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 ...

Air Density As Seen By An Artist

January 2, 2026 by Bill Reagan

As it's said "Art is in the eye of beholder" but how does an artist, or a scientist for that matter, describe that which is unseen to the eye? In this case, an artist has visually described the Earth's atmosphere in an unusual way. "Art is in the eye ...

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 ...

Are Your Humidifiers Ready To Go?

August 13, 2024 by Bill Reagan

The muggy dog days of summer in Southern California are winding down and soon to be replaced with offshore Santa Ana winds. Are the humidifiers at your facility inspected and ready to go? Santa Anas and La Nina in the Southwest Usually beginning ...

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 ...

Chain, Chain, Chain – Supply Chain That Is

June 24, 2022 by Bill Reagan

Supply chain issues have impacted all aspects of our lives. If it has a chip in it you’re probably going to have to wait for a while longer. If it were only chips then supply chain woes may be manageable, however, here’s a story of the ridiculous. ...

Heatrix Replacement Electric Heaters

November 7, 2021 by Bill Reagan

Do You Need A New Electric Heater? Tutco Replaces Heatrix The heating season is here and by all accounts we're heading into another extended cold winter. Do you need to replace your Heatrix electric heaters? Contact Q Applied Systems for a new or ...

A Visual Example of Control Signal Interference

April 14, 2021 by Bill Reagan

During a recent start-up of a desiccant dehumidifier air handling unit, it was noticed that the on-board PLC readout from the remote 0-10Vdc room temp/humidity transmitter signal was very erratic. All other unit transmitters factory installed and wired ...

Tutco Electric Heaters Replace Dell Heatrix

March 14, 2021 by Bill Reagan

Are you looking to replace an old Dell Heatrix electric heater? Many professionals are finding replacement heaters difficult now that the Dell Heatrix heaters are no longer available. Old Dell Heatrix Coil That Needs Replaced Dell ...