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Colorado Pumpkin

Parker, CO

Which of these timers do y'all use that set them up for misting systems? On a few seconds - off a few seconds type of operation.

3/8/2016 1:48:36 AM

cojoe

Colorado

Look for a irritrol that has a looping feature. This lets you have as many cycles per day as needed.

3/10/2016 8:54:49 PM

baitman

Central Illinois

not sure what type of misters your using but you need to let the plant dry off between the ON time, so you may not need a rapid cycle time

3/11/2016 7:52:49 AM

Gourdzilla

San Diego, Ca.

You are looking for what is called a propagation timer.
Here is an example of one. It looks like it does what you want when set in propagation mode.

www.dripdepot.com/item/greenhouse-6-station-controller?gdftrk=gdfV29213_a_7c2873_a_7c11696_a_7c5058&gclid=CNyh0di6ucsCFZNhfgodwGsKNA

3/11/2016 3:25:54 PM

Colorado Pumpkin

Parker, CO

perfect... thank you! Trying to price something out to help keep the plants cool during the hottest parts of the day. Might not be able to afford it this year but ill try!

3/12/2016 10:44:54 PM

Dan the Irrigation Man

Ashland, Ohio

I sell the DIG 710AP075 9 VDC Single station propagation controller w/ 3/4'' in-line valve as well as a complete supply of all irrigation products. I am a giant pumpkin grower and a proud sponsor of OVGPGA
Columbus Irrigation Co.

3/13/2016 4:40:15 PM

cojoe

Colorado

We really benefit from misting here with our heavy uv and low humidity.The interesting part on misting is that if you mist heavily the plants become more dependant on it. So the trick is to find a happy medium where the plants don't burn up from too little or become extra tender from excessive pampering. We easily dry out so disease and rot isn't much of a problem.

3/16/2016 1:46:38 PM

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