FAILED MOD: FMIC misters =(
07-18-2002, 03:15 PM
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FAILED MOD: FMIC misters =(
i attempted to make a mister thingimajig for my FMIC where there isnt much realty space so i tried these - they are industrial foggers mainly used infront of big a$$ fans to cool down livestock =). they create a fine mist even with just plain old windshield washer pump. i thought i finally got it like wow, its nice and compact BUT(!) the firkin things leak =( just drips but since its up front any safety geek will ban my car out of the playground. sooo i'm back to the drawing board. will give updates of progress later.
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07-18-2002, 03:22 PM
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does it need more pressure? or do the hoses leak?
if you're using the stock windshield washer pump & its just dribbling out, it may just be too weak.... i have a pump i was going to use for water injection that might be perfect for what your trying to do...hit me up if you're interested in it
sweet setup BTW, i had a similar idea, but it didnt look quite as clean as what you've done...& i was using sprinkler misters ;p
sweet setup BTW, i had a similar idea, but it didnt look quite as clean as what you've done...& i was using sprinkler misters ;p
07-18-2002, 03:26 PM
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nah. the misters dribbles when not in use, it should be ok if i move the reservoir or piping
lower than the misters. the pump was perfect for 2 foggers, but stronger pump will be better
07-18-2002, 03:31 PM
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couple of things might help...
1 use narrower hose, silicone are great
2 go to any fish store and find some check valve/one way vavle
i am running these nozzles right now, http://forums.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206525
2 go to any fish store and find some check valve/one way vavle
i am running these nozzles right now, http://forums.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206525
07-18-2002, 03:33 PM
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Dont want to use the stock pressure cylinders..?
They provide a decent amount of pressure.. Enough to keep things cool( if you drop some ice cubes in the tank at track events =))
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07-18-2002, 03:44 PM
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ice cube won't help..however
if you mix rubbing alcohol (71%) with water it will help a bit but only if the relative humidity is high and the water needs "help" evaporating. i've mixed half a pint of alcohol into 1 gallon of water, came out pretty good, this mixture still cleans water very well too 
the whole point about mister is it evaporates the heat, and water has the largest heat energy absorbtion (500 joules)
if fact, if the water is warm and it's spray on the i/c it should evaporate faster than cold water
unless you have water running thru the i/c (as oppose to misting) then yes cold water would do better
the whole point about mister is it evaporates the heat, and water has the largest heat energy absorbtion (500 joules)
if fact, if the water is warm and it's spray on the i/c it should evaporate faster than cold water
unless you have water running thru the i/c (as oppose to misting) then yes cold water would do better
07-18-2002, 03:46 PM
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There are special ends you can get for exactly that problem.
It's for conditions when the mister is lower than the tank. It's a one way check valve on each. I'll see if I can find the site, some company in AZ, aquamist or something.