Diy misting system help.

[NickTide]

I want to build my own mister (not fogger). Wondering if anyone knows a link to build one that uses a diaphragm pump (similar to mistking). I have the pump (linked below) coming to me super cheap. I have the mist nozzles and black tubing already.

There is a youtube video that mentions his pump but doesn't really get into connections and such.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072XLZX72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[JacksJill]

IDK, but am interested in how it works out for you.

 

[MSMorgan]

Looks like typical 3/4" hose fitting on the inlet and outlet to the pump. You'll need an adapter to hook into your 1/4" push fittings and go from there.

 

[NickTide]

Thank you. Arrived today... it's a half inch.. I talked to my neighbors and think i have it figured out but if anyone finds a link to someone's diy, I would still like to see it for tips.

 

[Longhorn1234]

Let us know how it works for you!

 

[NickTide]

Will post it here when i figure it out.

 

[Alexander1]

Buy a mistking and put it together yourself. Lol, but seriously the mistking system is time proven safe and very customizable. The timer is worth it alone

 

[NickTide]

I have almost everything I need and will have a total of less than $20 tied up. The pump cost me $4, the brass spray nozzles were $3/ 30. I would rather have an extra $150 for another cham.. Plus this setup should handle about 20 - 30 nozzles and easy expanded.

 

[Longhorn1234]

$4 for the pump? That's such a great deal! How did you get it for that price? Haha

 

[NickTide]

It was a promotion. I do reviews for them after i test it.

 

[Scottsquatch]

Is it an aquarium pump?

 

[NickTide]

Is it an aquarium pump?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072XLZX72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's this pump. Some pump as pressure washers. Built for power but not quantity.

 

[Scottsquatch]

Wow, it looks like it will get the job done. Keep us posted on how it all turns out.

 

[Kiyomitsu]

Okay to build this look aeroponics setups its really the same and a lot better setup than a mist king. but i think you need a better pump like the https://www.freshwatersystems.com/p...ooster-pump-for-up-to-50-gpd-14jg-24-vac.aspx

 

[Kiyomitsu]

Oh and the best part is the solenoid you can put at anywhere you want to control the misting separate from the others and hook a different timer to it and boom a new misting setup that is on its on timing love it and thats one thing mist king cant offer you

 

[NickTide]

Thanks for the info. Thats more trouble and expense than what I'm looking for. This is what I'm looking for below. He just doesnt explain the fittings, but I think I've just about got it figured out. I'm not using the mist king nozzles, just some brass nozzles instead.

 

[Alexander1]

Make sure the pump you buy can safely run dry, it will eventually happen

 

[NickTide]

Haven't figured out if it can or not so I'm assuming not. I should put a float valve shut off on it.