Issues with condense
The build-up of condense in a growing room is a serious problem, and can lead to mold growth and growth deficiency. Since cannabis needs a quite high level of humidity (60-75% during the development stage) the downfall can sometimes be an increase in condense.
Ways to avoid condense in a cannabis growing room:
- Proper ventilation
- Temperature control
- Dry Fog humidification
- Dehumidifier
- Seal the room
Ventilation
Ventilation is important to allow excess condense to leave the growing room. In addition, a lot of the equipment in a growing room, such as lights, will generate heat and increase the temperature.
Temperature control
It is important to avoid drastic changes in temperature in a growing room. If the temperature drops too quickly, the cannabis plants will evaporate condense on the leaves. This is because the leaf surface temperature is then below the dewpoint.
Dry fog humidifier
By using a dry fog humidifier you can avoid condense in the first place. The droplets from a dry fog humidifier are so small (less than 7.5μm) that they do not burst and create condense. Most other humidifier will create condense as their droplet size is larger or more uneven.
Dehumidifier
If the condense issue is really bad, it can be necessary to install a dehumidifier. However, it is important to closely monitor that the humidity level stays high enough and stable.
Room sealing
It is important to keep the growing room sealed to avoid outside humidity levels from affecting the humidity level of the growing room. It is also important to insulate walls and ceilings to avoid cold surfaces where condensation might form.
AKIMist® “E” Dry Fog Humidifier
Our AKIMist®“E” spreads a Dry Fog that humidifies indoor environments without wetting due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5µm
Avoid condensation with AKIMist® Dry Fog humidification control
AKIMist is a Japanese invention which can produce droplets so small as below 10μm due to the unique impingement nozzle. This way the humidification level can easily be controlled without causing condense. Due to an automatic sensor system, the humidity level can easily be set for the level fitting for the current growing stage of the cannabis plant. In addition, AKIMist is so compact (5 inch) that it can easily fit in a tight growing room or with a low ceiling construction. Even when installed relatively close to the plants, AKIMist will not cause any condense on the leaves. Want to find out more or temporarily try out a portable system? Please contact us below.
AKIMist is one of the few humidifiers which can guarantee zero condensation due to its small droplet size. AKIMist produces a dry fog with droplets around 7.5µm. When installed 3 meters from the cannabis plants, AKIMist will not leave any condensation.
AKIMist is ideal for narrow space due to its compact size of 5 inches – like a smartphone. This means that AKIMist can easily be fitted into a narrow growing room, which will save costs and energy.
AKIMist is known for its energy efficiency. It uses around 80% less energy than conventional humidifiers and 83% less CO2. It also has a cooling effect which helps to reduce the costs of air conditioning.
Installment and maintenance
AKIMist requires very little maintenance compared to other humidification equipment. In addition, it is very easy to maintain as it is installed within the growing room and hanging from the ceiling or wall.
AKIMist is easy to install and can be fitted into any current HVAC design. AKIMist can be installed with a wall or ceiling fitting or
even as a portable option.
AKIMist is very compact. Like the size of a 5 inch smartphone. This makes it easy to fit into tight growing room spaces.
Learn more about the unique technology behind Dry Fog humidification
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