Micro Misting: How It Works and How Restaurants and Outdoor Spaces Benefit from It
Keeping patrons comfortable on hot days doesn’t necessarily mean squeezing more tables indoors to enjoy an air-conditioner’s coolness. When considering increasing electricity costs and possibly losing clientele due to a lack of space, micro misting systems for outdoor seating areas provide the ideal economical solution. To better understand how they can benefit your business, Bestline Manufacturing explores how these systems work before delving into their several advantages.
How Micro Misting Systems Work
A micro misting system is relatively simplistic to install only requiring a few essential items. A pressure pump is needed to push water through a specialised piping system to atomising nozzles that create a fine mist or fog. The ultra-fine mist, once released, immediately evaporates cooling the surrounding area. For optimal results, it is advisable to install the mist nozzles in higher places to create a more comfortable environment. Sizing the pump for your system is vitally important as you need one that produces high pressure but relatively low flow rates. A high-pressure, mid-sized pump is the best option for restaurants and outdoor public spaces as it can disperse mist or fog over a wider area.
An Alternative Solution to Traditional Cooling Systems
Micro misting offers a refreshing alternative to traditional cooling systems providing a more localised outdoor cooling solution by targeting specific areas and promoting customer comfort and an enhanced dining experience. Let’s take a look at several benefits that these unique cooling systems bring to restaurants and outdoor public areas.
- All-round affordability
Misting systems are far more affordable to install and maintain than an HVAC unit. As they consume significantly less energy and operating costs are low, it makes them an attractive option for cost-conscious establishments.
- Controlling dust and odours
Properly maintained micro misting systems create a healthier and more pleasant environment by effectively controlling dust, odours, and airborne allergens. These systems capture and neutralise pollutants, improving air quality and enhancing the overall experience for patrons and employees.
- Give your establishment a competitive edge
Transforming outdoor seating areas into an inviting oasis automatically gives your establishment a competitive edge. Restaurants and street-side cafés can boost customer experience with cool, comfortable patio areas, and, during peak dining times, micro misters can alleviate waiting area discomfort, greatly improving customer satisfaction and potentially increasing turnover.
- Creating comfortable outdoor temperatures
Micro misting can be used in a multitude of outdoor areas, from commercial spaces that include restaurants and hotels, to residential patios. Outdoor misting systems are primarily installed for their exceptional cooling capabilities, lowering the perceived temperatures dramatically. As the mist evaporates rapidly, it creates a refreshing and comfortable environment ideal for dining, relaxing, and socialising.
The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of micro misting extends to the agriculture industry, enabling farmers to apply nutrients to the root zone of plants and save water through micro irrigation.
“The Pumps with Nine Lives”
To ensure that you select the right-sized pump for your micro misting system, it is best to consult with Bestline Manufacturing. As the sole distributor of Cat Pumps in South Africa, we stand behind the durability and dependability that these pumps offer. Whether you require stainless steel pumps for reverse osmosis applications or large-frame low-flow industrial pumps for heavy-duty vehicle wash bays, you can be assured that every design detail of Cat Pumps takes product life and reliable performance into consideration