Filament Storage Support
by Shindel
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Hello Everyone-
I started having problems with my filament taking on moisture and saw a lot of folks were using air tight containers with desiccant.
So this was my solution to my filament storage.
I purchased a 5 lb can of desiccant that I simply poured into the bottom of my container. I left it loose, so when it is time to recharge it, I can pour it into a pan and place it in the oven.
What is required . . .
Air tight container. I used a Sterilite 18-1/2L x 14-7/8W x 11-1/8H Item 19334304, 32 Qrt size.
M5-8 Screws x 16
M5 Nut x 16
3/4" PVC, 11-1/2" x 2
PVC Supports x 4
Desiccant (I used 5lb)
Using the container listed, I placed the supports 3-1/4" from the sides, and 5" from the bottom.
I also use a Mini Digital Hygrometer that I keep in the container. (Not Shown) I was amazed at how fast the humidity dropped once I closed the lid with fresh desiccant.
Note that the rolls overlap about 1". Next time I will try a slightly larger container.
Enjo
I started having problems with my filament taking on moisture and saw a lot of folks were using air tight containers with desiccant.
So this was my solution to my filament storage.
I purchased a 5 lb can of desiccant that I simply poured into the bottom of my container. I left it loose, so when it is time to recharge it, I can pour it into a pan and place it in the oven.
What is required . . .
Air tight container. I used a Sterilite 18-1/2L x 14-7/8W x 11-1/8H Item 19334304, 32 Qrt size.
M5-8 Screws x 16
M5 Nut x 16
3/4" PVC, 11-1/2" x 2
PVC Supports x 4
Desiccant (I used 5lb)
Using the container listed, I placed the supports 3-1/4" from the sides, and 5" from the bottom.
I also use a Mini Digital Hygrometer that I keep in the container. (Not Shown) I was amazed at how fast the humidity dropped once I closed the lid with fresh desiccant.
Note that the rolls overlap about 1". Next time I will try a slightly larger container.
Enjo
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