Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn about 3d Printer Filament Dryers and when to use them. This video includes reviews of the PrintDry and Eibos filament dryer systems and storage solutions. FDM printers extrude filament by heating to near its melting point and forcing it out a nozzle. When the filament is heating any water absorbed by the filament will care potential defects in the quality of your prints. In this video, I describe in detail the hygroscopic characteristics of FDM filament, when you need to use a filament dryer, its impact on stringing, and optimal filament storage solutions.
Content
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Dry Filament Stringing Test
05:41 Hygroscopic Explanation
07:06 3d Printer Filament Types
08:00 What is a Polymer?
09:08 How do Filament Dryers Work?
09:48 Printdry System
12:54 EIBOS System
16:49 Comparison
18:04 Why bother?
19:58 Inexpensive Filament Storage
Here are links to the products and 3d printing models discussed in this video:
eibos3d.com
printdry.com
kickstarter.com/blog/toward-better-3d-printers-a-new-test-from-autodesk-and-kickstart
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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Learn about 3d Printer Filament Dryers and when to use them. This video includes reviews of the PrintDry and Eibos filament dryer systems and storage solutions. FDM printers extrude filament by heating to near its melting point and forcing it out a nozzle. When the filament is heating any water absorbed by the filament will care potential defects in the quality of your prints. In this video, I describe in detail the hygroscopic characteristics of FDM filament, when you need to use a filament dryer, its impact on stringing, and optimal filament storage solutions.
Content
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Dry Filament Stringing Test
05:41 Hygroscopic Explanation
07:06 3d Printer Filament Types
08:00 What is a Polymer?
09:08 How do Filament Dryers Work?
09:48 Printdry System
12:54 EIBOS System
16:49 Comparison
18:04 Why bother?
19:58 Inexpensive Filament Storage
Here are links to the products and 3d printing models discussed in this video:
eibos3d.com
printdry.com
kickstarter.com/blog/toward-better-3d-printers-a-new-test-from-autodesk-and-kickstart
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturers site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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