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Special Report: Humidity and Climate Control
Nov 29 2021
In this Special Report, sponsored by Quest, we take a holistic look at the challenges facing cultivation operations and the important role of climate control.…

Water treatment plant problems
Jun 06 2022
THE PROPER CONTROL OF HUMIDITY PROBLEMS KILLS CORROSION, CUTS COSTS Download PDF In a water treatment plant, it goes without saying you want all the…

A New Approach to Dehumidifier Tech That Eliminates Performance Drops
Oct 18 2021
Dirty filters. Increased static pressure. Both are common, unavoidable issues for anyone using commercial dehumidifiers. And each can cause a drop in performance – causing…

Quest 335: An Inside Look at the World’s Most Efficient Dehumidifier
Oct 18 2021
When you build the most efficient dehumidifier in the world, there’s only one thing to do next. Build one that’s more efficient AND able to…

The (Un)filtered Truth: How to Maximize Your Dehumidifiers’ Performance
Oct 11 2021
How to Maximize Your Dehumidifiers’ Performance As cannabis cultivators know, climate control in a grow is a top priority. And an important aspect of controlling…

Taking Control of Your Space
Sep 30 2021
The evolving cannabis industry often finds a need for evolving environmental controls to maintain consistent yields. Growing a cannabis crop at an indoor facility can…

Understanding bud rot: Signs, symptoms and how to avoid it
Sep 30 2021
Signs, symptoms and how to avoid it Bud rot, or botrytis, is a common fungus many cannabis growers face at some point, especially those who…

Dansplainin’: The Real Cost of Reheat (VIDEO)
Aug 19 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yJT6rQrTXA For years, the HVAC industry has used large amounts of AC and reheated air to remove humidity from facilities. It’s a costly approach that drives energy…

Why Over or Undersized Equipment Causes Humidity Issues (VIDEO)
Feb 05 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVpvyDgeTpI&feature=emb_title It’s a random Tuesday and your relative humidity is at 80%. The next day? 50%. What the heck, right? Don’t worry – it’s not as mysterious…

How to properly size your dehumidification equipment (VIDEO)
Jan 04 2021
Getting at how much humidity control you need isn’t the international man of environmental control mystery, like many of us think. In fact, how to properly size your dehumidifiers is relatively straightforward IF you have the necessary data.

How proper humidity control saves you money when increasing ventilation
Dec 17 2020
If you run a business – regardless of the industry – it’s no secret increased ventilation has become a hot topic since the pandemic took…

What is relative humidity and why is it important?
Nov 17 2020
When it comes to storing, well – pretty much anything – relative humidity can cause damage to everything from food to furniture. It also can create health problems for workers. But…

Quest Named Winner Of Chicago Innovation Awards
Oct 26 2020
October 20, 2020 — Quest has been named one of the winners of the 19 th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The winners were announced at…

Improve your humidity problem without buying equipment (Video)
Oct 21 2020
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.…

Handle with care: How packaging causes humidity issues
Oct 14 2020
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…

Multi-coil design. The secret to efficiency. (VIDEO)
Sep 10 2020
https://youtu.be/5whvt3p_cOk 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…

COVID-19 research lab manages tightly controlled environment with desiccant dehumidifiers
Aug 25 2020
As scientists race to better understand COVID-19, one thing they don’t want to have to worry about: humidity levels in their laboratories. Why, though, are humidity levels top of mind…

Reduce dry down times after clean-up cycles (yes, it can be done!) (VIDEO)
Jul 02 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNBS3AjgU4&t=5s There are few things worse than downtime when running a food processing or pharmaceutical facility. It cuts into production and at its most basic…

Gelatin capsules: How to prevent product loss through humidity control
Jun 15 2020
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…

Nutraceutical knowledge: How humidity control speeds gummy production
Jun 15 2020
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…

Manage regen air w/o access to exterior air (VIDEO)
Jun 03 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEutNRx7IYE Desiccant dehumidifiers are a favorite for controlling humidity among food processors, nutraceutical manufacturers and others for two specific reasons: They operate well at sub-freezing temperatures. …

Quest Solves Your Humidity Control Problems During Production Line Changes
May 21 2020
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…

How to route dehumidifier ductwork (VIDEO)
May 12 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBRGA-nsVw 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…

Symptoms of a humidity problem and what to do about it
Aug 16 2019
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…