Gen 3 Refill Archives - TechSelfHelp https://help.mistaway.com/tag/gen-3-refill/ MistAway TechSelfHelp Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://help.mistaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-MistAway-Help-Logo-32x32.png Gen 3 Refill Archives - TechSelfHelp https://help.mistaway.com/tag/gen-3-refill/ 32 32 Mist Schedule and Duration https://help.mistaway.com/mist-schedule-and-duration/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/mist-schedule-and-duration/ A common schedule is comprised of three scheduled mists per day: A mist of 45 seconds in the hours around dawn (after the sprinkler system has finished). Another mist of 45 seconds in the time around dusk. A third mist of 45 seconds between 9PM and 1:00 AM. In this common schedule, the automated mists are […]

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]]> A common schedule is comprised of three scheduled mists per day:
  • A mist of 45 seconds in the hours around dawn (after the sprinkler system has finished).
  • Another mist of 45 seconds in the time around dusk.
  • A third mist of 45 seconds between 9PM and 1:00 AM.

In this common schedule, the automated mists are timed to occur when there is unlikely to be activity on the property.  Their timing also avoids afternoon winds and the daylight activity of beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

Note: There are differences of opinion among misting professionals as to what schedule and duration is optimal in any given circumstance.  These reflect differences in factors such as relative mosquito pressure, species and activity, conducive conditions, etc.

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]]> Dosing and Days to Empty Calculator https://help.mistaway.com/dosing-and-days-to-empty-calculators/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/dosing-and-days-to-empty-calculators/ You will need to enter these factors into the calculator: ​ System with Gen 1.3 Drum unit: Formulation name (or % concentration of active ingredients in concentrate) Target concentration % of active ingredients in the mist Capacity of the drum (in gallons) Solution remaining in drum (in inches from the bottom) Number of nozzles installed on […]

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​ System with Gen 1.3 Drum unit:

  • Formulation name (or % concentration of active ingredients in concentrate)
  • Target concentration % of active ingredients in the mist
  • Capacity of the drum (in gallons)
  • Solution remaining in drum (in inches from the bottom)
  • Number of nozzles installed on the system
  • Flow rate of the nozzles
  • Minutes of scheduled and remote misting per day

 

​System with Gen 3 Tankless unit:

  • Formulation name (or % concentration of active ingredients in concentrate)
  • Target concentration % of active ingredients in the mist
  • Concentrate fill volume (in gallons)
  • Number of nozzles installed
  • Minutes of scheduled and remote misting per day

 

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]]> Gen 3: Approved Insecticides https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-approved-insecticides/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-approved-insecticides/ * Please Note: Using any non-MistAway approved concentrate with a Gen 3 Tankless System will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Click on links for labels, MSDS and misting-specific language. Conventional Formulations in Gen 3 systems – with Label Recommended Rates Sector – Synthetic Permethrin (10%), PBO (10%) RECOMMENDED Dilute 1 oz concentrate with 109 oz water to […]

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* Please Note: Using any non-MistAway approved concentrate with a Gen 3 Tankless System will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Click on links for labels, MSDS and misting-specific language.

Conventional Formulations in Gen 3 systems – with Label Recommended Rates

Exempt (Green) Formulations in Gen 3 systems – with Label Recommended Rates

  • Stop the Bites! – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (1%), Lemongrass Oil (5%), Geraniol (4.5%), Castor Oil (6%), Cedarwood Oil (3%), Corn Oil (0.5%)
  • Naprovit Pro Plus – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (8%), Soybean Oil (2%), Corn Oil (1%)
  • Zero Bite – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (3.84%), Geraniol (1%), Clove Oil (0.5%), Peppermint Oil (0.25%)
    • APPROVED
    • Dilute 1 oz concentrate with 54 oz water to yield 0.23% combined active ingredients in mist
    • MIX Ratio:  54
    • Manufacturer: Pyranha
    • Label, MSDS
  • Essentria IC-3 – Rosemary Oil (10%), Geraniol (5%), Peppermint Oil (2%)
    • NOT APPROVED – incompatible with dosing pump valves and check valves in nozzles
    • Manufacturer:  Zoecon
    • Label, MSDS
  • Eco Via EC – Thyme Oil (20%), 2-Phenethyl Propionate (14%), Rosemary Oil (8%)

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]]> Gen 3: Dosing Insecticide https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-dosing-insecticide/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-dosing-insecticide/ The REFILL routine in the MAINTENANCE Menu of the controller prompts the user to input the target MIX of water and insecticide, expressed in Parts Water to Concentrate. This value must be calculated from the mixing instructions found on the insecticide label: Example:  A 5% pyrethrin formulation, contains label language for use in Residential Backyards […]

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]]> The REFILL routine in the MAINTENANCE Menu of the controller prompts the user to input the target MIX of water and insecticide, expressed in Parts Water to Concentrate.

This value must be calculated from the mixing instructions found on the insecticide label:

Example:  A 5% pyrethrin formulation, contains label language for use in Residential Backyards to “Mix 64 fl. Oz of concentrate in 55 gallons of water to yield a solution of 0.046% Pyrethrins and 0.23% Piperonyl Butoxide.”

The Target MIX Calculation is:

The insecticide label will contain both recommended and maximum concentrations.  It is against regulations to mix the insecticide to a concentration that exceeds the stated limit.  Concentrations less than recommended on the label are permissible, although there is a threshold below which the material will not be effective.

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]]> Gen 3: Refill Checklist https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-refill-checklist/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-refill-checklist/ For a more comprehensive checklist, see Gen 3:  Routine Service Checklist 1.  Remove Empty Bottle and Prepare New Bottle Select a concentrate from the list of Gen 3:  Approved Insecticides Remove empty bottle from coupler and remove Plus Cap from pour port. (Pressing button on coupler will free bottle for removal.) Dispose of the empty bottle, strictly […]

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]]> For a more comprehensive checklist, see Gen 3:  Routine Service Checklist

1.  Remove Empty Bottle and Prepare New Bottle

  • Select a concentrate from the list of Gen 3:  Approved Insecticides
  • Remove empty bottle from coupler and remove Plus Cap from pour port. (Pressing button on coupler will free bottle for removal.)
  • Dispose of the empty bottle, strictly following label instructions or regulations regarding disposal.
  • Remove factory cap and seal from pour port on new bottle.
  • Thread Plus Cap onto pour port, ensuring it is not cross-threaded or too tight.
  • Remove seal on vent port (to prevent bottle from collapsing as insecticide is pumped out.)
  • Replace factory cap on vent port but do not tighten completely.
  • Insert new bottle into coupler.

2.  Step through REFILL Routine in controller

  • Calculate desired MIX ratio using the Dosing and Days to Empty Calculator.  If you are using an approved concentrate other than ones presented in the calculator, you can find information required by the calculator – concentration of active ingredients in the formulation and target concentration in the mist – at Gen 3:  Approved Insecticides.
  • MAINTENANCE Menu, scroll to REFILL.
  • Press and hold Green ► button for 5 secs to enter REFILL routine.
  • Set MIX ratio (parts water to 1 part concentrate) to target.  Default is 108:1.  Press Green ► button to advance.
  • Set bottle size (BOT) in ounces.  Default is 64 oz.  Range is 2 to 256 ounces.  Press Green ► button to advance.
  • Set LEVEL in bottle.  Eight bars indicates a full bottle of the size entered in the previous step. Press Green ► button to advance.
  • DONE, and then VENT will be displayed.  Press Green ► button to return to home screen.

3. Prepare Unit for Operation

  • Confirm AUTO Cycle times and durations
  • Confirm Remote Mist duration
  • Confirm operating mode – usually AUTO Everyday
  • Close lid and lock

 

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