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Is anyone using a peltier dehumidifier in a drybox? (self.3dprinting)

submitted 11 months ago by overzeetop to c/3dprinting

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I'm reconfiguring my printing closet (~6'x6') for a new printer and thought about enclosing the printer in a moderate sized cabinet (~2'x3'x6' - one "shelf" of the closet) for thermal control. Since there will be inevitable opening and closing, as well as just normal infiltration of the ambient air (usu ~65F between 40-75% RH) it would seem like a good application for a Peltier dehumidifier to keep the RH in the chamber low and reduce my need to re-dry filament which has been on the machine during (inevitable) multi-day or -week downtime between projects.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

In Florida, I run a dehumidifier in my garage, and it pulls a couple gallons a day. It'll get uncomfortably dry, if you let it. It'll keep the relative humidity down around 25%, according to its display.

I've used those pellets before too. They get used up almost immediately, even in a vacuum sealed bag.

I have a smaller dehumidifier in my bedroom. I think it cost me around 30 bucks and it also keeps things super dry. Once I have a relatively sealed space for my filament I'll probably put one in there too.