DryLab 5x5 Controlled Drying System Kit by The Grow Guys — Complete Tent Drying Setup
TGG-HRV-DRYLAB-5X5
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Drying is where a good harvest either levels up or gets butchered. The DryLab 5x5 Controlled Drying System Kit is a full tent-based drying station built around a PineLab 5x5 (1.5m x 1.5m) tent, VIVOSUN AeroZesh fan and filter kit, dehumidifier, humidifier, heater, smart controller, clip fans, and a 60cm drying rack. Everything you need to hold a stable 16-18°C and 58-62% RH from chop to jar.
Up to 20lb of wet harvest capacity, depending on flower density and rack loading. When you're not drying, drop in a grow light and the same tent doubles as a full grow space.
What's In The 5x5 Kit
Target Drying Environment
- Aim for roughly 60°F / 60% RH — for Celsius growers that's 16-18°C and 58-62% RH.
- Too hot strips aroma, flavour and terpenes. Too humid invites mould.
- Direct airflow on flowers overdries the outside before the inside stabilises. Use the clip fans for gentle circulation, not blasting.
- A slower, more even dry beats a fast one every time.
How To Set It Up
Recommended Add-Ons
DryLab handles the core drying environment. These two add-ons handle the edge cases — hot rooms, and turning the tent into a full grow space when you're between harvests.
For hot rooms, garages, sheds, summer drying, or warm climates. Heat is the enemy of a clean dry — AeroLush holds the cool, stable band when ambient is working against you.
Best for: hot rooms, summer harvests, warm climates » Hortivision 720W Producer LEDTurn the same tent into a full grow space when you're not drying. The 720W Producer is a strong match for a 5x5 footprint, so DryLab earns its keep year-round.
Best for: dual-purpose use, year-round value »Pairs Well With
Avert and Boveda — finish what DryLab started.
Trimming ToolsSharp Saboten scissors and trim trays for clean wet or dry trim work.
Harvest AccessoriesLoupes, hygrometers and jar tools for the full post-harvest workflow.
Grow LightingDrop in a light when you're not drying and turn DryLab into a grow tent.
FAQ
How much wet flower will the 5x5 DryLab actually hold?
Up to around 20lb of wet harvest weight, depending on flower density, trimming style, rack loading and how generously you space things out. Cramming the racks to hit the upper number kills airflow and slows the dry — pack them 70-80% of capacity for the cleanest result.
Can I use this tent for growing too?
Yes. The PineLab 5x5 is a full grow tent, not a dedicated drying box. Add a 5x5-rated grow light (the Hortivision 720W is matched for this footprint) and you've got a complete grow setup. Dry when you need to dry, grow when you're ready to grow.
Do I need the AeroLush AC add-on?
No — not for most indoor rooms with stable temperatures. Yes — if you're drying in a hot shed, garage, upstairs room, or through an Australian summer. AeroLush gives you active cooling so the kit can hold 16-18°C even when ambient is working against you. Worth the spend if heat is your biggest risk factor.
How long does a dry take in this setup?
Typically 10-14 days when held in the 16-18°C / 58-62% RH band. Stems should snap rather than bend when you're ready to move into curing. Faster dries are usually a sign the environment is running too hot or too dry — the slow finish is what protects aroma and terpenes.
Will the carbon filter actually contain the smell?
Yes. The AeroZesh S6 6" inline fan and carbon filter combo is sized for a 5x5 footprint and handles drying odour well when the filter is fresh. Replace the carbon every 12-18 months depending on how heavily you're running it.
Why four clip fans?
One in each corner gives even ambient circulation across the whole drying space with no stagnant pockets and no direct blast onto flowers. Less than four leaves dead zones; more than four turns the tent into a wind tunnel and overdries the outside.
Are the kit contents exactly as shown?
The component list above is what ships in the 5x5 DryLab kit. Product images are for illustration — final component colours, branding details or visual appearance may vary depending on supplier batch and availability. The function and spec stay the same.
Does this ship Australia-wide?
Yes — DryLab ships Australia-wide from our Invermay, Tasmania warehouse with free shipping.
Stop Gambling With The Dry
Add the DryLab 5x5 kit to your cart and give your harvest the finish it deserves.