DIY Misting System
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2018
- This is a fairly easy DIY project to install a backyard patio misting system. All parts were purchased from Lowes, but any hardware could have these parts.
Parts List:
1. Orbit Hose Attachement (5 per pack, as needed for every 2 linear feet):
www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Hose-A...
2. Female Drip Irrigation Female adaptor (1, for hose connection):
www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-i...
3. 90 Degree elbows (Pack, but you can buy separately as needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pi...
4. 1/2-in x 10-ft 600 Schedule 40 PVC (As needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pi...
5. 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Union (As needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/Homewerks-Wo...
6. PVC SCH 40 1/2-in Socket PVC Ball Valve (As needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VAL...
7. PVC SCH 40 1/2-in Socket PVC Ball Valve (As needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VAL...
8. 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Cap Fitting (2 - 1 for run termination, 1 for drain)
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pi...
9. 10-Pack 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Tee (As needed)
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pi...
10. PVC Drip Irrigation Male Adapter (1 for drain)
www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-i...
11. PVC Cement
www.lowes.com/pd/Christy-s-Re...
or you can use this:
Orbit Low Pressure 24-sq ft Residential Misting System
www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Low-Pr...
for the calcium filter, here is the one I use from amazon, but they have them in the store as well. Swap it out every season:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Here is a basic set up if you would like to make your own:
www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Low-Pr... - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Wow, you did an awesome job! You are so talented👍🏻
Thanks! Glad you like it. Hope it was helpful. :)
Thank you for this. I was looking for a video of someone in Arizona having a mister installed because we live in Phoenix too.
You're welcome. Just a tip as well, you will need to soak the mister nozzles in vinegar when they clog to remove the hard water deposits (Calcium) due to our hard water here in phoenix.
@@lifeisrandom23 so the calcium filter was good enough alone?
@@Bluberrypie157 it's much better than not having it but you know how phoenix water is. I would still soak the removable nozzles in vinegar if you see them not working properly from time to time.
very nice job
Thank you.
On the drain beeing so tight and thats why you had it lowered great idea🤔wouldnt just valve closed with an open exit will just work fine??
Yes. That's a great idea. I just didn't think of it at the time.
where did you get the aluminum strips and dimensions please. great jobs you rock
Thanks! I got mine at home depot. Lowes or any hardware store should have them. They are about an inch or so wide. I forget the lengths they sell it in, but I cut mine to suit my needs.
How about put a ball valve then you make it easy to drain...
Nice video though how much cooler is it in the shade now?
That's a good suggestion. Thanks. I'm not sure exactly how many degrees cooler it makes it, but it definitely does make it cooler.
What size orifice (mm) did you use on the nozzles, 0.1 or 0.8mm etc
Hello Dolores. I am not sure as they don't list it on the package, but It's the low pressure ones that come in a 5 pack or you can buy the nozzles individually at any big box store. I put a link to where I purchased mine at Lowes. The Home Depot also has them. The package will tell you if it's low or high pressure. You want the low pressure ones for a simple system like mine.
Hi Hector, I have a question about your sunshade? How were you able to install it on your aluminum patio? Good work btw.
Hello again. I just realized I misunderstood your question. You were asking about the sunshade, not the misting system. I used coarse sheet metal screws for the brackets that came with the sunshade. Hope this helps.
So you just hook it up to the hose? There is no like 300.00 dollar pump? Does it get everything wet?
Yes. It's a low pressure system so no high pressure pump is required. It does get things a little damp.
What is the smallest size Pipe one can use? Also, you didn't tell us about the misters...LOL What are they called and how are they installed? Cost? Thanks!
All the parts used are in the description. The misters are low pressure misters: Orbit Hose Attachement (5 per pack, as needed for every 2 linear feet): You can find them here: www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Hose-Attachment/1000024607 . They are for 1/2 inch PVC pipe.
Can you please list the parts that were used?
Hello Daniel.
I have added a parts list in the video description. Sorry it took so long.
If you want to make your own, here is a link to a Lowe's Orbit Low Pressure 24-sq ft Residential Misting System set. It's a good starting point. You can expand from there, depending on your situation and how fancy you want to get with it. Also, you can find these items separately as well in the store. Here is the link, hope it helps! Have fun building!
1. Orbit Hose Attachement:
www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Hose-Attachment/1000024607
2. Female Drip Irrigation Female adaptor:
www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-in-PVC-Drip-Irrigation-Female-Adapter/50030684
3. 90 Degree elbows (Pack, but you can buy separately)
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-10-Pack-1-2-in-90-Degree-PVC-Sch-40-Elbow/3514902
4. 1/2-in x 10-ft 600 Schedule 40 PVC
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-1-2-in-x-10-ft-600-Schedule-40-PVC-Pipe/3133079
5. 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Union
www.lowes.com/pd/Homewerks-Worldwide-1-2-in-PVC-Sch-40-Union/50160557
6. PVC SCH 40 1/2-in Socket PVC Ball Valve
www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VALVE-PVC-SCH-40-1-2-in-Socket-PVC-Ball-Valve/1000299093
7. PVC SCH 40 1/2-in Socket PVC Ball Valve
www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VALVE-PVC-SCH-40-1-2-in-Socket-PVC-Ball-Valve/1000289439
8. 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Coupling
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-10-Pack-1-2-in-PVC-Sch-40-Coupling/3514888
9. 10-Pack 1/2-in PVC Sch 40 Tee
www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-10-Pack-1-2-in-PVC-Sch-40-Tee/3514896
10. PVC Drip Irrigation Male Adapter
www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-in-PVC-Drip-Irrigation-Male-Adapter/50030680
or you can use this:
Orbit Low Pressure 24-sq ft Residential Misting System
www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Low-Pressure-24-sq-ft-Residential-Misting-System/1000033071
for the calcium filter, here is the one I use from amazon, but they have them in the store as well. Swap it out every season:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00566BDKO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Quick question did you angle the misters downward or at 45 degrees? I’m trying to see what’s the best position
It's a matter of preference. the center nozzles are on an adjustable section so I can turn them. The ones on the sides are fixed angled slightly inward.
Which motor you are using for the water pressure....?
Hi. It's a low pressure system. No pump needed.
How’s the floor. My floor gets wet all the time.
That sounds about right. It's normal. It's a low pressure system, so the droplets are a little larger than a high pressure system with a pump. You can aim your nozzles away from where it's getting too wet. I have mine aimed at 45 degrees away from my sitting area in some spots.
Where did you get the hooks to hang the Pvc?
I made the eave pieces myself out of flat aluminium, and the ones for under the patio overhang out of wire as I did not want to drill anything into it. You can probably find pre-made ones in the big box stores or on Amazon.
that calcium (hardness) remover item really intrigued me .. how expensive is it? Can it be "purged" / cleaned to de-calcify the crap it collects? Or is it simply better to just go buy a new calcium remover each season....?
Hi. I just buy a new one when it stops working as well, but they seem to last a long time. They are fairly inexpensive on Amazon.
@@lifeisrandom23 thx
I live in Phoenix, I also want to do this is exact system. . What was the total cost ?
Hi Jonathan. I can't remember the exact cost, but it was fairly inexpensive. The most expensive parts will be the nozzle sections sold in a set of 5 sections for about 18.00 each. I think I may have spent about 120.00 or so on everything.
Hector A I appreciate the response :)
Are you available for hire? This is exactly what I want.
Lol. Maybe :)
Hector A let me know what you would charge. I have a standard patio. I would want it to be exactly like yours with the ability to decide which section of the patio gets the mist. Also like the idea of extending the hose length with PVC. Let me know what your hourly rate is if you're interested. I'm near 35th ave and Deer Valley
May be you can purchase Aimego misting cooling system, it is preassembled, very easy to use