a traditional smoke pencil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40W output\u003c\/strong\u003e — generates a much larger fog volume than a chemical smoke pencil, useful for spotting weak suction over distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e — no chemical refills, no running out mid-job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote control\u003c\/strong\u003e — trigger fog from across the room while you watch from the suction-point side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow + duration\u003c\/strong\u003e — short puffs for precise leak-checking, longer sustained output for area pressure mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic, water-based fog fluid\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe for occupied homes (unlike titanium tetrachloride pencils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CF5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40W, rechargeable internal battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-device + included wireless remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in LCD with flow \/ battery indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFog fluid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-based, oil compatible (use manufacturer-recommended fluid only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handheld, portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCF5 fog machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible output nozzle (precise targeted fog delivery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFog fluid sample (you'll want extra — we recommend stocking the 240mL bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tec-dg-8-digital-pressure-gauge-micro-manometer-for-radon-diagnostics\"\u003eTEC DG-8 Pressure Gauge\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete radon diagnostic kit: pressure measurement plus visual airflow confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colbor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48607270830335,"sku":"COLBOR-CF5","price":264.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6639\/0015\/files\/colbor_cf5_w.webp?v=1781901693","url":"https:\/\/radondepot.ca\/products\/colbor-cf5-handheld-fog-machine-mitigation-diagnostic-air-leak-tracer","provider":"Radon Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}