The Q Report

Pure Electric Humidifiers

July 7, 2026 by Bill Reagan

Pure Humidifier Company is the leader in commercial and industrial humidification applications! Located in Chaska, MN, Pure Humidifier was founded in the early 1980's - the same era that the Electric Slide gained popularity. Q Applied ...

Start-Up of CDI Desiccant Dehumidification

December 7, 2025 by Bill Reagan

Air Handling Units Several Climate by Desing, Int'l (CDI) desiccant dehumidification air handling units were recently started up and placed in service. These units serve several areas in a semiconductor manufacturing plant where humidity control is ...

It’s Humidification Season –

October 18, 2025 by Bill Reagan

- Don’t Ruin Your Holidays! Very dry weather, commonly associated with winter and Santa Ana Wind conditions in Southern California, can be a challenge to facilities with critical processes that require both humidity and temperature control. Rapid ...

Another CDI Dehumidifier Installed

October 16, 2023 by Bill Reagan

Q Applied System provided another Climate by Design Int’l (CDI) desiccant air handling unit that was recently started-up at a S&P 500 semiconductor manufacturer. This 15,000 CFM by CDI serves the make-up air and dehumidification to a new plant ...

CDI Dehumidifiers Saves Lives

March 2, 2021 by Bill Reagan

Covid-19 Have you had a test or vaccine yet? The worldwide demand for increased Covid-19 vaccines and testing kits has put a tremendous strain on manufacturing and the precision HVAC equipment necessary to condition the environment. Climate by Design ...

Up On The Roof…..(It’s Hot!)

August 20, 2018 by Bill Reagan

Everyone in Southern California knows that this summer has been hot and humid but NOW is the time to make sure your humidifiers are in good working order. Soon the Santa Ana's ...

Humidity Control in Woodworking Is Music to Your Ears

September 12, 2017 by Bill Reagan

Humidification and Kiesel Guitars For 70 years, Kiesel Guitars have been building high-quality guitars, basses, pickups, part necks and accessories for pro and hobbyist musicians alike. The Kiesel ...

New Manufacturing Exemptions (6/9/15 Still In Effect)

June 9, 2015 by Bill Reagan

MANUFACTURERS CAN NOW RECEIVE PARTIAL EXEMPTIONS OF SALES AND USE TAXES. Originally posted by Q Applied Systems in March of 2014, this California law that allows for certain purchases to be eligible for a reduction in sales and use taxes is still in ...

“Heard the stories of shooting arrows tearin' open the clouds…”

September 14, 2014 by Bill Reagan

Recently I was listening to the song Hatfield by Widespread Panic and was curious as to who Hatfield was and what the lyrics were about. It turns out that Charles Hatfield was a “rainmaker” in the early 20th century. During that period ...

Bang, Zoom! To The Moon Alice!

June 1, 2014 by Bill Reagan

Actually, today’s advanced materials would allow Ralph Kramden to repeatedly send Alice to the moon and back – Pow! Composite materials have the strength and durability to now afford space exploration as both a scientific and economic venture. This ...