My DIY Rain Nozzle Misting System For Under $75

[ZackTayl]

Hi, thank you for trying to help!

So in the picture I don't have the tube attached, but I have the ball valve going back to the bucket actually.
Here's a link to the exact Pressure pump I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J6694R2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[dshuld]

Hi, thank you for trying to help!

So in the picture I don't have the tube attached, but I have the ball valve going back to the bucket actually.
Here's a link to the exact Pressure pump I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J6694R2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ok, so to make sure I'm understanding your tube route it's; supply out of bucket to tee, one end of tee goes to ball valve the other to the pump then pump to cage?

If so, that should be your problem. The ball valve needs to be on the tube after the pump has pressurized and back to the bucket. Give me a bit and I'll try to describe this build a little better. I should have a pic labelled somewhere on my phone lol.

 

[dshuld]

Here is the one I was looking for. Most of this plumbing won't pertain to your build most likely but it gives a better idea of proper routing for it to work. As you can see I have clear tube going into the pump, then my outlet splits twice below in the stand area. First split has ball valve "A" on it, that valve is the pressure relief back to the reservoir. Ball valve "B" and "C" and shut off valves for the misters and drip lines. "D" is a metering valve to control the flow out of the drip lines but "C" and "D" wont be necessary unless you set like mine anyway lol. Hopefully that makes some sense for you.

 

[Chameleon Mike]

Its working perfectly! No issues! The climist nozzle sucked! Clogged within a day so I purchased a Mistking Nozzle and its working beautifully! It mists 5 times a day. Only mists the area I want to get leaving his basking and cup feeder dry. I love it! My cham climbs to to the top for drops that stay dangling from the top, he also licks the leaves and sides of cage that have drops. Hangs under the mist to clean his eyes. Hes well hydrated! Only thing I had to adjust was adding a Tee and Ball Valve to control the flow to get the right flow/pressure to the Nozzle. (Photo attached) Works awesome! Not one issue! Pump works great, No leaks, Mistking Nozzle is high quality and misting a nice fine mist. Couldnt be happier guys! View attachment 191368 View attachment 191369 View attachment 191370

Looks great. I've been looking at the pumps on Amazon. I noticed on the pump you had listed that it has the 3/8" connectors but it looks like you have the 1/4" tubing inserted directly into the pump itself. Is that correct? There is no need for the 3/8" hoses?

Looks like you have a great set up. Nice job.

 

[dshuld]

Looks great. I've been looking at the pumps on Amazon. I noticed on the pump you had listed that it has the 3/8" connectors but it looks like you have the 1/4" tubing inserted directly into the pump itself. Is that correct? There is no need for the 3/8" hoses?

Looks like you have a great set up. Nice job.

I like the ieik (current name they are under) pump with threaded connections better. This way I can run what ever supply and distribution size I want. They are the same pump with different uppers as the op though. With 1/4 in and 1/4 out 7 of the .3 mm cleanable nozzles was pushing it. I had to run two supply lines and make it feed from both ends of the run. With 3/8 in and 1/4 out I'm at 16 mixed .3mm cleanable/ climist/ mistking with the ball valve most of the way closed. I could probably squeeze another 2/ 4 nozzles with the ball valve fully closed. If I ever get to the point of needing 3/8 in and 3/8 out I'll update on nozzle counts beyond that though lol.

 

[Chameleon Mike]

I like the ieik (current name they are under) pump with threaded connections better. This way I can run what ever supply and distribution size I want. They are the same pump with different uppers as the op though. With 1/4 in and 1/4 out 7 of the .3 mm cleanable nozzles was pushing it. I had to run two supply lines and make it feed from both ends of the run. With 3/8 in and 1/4 out I'm at 16 mixed .3mm cleanable/ climist/ mistking with the ball valve most of the way closed. I could probably squeeze another 2/ 4 nozzles with the ball valve fully closed. If I ever get to the point of needing 3/8 in and 3/8 out I'll update on nozzle counts beyond that though lol.

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Thanks that is probably what I'm going to have to do. I'm making a shelving unit for the babies I'm expecting in a few months and it looked like a nice little project. I'm going to try some different nozzles as well.



These are a little different but because the babies are going to be in tubs for a while I can get clamps to hold them in place. Once I build the shelving, I'll have room for 18 tubs but this year will only use 9.

 

[dshuld]

Thanks that is probably what I'm going to have to do. I'm making a shelving unit for the babies I'm expecting in a few months and it looked like a nice little project. I'm going to try some different nozzles as well.

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These are a little different but because the babies are going to be in tubs for a while I can get clamps to hold them in place. Once I build the shelving, I'll have room for 18 tubs but this year will only use 9.

I've looked at those several times too lol. Let me know how those work out please. I've finally got permission to turn my back room into another cham room so I'll probably be setting that up as my baby room with a space for the parsons I still want lol. I'm working out my plans still but I'm thinking of racks of 24 at which point I'll probably do the 3/8 in and 3/8 out. I use the nozzles this from my adults but they are a bit strong for babies with .3mm. I've thought about grabbing some .1 or .2 to try though.

 

[Chameleon Mike]

I've looked at those several times too lol. Let me know how those work out please. I've finally got permission to turn my back room into another cham room so I'll probably be setting that up as my baby room with a space for the parsons I still want lol. I'm working out my plans still but I'm thinking of racks of 24 at which point I'll probably do the 3/8 in and 3/8 out. I use the nozzles this from my adults but they are a bit strong for babies with .3mm. I've thought about grabbing some .1 or .2 to try though.

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Those look great too. I can see them being a bit strong for babies but let me know how it works out. I'll keep you posted as well.

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

I recently purchased a Monsoon Solo on Ebay brand new for $72. I think normally they are $99

 

[Chameleon Mike]

I've had a couple of Monsoons, not very impressed. I just set up a Mistking which was way better and worth the couple bucks more. Now I need the next size up for Mistking but figure I could do this myself. This post is really a big help. I didn't even realize it was a few years old at first.

 

[dshuld]

Those look great too. I can see them being a bit strong for babies but let me know how it works out. I'll keep you posted as well.

If I do grab the .1 and .2 I will. The .3 have been going on the adults since may of last year and I love them lol.

 

[dshuld]

Btw, one power supply I can no longer recommend for this is the xenocam one. I have two older ones working perfectly still but recently needed another one for a project and got two duds in a row. I'm thinking about going with the catiya supply from now on. A tad more money but hopefully more reliable and should be more efficient electrically speaking.

 

[ChamQuestions]

I haven’t looked super deep into this thread, but from what I can tell, I just want to say thank you so much! If I can make this work, then (even when converted from USD to CAD) this will save me over sixty dollars compared to the best mistking price that I could find! I will keep this saved to the memory banks. You are helping a future chameleon owners wallet!

 

[Chameleon Mike]

I like the ieik (current name they are under) pump with threaded connections better. This way I can run what ever supply and distribution size I want. They are the same pump with different uppers as the op though. With 1/4 in and 1/4 out 7 of the .3 mm cleanable nozzles was pushing it. I had to run two supply lines and make it feed from both ends of the run. With 3/8 in and 1/4 out I'm at 16 mixed .3mm cleanable/ climist/ mistking with the ball valve most of the way closed. I could probably squeeze another 2/ 4 nozzles with the ball valve fully closed. If I ever get to the point of needing 3/8 in and 3/8 out I'll update on nozzle counts beyond that though lol.

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So you said with 3/8 in and 1/4 out, you can run 16 @ .3 mm. Do you need and adapters for this pump to accept the 1/4" hose? It's not a quick connect, right?
I'm going to order the .2 mm nozzles and see how they work. I'm guessing I can probably get 18 or so nozzles with them being smaller.

 

[dshuld]

So you said with 3/8 in and 1/4 out, you can run 16 @ .3 mm. Do you need and adapters for this pump to accept the 1/4" hose? It's not a quick connect, right?
I'm going to order the .2 mm nozzles and see how they work. I'm guessing I can probably get 18 or so nozzles with them being smaller.

Correct, I use the 3/8 barb fittings it comes with for the inlet and these on the output.

 

[Chameleon Mike]

Correct, I use the 3/8 barb fittings it comes with for the inlet and these on the output.

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Perfect. Thanks.

 

[dshuld]

Perfect. Thanks.

No problem, any time. Since the ieik are 1/2 npt inlet/ outlet the options are as limitless as the connectors available to us lol. I'm thinking about hard plumbing my racks with 1/2 pcv and run 1/2 in and out of the pump. Then feed the cages/ tubs off the 1/2 on each shelf with 1/4.

 

[Chameleon Mike]

Btw, one power supply I can no longer recommend for this is the xenocam one. I have two older ones working perfectly still but recently needed another one for a project and got two duds in a row. I'm thinking about going with the catiya supply from now on. A tad more money but hopefully more reliable and should be more efficient electrically speaking.

Is this about $40? Do you have a link or pic please?

 

[dshuld]

Is this about $40? Do you have a link or pic please?

They have a 60w but it sold out a couple days ago. I do have one of the ledmo supplies too, they seem to be ok but I have had to replace the plug cord end already (5 months or so old) on it. The 60w catiya was $26ish I think though.

 

[dshuld]

They have a 60w but it sold out a couple days ago. I do have one of the ledmo supplies too, they seem to be ok but I have had to replace the plug cord end already (5 months or so old) on it. The 60w catiya was $26ish I think though.

Sorry, the other one I have is being sold under alarmpore now..