Flow rate and pressure control-
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Ryan Jarosek
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There should be an adjustment on the pump if you are using a HerpMist
JoshCrane1
New Member
YEAH, theres a alan screw on the top of the herpmist pump, counterclockwise lowers the pressure and clockwise increased the pressure. i lowered mine about 1 turn to suit my needs.
Dave Weldon
Avid Member
Howdy,
Like Ryan said, HerpMist, MistKing and Pro-Products all have a tiny hex head screw embedded in the front of the pump housing. Turn it 3-4 turns CCW and that will drop the pressure to about 40psi which is about as low as it will go. Don't try to increase the pressure either on purpose or by accident
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I also have used a pressure regulator before I bought one of these better types of pumps listed above. The Watts P60 mini-pressure regulator was around $25 and worked well. There isn't much use going below about 25-30psi. In fact, some nozzles with internal anti-drip valves won't mist below ~30psi. (I don't like anti-drip nozzles so I don't use them .)
http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull.asp?pid=769&ref=1
http://www.watts.com/pdf/ES-P60.pdf
Industrial plumbing supply sources either stock it or can order it.
Like Ryan said, HerpMist, MistKing and Pro-Products all have a tiny hex head screw embedded in the front of the pump housing. Turn it 3-4 turns CCW and that will drop the pressure to about 40psi which is about as low as it will go. Don't try to increase the pressure either on purpose or by accident
.I also have used a pressure regulator before I bought one of these better types of pumps listed above. The Watts P60 mini-pressure regulator was around $25 and worked well. There isn't much use going below about 25-30psi. In fact, some nozzles with internal anti-drip valves won't mist below ~30psi
. (I don't like anti-drip nozzles so I don't use them .)http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull.asp?pid=769&ref=1
http://www.watts.com/pdf/ES-P60.pdf
Industrial plumbing supply sources either stock it or can order it.
JoshCrane1
New Member
JUST gauge the mist to suit your needs, i went half turn at a time until the mist was like i wanted.
LaserGecko
New Member
You need a 1/16" inch hex or Allen key to turn the bypass adjustment knob on any AquaTec manufactured pump in this series, regardless of private labeling or not. Just don't increase the pressure!
I have some fancy, schmancy gold (looking) 1/16" hex wrenches that do the job perfectly.
Why gold instead of black?
A) Because that's how much I rock!
B) Drop one behind a desk and find out!
C) It's all about the bling!
D) It won't rust like black oxide.
If you don't have one handy, let me know and I can drop one in the mail to you, no problem.
Anyone who's not already a customer, just let me know you want one when you order or send me $2 to cover the postage and padded envelope.
I have some fancy, schmancy gold (looking) 1/16" hex wrenches that do the job perfectly.
Why gold instead of black?
A) Because that's how much I rock!
B) Drop one behind a desk and find out!
C) It's all about the bling!
D) It won't rust like black oxide.
If you don't have one handy, let me know and I can drop one in the mail to you, no problem.
Anyone who's not already a customer, just let me know you want one when you order or send me $2 to cover the postage and padded envelope.
opihiman
New Member
What happens when you increase the pressure....I know dumb question...I'm like a kid in the candy store...tell me don't touch and I will..LOL
OPI
summoner12
Avid Member
Sorta like that big red button on a control panel, you just HAVE to push it and find out what happens when you do!
dodolah
Retired Moderator
with all that warnings,
I'm guessing, this might happen if you insist on increasing that pressure:
Nicodemayo
Avid Member
with all that warnings,
I'm guessing, this might happen if you insist on increasing that pressure:
hahaha awesome
LaserGecko
New Member
Don't push the giant, candy like button!
The bypass pressure on these pumps is set at the factory to properly match the characteristics of the motor and pump materials. You can dial it down with no problems. In fact, AquaTec says the pump will last longer because it's not having to work as hard.
Just like the redline on your car's tachometer, exceeding the factory recommended maximum is a very bad idea.
JoshCrane1
New Member
hmmmm.. jason... sounds like experiment time....hehehehehe
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