If you neglected to take care of it at the end of the last season, this is a good time to check your mist system and prepare it for the upcoming summer.

The first thing to do is replace the filtration on the mist system. If you have a second set of filters, such as a polyphosphate filter for calcium in the water, replace it too. Then check each of the fittings to make sure they’re secure.

Hook up the lines, then examine the water pump (or water source) to check that it’s working. If your pump needs oil, check it and lubricate according to the pump’s instructions. Check the electrical connectors to make sure they’re secure and examine the insulation on the wiring for cracks, replacing any that have worn out.

Now turn on the pump and follow the length of the misting hoses, inspecting it for leaks. If your mist system makes use of SS mist tubing, this won’t be much of a problem. Simply examine the joints and fittings for leaks. Tighten up any fittings that may have become loosened. If your system has ABS tubing, you’ll want to test the whole system for splits and breaks.

Take note of any nozzles that are not misting properly or are dripping rather than misting. Nozzles that leak profusely are most likely to be worn out and must be replaced with a new one. Clogged nozzles will have no water running from them, or a little spray and maybe some dripping.

After you’ve turned the pump off, remove and replace the defective nozzles with new high-quality misting nozzles. Make sure the new ones have the same size orifice as the old ones. Unscrew the blocked nozzles and check for blockages in the standoff and in the bottom of the nozzle. If the passages are clear, then check the pin hole on the front of the nozzle. If you dwell in a place that has hard water, the mist nozzle might be clogged by calcium deposits. If there are calcium deposits on the face, gently scrape them off being careful to not damage the orifice. It may be possible to just simply clean the deposits from the surface of the mister nozzle. If it appears the orifice is blocked internally, it may be possible to clean out the blockage by soaking the nozzles in lime remover .

You might save a lot of time if you just replace all the old nozzles with new ones.

When finding mist nozzles, be certain to find the right thread size and orifice size. Most mist nozzles aren’t marked with this information, but on the best nozzles you can easily tell thread and orifice by the pattern of the knurls on the side of the nozzle and the color of the o-ring. For instance, Amfog mister nozzles have cross hatching or grooves on the side to indicate thread, and the color of the o-rings indicate the spray hole size.

Now that you’ve taken care of the maintenance on your system, you’ll be ready to enjoy a cooler summer!


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