A Short Guide on Misting Fans
Find out how to use a misting fan before the summer to avoid any technical difficulties. Misting fans work the same as the usual fan but with the added benefit of water particles. That dried out feeling. Misting fans operate based on evaporative cooling by sucking the hot air out of the room and lowering the temperature immensely. It is advisable that a misting fan is used in scorching and dry environments. Be aware of environments with high humidity levels, as this may restrict the function of the misting fan. In such cases, the fan can be utilized by switching off the misting function and only using the fan itself to cool down. Misting fans are for the people who enjoy their time in the sun but would prefer cooling down now and then. A misting fan should not be compared to an air-conditioner or an air-cooler.
What are your options?
Outdoor misting fans may need more maintenance than indoor fans as they are exposed to the elements. Take this into consideration when looking for a misting fan rental. Misting fans vary in power and are classified according to that category. There are misting fans that can cool down a 1000-foot area. These fans use big water tanks, and the microdroplets are formed through centrifugal pressure. The smaller sized misting fans can be attached to a garden house and make use of a low-pressure system. The lower pressure misting fans are used next to swimming pools, in the backyard or to cool down patios.
Check it before you wreck it
Misting fans need as much maintenance like any other household device, keep that in mind before renting one. To prevent debris from building up, the nozzles attached to low pressure misting fans need to be cleaned regularly. If the build-up in the nozzle is difficult to remove, consider soaking the nozzle in lime or vinegar for 30 minutes. A good scrub with a toothbrush might do the trick. Small build-ups can be removed by lightly tapping a screwdriver on the nozzle. Misting fans that function on tank water can become clogged too. If tap water is used, calcium may build up in the water tank. Remove the calcium by merely scrubbing the tank with soap and water. Make sure the tank is clean and dry before filling it with water. Centrifugal pressure tanks are easy to clean and therefore require the least maintenance.
Which type of misting fan?
Consider the size of the area that needs cooling down when deciding which type of misting fan to rent. The bigger the misting fan, the bigger the tank. Make sure that you have enough room for the whole misting fan and its tank before settling. The bigger misting fans are known to cover a full area, like a backyard or a big patio. The type of social event and the number of people attending might help with the decision of an appropriately sized misting fan.
