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I'm new to 3D printing and have read some information on moisture and filament (not good together)
So, I bought some zip lock mylar bags and rechargable dessicant packs.
Does that sound like a good way to store filament when not in use?
I've heard that some filaments do not absorb moisture at all.
The filament in question is PLA
Not worth the chance. I store all my opened filaments in a box with a big rechargeable desiccant pack.
Not worth the chance? Can you explain what you mean? Are mylar bags bad for filament?Quote:
Originally Posted by ssayer
Mylar bags are completely air and moisture proof. With a desiccant bag inside there would be far less moisture than in a box.
No, no... I was referring to your, "I've heard that some filaments do not absorb moisture at all." when I said not worth the chance.
What you were suggesting that you would do was perfectly fine! :)
Ohhhhhh....OK ! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ssayer
I have a big storage box filled with desiccant bags. Does the trick.
So how long will you leave a spool of filament on the machine when not printing (before you put it in your desiccant storage box)?
Until I'm done with it for the current print job(s) I'm using it for. AKA, as soon as the print is done, I put it away...
K.
I plan to do that too but I have one spool that's having to sit out for a week because I didn't have mylar bags or desiccant. Just ordered both.
Do you think it will be ok? It's in my air conditioned office.
Will putting it in a sealed container with desiccant dry it back out?
You don't have access to any Saran wrap (or the equivalents)? All of my filaments come with a bag of desiccant in with them. I've been overloaded in my bin before and just put the desiccant back in the bag with the spool and wrap it up in Saran wrap...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ward
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Originally Posted by Ward
No, you'd have to put it into your oven for a couple hours at a very low temp (say... 50C/120F to dry it back out.).
Not sure what the absorption rate is for ABS, but I have left spools out for months on end without any problems. I primarily use Hatchbox.
Will setting in an airconditioned office for 10 days cause any problem?
My oven can only go as low as 170. I have to find an alternate way to warm it up.
If you are starting out with good filament, I doubt very seriously that you will see any problem at all. I've left mine out for WAY WAY WAY Longer without any problems... :rolleyes:
Cool. I don't know if this is good filament or not. It's generic and came with the printer. I put a dehumidifier in my office to run until my mylar bags and desicant arrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by ServiceXp
I store my filaments piled on top of each other in a closet :P They all still work great months and months after purchase.
I always put spools in zip-lock-bags with desiccant-bag,Quote:
Originally Posted by ServiceXp
but I wonder how big a problem a little humidity can Really Be ??
Solid filament should Not act like a Sponge and Suck-up moisture, from the air,
like I've read before ???
I think those that warn about moisture don't really Know that is a problem or Not !
I think some just use that as an excuse, when there are really Other problems with the filament,
or their printer settings.
well as air conditioning generally removes moisture from air - it's pretty much the ideal conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ward
That said I have a temp/humidity thing in my workshop and the humidity varies between 40-60 % and I've never noticed any difference in filament stored in bags with silicon and stuff I couldn't be arsed to put away that's just been sitting on a surface for the last 6 months.
But I use pla and exotic filaments - not abs or cheap nylon.
So who knows - I do know that it's not something I worry about any more :-)
If I remember to put it back in a bag - well and good. If I don't - eh, who cares, makes no difference to how it prints. :-)
THanks! answered all my questions
Nice! thanks for the tips, guys!
There are many materials that you can use for 3D printing. However, the most popular plastics are PLA and ABS. Since they are the two dominant materials, they are often compared.
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