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How proper humidity control saves you money when increasing ventilation

If you run a business – regardless of the industry – it’s no secret that increased ventilation has become a hot topic since the pandemic…

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¿Que es la Humedad Relativa y Porque debería de Importarte?

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A hygrometer displaying a red needle pointing to 60% humidity on a black dial with blue markings and text.

What is relative humidity and why is it important?

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Quest Named Winner Of Chicago Innovation Awards

October 20, 2020 —  Quest has been named one of the winners of the 19th annual Chicago Innovation Awards.  The winners were announced at this year’s virtual…

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Improve your humidity problem without buying equipment (Video)

Sit back, because we’re about to blow your mind: Yes, our dehumidifier experts are going to help you improve your humidity problem WITHOUT buying equipment.…

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Handle with care: How packaging causes humidity issues

Cold-storage facilities share a lot of similar challenges with other types of facilities.  Regulating temperature and maintaining adequate humidity levels are two of the most common issues, especially…

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Multi-coil design. The secret to efficiency. (VIDEO)

If you’re in charge of a facility’s HVAC and environmental controls, you’re well aware of this: Inefficient systems can lead to so many zeros on…

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Reduce dry down times after clean-up cycles (yes, it can be done!) (VIDEO)

There are few things worse than downtime when running a food processing or pharmaceutical facility. It cuts into production and at its most basic level,…

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Gelatin capsules: How to prevent product loss through humidity control

If you’ve ever held a gel cap in your mouth too long, as you frantically search for a glass of water to wash it down, you know how quickly moisture can…

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Nutraceutical knowledge: How humidity control speeds gummy production

Back in the day, gummy bears had little competition other than the occasional gummy worm. Today, thanks to the nutraceutical industry’s surge, that’s not the case.   Gummies are…

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Manage regen air w/o access to exterior air (VIDEO)

Desiccant dehumidifiers are a favorite for controlling humidity among food processors, nutraceutical manufacturers and others for two specific reasons:   But, for processors needing to keep cold spaces…

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Quest Solves Your Humidity Control Problems During Production Line Changes

Humidity control may be the last thing on your mind right now if you’re running a food processing facility, trying to manage rapid production line changes to…

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How to route dehumidifier ductwork (VIDEO)

How to route desiccant dehumidifier ductwork is the most common question in the food processing industry when it comes to managing humidity.   That’s why Quest engineers have spent hours upon…

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Rethinking Reheat for Dehumidification (infographic)

Using AC units with reheat coils for dehumidification is a common practice among retailers – from grocers to small bakers. But for those who need…

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Symptoms of a humidity problem and what to do about it

If you work in the refrigerated building industry long enough, it’s bound to happen: High levels of humidity will find a way to cause all…

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3 high humidity problems food processors need to fix

High humidity in food processing is one thing processors don’t want. It’s the mastermind behind frost and condensation problems that can, at their worst, shut…

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Humidity Issues in Restaurants

The kitchen is supposed to be the cleanest place in a restaurant, so why does it seem to have persistent cleanliness and hygiene challenges? You…

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How Ice Condensation and Ice Buildup Damage Cold Chain Products

Condensation and ice buildup are both signs that the relative humidity in your cold chain facility is too high. But knowing what the problem is…

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Water Treatment Facility Case Study

The Solution In the late 80s, Quest developed the first HI-E Dry dehumidifier. The patented revaporator process the system uses removes twice as much water from the atmosphere…

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What is Relative Humidity and Why Does it Matter

Relative Humidity Defined by the Experts According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Relative Humidity, or RH, is defined as “a ratio, expressed in…

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Common Issues for Cold Chain Systems

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South Louisiana Self-storage Case Study

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How Temperature Affects Extraction with Dehumidification

Temperature, dew point, grains, and relative humidity are terms we use a lot when we talk about dehumidification. But temperature, in particular, has a great…

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How Humidity Affects HVAC Performance

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