How to Install a DIY Patio Mister System (Complete Guide)

[@roncraig617]

Any advice on attaching to an aluminum awning - are zip ties the best solution? Thanks.

[@dripdepot]

Great question -- I think everyone has their preference to some degree, but I do like zip-ties for this, largely due to their simplicity and they don't do any damage to the awning like options with screws or bolts can. Another good option is outdoor magnetic cable holders (these would be a top option if it was easier to find them in smaller sizes). Outdoor Adhesive mounts with zip ties are my go to option when using smaller tubing sizes, the zip tie make ensures a fit, and the adhesive mount allows me a place to secure it on pretty much any material :)

[@nikkisidhu2688]

If I attached the misters to my trees. Will it ruin them. Trying to create a sitting space under the shade of the tree with some misters.

[@dripdepot]

Misters on trees can be potentially bad for the tree, though it does depend on the type of trees. The risk is the bark getting wet which can promote mold, disease, bacterial growth, etc. A couple of trees off the top of my head that can at least tolerate wet bark are some Willows (Salix), Bald Cypress, and River Birch. There is no doubt some others, but outside of those I'd recommend trying to keep the bark dry except during natural precipitation events.

[@aznbballr24]

My auto drain valve is at a low point, but just shoots out water in a stream the whole time, causing the system to depressurize. Any advice? Thanks

[@dripdepot]

It's possible the auto drain valve got stuck in its open position -- give it a thump or two and see if that gets it working again, if there's some debris (or if it simply got stuck and needed some encouragement) this might loosen it and get it working again. If that doesn't do the trick, it's possible that particular one was bad to begin with (if you got it from us, let me know if it doesn't get up and running so I can get a replacement out to you). One other possibility is a bit more remote, but during pressurization it may not be receiving enough pressure to close the valve -- I say this is less likely a possibility as they close at reasonably low pressure (as they have to since they close during pressurization), but it may be worth doing a quick check of pressure there with your hand by removing the valve and just getting a feel for how much pressure is coming out. It doesn't need to be exact, if the pressure feels reasonable to you, it should be enough. If it feels like a weak trickle, it could be the cause.

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