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Filament Dryers (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by EvilEwok@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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So tried out some PETG for the first time, and the first couple prints went really well. but I believe it's picked up quite a bit of moisture, sitting in the basement.

What's the current recommendation for a filament dryer? there was one on /r/3dprintingdeals a bit back, a Sunlu S2. is the S1 good enough, or should someone who's fairly recreational with everything spring for a S2? I see food dehydrators recommended sometimes, is there anything specific to look for in one?

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[–] p1mrx@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I haven't tested this myself, but supposedly you can make a dryer using a cardboard box and a heated bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC3jvuq-uq8

Adding a fan to circulate the air probably improves energy efficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1DoJxY6v_U