Misting loop
Misting loop
Made from 1/4" diameter PE tubes, quick connect fittings (T and L shape + misting nozzle holder) with a 3/4" threaded intake.
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Corners
Corners
Quick fitting elbows are mounted at the four corners of the aeroponics tote using 8 zip ties in total. Four of the zip ties are tied around the elbow piece:
Then the zip tie is routed through a small hole drilled at the outer edge of the tote. Route the zip tie under the rubber seal (the below photo has part of the seal removed)
On the other side of the tote's edge place a second zip tie on the first one. At this point leave it loose.
Elbow pieces mounted in the corners:
Intake
Intake
The intake of the misting loop needs to attach to the incoming 3/4" male thread of the Spray+Bypass assembly and convert it to a Quick fitting.
3/4" male thread to Quick fitting adapter
1 pcsFor 1/4" diameter PE tubeConverts a 3/4" Male Thread to 1/4" quick fitting
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Misting nozzles
Misting nozzles
Distribute the misting heads along the tote's edge to cover the most area, it's easy to cut the PE tube using a sharp scissor.
Tighten the four zip ties holding the corner elbow pieces, it should hold the spray loop steady. You can adjust each misting nozzle angle individually, I keep mine ~10 degrees below horizontal.
Misting nozzle
20 pcs (including 5 spares)0.5 mm / 0.0197” orifice4.5 mm/ 0.177” thread size10 mm head diameterSelf sealing O-ringGoogle Sites
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