DIY Mister

A mister helps keep you cool if you're playing sports, gardening and more.

A mister is a device that sprays a fine mist of water into the air, similar to the mist created by a spray bottle. Use misters to water plants or keep yourself cool on a hot day. As long as you have a hose and a fan, you can make a water mister at home using household items.

Things You'll Need

• Misting ring with low-pressure tubing connector
• Low-pressure hose
• Faucet adapter for hose
• 1/4-inch push lock with push lock fitting
• Teflon tape
• Fan
• Extension cord
• Pliers

Instructions

1. Push one end of the low-pressure hose into a faucet adapter. If the fit is tight, use pliers to guide the hose into the faucet adapter.

2. Push a 1/4-inch push lock fitting onto the other end the hose. Wrap the threaded portion of the hose with Teflon or plumber's tape two to three times. Wet the tape. Push a 1/4-inch push lock onto the threaded portion of the hose covered with the wet tape.

3. Connect the end of the hose with the push lock fitting to a misting ring that has a low-pressure tubing connector.

4. Connect the end of the hose with a faucet adapter to a nearby faucet or spigot.

5. Position the misting ring on a fan so the holes on the ring face away from the fan. Secure the misting ring to the fan using zip ties.

6. Plug the fan into a nearby outlet. Use an extension cord if needed. Turn on the water. As the water drips from the misting ring, the fan creates a mist as it blows air.

References

• Outdoor Mister Nozzles: How to Build an Outdoor Mister Fan