Drying Boxes??? Anyone have one??? Lacy:)

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Lacy

Lacy

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My hubby wants me to ask you guys and gals if any of you have a dry box of any kind and if so what you think of them?

What are the advantages?
Are they worth it?
Do they really work?

I could see a lot of advantages of a drying box especially if you have a lot of bud to dry. It would eliminate a lot of possible mold etc, save time, lessen the odour etc.

Whatcha think of them?

Lacy:blsmoke:
 
natmoon

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So far i have never had any probs with using a cardboard box to be honest.
If the buds are huge and you fear mould then add a packet of silica gel or a disposable dehumidifier.
I always let the soil dry right out before i chop them down so molds never an issue for me anyway.

The best reason i can see for a drying box is speed and the lack of smell.
All the ones i have seen on youtube and pot-tv look good though and i haven't heard anyone complain about them so far.

If you have a lot of weed to dry then they will definitely be useful:blsmoke:
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Thanks natmoon.

Yes normally I would let my plants dry right out thoroughly before cutting themn down but last year I had 3 weeks of rain before I chopped mine down. Not the best harvesting weather so some of my bud got bud rot and I had to throw it out.

Hubby is worried I am going to be doing the same thing but these are all indoor plants so it is completely different. I normally dry mine in a cardboard box as well shake the box up a few times a day for about 10 days.

Thanks Natmoon.
I'm not big on the idea but hubby thinks we need one.:confused:

Moocho gracious!!!!:mrgreen:

lacy:blsmoke:
natmoon said:
So far i have never had any probs with using a cardboard box to be honest.
If the buds are huge and you fear mould then add a packet of silica gel or a disposable dehumidifier.
I always let the soil dry right out before i chop them down so molds never an issue for me anyway.

The best reason i can see for a drying box is speed and the lack of smell.
All the ones i have seen on youtube and pot-tv look good though and i haven't heard anyone complain about them so far.

If you have a lot of weed to dry then they will definitely be useful:blsmoke:
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anhedonia

anhedonia

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i have a dryer with 3 shelves and it dries my entire crop perfectly in 3 days without any heat at all.
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Ahh Thanks Big Mike. You guys are awesome.

This is way more help than I ever expected.

Awesome aweome,

My hubby is really getting into this. He actually enjoys building stuff once he gets started. He is gonna build a ventilation system that I found in this site and now a dry box.

Thanks so much. I gace out too much rep today but tomorrow i will rep all you guys.

The best

Lacy:blsmoke:
BIGMIKE13 said:
lacy, here is one that i thought was well put together...https://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/8936-build-odorless-bud-drier.html

i just dry in a closet with a small fan moving air, but not blowing on the buds.

:peace:
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Lacy

Lacy

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Hey dude, I haven't seen you around in a while.
Thanks for the info.
I think something like a drying box would be idea especially if you have different type of buds growing. I always manage to mix mine up while I have it either hanging or in boxes.:confused: And then i don't have a clue what is what.

I am learning so much here from all of you.

You guys are the best

lacy:blsmoke:
anhedonia said:
i have a dryer with 3 shelves and it dries my entire crop perfectly in 3 days without any heat at all.
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hhel11

hhel11

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I just built myself a dryer box about 2 days ago. Used a rubber-maid bin, kinda like that tutorial that was posted above. Went slightly cheaper on the parts though, and In my opinion, works perfectly. I made a cheap carbon scrubber with a RadioShack project fan, some 4" heating duct, a 2L Soda bottle, and 8ounces of activated carbon., strapped it to the outside and piped the ducting through a hole I made in the side of the unit. Took a clothes hanger, straightened it and ran it across the inside top of the bin as a hanging wire for the bud branches. Then drilled some holes in the side of the unit opposite the ducting hole. Basically the fresh air is sucked through the small holes on the side, passes over/though the hanging buds in the middle, and is sucked through the ducting into my home-made filter, removing any and all smell.

In my opinion (although this has been my first grow and first drying attempt) a drying box is excellent if you wish to speed up the drying process without risking too much damage to the potency of the bud.

I've had some Ice buds drying in there for about a day and a half and they look like they are making excellent progress :)
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Thank you so very much. I will try and put something similar together as I can't afford one of those expensive drying boxes.

This sounds like a great plan and thank you so much for the time you took to explain it all.

Awesome.

Lacy:blsmoke:
hhel11 said:
I just built myself a dryer box about 2 days ago. Used a rubber-maid bin, kinda like that tutorial that was posted above. Went slightly cheaper on the parts though, and In my opinion, works perfectly. I made a cheap carbon scrubber with a RadioShack project fan, some 4" heating duct, a 2L Soda bottle, and 8ounces of activated carbon., strapped it to the outside and piped the ducting through a hole I made in the side of the unit. Took a clothes hanger, straightened it and ran it across the inside top of the bin as a hanging wire for the bud branches. Then drilled some holes in the side of the unit opposite the ducting hole. Basically the fresh air is sucked through the small holes on the side, passes over/though the hanging buds in the middle, and is sucked through the ducting into my home-made filter, removing any and all smell.

In my opinion (although this has been my first grow and first drying attempt) a drying box is excellent if you wish to speed up the drying process without risking too much damage to the potency of the bud.

I've had some Ice buds drying in there for about a day and a half and they look like they are making excellent progress :)
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hhel11

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No problem. Let me know if you'de like a pic of my setup to point you in the right direction.


And just to add,
I just took took out 2 ounces of perfectly dried Ice Buds from it after only 2.5 days of drying. Too bad I cant speed up the jar curing process like this one..
 
crazy-mental

crazy-mental

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cardboard box with strings in.
hang the buds in the string, with pegs.
cover the box, and leave in a cool dark place, for 4 weeks min.
i have and have seen and herd may people dry buds this way.
have you been on the greenhouse seeds site and see how them guys do it.
good luck what ever you do.
and i bet what ever your hubby builds it will be great.
wish my wife was as handy in the diy dep. like your hubby.lol
all she does is break things.
 
GoodFriend

GoodFriend

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i use a large cardboard box, with muffin fans at the bottom of the box to keep the air moving inside.... the 1 open side of the box is covered with an activated carbon prefilter (its like this sheet of act. carbon fibers) to cut back on the smell...
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Thanks crazy. I know how to dry the buds (lol)

thats the way I normally dry them. i am looking for info on dry boxes that speed up the process and eliminate any possible mold. And yes my hubby is very good in the handyman department. He's a great carpender and has exceptional mechanic skills. He's a good man otherwise I wouldn't be with him;)

Lacy:blsmoke:
crazy-mental said:
cardboard box with strings in.
hang the buds in the string, with pegs.
cover the box, and leave in a cool dark place, for 4 weeks min.
i have and have seen and herd may people dry buds this way.
have you been on the greenhouse seeds site and see how them guys do it.
good luck what ever you do.
and i bet what ever your hubby builds it will be great.
wish my wife was as handy in the diy dep. like your hubby.lol
all she does is break things.
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Lacy

Lacy

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Thanks you kindly Ian.

My husband is very impressed with the knowledge you guys have here. He's not an easy man to impress but any question he has had, I have asked here and gotten the answer so our hats off to all you guys and gals here at rollitup.:mrgreen:

Lacy:blsmoke:
lumberjack_ian said:
i use a large cardboard box, with muffin fans at the bottom of the box to keep the air moving inside.... the 1 open side of the box is covered with an activated carbon prefilter (its like this sheet of act. carbon fibers) to cut back on the smell...
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Lacy

Lacy

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Yes 2 or 3 days drying.
now thats what I'm talkin' about

yeahhh:hump:

Thanks again
lacy:blsmoke:
hhel11 said:
No problem. Let me know if you'de like a pic of my setup to point you in the right direction.


And just to add,
I just took took out 2 ounces of perfectly dried Ice Buds from it after only 2.5 days of drying. Too bad I cant speed up the jar curing process like this one..
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