Nozzles and Fittings

Misting nozzles are among the most vital parts of the mosquito misting system because it is through the nozzles that the mosquito misting insecticide is released into the air for the purpose of killing or repelling mosquitos in the area. When nozzles and fittings suffer through wear and tear, this can halt the effectiveness of your mosquito misting system and place a roadblock in front of a much-needed mosquito control treatment.

When your Mosquito Misting System is not spraying out mist the way that it should, you should examine and replace the problem nozzles. Read on to learn more about how to install nozzles and shop for the top nozzles we recommend for your misting system. 

Recommendations

There are various nozzles that can be used as part of a mosquito misting system and offer their own unique benefits.

We carry slimline straight nozzles as a standard nozzle type that sprays a basic mist straight out to a target area. We also have slimline 45s (45-degree) and T-shaped nozzles, which allow you to split a misting line or make multiple runs. There are also 90-degree angle fittings that allow you to end a run with a seamless nozzle or cut a sharp corner and straight union nozzles that allow you to extend tubing.

This variety of misting nozzle options gives you more versatility and allows you to customize your misting system lines to the specifications of the area where you are setting up the misting system.

For convenience, we recommend the 30 Slimline Nozzle Kit, which has all the necessary pieces to complete a 30 nozzle circuit around a landscape or yard.

There are 20 straight nozzles, 10 forty-five degree nozzles, 10 quarter-inch union elbows, 40 quarter-inch union tees, 10 quarter-inch union couplings, a bag of 100 black quarter-inch Dynaclamps, a bag of 100 three-eights inch Nylon clamps, as well as 500 linear feet of black tubing. If you are not interested in an entire kit, you could shop for specific nozzles individually as well. 

User Guide

Installing nozzles is very simple. All you would need to set up a misting nozzle is your select nozzle type, your tubing, any elbows and tees to properly aim and angle the nozzle, tubing clamps, and a tubing cutter.

Step 1: Cut the Tubing To Size

With the help of a tubing cutter, cut the tubing to the appropriate size. Typically, for best results, we recommend setting up nozzles 10 feet apart from one another.

Step 2: Connect the Tubing To The Nozzle

Once the tubing is cut, you’re going to get your nozzle and simply line the tubing in the nozzle opening and push it in. Depending on the nozzle type, sliding in the tubing will look slightly different.

Step 3: Secure Nozzle With Nylon Clamps

The next step would be to use the nylon clamps to mount the nozzle where you would like it. After that, you can drill a hole on the surface where the misting line will be placed and secure it with a screw.

Inspection and Maintenance

Mosquito misting nozzles are super simple to maintain. Nozzles are comprised of a few components, one being the filter, and the other being the check valve. 

The tip of the nozzle can actually unscrew just by twisting it loose. If it is harder, a pair of pliers will do in removing the tip. Once it is off, you can use a paper clip to push out the spring, check valve and the filter and you can replace them accordingly. Typically, this maintenance should be done once a year if a drop in performance shows that it is necessary.

Key Takeaways

• Nozzles are a vital component of a misting system and ensure that the misting chemicals are safely transferred and moved throughout the machine.
• There are various nozzle types that are useful and can be customized to your liking in your nozzle setup. (Slimline straight nozzles, 45-Degree angled nozzles, 90-degree nozzles, etc.)
• Part of nozzle maintenance means replacing the filter and check valve at least once a year so the nozzle performs at optimum levels.