PolyDryer™
PolyDryer™ is designed and co-developed by FabNotion When drying meets storage. A new standard in filament care!
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FAQ
What temperature does the PolyDryer achieve?
The 360° drying system creates a temperature distribution inside the PolyDryer™. For that reason, a single temperature can't represent the true situation as it varies around the spool. Other elements like the room temperature, initial moisture content, spool size, and material type and weight also affect the internal temperature of the box. The highest range though is 68-73°C.
You can see specific tests on ModBot's review time stamped here: https://youtu.be/3674azrLM4g?si=mCmkNqzi5LSkcMqP&t=431
Can you sell the PolyDryer dock by itself without the box?
Yes! We now offer the Dryer Dock separately!
What color should my desiccants be?
The desiccants will be orange when dry and dark green when wet. If you ordered from the first batch of PolyDryers these colors will be different.
How do I dry the desiccants?
When you notice the most of desiccant has changed color from orange to dark green, then the desiccant has absorbed enough moisture and must be dried. The recommended procedure is as follows:
Place the PolyDryer™ Box without the filament on the Dry Dock, use power level 3 and dry for ~8 hours until the desiccant turns orange. The desiccant should be placed in the same orientation as the screen on the Dry Dock , which facilitates the hot air blowing onto the desiccant and improves drying efficiency.
Remove the silica gel desiccant from the PolyDryer™ Box (without including any other parts) and place it in a heat-resistant container. Use an oven to heat at 100-120°C for 1-2 hours until the desiccant turns orange.
Remove the silica gel desiccant from the PolyDryer™ Box (without including any other parts) and place it in a heat-resistant container. Use a microwave, select a low power level, heat for 30 seconds, then flip the desiccant, and heat for another 30 seconds until the desiccant turns orange.
What would be a good humidity range to see on my hygrometer?
The final state after drying is related to the drying setting, initial moisture content of the material, external environment, etc. The following data are based on an internal experiment by Polymaker and are for reference only.
In an environment of 20°C and 60% RH, using the recommended power level and twice the drying time, PLA, PETG, and PC materials placed in an open environment for 2 weeks were dried.
With power level 1, the final relative humidity was between 20-30%.
With power level 2, it was between 15-25%,
And with power level 3, it was between 10-20%.
The minimum readout on the hygrometer is 10% - it will not display lower than that.
My PolyDryer is showing an Error Code - what should I do?
If your PolyDryer is displaying an error code - please reach out to [email protected]. Include your order information, the serial number of the dryer located under the dock, and a photo of the dryer displaying the error code. We will issue a replacement.
A replacement will be sent regardless, but in case you want to know what each code stands for:
E001: The fan is not functioning properly.
E002: The circuit board cannot detect the temperature feedback from the thermocouple, usually due to a loose or improperly connected thermocouple terminal.
E003: The sensor on the circuit board detects high temperature and automatically shuts down to protect the board.
E004: The PTC heater is not working properly.
What is the wattage of the heating unit?
The PolyDryer Dock heating unit uses a PTC heater and draws just 68 W
Further Information
Dry & store
All in one solution With one drying dock you can add as many PolyDryer Boxes as you need so your next project is always ready to go.
Superior sealing
You'll never have to break the seal again Don’t worry about moisture ruining your prints, the PolyDryer Box has the best sealing performance on the market
Efficient drying
Brings your forgotten spools back to life 360° airflow secures even drying of your spool without damaging it. Compatible with all popular 3D printing materials with 3 preset power levels.
Continuous drying
Continuous filament drying as needed during storage, eliminating concerns about humidity absorption.
Versatile size
Compatible with various spool sizes up to 1 kg, featuring a central holder for smooth rotation.
Replacement Components
Right now we do not offer replacement components for the PolyDryer - but there are other ways around this.
Printable replacements: Airlock Feet Spool Holder
Designer Scott Wolfs then designed all plastic parts that you can print and replace: PolyDryer / SnapDryer (Reprinted plastic parts)
Designer Dan the 3D Printing Dad made this Replacement PolyDryer Box Plug (TPU).
Any printed part that will be inside the drying unit will need to have an HDT over 75C.
Purchasable Replacements (we are not affiliated with any listed, these are just examples. You can purchase any that meet the same standards/dimensions as what is listed below): PTFE Tube Hygrometer Power Adapter
Power Adapter information to find your own replacement:
Output voltage is 24V
Output current is equal to or greater than 2.83A
Plug size is 5.5mm
Input supports 100-240V AC
Special thank you to MyTechFun and ZombieHedgehog for beta testing the PolyDryer™ and provide important feedback to reach the final product.
We are also very grateful to many Discord members who helped brainstorming ideas about this product (2 years ago!): Ireeb Greath Creative_Bear3D ChmNrd Bear2 Vyses whoppingpochard PolyDryer™ Mods and Add-ons: (Modifications may affect the safety and performance of the PolyDryer™) Printables, MakerWorld
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