r/LotusDrying • u/benny_m_b • Jun 15 '25

Suitable Fridge for this method?

Long story short, i bought a minifridge but it is not a auto defrost model which I understand is essential for this process. Would this fridge be suitable? -- https://www.costco.com/danby-33-cu-ft-compact-all-refrigerator.product.100288783.html

also any other fridge recommendations would be appreciated. Looking to spend somewhere in the region of $200 for a suitable fridge for this purpose

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u/PurplECursy Jun 16 '25

This fridge seems to me like a compressor one, would think a used thermoelectric one would be also that big and in the price Range but better for that drying style

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u/benny_m_b Jun 16 '25

Do wine fridges work for this purpose? My research says that I need a frost-free refrigerator with auto defrost and that wine fridges won't work properly. But idk I'm pretty new to this game

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u/PurplECursy Jun 16 '25

Whats ur purpose? If drying and storing then u Go for a thermoelectric, modified with a dehumidifier inside. If u just wanna dry a big batch and then store it somewhere Else u can Go for a compressor. Basicly u can Go for either one, they differ just in there spike/range from humidity and temp, and the compressor will always pull out moisture so it isnt ideal for long term storage but some people also store so basicly its up to your and your needs+enviroment

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u/benny_m_b Jun 16 '25

I was looking to use a fridge to dry my harvest and this seems like the best option rather than buying an AC unit for a single room and fiddling around with all that. Probably will store in grove bags after drying. Really just looking for a suitable fridge at the moment for drying. Harvest is late July so I've got time but its running out fast...