Burget misting system - How to...
As you know, you have to keep the humidity fairly high in the vivarium, so I been looking at those misting/fog system around.
Well, they cost around $120 here.
Think its a bit heavy price for my small vivarium, but I wanted to add something more efficient than my flower sprayer.
So I went online and to the local stores to find some small nozzle, to make a cheaper alternative.
Almost gave up until I found some nozzles on eBay for around $10.
The kit is used for outdoor garden and flowers.
10m 33ft Outdoor Garden Misting Cooling System 10 Plastic Mist Nozzle Sprinkler | eBay
In the package was 10 small plastic hose, 10 small nozzle sprinklers and some small plastic strips.
Also included was some connection for garden hose.
I used 6 of the nozzles and attached them around the edge of the "roof" of the vivarium.
I made a T connection for a piece of hose that goes out of the viv for adding water to the mist system.
The idea is to add water (and pressure) to the system with a syringe.
A 50 ml syringe gives the best effect.
Here is a short video to show the effect.
http://vid46.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4ca086a2.mp4
(Sorry for the background music) The video simulates the results of a appr. 1 mm of rain. (200 ml)
Because I have to hold the phone and press on the syringe at the same time, it was difficult to add maximum pressure to show the full effect of a "rain shower", but hope you can see the results.
Very cheap and fictional mist system, easy to make and easy the use!
Cheers!
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