How many minutes can you run the Mistking starter kit Mister

[hilltowner]

How many minutes can you run the Mistking mister from the starter kit without harming the pump? 5 minutes or 10 minutes or more?

Thanks!

Marla

 

[froggielog]

I don't think 5 minutes will harm it, but just curious, why 10 minutes?

 

[hilltowner]

I don't think 5 minutes will harm it, but just curious, why 10 minutes?

I read a post on another thread about someone who had the mister on for 10-15 minutes. Not that I'm planning to do that, but just curious.

I've also read conflicting information about whether to let the cage dry out in-between mistings. Some say to let it dry out in-between, while others say that it should never dry out. Any ideas on that topic?

Thanks for your reply!

Marla

 

[froggielog]

It all really depends on your drainage situation. I don't currently have any drainage hooked up so i have more frequent but shorter intervals of mist + a dripper. I let mine dry out, because the moisture, while its good for humidity can be a harbor for all kinds of bacteria. Do you have a pic of your set up?

 

[Hoj]

mistking pumps are very robust, i would think you could run them for even 30min with no problems,
and i let my cages dry up between mistings. there is still good humidity but the leaves and vines are def, dry

 

[Solid Snake]

That pump could run continuously for years without giving out.
(technically)
There should be no problem with it running for under an hour at a time.

 

[Olimpia]

I have been misting for 40 minutes a day, every day, for almost two years - in 15 and 20 minute bursts. So 5-10 minutes will be more than fine!