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No problems with water misting systems if high pressure, high quality, and maintained correctly

Business operators with installed high pressure misting systems have expressed concerns over the release of a recent report from Edith Cowan University researchers highlighting findings of “opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens” in 10 water misting systems examined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Local supplier of quality high pressure misting systems, CoolMist Systems Australia (CoolMist), has recently fielded queries from their customers about the safety of misting systems t...

Important information about health concerns related to pathogens in water misting systems

Recently in the news there has been conversation around how Edith Cowan University researchers “found the presence of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens” in 10 water misting systems they examined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA Today, 30/11/21). Understandably, some customers have been concerned, so here is some information about CoolMist Systems Australia’s misting systems. CoolMist® systems when installed, operated and maintained correctly, and using a potable water...

Outdoor dining - How does your venue beat the scorching heat?

There’s no doubt that we love our Aussie summers and during the warmer weather dining alfresco is a big draw card to bring in customers to many hospitality venues. Keeping these areas open and serviced even in the height of summer is vital to any food and drink-service operator. Hot weather conditions experienced locally and around Australia have seen some restaurants and cafes closing off their outdoor dining areas. Imagine what the impact would be on your business, especially if the footprin...

Special effects misting systems

Misting systems can enhance and showcase your next project with subtle or spectacular fog effects. Are you considering installing a creative themed fogging effect for your next project? The use of high-pressure fogging systems for decorating civic areas, parks and fountains creates a mesmerising ambience entertaining both adults and children. Here are some reasons to consider installing a fogging system in your landscape. Attractive and Cool outdoor scenes Misting systems also known as fogging s...

Industrial Cooling - How to combat the heat of summer quickly, effectively and efficiently.

During the summer months industrial and manufacturing plants across Australia find the temperatures in their facilities reach excessive levels. Large open workshops, warehouses and packing sheds are difficult to keep cool in summer and the risk of heat stress is high.  Heat can adversely affect employees' health noticeably reducing productivity, lowering morale and increasing staff turnover. Heat stress occurs when the body fails to cool itself through sweating. Therefore, when the temperat...

Portal at Town of Victoria Park

The art piece titled "Portal", (pictured below) from artists Stephen Pennock and Shavaurn Hanson was installed in the upgraded John Macmillan Park as part of the John Mactivation project. At night the lights and the mist work together to create colour and immersion and sensory fun.  We (CoolMist Systems Australia) are thrilled to have been involved with this project and love the effect of the mist interacting with the LED lights and nature. Stargate Portal -  Watch the video ...

Limit the Spread of Viruses with a Disinfectant Misting System

With the flu season and the newly discovered coronavirus (COVID-19) upon us, facility maintenance personnel are working harder than ever to keep germs at bay. Infectious germs survive on surfaces for some time, so it is necessary to sanitise as many common surfaces as possible, and more frequently. This puts extra demands on employees who are already working hard to meet their workplaces’ cleaning and sanitation standards. As restrictions ease and people return to their workplace, school, shop...

Are Australian summers now twice as long as winter?

January 2020 was the warmest on record globally. New temperature highs have become more frequent and commonplace. Recently, I received a message from a friend who lives in Europe. She said "Nature is disturbed..the daffodils are starting to come out, normally this happens at the end of March." Does this mean that our summers will last longer and extend later into the autumn months going forward? Here's a link to a report on ABC News on Monday 6th March, 2020, "Summers are now twice as ...

Waging War on Dust at Demolition Sites

Creating innovative, dynamic, and sustainable places across Perth and revitalizing urban precincts to transform our city has led to the dismantling of old civil and industrial buildings. While the development of these properties revitalises our communities, it can also bring about potential health and environmental issues. Dust nuisance during demolition is a considerable issue. The release of dust can cause damage to the respiratory system of people near the demolition or construction site. Whe...

Cooling outdoor areas in schools and day care facilities

Outdoor cooling using misting and fogging systems bring relief from the heat in schools and day care facilities. In Australia, school lunch, sports and activity breaks are often outdoors, therefore providing a cool, comfortable location where students and children can seek relief from the heat is essential to schools, day care centres and for parents peace of mind.  Provide children with the relief they need from the heat! Outdoor cooling can help prevent the effects of high temperatures ...

Choosing the right outdoor cooling system for your home

As the desire to create a beautiful and useful outdoor living space has edged its way up the priority list for many new homeowners and renovators', there has been a surge in the popularity of mist cooling systems.  Once confined to the high end of the market, outdoor cooling systems have become widely popular and choosing the right misting system will help lower the temperature in your outdoor space to a refreshing and comfortable level. If you are considering a mist cooling system for...