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COVERSTORY by Eric Hopper THE EVOLUTION SERIES BY EXCEL AIR SYSTEMS E xperienced indoor horticulturists understand the importance of atmospheric control. In ad- dition to lighting and nutrition, atmospheric control is one of the most influential factors over a garden’s success or failure. Excess heat and hu- midity are common problems for indoor horticultur- ists. This should come as no surprise considering the fact that most indoor gardens are equipped with mul- tiple high wattage light fixtures that are notorious for emitting a lot of heat. Combine this with the fact that most indoor grow rooms are packed wall to wall with plants that naturally transpire moisture and it’s easy to understand why excess heat and humidity are so com- mon in indoor gardens. Plants do not perform up to their full potential when the temperature and humidity exceed or fall below certain thresholds. Gardens will perform best when the temperature and humidity are kept within the desired range. As with other aspects of indoor horticulture, plants will always do best with consistent and uniform conditions. This is why a grower needs 6 to take a long, hard look at the equipment he or she installs to maintain the atmospheric conditions of an indoor garden. There are many products designed to aid growers with temperature and humidity control, but not all are created equally. One company in par- ticular, Excel Air Systems, takes pride in creating the most versatile and effective environmental control sys- tems available to indoor horticulturists. About the Company Excel Air Systems is a family-run business located in British Columbia, Canada. Excel Air Systems has become a leader in designing and manufacturing spe- cialty air conditioning systems for indoor gardens. One of the most impressive aspects of the Excel Air Systems company is its willingness to educate garden- ers from the beginning in order to help them make informed decisions regarding the air conditioning and dehumidification needs of their gardens. Excel Air Systems employs talented HVAC technicians and an educated sales staff that want to help their customers www.GardenandGreenhouse.net 2018 Industry Buyers Guide