Adloheat - Misting Control System - Professional Evaporative Balance Arm Leaf Sensor & Irrigation Controller

Adloheat - Misting Control System - Professional Greenhouse Irrigation Controller

The Adloheat Misting Control System is a premium, industrial-grade horticultural solution engineered for the high-precision management of greenhouse humidity and propagation environments. Proudly manufactured in Australia, this intelligent system operates on the sophisticated "Balance Arm" principle of evaporation, utilising a mechanical balance arm sensor—widely known in the commercial nursery industry as an "electronic leaf". Rather than running on a rigid, inaccurate digital timer, this mechanical leaf sensor reacts directly to real-time atmospheric moisture loss. As water evaporates from the specialised sensor screen, the arm tips upward, instantly activating the low-voltage solenoid valve to launch a misting cycle. This demand-based irrigation ensures your plants receive hydration exactly when weather shifts dictate it.

Supplied as a complete, ready-to-use "plug-and-play" kit, the system includes a 24VAC control transformer, the balance arm leaf sensor controller with a two-pin polarised plug, a specialised power plug board, and a high-reliability 20mm water solenoid. By completely automating the canopy misting process based on actual environmental evaporation rates matching the plant canopy, growers can maintain the flawless, high-humidity microclimate essential for successful root striking, seed germination, and heat-stress management in intensive nursery settings.

Best For: High-precision propagation of cuttings, automated humidity control in commercial greenhouses, demand-based seedling irrigation, and maintaining optimal leaf moisture for tropical plant collections without waterlogging the media.

Key Features:

• Evaporative Balance Arm Leaf Sensor: Features a highly sensitive mechanical "electronic leaf" that naturally mirrors true leaf transpiration and evaporation rates, ensuring misting cycles only trigger when atmospheric humidity drops.
• High-Reliability 24V Solenoid Valve: Equipped with a professional-grade 20mm water solenoid designed for clean, instant shut-off and long-term durability under high-frequency cycling conditions.
• Safe Low-Voltage Operation: Powered via an isolated 24VAC 930mA control transformer, ensuring an exceptionally safe electrical environment in wet, high-humidity greenhouse settings.
• Modular Plug-and-Play Setup: Supplied complete with a polarised dual-socket power board and all necessary pre-wired leads, allowing for immediate installation with no complex electrical work required.
• Industrial Water Efficiency: Significantly minimises water waste and nutrient runoff by delivering targeted moisture pulses only when environmental changes demand it.

Specifications & Kit Components:

Ideal For:

• Cutting Propagation: Maintaining the constant, thin "leaf film" of water required to halt transpiration stress and dehydration in unrooted clones before they push lateral roots.
• Evaporative Greenhouse Cooling: Utilising the automated mist pulses to quickly depress ambient air temperatures during peak summer afternoons.
• High-Light Germination Benches: Ensuring delicate seedling trays or coco plugs never suffer from dry surface crusting in high-airflow, intensely lit propagation zones.

Installation & Plumbing Notes:

• Ready to Use: Simply secure the controller to your benching, plug into a standard power outlet, and splice the 20mm solenoid inline with your incoming water supply line.
• Plumbing Hardware: The base system price includes the complete controller and solenoid kit. Water piping and specific misting nozzles are sold separately.
• Compatible Nozzle Metrics (Available Separately): For optimal system performance, pair with mist heads, which offer a wide 1.2m mist spread and a precision flow rate of 61 Litres per hour when run at 30 psi.

Usage Tip: For absolute tracking precision, mount the Balance Arm sensor directly alongside your actual plant trays at the exact same height and lighting angle. This ensures the mechanical leaf sensor experiences the identical wind, heat, and light conditions as your true crop canopy, triggering misting intervals that are perfectly harmonised with your plants' true evaporation needs.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.