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An Exclusive Guide to the History of Grow Room Lighting

Along with temperature and humidity, grow room lighting is an essential component. And thanks to advances in lighting, it’s now a more controllable factor than ever for growing healthy plants with maximum yield. The production of artificial light is very energy intensive and thus, costly for growers. Advancements in the ability to precisely apply light…

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How to Avoid Indoor Grow Contamination

You should be paying close attention to common sources of contamination in indoor grows. Here are some common, easy-to-mitigate causes of indoor grow contamination.

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The Top Five Benefits That Set Anden Apart

We take real pride in what we do and that's just one of the top five benefits that set Anden apart.

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Meet the All-New Anden High-Capacity Steam Humidifier with Vapor-logic

We talk a lot about humidity here at Anden. There’s a reason for that. Achieving the right balance of humidity and temperature is critical for both your grow production and profitability. That’s why we keep our R&D pipeline full with innovative products that will help our customers maximize their yield and optimize plant health. It’s…

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Your Grow and Humidity Control: Q&A with Anden Senior Applications Engineer Randy Lenz

We interviewed Randy Lenz at Anden to talk all things grow, humidity, and new technology from Anden.

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S. G. Torrice Talk: A Deep Dive Into the Anden Dehumidifier Line

Applications Engineer Randy Lenz hopped on the S. G. Torrice Talk podcast for a deep dive on the Anden dehumidifier line including insight on the dedicated engineering team behind the brand, a recent lineup addition, and our easy setup and installation. When founding Anden, Randy and the engineering team did not repurpose residential and commercial dehumidification units. Instead, they created grow room-specific dehumidifiers that cater toward the plant’s needs rather than a human’s. The most recent addition is the Anden A710 High-Capacity, Grow-Optimized Dehumidifier with patented VLGR (Variable-speed, Low Grain Refrigerant) technology. VLGR technology helps growers by significantly reducing the…

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S. G. Torrice Tech Talk Podcast: Proper Installation and Maintenance Practices for Anden Dehumidifiers

Applications Engineer Randy Lenz hopped on the S. G. Torrice Tech Talk Podcast to explain the proper installation and maintenance practices for Anden dehumidifiers. Randy compares and contrasts the installation process of a grow room dehumidifier with that of a commercial or residential dehumidifier. With a grow room, Randy says placement is of utmost importance. Before any install, the Anden team will analyze the grow room to determine the best location for the dehumidifiers, including if the product needs to be hung or ducted. Randy said the team always avoids installing a dehumidifier near the inlet of a grow room’s…

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S. G. Torrice Talk Podcast: An Introduction to the Anden Product Lineup

East Coast Regional Manager Victoria Aceves hopped on the S. G. Torrice Talk Podcast to introduce the Anden dehumidifier and humidifier line. “Our products are built for grow,” Victoria said. Anden’s dehumidifier line ranges in size from 70 to 710 pints per day. To learn more about the Anden A710 High-Capacity, Grow-Optimized Dehumidifier with VLGR Technology, check out this podcast. Each dehumidifier can be hung or ducted depending on the grow room, comes with a digital user interface, and is covered with a 5-year warranty. The Anden humidifier line delivers 277 to 1200 pints per day of pure, clean steam…

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VPD: Finding the “Sweet Spot”

Any indoor cannabis grower knows only the perfect growing environment will yield maximum growth. Finding the right balance between temperature and humidity plays a critical role not only in the quantity of the plant yield but also the quality. So, what does it take to achieve the optimal grow room conditions? It means finding the VPD “sweet spot.” Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) is a measurement of the air’s ability to accept additional moisture. As humidity levels rise, the air becomes increasingly saturated, which reduces the plant’s ability to transpire. In the ideal growing environment, the room’s temperature and humidity conditions…

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