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I'm expecting my garage where I print to get well into the 90s on some days this summer.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That should be fine. Cold temperatures are actually worse for resin because it slows down the curing reaction. I can't imagine you'd have problems at any temperature below maybe 120°F.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

One addition- sunlight is very bad for resin printers, so if your garage has windows or you routinely keep your garage doors open keep this in mind.

[–] copymyjalopy 1 points 1 year ago

Cool. Thanks for the reply!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Is it heated? It's not particularly hot today (26c outside, 31 in the garage) but with a heated bed in an enclosure I can easily hit 40-50c just as something to be aware of. I'm not familiar with resin printers, just as a heads up that things can get toasty quick in the garage.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The printing should be fine in terms of resin. But remember that prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can still eventually damage electronic components. I’d have a spare lcd screen just in case because you’re likely to reduce its lifespan if you ever get into the 100s.