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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…

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…

Humidity Issues in Kitchens
Jul 22 2019
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…

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…

Water Treatment Facility Case Study
Aug 30 2018
The Problem A water treatment facility in Wisconsin was falling victim to some of the most common problems facilities of its typeface. The corrosion of…

What is Relative Humidity and Why Does it Matter
Aug 17 2018
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…

Humidity Control In Freezers
Jul 30 2018
Quest Desiccant Dehumidifiers Have questions? We have a team of experts standing by to help you craft a customized solution to fit your needs. Contact…

Common Issues for Cold Chain Systems
Jul 16 2018
Regardless of what your product is or the size of your cold chain facility, a few common issues are rampant: Ice buildup Condensation Damaged packaging…

South Louisiana Self-storage Case Study
Jul 05 2018
Climate control in the self-storage industry can be tricky. Protecting your clients’ goods is paramount to your success, however, installing a costly system will hurt…

How Humidity Affects HVAC Performance
Jun 14 2018
What is often misunderstood because of the physical process that’s occurring, is that HVAC units are not designed to remove water vapor from the air. And…

Weyauwega Cheese Case Study
Jun 04 2018
CHallenge A local cheese maker has been serving a high-quality product for over 100 years. Using local, high quality ingredients from Wisconsin, the company prides…

The cold chain industry might not seem like it would be affected by humidity issues. After all, everything is frozen, right? The cold reality is…

Factors in Starting a Cold Chain Business
Jun 04 2018
Are you considering setting up a new cold chain business? Now is the time! Retailers, restaurants, hospitals, florists and others use cold chain facilities to…

Grow room dehumidifiers: Perfect your setup
Apr 16 2018
When the team at East Coast Cultivation set out to build its new indoor grow operation in Rhode Island, it knew it had to nail one thing: environmental controls.

Stop crop loss before it starts As your grows get bigger, the last thing you need is for crop loss to strike. That’s why you…

The best grow room dehumidifier for your setup
Nov 20 2017
Here’s the thing about humidity: It doesn’t care if you’re a basement hobbyist or the biggest, commercial cultivator on the block. It will demand to…

Keeping Bud Rot at Bay with Humidity Control
Nov 07 2017
The fungus Botrytis cinerea is a common cause of crop loss. The first signs might be yellowing leaves, followed by white mold on colas. As…

Powdery mildew is a common, and sometimes catastrophic, problem for growers. But you can avoid powdery mildew with effective prevention, treatment and recovery methods. With…

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…

Vapor Pressure Deficit and Why it Matters
Sep 28 2017
The gardening world is filled with trends and phrases that come and go as quickly as they’re created. Sometimes these concepts are thrown around without full understanding, especially with the more scientific processes. One of the most misunderstood concepts is vapor pressure deficit, or VPD, as it’s commonly called.

Growing indoors generates a lot of expenses, and electricity bills are at the top of most growers’ list of villains. That’s why we’ve outlined these…

It’s no secret: Declining wholesale prices are a big problem for growers. “But that’s exactly why efficiency is so important,” said Dan Kibbin, a Maine-based…

Five Steps for Better Yields NEED HELP OR JUST WANT TO TALK SHOP? We stand behind our products. That means if you have questions or…

Q&A: Avoiding Powdery Mildew Before it Strikes
Jul 24 2017
Powdery mildew is a common—yet avoidable—cause of crop loss on cannabis. To learn more about powdery mildew and how it can be avoided, we sat…