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December 10, 2020
The Effects of Temperature and Humidity in Instruments and the Calibration Process

The Effects of Temperature and Humidity in Instruments and the Calibration Process

Most calibration laboratory equipment and processes are sensitive to ambient temperature and relative humidity.  Laboratory temperature and humidity are two key factors in creating ideal lab […]
November 29, 2017
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Thermostat vs. Hygrostat Based Approaches to Monitoring Condensation in Electrics

Condensation is one of the more overlooked factors in electrical component failure. Condensation can build in electrical enclosures, thus shortening the lifespan of components and causing […]
September 19, 2017

Product Liability Lawsuits Increase Demand for Environmental Chambers

Unfortunately, defective product lawsuits are becoming a very common occurrence within this country.  Lawsuits of this nature generally arise from a source of negligence.  A company […]
September 18, 2017

Overcoming the Negatives of Fabric Duct Work

Within the HVAC industry, there have been innovations developed with the intention of providing efficient heating and cooling to consumers at a very affordable cost.   With […]
September 14, 2017

A Flexible Tool: Hygrometers in Meteorology vs. Hygrometers in Controlled Environments

The first hygrometer was invented by Leonardo da Vinci in 1480. Used to measure the atmosphere’s moisture content, a hygrometer can contribute in a very broad […]
April 6, 2016

Preventing Moisture Buildup and Mold in Your Basement

Moisture in a basement can be a big problem. Not only can it be damaging to the personal belongings kept in the space, it can also […]
March 22, 2016

School Must Control Humidity, and Remove Mold

A school system finding mold in the buildings in which kids work and study every day is a major issue and one that will likely have […]
December 30, 2015

Dirty Filters Cause Big HVAC Issues

This is the time of year, as the utility bills begin to climb higher and higher for many in the country, when property owners consider steps […]
December 29, 2015

Mold in the Air Ducts

In a recent story out of Nebraska, it was reported that inspections turned up reports of mold in the heating- and cooling ducts of a US […]
December 3, 2015

Proper HVAC System Performance Can Combat Mold

If you have found mold in your home, office space, or other commercial property, then it is a very good idea to have your HVAC system […]
December 2, 2015

Six Reasons to Call for HVAC System Inspection

It is very important to have HVAC systems inspected on a regular basis, to ensure that everything is operating as it should, and in the safest […]
November 18, 2015

Need To Test Products at Specific Temperatures and Humidity Levels?

Military troops marching, knee deep in the swamps, always feeling the risk of happening upon the enemy, want to know that the equipment they carry is […]
September 9, 2015

Why Humidity Matters

Imagine standing in a desert where it’s 100 degrees outside.  Now imagine standing in a rainforest where it’s also 100 degrees.  Do they feel the same?  […]
July 3, 2015

It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity

Anyone who has visited a tropical climate can attest that the weather is hot.  When a person is in such a place and drenched in sweat, […]