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Botanical Waters · Cure series · Issue 01

The Wine Cooler → Cannatrol Build

60°F · 60% RH · 14–21 days · for under $400

Parts

  • 12- or 28-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler
  • AC Infinity Controller 67 (temperature + humidity)
  • Boveda 62% RH packs (4–6 × 67g)
  • Mesh drying racks (collapsible)
  • Probe hygrometer + thermometer (independent)
  • Small USB or 80mm clip fan (optional, recommended)
  • Blackout cling film or matte vinyl (if glass door)
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Assembly

  1. 1.Clean and de-odor the cooler. Activated carbon, 48 hours, vinegar wipe.
  2. 2.Mount the controller. Run probes through rear grommet to bud height.
  3. 3.Install mesh drying racks. 4–6 inch spacing, leave bottom shelf empty.
  4. 4.Distribute 4–6 Boveda 62% packs around the chamber.
  5. 5.Set 60°F, 60% RH, 1°F / 2% deadband. Block any glass door.
  6. 6.Run empty for 24 hours. Confirm stability before loading buds.
  7. 7.Cure 14–21 days. Open briefly once a day for air exchange.
  8. 8.Day 21: peak cure. Either keep in chamber or transfer to glass.

Temperature

60°F

Humidity

60% RH

Window

14–21 d

For Mom — happy 70th birthday and Mother's Day.

— Mitch + Kate

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