How To Take Care of an Outdoor Mister System
The days are heating up fast so now is the time to check your mist system to make sure it will be ready when you need it.
The first thing to do is replace the mister system particle filters on the misting system. If you have secondary filters, such as one for hard water, replace that too. Then inspect each of the fittings to make sure they’re secure.
Reconnect the lines, then test the pump(or water source) to see that it’s functioning. If your water pump needs oil, check it and lubricate according to the pump’s instructions. Examine the electrical connectors to ensure they’re secure and check the insulation on the wiring for cracks, replacing any that have worn out.
Now start the water and follow the length of the misting lines, inspecting it for leaking. If your mister system utilizes SS mist line, it won’t be a problem. Take a moment to check the joints and fittings for leaks. Cinch up any connectors that may have come loosened. If your system has PVC lines, you’ll want to inspect the total system for cracks and breaks.
Examine the mister system for leaking mister system nozzles. Misting nozzles that drip abundantly are likely to be worn out and need to be replaced with a new one. Blocked nozzles will have no water coming from them, or a little spray and perhaps some dripping.
Once you’ve turned off the pump, replace the worn nozzles with new high-quality misting system nozzles. Make sure they have the same size orifice as the originals. Remove the blocked nozzles and look for blockages in the standoff and also in the base of the nozzle. If the passages are clear, then check the nozzle mist hole on the face of the nozzle. If you dwell in a region that has heavily mineralized water, the mister nozzle could be clogged by lime. If there are lime deposits on the face, carefully scrape them off being careful not to damage the pinhole. It may be feasible to just simply scrape the deposits off of the top of the misting nozzle. If it appears the orifice is internally clogged,it may be possible to dissolve the blockage by soaking the nozzles in lime remover overnight.
What many expert mister system dealers do is just change out all the mist nozzles since it’s less difficult and takes a lot less time than to attempt to clean out each misting nozzle, and the cost of mist system nozzles is pretty reduced when you buy them in bulk.
When you purchase misting nozzles, you’ll need to use the correct thread size and orifice size. Most mister nozzles aren’t stamped with this information, but with the better nozzles you can easily tell thread and orifice by the pattern of the knurls on the side of the nozzle and the o-ring color. For instance, Amfog mist nozzles have cross hatching or grooves on the side to determine thread, and the color of the o-rings determine the orifice size.
Now that you’ve taken care of the maintenance on your mister system, you’ll be ready to enjoy a cooler summer!
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