Keeping your filament dry and free of moisture is shown to improve print quality and reliability.
Introducing ‘The DryBox’ version 2 for Ultimaker 3; a hassle free solution for protecting and preserving your filament in optimal condition, even while printing.
Ultimaker recommend that all PVA filament be stored in a drybox when not in use. When it gets wet, the nozzle gets clogged and the PVA is no longer useable. Very frustrating. It can be a pain to have to unload the printer each time you finish printing just to store the PVA. The DryBox is mounted to the back of your Ultimaker and connects directly to the feeder, meaning you can still print with PVA, even on the wettest days.
Note: This is a third party product made specifically for the Ultimaker 3 and is not made by Ultimaker
Key Features:
Improve Print Quality and Reliability
● Reduce nozzle clogging
● Reduce filament snapping
● Keeps "All Filament" in optimal condition
Full Material Enclosure
● Protects filament from Hydrolysis caused by moisture exposure (PVA, Nylon, Polycarbonate etc)
● Protects filament from Dust and Particles
● Continuous Printing from Humidity Stable Filament Storage
● Connects direct to Feeder
Airtight Filament Storage and Dispensing DryBox
● Moisture Resistant Gasket Seal
● Silicone Rubber Seals
● Solid Snap Latch
Stable, Open Access Design
● Easy Access Filament Loading Port
● Convenient Load and Leave on Design
● Transparent Case allows you to instantly see what filament is loaded and working
Humidity Control
● Efficient and Reusable Silica Gel Desiccant
● Visual Moisture Level Indicator
The desiccant volume is correctly measured and matched to the container volume.
To recover wet descent you can fan bake in the oven on a tinfoil covered tray at 180* for about 30 mins (just keen an eye on it). Orange is reset colour, green is 50% wet and dark blue %70 (no longer effective).
Low Friction
● PTFE Filament Guide
● Spool stays relative to the extruder to match the natural curve in the filament caused by the role
Install Instructions
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJn5mXwSIqI