The ability to cool outdoor areas with misting fans depends on one major factor – the wind. With a prevailing wind, light wind or no wind you can achieve some remarkable results with outdoor water misting fans. See our potential temperature drop chart and add 5 to 10 degrees for the wind chill factor. Normally speaking, in outdoor areas it is advisable to use nozzles with an orifice size of .012″. The exception would be areas with extremely high humidity (60% and above), then you would .008″ or .006″ nozzles depending on the exact nature of the job. Cooling outdoor areas with outdoor misting fans is relatively straight forward and can be broken into 2 different types*:
- Sports Sideline and Amusement Outdoor Misting Fans
In this type of cooling, the people do not mind getting damp, and more often than not prefer to. Because of this, generally the misting fans are placed at head height, so people can stand directly in front of them and get wet if they want to or stand a few feet back and stay dry. Portable Misting Fans are often used for these types of jobs because of their flexibility, ease of use and quick installation. - Restaurant Patio & Back Yard Patio Outdoor Misting Fans
When cooling large outdoor areas where the people do not want to notice the moisture. The misting fans should be set at their highest level and be aimed slightly above the horizon with the oscillation set to match the area being cooled. If possible, place the fans 10-20′ behind the area to be cooled. This will allow the cooled air to settle and keep the sound less noticeable.
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*For best results use with Cloudburst® High Pressure Pumps and Nozzles.
