Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Desiccant is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make to your 3D printing setup, but are you using it correctly?
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In this video I'll share 13 things every 3D printer owner should know about desiccant, including how it works, when to replace it, how to dry it, where to use it, and the mistakes that could leave your filament full of moisture.
Whether you're printing PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA or TPU, understanding desiccant will help you keep your filament dry and your prints looking their best.
In this video:
• What desiccant actually does
• How long desiccant lasts
• How to recharge silica gel
• Indicator vs non-indicator desiccant
• The best places to use desiccant
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Tips for storing filament properly
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0:00 Intro
0:56 What Is It
1:39 Testing
3:35 Where
4:21 Recharging
5:12 How To
8:17 Where & What
10:25 How much
11:35 %
12:57 Test Results
13:40 Mistakes
14:35 Time
15:07 Routine
16:44 Outro
Desiccant is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make to your 3D printing setup, but are you using it correctly?
🟠 Desiccant : geni.us/9jXAS
🍞 Toaster Oven : geni.us/Q1AbA
✅ My Tubs setup : youtu.be/eNmzb1khBYs
In this video I'll share 13 things every 3D printer owner should know about desiccant, including how it works, when to replace it, how to dry it, where to use it, and the mistakes that could leave your filament full of moisture.
Whether you're printing PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA or TPU, understanding desiccant will help you keep your filament dry and your prints looking their best.
In this video:
• What desiccant actually does
• How long desiccant lasts
• How to recharge silica gel
• Indicator vs non-indicator desiccant
• The best places to use desiccant
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Tips for storing filament properly
👍 If you found this helpful, please consider subscribing for more beginner-friendly 3D printing tips, tutorials and projects every week.
#3DPrinting #Desiccant #Filament
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Where to buy all my kit :
4L Cereal Tub : geni.us/eCBOFcA
Glue :
KraftProtz : geni.us/TAwXM
Shelving : amzn.to/40rWVxu
Snippers : amzn.to/4r0NVtQ
Hygrometer : geni.us/VlKofB
Desiccant : amzn.to/3OF4vC7
USB Stick : amzn.to/4tYENIR
Build Plates :
Yoopai : amzn.to/4kYfORO
Glacier Pro : amzn.to/4tUkexv
Fanttik Rotary Tool : amzn.to/4r2ExGh
Fanttik V10 Duster : amzn.to/3NKiHd2
Fanttik Measure : amzn.to/4sMPNIg
Magnets : amzn.to/4dvo0WC
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**** USEFUL LINKS ****
☕️ Buy me a coffee : buymeacoffee.com/maincave
✅ Subscribe here : youtube.com/c/maincave?sub_confirmation=1
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**** CONTACT INFO ****
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For all the latest prices on the product shown, please visit the links at the top.
** All prices stated are correct on the date of recording and may change over time**
Some of the links above I may earn commission from due to being affiliate links with no extra cost to you. I really appreciate the support.
0:00 Intro
0:56 What Is It
1:39 Testing
3:35 Where
4:21 Recharging
5:12 How To
8:17 Where & What
10:25 How much
11:35 %
12:57 Test Results
13:40 Mistakes
14:35 Time
15:07 Routine
16:44 Outro
