Thermoelectric wine cooler drying and curing - DIY

Hook Daddy

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Would there be any benefit to added the Dehumidifier inside a Compressor unit? Or would it just not be able to keep up?
No, the main problem with a compressor based cooler is they stuck too much humidity out very quickly turning buds crispy dry. That’s why people drying in compressor based fridges put the buds in pizza boxes or paper bags to keep humidity more even.
 

Hook Daddy

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Looking for the best starting settings on the temp and Inkbird settings for the DH.
What is the best settings for the initial chop and into the fridge.
What % should I set the RH to start off before slowly ramping it down?
I presume for the 1st few days the DH will be running quite a lot. What DH diff should be set on the Inkbird for the start?
I don’t know if everyone will agree on one best setting, but I set my Inkbird at 1% difference, and if putting directly in from chop I set the rh at 76% and see how it goes. It’s usually a good starting point. If the dehumidifier can’t keep up you can raise the rh, but by starting at 76% it generally will work fine unless the buds are particularly wet. I set my temp at 55f. Hope that helps and welcome to the club!
 

Dank Budz

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I'll more than likely just build one since this thread is filled with all the info, the temp controlled cigar humidor would be fun to try, but the fact I'm unable to bring humidity down only raise it makes me weary
 

gsr1379

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No, the main problem with a compressor based cooler is they stuck too much humidity out very quickly turning buds crispy dry. That’s why people drying in compressor based fridges put the buds in pizza boxes or paper bags to keep humidity more even.
Thank you. I found a really good deal on a new (clearance) compressor based Wine Cooler. Guess I need to grab some paper bags and give it a shot.
 

beer30

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Thank you. I found a really good deal on a new (clearance) compressor based Wine Cooler. Guess I need to grab some paper bags and give it a shot.
I would guess with a compressor fridge you are more likely to need a humidifier than a dehumidifier. First thing I would do if I were you is stick some type of temperature/humidity sensor in the fridge and see what it does empty. See how much the temp and humidity change when the compressor kicks on. Then put some wet towels in it and again see what happens when the compressor kicks on. Then work from there. If nothing else you can always use it for storage after you dry.
 

misterlaxx

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Thank you. I found a really good deal on a new (clearance) compressor based Wine Cooler. Guess I need to grab some paper bags and give it a shot.
Just bought a second rig koolatron, 150$ used/Good condition off Amazon, pretty stoked
 
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misterlaxx

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A lot of the questions people are asking have been answered throughout the thread. It’s worth a read.
its true, but just to keep the ball bouncing, it's nice for IO > Feedback, and to possibly keep refining with new ideas /I love you

Also, I might maybe try to make a Flowchart of logic from past posts, maybe someone might be inspired to map out and keep on a Git repo with membership privileges for trusted Users to modify...or just to post a cheat SS image that members of this valuable thread can reference..
 
Just a question regarding the ac infinity Controller. Which Model is used? 67or 75? Model 67 has 4way wire connector? If yes, how to rewire the dehumidifier to connect? Wondering because it seems that Model 67 is Only for fans? Thanks in advance
 

Squeeky

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I have been having a small issue of bigger buds are not drying evenly on the racks. so i decided to sacrifice my bottom shelf and attached a 120mm fan that for circulating all the time. works great everything is more uniform now.
Are you running a 120mm 12v fan at 9v with the dehumidifier ps or using a another power source?
 

curious2garden

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Yes true but some guys using also ac infinity, with more possibilities to Programm cycles etc..
You're right. I searched the thread and put the link to where that discussion started!
Not in the 37 pages I've been reading. Do you have a source for that? Thanks
LOL I do smoke too much pot. I found the discussion starting here:
 
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