An outdoor mist line can cool the air by as much as 30 degrees allowing you to enjoy the outdoors all through the summer months. You will have no problems entertaining your guests outdoors or leisurely spending time reading a book on your deck.

Choose a high quality effective misting system. Any cheap mister will basically work as mini-sprinklers and will do more to get you wet than cool the air. Higher pressure can be obtained with smaller nozzles and the addition of either a mid or high pressure misting pump. The micro fine droplets evaporate into the air, and an amazing cooling occurs. A misting system, to be effective, should take into account the humidity and temperature in your area as also the height of the installation. Eight feet off the ground is a good rule of thumb.

To create a homemade mist system to ward off heat, all you need is only a garden hose, good supply of running water, a spray bottle with a screw-on cap and a  garden hose adapter. Screw the garden hose adapter onto the bottom of the spray bottle nozzle and attach the garden hose to the adapter.

After creating the mister, you can hang it in the air over the area you wish to cool in front of a rotating fan, preferably a pedestal fan, to help disperse the mist and facilitate faster evaporation. This home-made mister, like all other misters, will work best in high-temperature, low-humidity environments.

Patio misting systems vaporize instantly and cool the air where it is let out. The speed at which the droplets vaporize is however subject to the prevailing temperature in the environment. If the temperature is high then water disperses swiftly. A patio misting system is a veritable boon during those oppressive summer months. There is a wide range of uses for Patio Misting systems:

Heat Reduction is the basic application of the system. It saves you, your family members and kids as also your pets from unbearable heat and dehydration. When you use the Patio Misting system during the most uneasy summer season, it reduces temperatures as much as 35 degrees F. The water droplets that are let out absorb the heat that exists in the environment and disperses it. This leads to a considerable drop in the existing temperature.

Patio misting systems can be an economical and highly effective cooling alternative. They

can control the movement of flying insects and keep away wasps, hornets, mosquitoes and all types of flies including spiders. Outdoor misting systems produce fine droplets of water that stick on to these creatures and makes them immobile. This restricts them from flying and repels them from the area that is powered by a mist system. Patio misting systems also keep the entire area free from dust, smoke and other pollutants.

While most people want to enjoy the outdoors during the hot summer days, excessive patio heat often drives many back into the interiors. Hitherto, it was believed that Patio misting systems were a luxury reserved for the richer people, but that is no longer true. All homeowners today have changed their lifestyle and spend a lot of time in their own front open areas and backyards.

Homeowners now create outdoor spaces as extensions of their indoors to enlarge the living spaces. Nowadays, homeowners are using various types of outdoor furniture in their front and backyards. As a matter of fact, they create not only outdoor recreation areas but also outdoor living rooms, outdoor dining rooms, and even outdoor kitchens.

Misting systems are now available in low, mid, or high pressure varieties and the price of each can vary substantially. Low pressure systems run off normal house water pressure, mid pressure involves using a 160 psi (approx) pump, and a high pressure of course requires a rather costly 1000-1500 psi pump. There are, of course, different types of systems and the more expensive option uses a pump which pressurizes the water, resulting in a very fine spray that evaporates.

A well designed misting system can be an amazing addition to any backyard or patio. Depending on your requirements, patio misting systems are available for both home use and industrial needs. They are most commonly used for heat reduction, frost protection, air filtration, dust abatement, odor removal, fire and smoke control.

How do misting systems work? Basically, these systems spray a fine mist a by using a high pressure pump and tubing to force water through tiny nozzles that are usually made of brass, ceramic or stainless steel. The nozzle itself has an orifice of only about 5 micrometers – a really small hole (about the size of a human hair) that turns the water into a very fine mist. The water droplets that are produced are so small that that they evaporate instantaneously. This evaporation then cools the surrounding air, lowering it by as much as 35 degrees Fahrenheit in just seconds.

Outdoor misting systems can be used for a variety of purposes. They can be installed around the perimeter of patios, where they can turn the area from an unusable hot space in the summer to a more resort-like sanctuary. Other uses include keeping a greenhouse with orchids or other plants much cooler so that they can grow at optimum conditions. These misting systems can also keep family pets and livestock cool and refreshed, preventing them from dehydrating or suffering heat strokes. Outdoor misting systems can also control insects and odors, and are commonly used in zoos and farms.

Outdoor misting systems are extremely popular in both humid and dry climates, and are less expensive to install and operate than traditional air conditioning. Many industrial facilities are choosing to install misting systems in worker break areas, to keep employees happy and refreshed while also lowering heat stress levels and making the work environment safer at the same time.

If you’re looking for a way to cool your patio, greenhouse, livestock, restaurant or bar effectively, then you should consider getting outdoor misting systems.

An outdoor misting fan combines the cooling power of an outdoor misting system with a fan. Perhaps you have visited a theme park and walked through one of their misting systems. No matter how warm it is, you immediately feel cooler. This is due to the science referred to as thermal dynamics, or flash evaporation. The amount of actual cooling that can take place on your patio depends on two things. The first is the actual temperature of the air outside and second is the relative humidity of the air. Most people report about a twenty degree drop in temperature on their patio, but in industrial settings, outdoor misting fans have actually shown a 55 degree drop in temperature in the dry heated air of a copper smelter.

Imagine the outside temperature being 100 degrees. Let’s face it, hardly anyone wants to be outside in that type of weather. Imagine being able to walk outside and activating a misting fan system where all you have to do is turn on the power to the fans, and click the remote control to fire up the high pressure pump unit. While everyone on your block is trapped inside their homes due to the heat, you are able to enjoy dining on the patio at a comfortable eighty degrees.

An additional benefit of these fans is that they repel insects, flies and pesky mosquitoes and sometimes even work better than bug zappers, citronella, and yard sprays. Many garden enthusiasts also love having the added ability to work in their garden during the warmest of days. Simply position each fan in the direction you are working and the cool air is delivered your way. If dust or pollen are present, the water vapor will settle them down in just a few minutes.

Outdoor misting fans also work very well to keep your pets cool when they want to play. If you need to work in your garage or shop, set a portable misting fan in an open door or window, turn it on and watch the temperature drop.

As a reminder, be sure that any outdoor misting fan is plugged into a GFI rated outlet just to be extra cautious. This is important since you are mixing water and electricity.