Dripper system,

Oski

Oski

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Hi all only had my chameleon under 2 weeks or so, and have misting the viv about 2-3 times a day, and have seen it drink numerous times,

But i am setting up a dripper system currently. i thought i would try a different method than the cup, and have today brought one of them hozelock killa sprays, asme one as this.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/ho/hozelock-killaspray-pressure-sprayer--1-25.jpg

I have also got some small bore tubing the stuff they use in fish tanks, i am thinking of joining this to the end of the nozzel then a tap on the end which will be nearly shut, and create a dripping, i have seen something similar on here or the net the other day but cant find it, has any1 tried this method, thanks:)
 
And presumably propping the spray bottle upside down? - I don't see why it wouldn't work. You probably won't have any trouble finding a nozzle for the fish tank tubing, but if you do, you can use adjustable clamps (the kind you can tighten or loosen by turning a screw).
 
hallenhe said:
And presumably propping the spray bottle upside down? - I don't see why it wouldn't work. You probably won't have any trouble finding a nozzle for the fish tank tubing, but if you do, you can use adjustable clamps (the kind you can tighten or loosen by turning a screw).
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clamps a good idea thanks, i looked for a nozzle today, but think i have the wrong one now, i want to make it up tommorrow as im back to work soon, i dont think it will need to be upside down, i can leave it on the floor, and the tubing will go up into my viv and onto some leaves, as the bottle is a pump one so the iar pressure will force the water up. but will need something to slow it down at the end to create a drip. like clamps thanks :)
 
I have one of these.. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51baOBIc+-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I have the smaller one. I went through 3-4 different hand made drippers and couldn't get one to constantly drip right or I couldn't control it. I would say just to buy one of these instead of making one. They should cost around 5-10 dollars at a pet store. (mine cost $6.40)
When I bought it, the tubing inside the dripper is like 4-5inches long lol. So I went to a hardware store and bought 4 foot (some for extra) and it works fine. If you do buy tubing make sure to take the piece thats in the dripper to the hardware to match it.

I would do this..after trying I am finally relaxed on the dripper. He drinks it always:D
 
I made this one to come on with the lights and go off with the lights.
My chams have never been more hydrated.


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skully23 said:
I have one of these.. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51baOBIc+-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I have the smaller one. I went through 3-4 different hand made drippers and couldn't get one to constantly drip right or I couldn't control it. I would say just to buy one of these instead of making one. They should cost around 5-10 dollars at a pet store. (mine cost $6.40)
When I bought it, the tubing inside the dripper is like 4-5inches long lol. So I went to a hardware store and bought 4 foot (some for extra) and it works fine. If you do buy tubing make sure to take the piece thats in the dripper to the hardware to match it.

I would do this..after trying I am finally relaxed on the dripper. He drinks it always:D
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Thanks for that i will check it out, im gonna give this a go, as i have the bits now, i justneed a few little bits i can get tommorrow then hopefuly should work thanks for that though, i will be getting one if this dones not workout,
 
Todnedo said:
I made this one to come on with the lights and go off with the lights.
My chams have never been more hydrated.


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That looks good, so the water does not stay in cage. goes into a tub outside the cage, i take it they just drink from the tube itself?
 
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Oski said:
Thanks for that i will check it out, im gonna give this a go, as i have the bits now, i justneed a few little bits i can get tommorrow then hopefuly should work thanks for that though, i will be getting one if this dones not workout,
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Ok just don't spend to much money. If everything your getting is worth as much as that dripper its not worth making;)
 
Todnedo said:
I made this one to come on with the lights and go off with the lights.
My chams have never been more hydrated.


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Okay, I'm a girl, so dumb question. You said it comes "on" do you have an electric pump? Could you post a pic of the water source? I assume you have the extra drip into a tub, bottle or something?
 
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I have containers in both my cages to catch drips from the dripper. Not as elaborate as Todnedo's though!:eek: Tommy has an empty squash bottle with the neck cut off and Amy has a spaghetti holder. I cover both with fine netting so they can't fall in.
 
draetish said:
Okay, I'm a girl, so dumb question. You said it comes "on" do you have an electric pump? Could you post a pic of the water source? I assume you have the extra drip into a tub, bottle or something?
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The dripper is connected to an R.O. unit
The drain line goes to a floor drain.
I do mist the chams a few times a week for good eye health.
 
Isnt misting enough??

I am planning for one Panther Chameleon in one enclosure.

I have been shopping around for a misting system and it seems that I am running into these Extremely low tech bottles with tubing that drip (for less than $20.00), or Super Whamo-dyne ($189.00) units that can mist a bunch of cages all at once.

I would really love a mister unit that is designed for one Cham enclosure only, but would have a timer so Zippy could get watered while I am at work during the day.
I dont think a Low tech $15.00 unit will help me because it has no timer and, therefore no way to turn on or off during the day when I am gone.
I also dont want sonething designed to mist 20 enclosures either. I suppose I could live with the over-kill if there were a way to adjust the flow characteristics down to just one enclosure rather than 20.

I leave for work at 0600 and get home around 1730 (5:30PM) I work about 35 miles from home and cannot drive home for lunch. I could mist at 0530 in the morning and then when I get home after work at 1730, but not during the day. Would that be enough? It doesnt seem to be enough water for my pal.
 
ZippiesPal said:
I am planning for one Panther Chameleon in one enclosure.

I have been shopping around for a misting system and it seems that I am running into these Extremely low tech bottles with tubing that drip (for less than $20.00), or Super Whamo-dyne ($189.00) units that can mist a bunch of cages all at once.

I would really love a mister unit that is designed for one Cham enclosure only, but would have a timer so Zippy could get watered while I am at work during the day.
I dont think a Low tech $15.00 unit will help me because it has no timer and, therefore no way to turn on or off during the day when I am gone.
I also dont want sonething designed to mist 20 enclosures either. I suppose I could live with the over-kill if there were a way to adjust the flow characteristics down to just one enclosure rather than 20.

I leave for work at 0600 and get home around 1730 (5:30PM) I work about 35 miles from home and cannot drive home for lunch. I could mist at 0530 in the morning and then when I get home after work at 1730, but not during the day. Would that be enough? It doesnt seem to be enough water for my pal.
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You can buy a timer switch you plug your mister into.
 
ZippiesPal said:
I am planning for one Panther Chameleon in one enclosure.

I would really love a mister unit that is designed for one Cham enclosure only, but would have a timer so Zippy could get watered while I am at work during the day.
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I guess these links would help you. Some of these you have to buy timer seperate.

http://www.mistking.com/home.php?cat=249
http://www.pro-products.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=62
http://www.amfog.com/ ( sells parts, could make your own)


Also this guy is selling one. He may have sold it but just check.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/automatic-mister-timer-sale-cheap-33816/

Idk if you already found something but this might help. All you have to do is search online.
 
brilliant

Todnedo said:
I made this one to come on with the lights and go off with the lights.
My chams have never been more hydrated.


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that is a really great design. Any interest in making those for sale?
 
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