DIY misting system pumps...

[seanUTD]

I built a dripper system for my cages buti want to automate it and kneed a pond pump... I am pushing out only 1-2 GPH from the dripped heads, does anyone know of a good pump to use for this?

 

[KTown333]

Lowes Has some legit pond pumps that put out like 150-180 gph. I also just bought some of these awesome spray heads from Amazon and a shop called Smarthome. check them out http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H9C9LM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ACP6JMVRXLHJ5 , They fit into a 1/4 tubing and can be flexed to the place you want them and they put out from 0-8 gph through the nozzle.

 

[jdog1027]

I built a watering system a year ago, and I used a Smartpond 330 GPH pond pump. It doesn't produce enough pressure to create a mist, but it gets the chameleons watered. You need a seconds timer if your going to use one of these because obviously at 330 GPH, you use A LOT of water. I go through 10 gallons a day. It waters 5 cages.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/new-drainage-system-45871/

 

[KTown333]

Hey J dog, I have the 150-180 gph pond pump for 2 cages. You think that is legit amount of power to create a little spray?

 

[seanUTD]

You know Jdog the good thing about having a legendary drainage system is I have watched your drainage system video like twice for inspiration I ended up building a table instead due to my limited experience and I saw another members first hand and it gave me what I needed... And I honestly think something small will work for me... I'll only need it to work with 2 cages and the both use drippers. I still hand mist I just want something to drip all day. I tried the spray nozzles and it worked PERFECTLY but the problem was that the spray was too inconsistend and would go outside the cage to a point where it was putting the cords in danger near it (no matter how I moved the plugs)

 

[jdog1027]

You know Jdog the good thing about having a legendary drainage system is I have watched your drainage system video like twice for inspiration I ended up building a table instead due to my limited experience and I saw another members first hand and it gave me what I needed... And I honestly think something small will work for me... I'll only need it to work with 2 cages and the both use drippers. I still hand mist I just want something to drip all day. I tried the spray nozzles and it worked PERFECTLY but the problem was that the spray was too inconsistend and would go outside the cage to a point where it was putting the cords in danger near it (no matter how I moved the plugs)

Legendary drainage system- WOW!!!! You have flattered me and made my day!!! Thanks for the compliments, it means alot to me!!! If you only going to need to push water for 2 cages, you could probably get away with a 150-180 GPH pump. A good seconds timer is still a must. Plus, there are some tricks to getting it to work right such as making sure that your pump is elevated up to the level of the middle or top portion of your cage so that it doesn't have to work so hard against gravity. PM me if you want some more pointers on how I set mine up. Good luck, and thanks again for the compliments. I'm always glad to help people out whenever possible.