Misting system?

[Pavel]

I know there is a post similar to this but I thought a little more info -- sort of a set of general questions -- would be useful. [I know I'm toying with the idea for a large tank I might be getting.]

So here we go:

1) What all misting systems are y'all using & are you happy with it/them? What would your personal recommendations be?

2) Have any of you made your own misting system & could you post "directions for dummies" on how you did it?

3) Typically how hard are they to install and maintain?

4) Do misting systems come w/ the necessary pump(s) or is that usually separate?

5) How 'misted down' do things usually get?

6) General recommendations on # of nozzles per gallon size of tank (1 US gal = 3.8L). I realize that the type of terr/viv will, of course, have a huge impact on this but hoping for some general guidelines.

7) What sort of price range is typical?

[Tindomul1of9]

Hi Pavel,

I'm using the misting system sold by MistKing. This is a really great system as it delivers a very fine, yet copious mist. I use an automatic timer set to turn the misting system on three times a day, for 1 minute each. I use two nozzles in my 55 gallon tank. The two nozzles are virtually good enough really wet down everything in the tank. All the plants collect alot of water, and my orchids love the misting.
The misting system is not hard to maintain, inface I never touch it. I've only had it for 6 months and I use distilled water to avoid mineral deposits. Its very easy to instal. THe web site instructs you to drill holes so you can screw in the nozzles, I just burned holes into the plastic liner of my glass top, and there they are. I used a regular Poland Spring gallon bottle as my reservoir, again I burned a hole at the bottom so I could screw in my bulkhead, and I fill the bottle with distilled water whenever it starts to get empty. I bought the kit from Mist King, and everything I needed, plus a few extra supplies which I felt didnt go anywhere (like a typical guy I always have extra pieces when Im finished building something ), was included.
I also use hand spray bottles for my other tanks becuase they are not big enough in my opinion to warrent a misting system. Well, my 29 gallon vivarium is big enough and maybe I will get one for it someday.
Prices for Mist King mysting system are on his website.
Hope I answered all your questions. I can't compare MistKing to anyother system as I have never tried any other system.

[mr fab]

I have been using pro mist for two years now and it stil works great It is compleatly silent all you hear is the mist coming out the pump is so quiet the only way to hear it is to put your ear right next to it their nozzles are metal not the cheap plastic ones other companies use and you never have to worry about your resevior running out of water the pump is self priming so it can run dry without burning out there were times were I forgot to fill my resevior and it was bone dry even for days and it just started right up no problems maintenance free

the first misting system I ever had was the rainmaker. A waste of money the pump is louder than my vaccume cleaner and if runs dry for more than 1 minute it breaks also they never issued me a refund I had it only for one day thank God I paid it with my Amex because I won the dispute then I received a letter for a lawsuit from the rainmaker company the story can go on and on

I never used the mist king but everyone out there is using it to me the promist looks more like a commercial product that will last for years to come

Is the mist king pump self priming? can It run dry without breaking?

thats what matters to me the most were all human and humans make mistakes I really dont want to worry about filling up my resivour all the time so my pump wont burn out

[Landon]

Originally Posted by Pavel

I know there is a post similar to this but I thought a little more info -- sort of a set of general questions -- would be useful. [I know I'm toying with the idea for a large tank I might be getting.]

So here we go:

1) What all misting systems are y'all using & are you happy with it/them? What would your personal recommendations be?

i am currently using a MisKing also. i love it. i have experience with the rainmaker system and its good too, but you get what you pay for. MistKing is a little more expensive, but wirth it IMO. you get better nozzles a better pump, and i cant tell you (and dont think any one else can either) where you could find better customer service.



[color="PaleGreen"]2) Have any of you made your own misting system & could you post "directions for dummies" on how you did it?

i have made my own in the past. it was pretty simplae and a lot cheaper than MistKing or Rainmaker, but again, you get what you pay for. the one i built was for a large cham enclosure and was similar to the one in the linkk below. the link on that page is actually where i found the directions for mine (and pics too), but that site seems to be closed. the mist created was more like heavy rain. it would have been suitable for my cham and his enclosure, but i think it would be too harsh and too wet for smaller PDF type vivs.


3) Typically how hard are they to install and maintain?

MistKing was much more simple than i thought it was going to be. you really cant screw up unless you are just completely careless. i did a long winded write up (on a different board) when i got mine and installed it. i could post it here if you would like.


4) Do misting systems come w/ the necessary pump(s) or is that usually separate?

most of the systems come ready to go. all you may need to add is a resevior. most of the vendors will sell you the accesories seperately if you want to purchase your own pump seperatly.


5) How 'misted down' do things usually get?

depends on how long and how frequent. a 1 minute mist will generally moisten things up, a two minute mist gets everything kind of wet, 3 minutes is getting a little soggy. this of course also depends on how many nozzles, their position, what type of plants are blocking the other stuff, etc., etc. another factor that varies this greatly id how wet it is before the misting takes place. generally speaking i get everything moist with the first mist of the day. the scond mist gets everything to the wet stage. im happy with the drainage of my substrate, so i mist a little more than some.


6) General recommendations on # of nozzles per gallon size of tank (1 US gal = 3.8L). I realize that the type of terr/viv will, of course, have a huge impact on this but hoping for some general guidelines.

the best way i can explain it is about an 8" radius at about 12" away from the nozzle, if there is no obstructions. this is kind of a guestimate, and i dont know if i could give you nay better description. of course the higher up the more area it covers, the lowere down, the more water it pours in that area.


7) What sort of price range is typical?

depends on how many nozzles and what not, and how good of a system you want. take a look at www.mistking.com and base your prices from there. i think they are the best for the money, so if you go less expensive then you are going "cheaper".

HTH!!

[Repti-Racks]

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[Pavel]

Landon, in response to this:

3) Typically how hard are they to install and maintain?

MistKing was much more simple than i thought it was going to be. you really cant screw up unless you are just completely careless. i did a long winded write up (on a different board) when i got mine and installed it. i could post it here if you would like.
If you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate it if you did tack your "long winded" response onto this thread.

Thanks!

[Repti-Racks]

This system is just as simple to install if not easier it has quick disconnects to removing is a breeze check them out at www.pro-products.com i actually encourage you to call bob and youll be impressed about the system hands down.

[Landon]

Pavel, sorry for the delayed reply, been on vacation and just getting caught up. i forgot i had posted the thread over here too, but heres the link in case you havent run across it

my mistking system