Have the S2 as well and love it, but agree that it can be a pain to make selections on the screen without tipping the unit a bit. I really like how the PolyDryer has a more sleek and slim form factor. Especially cool that you can buy separate boxes and just switch them onto the heating unit when you need to. Its not going to replace my storage bags, obviously due to the price. But, for things I dont run in my AMS, like TPU, it seems like a great option.
@@joeking433 I am not a filamentologist, but I can't seem to find anything that supports your claim. Do you have a source? From what I am finding there are plenty of videos on the importance of drying TPU to improve print quality and manufacturers/distributors saying to dry TPU to improve performance.
I went the food dehydrator route and never looked back after abandoning these dryers. The problem I have with these are that they have a fixed volume and I don't really need all that fancy digital stuff. I also print using my dehydrator by putting the spool resting on a turntable and then making a hole using soldering iron to melt the plastic big enough for Telfon tube to go through and then feeding the filament through it. This way I don't have a limit to spool size since I can just increase the height of dehydrator plastic layers to fit the spool and I can even dry more than 1 spool at a time by stacking it higher. If I need to store them, ziplock bags are really just good enough solutions tbh
How stable is the temperature holding? A nice product if it's cost 40€ But at a price form 89,24 € sorry, to much with to less (missing a temperature settings in Celsius and not just 3 steps)
I love the design and modularity, but there’s one issue that bugs me: the storage box is $30. This product really appeals to people with tons of filaments they want to store after drying…and $30 per Tupperware container is not competitive.
I have a few dryers. I have the eibos single unit and a sunlu S4. I like the idea of the polymaker dry box however I like drying a few at a time when printing bigger projects and like the storage function. I may pick one up but when I think about it the extra boxes are not cheap here in Canada when you factor in exchange. But if the price drops I will consider it.
What is your hygrometer reading after a drying cycle? I had some ABS and 12hrs later it's at 26%. With nothing inside the dryer I can't get it to go below 19%
Unusual. Normally with filament it takes under an hour to get under 20%. Might be a problem with the silica gel, they should be blue or just a little pinkish. If they're all pink then you need to dry them. If they're blue or this has happened from the beginning then you should contact customer support as that might be a heater or fan issue.
They took the very popular cereal containers design(s) and turned it into a purpose built product -- that's fantastic, except that cereal containers cost as little as $5 for the not-fully-transparent and $15 for the clear versions. There's no reason the 3d community can't reverse this and make an adapter for the cheaper cereal boxes.
That's only 15 dollars less and you don't get as sturdy of a clasp, seals, grommets, PTFE tube, hygrometer or custom fit desiccant holder. Idk what your time is worth but its going to take you an hour just to source that stuff not to mention actually installing it all into the cereal container. You only really need one dryer. With the boxes themselves being only $30 and taking into account how much the alternatives cost, this is a no-brainer.
Thanks the the video , that is really helpful! I have one quick question: after printing, do I need to open the box to tidy up the filament before I can store it as a dry box?
Cardboard Rolls don't work well with bearings on the flange. Also there are 3D printed Rolls that aren't round and only work on a spool roller. It's nice that if gives you options.
What I always wonder with these filament boxes, how do you rewind the spool? I mean, after unloading it from the printer, there's quite a bit of filament which needs to go back into the box right?
The same way without a box. You leave some filament hanging out and pull the spool out of the box, then before the end of the filament gets loose you hold tension with a hand and boom, no spaghetti
Your point is very valid, definitely makes you wonder why they didn't let the battery charge while it was sitting inches away from an potential power source.. but whatever, as long as it works (kind of bothers me how much just the plastic box for the top on its own is as well.. like I get it's sealed and everything, but dang..)
People have done this. There is a guy on RUclips that connected two PolyDryers to the bottom of his AMS unit. He botched the job but did do it. Really easy mod.
@@joeking433 But I have a printer which uses several spools at once... for that I have to spend few days to dry my filament and put them into separate dryboxes and then I can print... maybe you and some others see "good deal" in that dryer but I don't see other than waste of money...
No temps list (65-70c per discussion with polymaker rep on discord) and there has immediately been a softening of language around recommended temps for nylon. Now they say that "70c with adequate airflow is acceptable" lol
hm. The S2 is performing very weak. I think it is the weakest dryer on earth according to tests. so if this unit is similar....hm. not sure about that. but nice special desing for sure.
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Have the S2 as well and love it, but agree that it can be a pain to make selections on the screen without tipping the unit a bit. I really like how the PolyDryer has a more sleek and slim form factor. Especially cool that you can buy separate boxes and just switch them onto the heating unit when you need to. Its not going to replace my storage bags, obviously due to the price. But, for things I dont run in my AMS, like TPU, it seems like a great option.
TPU is not hygroscopic. It doesn't absorb water.
@@joeking433 I am not a filamentologist, but I can't seem to find anything that supports your claim. Do you have a source? From what I am finding there are plenty of videos on the importance of drying TPU to improve print quality and manufacturers/distributors saying to dry TPU to improve performance.
I went the food dehydrator route and never looked back after abandoning these dryers. The problem I have with these are that they have a fixed volume and I don't really need all that fancy digital stuff. I also print using my dehydrator by putting the spool resting on a turntable and then making a hole using soldering iron to melt the plastic big enough for Telfon tube to go through and then feeding the filament through it. This way I don't have a limit to spool size since I can just increase the height of dehydrator plastic layers to fit the spool and I can even dry more than 1 spool at a time by stacking it higher. If I need to store them, ziplock bags are really just good enough solutions tbh
You are funny and I am here for it as much as for 3D printing content.
awh thanks!
How stable is the temperature holding?
A nice product if it's cost 40€
But at a price form 89,24 € sorry, to much with to less (missing a temperature settings in Celsius and not just 3 steps)
Exactly.
I'll tell you one thing, it must not be too expensive, it's SOLD OUT!
@@WaldecirSantos I think the price is going to go up, it's SOLD OUT!
@@joeking433 Sure but it doesn't means it's a good value to me
After letting it run its cycle, what is the humidity level in the box?
For anyone wondering, I got one and the answer is 10%.
I love the design and modularity, but there’s one issue that bugs me: the storage box is $30.
This product really appeals to people with tons of filaments they want to store after drying…and $30 per Tupperware container is not competitive.
I think it's a little bit false info about the humidity, if you put silica directly around the temp/humidity sensor.
Hmmm I thought about that too. I think I might add a second hygrometer without silica gel to the other side and see if there is a difference.
@@3DJake_Official Great idea!
In an airtight box this small, after a few minutes, it won't make any difference where you put it.
Great video and intro to a new product. I like the features and will be buying one of these.
I have a few dryers. I have the eibos single unit and a sunlu S4. I like the idea of the polymaker dry box however I like drying a few at a time when printing bigger projects and like the storage function. I may pick one up but when I think about it the extra boxes are not cheap here in Canada when you factor in exchange. But if the price drops I will consider it.
Apparently the Polydryer will be available from the Canadian Polymaker site in June.
Curious to see what the price difference will be.
What is your hygrometer reading after a drying cycle? I had some ABS and 12hrs later it's at 26%. With nothing inside the dryer I can't get it to go below 19%
Unusual. Normally with filament it takes under an hour to get under 20%. Might be a problem with the silica gel, they should be blue or just a little pinkish. If they're all pink then you need to dry them. If they're blue or this has happened from the beginning then you should contact customer support as that might be a heater or fan issue.
@ 4:15, "unlike the S2..." , FYI in the newer versions Sunlu added a fan in the S2 below the heating element for air circulation.
They took the very popular cereal containers design(s) and turned it into a purpose built product -- that's fantastic, except that cereal containers cost as little as $5 for the not-fully-transparent and $15 for the clear versions.
There's no reason the 3d community can't reverse this and make an adapter for the cheaper cereal boxes.
That's only 15 dollars less and you don't get as sturdy of a clasp, seals, grommets, PTFE tube, hygrometer or custom fit desiccant holder. Idk what your time is worth but its going to take you an hour just to source that stuff not to mention actually installing it all into the cereal container. You only really need one dryer. With the boxes themselves being only $30 and taking into account how much the alternatives cost, this is a no-brainer.
Thanks the the video , that is really helpful! I have one quick question: after printing, do I need to open the box to tidy up the filament before I can store it as a dry box?
Yes you would have to push back the filament strand and fasten it to the spool afterwards.
In what situation would you prefer to use spool roller instead of those 2 rolling bearings at the bottom? Is there any diference at all?
Cardboard Rolls don't work well with bearings on the flange. Also there are 3D printed Rolls that aren't round and only work on a spool roller.
It's nice that if gives you options.
What I always wonder with these filament boxes, how do you rewind the spool? I mean, after unloading it from the printer, there's quite a bit of filament which needs to go back into the box right?
The same way without a box. You leave some filament hanging out and pull the spool out of the box, then before the end of the filament gets loose you hold tension with a hand and boom, no spaghetti
@3DJake did you give the sunlu S4 a try?
not yet but it will happen!
Your point is very valid, definitely makes you wonder why they didn't let the battery charge while it was sitting inches away from an potential power source.. but whatever, as long as it works (kind of bothers me how much just the plastic box for the top on its own is as well.. like I get it's sealed and everything, but dang..)
How does the PolyDryer box seal (at the bottom) once you remove it from the base?
It has covers with silicone seals :)
WHEN IS THE POLYDRYER GOING TO BE BACK IN STOCK??? I swear, I always know the popular thing. Every time I go to buy something it's sold out!
Should have new stock around July 19th
I want to connect one of those things to my AMS !!
People have done this. There is a guy on RUclips that connected two PolyDryers to the bottom of his AMS unit. He botched the job but did do it. Really easy mod.
😂 that was one heck of a word to try to pronounce. Hydroscopicity? 😂
No temps ?!
90€ for one spool dryer when I can add 50€ and get 4 spool dryer.... Amazing deal I think - so I must get atleast 4 of those polydryers :D
@@joeking433 But I have a printer which uses several spools at once... for that I have to spend few days to dry my filament and put them into separate dryboxes and then I can print... maybe you and some others see "good deal" in that dryer but I don't see other than waste of money...
No temps list (65-70c per discussion with polymaker rep on discord) and there has immediately been a softening of language around recommended temps for nylon.
Now they say that "70c with adequate airflow is acceptable" lol
Pva can crosslink above 35C don't dry it above that
hm. The S2 is performing very weak. I think it is the weakest dryer on earth according to tests. so if this unit is similar....hm. not sure about that. but nice special desing for sure.
Honestly that nylon cube looks kinda meh. There are better albeit more expensive dryers out there.
What do you like/recommend?
@@theebadge for nylon, Drywise
The Sunlu Display is the worst Display I have ever seen.
bad review. it looks like he got this for free so he can make a good review.
What did the review lack exactly? I think all the information needed to make a purchase or not is in the video.
The boxes are too expensive. Should bet 15 to 20
LOL! And money should grow on trees. ;)
PolyDryer is too expensive!
Then why is it SOLD OUT???
🤘🤘
Hydrophilic
Dude are you Irish
oh crap the jig is up!
People make humidity a much bigger deal than it actually is
The chemistry and physics of olefins plus endless RUclips comparison videos suggest that you are mistaken.