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06-19-2007, 01:25 PM
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misting vs hand spraying
Hi guys, I have a fairly small grow area and have been looking at the different misting system out there. Before I take the "plunge" would someone tell me why I could not just "sprizz" my plants with water each day when I visit them to check on how things are going in my grow area.
I know this is more labour intensive but I really don't mind taking care of my chids each day.
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06-19-2007, 02:27 PM
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I check your list, and I don't see anything that would require misting 
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06-19-2007, 04:19 PM
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Misting is more of a humidity thing. It will wet everything down, but fine mist will create a jump in humidity for a good long while. If you don't mind hand spraying, then go for that.
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06-19-2007, 04:23 PM
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I hand mist 250 'chids every day 
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06-19-2007, 04:29 PM
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Sue, I would encourage you to enlist the Aid of the All Mighty Mist King. Just for those days when you just don't have the time. 
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06-19-2007, 04:32 PM
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I have plenty of time  I enjoy taking the time to do the misting...it allows me keep a close eye on everything 
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06-19-2007, 05:37 PM
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I have a submersable pump with a nozzle that has a mist function .
When the plants were in the house I used a black & Decker battery sprayer a battery eater deluxe ,they quit making them . My humidity is fairly high in the green house they are not misted every day about once a week I spray them down  The mounties are watered daily unless cool . Gin
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06-19-2007, 06:25 PM
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We use a fogger to control humidity not as a watering method. Like Susanne, we hand water (with tempered water) with a sprayer attached to a garden hose. The process takes time when you have upwards of 200 plants, but this way you can get a good look at a plant's general health.
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06-21-2007, 09:44 AM
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Everybody needs misting system just in case you will travel for longer than one day.
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06-21-2007, 11:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow
Everybody needs misting system just in case you will travel for longer than one day.
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I agree 
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