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09-30-2008, 02:18 PM
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Flow rate and pressure control-
What does everyone use to control the flow rate and pressure for their mist systems?
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09-30-2008, 02:24 PM
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There should be an adjustment on the pump if you are using a HerpMist
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09-30-2008, 02:26 PM
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YEAH, theres a alan screw on the top of the herpmist pump, counterclockwise lowers the pressure and clockwise increased the pressure. i lowered mine about 1 turn to suit my needs.
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09-30-2008, 02:34 PM
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how did you gauge the adjustment...by how the mist looks coming out?
Thanks of the quick reply guys OPI PS - Nice avatar Ryan...LOL
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09-30-2008, 02:40 PM
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Howdy,
Like Ryan said, HerpMist, MistKing and Pro-Products all have a tiny hex head screw embedded in the front of the pump housing. Turn it 3-4 turns CCW and that will drop the pressure to about 40psi which is about as low as it will go. Don't try to increase the pressure either on purpose or by accident  .I also have used a pressure regulator before I bought one of these better types of pumps listed above. The Watts P60 mini-pressure regulator was around $25 and worked well. There isn't much use going below about 25-30psi. In fact, some nozzles with internal anti-drip valves won't mist below ~30psi  . (I don't like anti-drip nozzles so I don't use them .)http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFu...?pid=769&ref=1 http://www.watts.com/pdf/ES-P60.pdf Industrial plumbing supply sources either stock it or can order it.
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09-30-2008, 02:55 PM
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JUST gauge the mist to suit your needs, i went half turn at a time until the mist was like i wanted.
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10-04-2008, 06:58 PM
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You need a 1/16" inch hex or Allen key to turn the bypass adjustment knob on any AquaTec manufactured pump in this series, regardless of private labeling or not. Just don't increase the pressure!
I have some fancy, schmancy gold (looking) 1/16" hex wrenches that do the job perfectly. Why gold instead of black? A) Because that's how much I rock! B) Drop one behind a desk and find out! C) It's all about the bling! D) It won't rust like black oxide. If you don't have one handy, let me know and I can drop one in the mail to you, no problem. Anyone who's not already a customer, just let me know you want one when you order or send me $2 to cover the postage and padded envelope.
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10-05-2008, 12:27 AM
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10-05-2008, 01:37 AM
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10-05-2008, 02:06 AM
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I'm guessing, this might happen if you insist on increasing that pressure: 
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