Best Automatic misters??? Advice?

[Marty]

So far everyone I know wiht aquatec pumps has had them for years with no issue. My 8800 is still going, and it's been more than a year.

except Elisa's aquatec Just speaking from experience. I moved a lot of them over the last few years.

 

[Marty]

That's why I asked how many gallons per hour for 1 nozzle, shouldn't matter frequency/duration just asking for general per hour for 1 nozzle, not sure of my misting schedule yet.

hey gaxmode,

I ran one nozzle on a pump for you and pulled about 50ml (1.69oz) out of it.

50ml*60min=3,000ml=3l=101oz=0.79gal

The more nozzles you run, the less of a flow you'll get per nozzle. Ex, running 10 nozzles on the pump, I pulled 40ml (1.35oz) from a nozzle in 1 min.

Hope that helps

 

[gaxmode]

Thanks Marty

 

[summoner12]

except Elisa's aquatec Just speaking from experience. I moved a lot of them over the last few years.

Yeah, one pump out of many isn't too bad if ya ask me.

 

[Gensen]

Thanks!

I will throw pro mist in there, just received and installed my system today and could not be happier, it is about 10 bucks cheaper then mist king, can run dry as well, has a fine mist and is VERY quiet, I was nervous about mist king and I have heard some people say the pump is noisy and have seen some videos where it was noisy but I think it was probably just poor mounting. Either way, I am putting one in there for Pro-Mist, great product, great customer service and a three year warranty!

Thanks I will make a note of that also, plus I like the idea of a fine mist system too.

 

[Gensen]

Thanks/Question

Just an FYI...The free shipping offer will most likely be gone next week, so if you need one, now is the perfect time to pick one up. I should have stock tomorrow too, hopefully everything will be with no surprises. I hope to clear up the backorders this weekend.

Thank You guys for the recommendations, it's much appreciated!

Silkyslim...whenever you order small parts, dont use UPS, use the regular Post, it's only around $6-7

btw, Gensen to make this easier on you and take the worry out... if you get the system and you find it too loud or for whever reason you don't like it, ship it back and I"ll give you full refund. If you secure the tubing the pump is virtually silent, like ghettomike said, all you hear is the mist coming out of the nozzles....and that's only because you guys run screen enclosures. I run acrylic cubes for my frogs and don't even know when the system comes on.

Marty

Thanks, this is good to know. I will see how things go with the baby and hand misting, but once we upgrade cage sizes I am definatley getting an automatic mister.... maybe sooner we will see how goes. Question... can a baby cage 24"Lx12"Wx24"H support an automatic misting system? It seems like so much to pile on top the cages, I can't wait until I can upgrade to a larger enclosure!

 

[Gensen]

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Yeah, big 110v pumps don't work too well, as Elisa found out on her system at ChamEO. It failed after about a year or so and it was operating 20-30 nozzles.

Low voltage is the way to go.

I like automated misting systems, thats why I build and sell them!

Also, about the cricket keeper. I would use a large rubbermaid bin. cut holes on each end and install metal screen over the holes. If you place a computer fan over one of the holes to keep air moving your crickets will last a lot longer since they are getting fresh air all the time. The smell dead crickets give off kills other crickets. so it's a good idea to keep the air moving.

Thanks, makes much more sense than buying a "Cricket Keeper" from the pet store and is much more $$$ freindly.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

So far everyone I know with aquatec pumps has had them for years with no issue. My 8800 is still going, and it's been more than a year.

In all fairness I have (5) 6800 aquatec pumps. The oldest one is over 3 years old now and I have never had a problem with any of them.