WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE

DESIGNING YOUR MIST OR FOG SYSTEM

Designing a misting or fogging system that operates at optimum capacity for home or commercial use sounds relatively easy. It is, providing you have the information and knowledge to make the right decisions.

First and foremost, is the selection of the pump you will use? This should be determined by the actual usage, maintenance and life expectancy you want your pump to provide. The noise factor should also be strongly considered as well as the length of the factory warranty. The better pumps run much quieter and last longer.

The length of your system will determine what size pump, (1-3 GPM), you need. The height of your misting line will help determine the spacing, size and number of nozzles necessary to create the best misting or fogging coverage possible.

Every pump MUST have a Filter Starter Kit to keep the water flow filtering through the feed lines and nozzles to keep them as clean as possible.

Water, in most areas, contains many impurities such as calcium deposits, very small pebbles and many other things that occasionally cause misting or fogging nozzles to clog. This is important when selecting the type of nozzle to use. Standard brass nozzles are the most commonly used because they cost the least. Next in line are a combination of brass and stainless steel cleanable anti drip nozzles. These are a decided upgrade. At the top of the list is stainless steel cleanable anti drip nozzles. These are the best nozzles available, and cost the most.

There are three distinct types of feed lines available for misting and fogging system use. They are all good, and there are various reasons to use any of them. The most flexible of these is black 3/8^th” OD nylon. It comes in straight sections, kits with nozzles placed at selected spacing distances, or in various size rolls. It is also the least expensive of the three feed lines. Second is 3/8^th” OD “L” copper, to handle 1000psi, and available in kits, straight sections and rolls. It is not very flexible and can only be connected by “sweating “or the use of various size and type of connectors. Stainless steel feed lines come the same basic way that copper does. It is also 3/8^th OD and generally handled in the same manner as copper. It requires connectors to assemble feed lines; however it can be powder coated for colors to match any decorating scheme. It is also the most expensive feed line available.

A potable water source and either 110 or 220 volt power is necessary to operate the system. 1 or 2 GPM pumps can use either 110 or 220 voltage, but a 3 GPM pump must have 220 volt power ONLY.

There are many ways to design and install a system. Several ways will work, but generally we have found over the past fifteen years that there is one way that is better then all the rest. Our past experiences can help you plan, design the job, select the proper equipment, and make the installation of your misting or fogging system a perfect fit. We offer climate control solutions for any residential, commercial or industrial project.

Mr. MISTER can help you self install your system, or if you are located in the greater southern California area, we can install it for you. Please contact us at 818 888 7080 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it