How to dry filament without a dryer.

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Moisture can often end up in filament and will ruin your prints. There are dedicated dryer boxes that are cost effective, but if you don't have one here's a few alternative ways to dry your filament.


Filament Dryer or Dehydrator
Preheat: Set your filament dryer or food dehydrator to a temperature appropriate for your filament, typically between 40°C and 70°C (104°F–158°F).
Place Filament: Place the filament spool inside the device.
Dry: Let the device run for several hours to allow the heat and airflow to draw out the moisture from the filament.

Using a Printer Heatbed
Set Up: Place the filament spool on the printer's heatbed.
Create Enclosure: Cover the spool and heatbed with a cardboard box with holes cut in the top for airflow.
Run Printer: Set the heatbed to a low temperature, such as 70°C, to warm the air and draw out moisture.

Using Desiccant Packs
Get Container: Place the filament spool into a sealed container, such as an airtight plastic container or a large Ziploc bag.
Add Desiccant: Include silica gel or desiccant packs to absorb the moisture from the air.
Wait: Leave the container for 1 to 2 days to allow the desiccant to remove the moisture from the filament