New Misting Nozzles on the Horizon...Color Question-Black or White?

Hi everyone,

I'm heavily researching building misting nozzle assemblies and have a bit of a question. I would like to build nozzles that are more affordable, durable (less plastic, more stainless steel), and versatile than the ones currently on the market. It looks like I can do it with truly professional grade hardware, but getting it in black from the distributor may be a bit of a challenge since the main demand is for white. (I have some connections (no pun intended) that enable me to get an insane discount.)

I understand the logic behind black tubing (no light = no algae), but is there a reason for the black fittings other than matching in color? Granted, black blends in since it absorbs more light, but it would also absorb more UV, too. Of course, a silver coupling nut reflects quite a bit, too.

These units will use the standard red, no drip nozzles, but offer more styles of deployment with fewer connections (and therefore, fewer possibilities for failure). My basic design premise is "cut absolutely no corners and do it for a little less money".

Let me know your thoughts and/or wishlist for the perfect nozzles either here or in a PM, if you have a few spare moments. (Pssst...beta testers will be needed!)

Thanks!

Howdy Jason,

A couple of quick notes before dashing off to work...

As far as the color goes, just in case other posters aren't familiar with nozzles, they are color coded (at least 6 different colors) for flow rate and dispersion patterns. I use the cream colored ones because they flow more than the red ones and have a decent dispersion pattern. Watch out for the ones with the anti-drip feature. They require pressures greater than 30psi to overcome the anti-drip function. For those who either use hand pump-up tanks (~20-30psi) or regulate the electric pump pressures lower than the typical 75psi for larger mist droplets (me: 30psi), the anti-drip nozzle defeats our misting capabilities.

I use a ProMist PM-60 pump www.pro-products.com with the www.mistking.com fully articulated nozzle arm and combine that with http://www.cloudtops.com/mistingnozzles.htm cream colored nozzle tip. I use tap water and have not had a clog that I remember, in the last 2+ years. I bought a small adjustable liquid psi regulator from a commercial plumbing supply warehouse for about $25-$30. Gotta dash!