how do you get the tubing for a misting system through the mesh of cage?

[Lala0]

The question is in the title. may be simple to someone with a misting system, but im about to receive my first and wanted to know how its done!

thx

 

[chameleonfan101]

make a small hole.

 

[Lala0]

make a small hole.

With some scissors? Do you get feeders escaping?

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Scissors can be a pain.. I use a razor knife, it works much better. But the tubing itself will not go through the screen, it will be the bulkhead part of the nozzle( threaded end).

 

[Sticktongue]

One word.. RAINDOME! I like the raindome alot better than just using a nozzle. But when i was just using the nozzle, i'd take scissors, and cut a very small hole. The screen will "bend" near where you just cutt a small hole. So then try pushing the bulk head through it. That way its a tight tight fit. If it wont go, cutt a little bit more and try again.

 

[Lala0]

One word.. RAINDOME! I like the raindome alot better than just using a nozzle. But when i was just using the nozzle, i'd take scissors, and cut a very small hole. The screen will "bend" near where you just cutt a small hole. So then try pushing the bulk head through it. That way its a tight tight fit. If it wont go, cutt a little bit more and try again.

So do you want to make e cut a slit? Or a hole? Or two slits in a cross shape?

 

[LILSTAROFLOVE]

Mine has a zipper so I only use the one zipper and then the temp and mister line are between the two zippers

 

[Rottsko]

What kind of misting system are you using? If you're using a mist king or an aquazamp, The misting head goes thru the cage not the tube. I used a very small drill bit and put it thru the cage and started making a circle motion by hand. Do very little at a time and check the fitting until you can push it thru. Leaves no room for feeders to escape.

 

[Ulrich]

If you need a misting system or any hole you need to punch through a mesh cage, use a dome shaped pin (like a round headed chopstick) and gently drill through the mesh. It should widen your grid and give way for the dripper or any other larger object.

 

[Lala0]

Pics

Can anyone post a pic of the nozzle?? Or post a link?

Thx

 

[Flapenn]

Here's a pic from above. I mounted the corner brace from the inside and the jabbed a screw driver threw the screen. Then I fed the adapter through it and fastened it with the little nut. No gaps or anything. hope this clears thing up

 

[Lala0]

Here's a pic from above. I mounted the corner brace from the inside and the jabbed a screw driver threw the screen. Then I fed the adapter through it and fastened it with the little nut. No gaps or anything. hope this clears thing up

Did ur mister come with the corner brace?

 

[creddjobs]

Did ur mister come with the corner brace?

Mine didnt and I got the $99 mistking

 

[Solid Snake]

If you need a misting system or any hole you need to punch through a mesh cage, use a dome shaped pin (like a round headed chopstick) and gently drill through the mesh. It should widen your grid and give way for the dripper or any other larger object.

THIS/\/\

Its the best way. Super easy, and does not actually damage the screen, so it wont come apart on you later.

Also, corner mounts can be made from any solid, sturdy, cuttable material.

Mine are made of particle board.

 

[Flapenn]

i ordered the brace from mistking when i bought the setup, it was only like $5

 

[Davonat]

You can cut the 5/8" hole nicely with an exacto knife and a #11 blade

 

[DekuScrub]

Here's a pic from above. I mounted the corner brace from the inside and the jabbed a screw driver threw the screen. Then I fed the adapter through it and fastened it with the little nut. No gaps or anything. hope this clears thing up

agreed. if the hole you make it too large this can be fixed with washers.