| Q: Will I get soaking wet from a low pressure misting system? I heard the only way to not get wet is with a high pressure misting system? A: When it comes to our low pressure misting systems and misting products, they will not get you "soaking wet" because of the high quality misting nozzles we use to create FINE water droplets. Low pressure misting products from some of our competitors may leave you "soaking wet" because they use inexpensive misting nozzles that create big water droplets. It is important to realize that with a low pressure misting system, not all of the mist will evaporate into the surrounding air, even if you live in an area with low humidity. That being said you may feel some of the water mist touch your skin but it will not leave you soaking wet. Most people comment that it actually feels quite good to feel the mist touch their skin on a hot day! If you are looking to not get wet at all, then your only option will be to purchase a high pressure misting system where 95% or more of the mist evaporates into the surrounding air. Q: What type of misting system do you recommend? High Pressure or Low Pressure? A: Simply put if your budget allows, we recommend a high pressure misting system. High pressure misting systems do not get you "wet", cool the outside air by as much as 35ºF, and give you a bold fogging effect to accent your patio area and landscaping. You won't be disappointed in your investment in a high pressure misting system with the benefits it gives you. We understand not everyone can afford a high pressure misting system and that is why we also offer low pressure misting systems. While a low pressure misting system may not offer everything a high pressure system does, some mist cooling is better than no mist cooling on a hot summer day! Q: Why do high pressure misting systems cool the surrounding air better than low pressure misting systems? A: High pressure misting systems use high pressure water which creates very fine water droplets. The fine water droplets make it easy for the mist to flash evaporate into the surrounding air. The more mist you get to evaporate, the cooler the surrounding air will feel. In high pressure misting systems more mist evaporates compared to low pressure misting systems thus making high pressure misting systems more efficient. Q: High pressure misting systems are really expensive but seem like the best option. If I do not want to invest in one will a low pressure misting system be worth it? A: Absolutely! That is why we and other misting companies offer them. We understand not everyone can afford or wants to invest a lot of money into a misting system that is only used a few months per year. The bottom line is any misting system is better than no misting system on a hot summer day! A great alternative to a low pressure misting system is a low pressure misting fan. By purchasing a misting fan not only do you get the cooling effects of a water mist but also the fan itself. Most of our misting fans have an oscillating feature which helps to spread the cool air and mist over a larger area! The fan can also be run itself without the water mister on to circulate the stagnant air on a warm summer night. Q: Does mist cooling work by getting you wet? A: No. Mist cooling works by making the water mist evaporate into the air, this phenomenon is known as "flash evaporation." When the mist evaporates it cools the surrounding air to lower the real feel temperature. The cool air will circulate to cool an even larger area beyond your misting system or water mister. Q: Do I need to line the entire length of my patio or deck with misting nozzles in order to cool the area down? A: No. This is a misconception that goes along with the theory that mist cooling works by getting you wet. As explained on the how mist cooling works page, the purpose of a mister or misting system is to have the mist evaporate in order to cool the surrounding air. The cool air then circulates to cool an even larger area. Having misting nozzles line the entire length of your patio or deck just helps to cool the area down quicker. A misting fan can achieve this as well. Q: I want to buy a low pressure mist cooling product and was wondering what normal household water pressure is? A: Normal household water pressure will vary. If you are on a well your water pressure is probably around 40 to 60psi. If you are on municipal water supply then your water pressure is probably between 65-80psi on average. Q: Are your brass or plastic misting nozzles better? A: All of our plastic misting nozzles are chemical, corrosion, and UV resistant. The plastic misting nozzles also do not have a tendency to drip with low water pressure below 100psi like the brass misting nozzles do. Q: Do you have higher flow rate misting nozzles? A: Yes. Please contact us with your needs and we will help you select the best size misting nozzles for your needs. We have plastic misting nozzles that flow up to 3gph@100psi and brass misting nozzles that flow up to 15gph@100psi. Q: How many nozzles should I get on a permanently mounted or portable low pressure mister? A: Our suggestion is the bigger the area you are trying to cool, the more misting nozzles you will want to have. It is always better to have more misting nozzles than not enough because you can plug misting nozzles off if the water mister is making too much mist for your liking. The 2, 3, and 4 nozzle misters are good for small sized patios while the 5, 7, and 10 nozzle misters are good for medium to large sized patios. Q: How much cooler will the mister make the outside air feel? A: This is determined by several factors including your humidity level, where the misting system is installed, and whether you have a high pressure misting system or a low pressure misting system. High pressure misting systems are the most efficient and can cool the surrounding air by as much as 35ºF. Low pressure misting systems can cool the surrounding air by as much as 20ºF. Q: For the low pressure misters and misting nozzles what is the minimum water pressure that I need? A: We recommend a minimum of 40psi for any of our low pressure misters or misting systems. However we have had customers in the past run the misters with as little as 25psi without any problems. The higher your water pressure, the finer the droplet size of your mist. Q: Can I create a fogging effect with one of your water misters or misting systems? A: Fogging affects can only be achieved with one of our high pressure misting products because you need to use high pressure water to create a "fog" cloud. You will not be able to achieve a fogging effect with a low pressure misting product that just attaches to a garden hose. Q: Where are your products made? A: Our misting nozzles, misting systems, and water misters are all designed, manufactured, and packaged in the USA. Our misting fans are 50% made in the USA but do not meet made in USA requirements. |
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