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	Greenhouse Ensures proper humidity levels Reduce demand for moisture Maintain favorable conditions year round Create in-house propagation stock Reduces need for shading/whitewashing Reduce irrigation/water consumption Improves overall greenhouse productivity Productivity is dependent on many aspects including temperature, humidity, sunlight, air quality, carbon dioxide concentrations, moisture content and soil conditions. Although mist systems cannot control or affect all of these variables, it can have a positive impact on productivity by regulating the temperature, humidity, and moisture content within the greenhouse. By maintaining ideal levels, optimum conditions for plant propagation are created. Specifically, mist systems are ideal for addressing and correcting the problems associated with high temperatures and/or low humidity levels. These systems have been used for decades in greenhouse humidification and they can be used year round. With proper airflow design, and due to the 'flash evaporation' characteristics of the mist, the system can ensure effective cooling and humidification in summer while adding much needed humidity to prevent plant dehydration in winter. This provides effective and consistent climate control without excessive condensation. The systems will promote increased health and productivity within the greenhouse. They contribute significantly to the growth process whether used for rooting, seed germination, organic propagation, or tissue culturing. They are ideal for bedding plants, vegetables, flowers, or tree seedlings. The systems permit high density planting without the fear of developing diseases while helping to ensure consistent crop uniformity. The system can accomplish all this by eliminating 'plant water stress', one of the most significant determining factors in the growth of all plants. Unlike traditional 'pad and fan' systems, mist systems can create ideal conditions with even distribution of moisture throughout the greenhouse. It accomplishes this at a fraction of the operating costs of other methods, making it more efficient as well as more effective. In addition, the need for 'whitewashing' or shading of the plants can be eliminated due to the temperature control abilities of the mist system. This will increase exposure to light, which is essential to the photosynthesis process. Mist systems can also be used to introduce fertilizers into the environment by injecting nutrients directly into the atmosphere. The moisture and the nutrients are absorbed through the stomata pores in the leaves of the plant. Fungicides and insecticides can also be effectively distributed this way. The DB Mist Systems systems are designed to operate with minimal costs and very low maintenance. The systems can allow for electronically controlled operation by utilizing remotely located thermostats, humidistats, or timers. The mist system can also be used to disperse nutrients by including a precise measuring injector. Each DB Mist Systems system are custom designed for each specific application taking into consideration the greenhouse structure, the climate, and the crop. The systems include state of the art, UL listed pump modules custom built to specification, quality tubing, and superior mist nozzles for unsurpassed performance. The systems can be designed to produce moisture from ½ GPM to 50 GPM.For larger areas, or more complex installations, multiple zones are used for maximum operational control. Individual line isolation valves can also be included to provide for adjustable coverage. Water treatment systems are available to deal with varying water conditions. The systems can also be integrated to operate alongside existing venting and heating systems. If properly designed, the system can maintain greenhouse climate control requirements within a 1% variance.

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