Most people have certainly experienced the discomfort of sweltering heat during the summer months more so, if you live in the desert or a tropical climate. If you happen to operate an outdoor restaurant or pub, chances are your patio business suffers a setback during the torrid summer heat.
If you have a patio or deck, all it takes is one oppressive heat wave to drive away the customers from your patio. The one assured way to remedy the situation is to set up an outdoor cooling system to prevent this from happening.
An outdoor cooling system simply works by pumping an ultra fine mist into the air. The heat in the air works as energy to evaporate the mist and the air becomes cooler. In less humid areas, the cooling effect will be slightly greater but even under normal humid conditions the cooling system will let customers enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of manufacturers and suppliers that offer outdoor mist cooling systems. While there are certainly some minor variations between different manufacturers misting system, the bulk of them will generally work in the same manner. All it takes is a basic understanding of the principle in order to decide on the best misting system for your application.
Many companies offer do-it-yourself kits that allow consumers to build their own system. If you want to turn the deck or patio of your restaurant or bar into a relaxing oasis for your patrons during the oppressive heat of summer, consider installing an outdoor cooling system.
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 misting 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.
by pumping an ultra fine mist into the air. The heat in the air works as energy to evaporate the mist. Because of this process of using heat energy to evaporate the water, the air becomes cooler. In less humid areas, the cooling effect is greater but even humid conditions can benefit from having a cooling system that let customers enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of manufacturers and re-sellers that offer outdoor cooling systems. While there are many subtle differences between most systems, the majority tend to work in the same manner. All it takes is a little bit of research in order to find the best system for your application. Smaller systems can be found which utilize a 120-160 PSI booster pump or sometimes only require hose pressure. Larger systems tend to include numerous misting fans and often run all off the same 1000 PSI high pressure pump unit.