Building Derek Gilman's Automated Curing System
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StonedGimp
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I’m going to start building this setup within the next week and was wondering how your bud turned out that was cured in the buckets vs previous cures in jars
fragileassassin
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Interesting setup.
Also curious as to how it works out.
Also curious as to how it works out.
StonedGimp
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I’m on my first grow and getting ready to harvest so I’m kinda worried about trying this vs the tried and true jar method. I’m especially worried about using plastic buckets and the bud tasting like plastic.
fragileassassin
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That works for me, my harvest should be end of april some time.sorry about the delay folks! next chop is on the 17th of March and will be chopping every month after. I'll be sure to keep you guys in the loop. Derek Gilman uses the system himself so I'm sure results will be normal to good if anything
StonedGimp
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Awesome man can’t wait to hear out it turns out. I’ve got a regular 2 outlet aquarium pump and hose so really all I need is the buckets and check valves to test this. Do you think a regular pump and the smaller hose would work ok vs the bigger equipment Derek and yourself are using? I should be able to fit my 2 plants in 2 5 gallon buckets easily. I’m just worried about using plastic vs glass or metal.sorry about the delay folks! next chop is on the 17th of March and will be chopping every month after. I'll be sure to keep you guys in the loop. Derek Gilman uses the system himself so I'm sure results will be normal to good if anything
fragileassassin
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Curing after drying.
fragileassassin
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he says its mainly for ease with really big harvests where it would take dozens and dozens of jars, he has 2 pounds per bucket.
StonedGimp
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I only plan to do this because it would be easier for me to mess with the buckets vs trying to open 5-10 jars everyday. I noticed Boveda makes a really nice easy to open container now in several sizes so I might look into that but just for 2 it’s way more than I would spend on a couple buckets and possibly an air pump.
StonedGimp
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Can you tell me what size hose and check valves you’re using and if you purchased a separate manifold or did your pump come with one.
ekim046
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hey @StonedGimp the manifold actually came with the pump which was really nice, here is a link to the check valves i used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKJXZ78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the tubing is 3/16th and matches from pump to manifold to check valve. the sizing shouldn't matter too much imo.
also be sure the holes for the tubing into the container are the right size: too small and the airflow will restrict and you won't hear pressure going in or releasing, too large a hole could mean leakage. i used gaffers tape to get the right sizing at most junctures so works pretty well. hope that helped!
the manifold actually came with the pump which was really nice, here is a link to the check valves i used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKJXZ78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1the tubing is 3/16th and matches from pump to manifold to check valve. the sizing shouldn't matter too much imo.
also be sure the holes for the tubing into the container are the right size: too small and the airflow will restrict and you won't hear pressure going in or releasing, too large a hole could mean leakage. i used gaffers tape to get the right sizing at most junctures so works pretty well. hope that helped!
Jesusgrowsmygrass
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I saw this a while ago, but it is missing one thing, automation. You should be able to run the air pump at small intervals multiple multiple times a day depending on temp/humidity while monitoring both. Then pump the humidity down slowly to the desired level. Literally maybe dropping it 1% a day. This is all easily done with a raspberry pi and programming elbow grease (or cheat with myCodo [ https://github.com/kizniche/Mycodo ] ) and with a couple of solenoids and sensors to control everything. Example of the web interface shown.
Edit: Next level lazy shit, with automated perfection!
Edit: Next level lazy shit, with automated perfection!
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Gemtree
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Or with an inkbird humidity controller
GrizzlyDedHed
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Hey all...I'm coming down to the wire on my out door harvest and cannot seem to find jars to cure my flower anyone know where to get those screw lid buckets. 
ekim046
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they got em at home depot or lowes