HDRY System

U1 Toolchanger
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This looks incredibly interesting! https://www.cc3dprojects.com/cc3d-hdry-system There’s a project build, not completely finished, done by The Next Layer YT Channel https://youtu.be/Ata0ABHStYI?si=UBP59j2ASAr2JCKz

I would love a better way to just store filament, but if I could also keep it dry that’s a huge win :sign_of_the_horns::sign_of_the_horns:There is a lot of filament use and time to print all the parts though. Still, if it’s cheaper or around the same price as a pre-built system then why not?

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For storage, I use big air tight boxes (50l), filled with silica gel pouches. For my active filament I use snapdryer boxes, they are air tight too.

I’m not sure if a printed part could become as tight as molde parts..

But yes, for continuous printing it seems nice.

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Thanks @xchrisd :sign_of_the_horns::sign_of_the_horns:

I had to order some filament for my daughter’s birthday party next week and to get free delivery today I added a container of silica beads! I have a single Polydryer and 2x AMS 2 Pros that I use for drying but I’d like a better way to help preserve how long they stay dry.

Mind sharing a photo of the boxes you use?

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I keep everything, except PLA, in these cereal storage boxes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YQN42HD?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 I add a hydrometer and a couple of packets of desiccant to each box. I used to keep them in air tight 5 gallon buckets, but I would lose track of what I had in them. Each bucket would store 4-5 spools.

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I’ve had a different experience with the Snapdry/Polydry boxes. Mine were not air tight and the silica gel would change color in a week or less.

I bought a cheap rack off amazon and keep my filament in ziplock freezer bags with a silica packet. I mostly print with PLA and PETG which is not as moisture absorbing as people make it out to be.

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I saw this somewhere but don’t remember where off hand. Guy took one of those soda coolers you see near the checkout lanes in stores that wasn’t working & converted it to store his filament. Stripped out the refrigeration stuff & added a small dehumidifier. I’m keeping my eyes open for one.

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I have these airtight boxes from Ali https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010740605376.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.29.78601802OuORfX&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

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Cheaper, and holds two rolls in each, with no wasted space inside:

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It was a present to me so I do not search for :blush:

I use these silica gel bags for cars, they are pretty cheap.

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If I remember correctly when I was looking at this model the instructions call for the use of adhesive gasket around the parts. Should be reasonably airtight (but of course not perfect).

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I use an insulated picnic box, with a plug-in silica gel pack and a hydrometer thrown in for good measure. Things I happened to have lying around.