I've never done anything like this before. This was already posted on my first thread about cage builds but since that is complete now, I wanted to see if there are others on here who could share their experiences with misting systems. Do you have a short video on YouTube? I'd like to see them all...
Here's a quick youtube video I made this morning from my cell phone. Quality is not the best but I'm not a pro either! Yes, the system does work. A few thoughts are: 1) single diaphragms work a bit harder, 2) make a little more noise (but not unacceptable), 3) use brass mist nozzles (like Orbit .012 med. fine) NOT plastic "Jet Sprayer" ones (micro sprinkler #47) from DIG. They cost twice as much but work beautifully! 4) Black tubing (DIG 1/4" vinyl microtubing) is recommended because it is not affected by uv rays, won't shrink, is antimicrobial.
My program is for 3-6 minutes each at 8am, 12n, 4pm, & 8pm. Anyway, the sound is louder on this video than it really is. After revamping the spray assembly, it pumps less than a cup of water in 3 minutes. (previously it was using at least 1/2 gal. each 3-min. cycle!) There is an in-line valve that is partially closed to maintain line pressure and limit spray. Right now it uses about a quart of water a day total.
One nozzle showed leaking around the fitting/tubing. Not a problem really. I may leave it like that for effect as a dripper because I caught Rambo drinking from it this morning!
If anyone wants me to, I will assemble a final list of parts that I found to work and will post it on here. Not today, but soon. I've been in a mad tear for three weeks getting this all ready and I need to take a little break!!! Lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Jms...ature=youtu.be
Here's a quick youtube video I made this morning from my cell phone. Quality is not the best but I'm not a pro either! Yes, the system does work. A few thoughts are: 1) single diaphragms work a bit harder, 2) make a little more noise (but not unacceptable), 3) use brass mist nozzles (like Orbit .012 med. fine) NOT plastic "Jet Sprayer" ones (micro sprinkler #47) from DIG. They cost twice as much but work beautifully! 4) Black tubing (DIG 1/4" vinyl microtubing) is recommended because it is not affected by uv rays, won't shrink, is antimicrobial.
My program is for 3-6 minutes each at 8am, 12n, 4pm, & 8pm. Anyway, the sound is louder on this video than it really is. After revamping the spray assembly, it pumps less than a cup of water in 3 minutes. (previously it was using at least 1/2 gal. each 3-min. cycle!) There is an in-line valve that is partially closed to maintain line pressure and limit spray. Right now it uses about a quart of water a day total.
One nozzle showed leaking around the fitting/tubing. Not a problem really. I may leave it like that for effect as a dripper because I caught Rambo drinking from it this morning!
If anyone wants me to, I will assemble a final list of parts that I found to work and will post it on here. Not today, but soon. I've been in a mad tear for three weeks getting this all ready and I need to take a little break!!! Lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Jms...ature=youtu.be
I'll post one last video of my homemade system. 
