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Old 17-06-2003, 07:08 AM
Dave Lockwood
 
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Default Automatic Misting Controll Switch

I have my misters set under the benches, pointing down. This keeps the
humidity up and the leaves dry. I mist everything with R.O. water first
thing in the morning to keep things dust free. I live in a pretty dry area
(Sacramento) so excess humidity is not a problem. Quite the contrary! It
sure makes the evaporative coolers work well. It was 100 degrees today and
the houses topped out at 81. ;-)
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Jun 2003 18:51:47 -0400, "Ray @ First Rays Orchids"
wrote in Message-Id:
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It is intended, as Al says, for seedlings of terrestrial plants that must

be
kept constantly damp.

I have a 110V version (From Griffith GH Supply) and used it as a way to
avoid misting if the "sail" has not dried out since the last time. What

I
mean is, rather than misting when the sail gets light and lifts (as
designed), I only get misting when my timer and it coincide to apply

power
to the solenoid valve.


Hmm... That's an interesting way of controlling misting. I suppose
you designed the circuit's operation based on empirical observation
and your intended results from misting.

Without actually trying it, I would have thought that a humidistat and
"leaf switch" would have been more appropriate than a timer. On the
other hand, I can see where all three in series might be useful. I
suppose it depends if your intent in misting to irrigate or maintain
humidity.