Damp PET1 Filament? Let’s dry it and see if the prints improve!

I've been storing my PET1 Filament on large cardboard spools and just keeping them in my garage. But the last print I made had horrible quality. I dried the filament in a dehydrator for 6 hours, then stored it in a vacuum bag with desiccant overnight. Let's see if dry PET1 filament prints cleaner!

[@gabrielvieira1528]

I was wondering why I wasn't getting the same results as yours. Now I know. Thanks for the video

[@KevinGroninga3D]

Welcome! Yeah, if you dry yours and then the prints improve, let me know! I’d be interested to hear peoples own experiences.

[@s3rkanAGA]

Drying is the best solution. I am also drying them before pulling the strips. So the effect area of the PET is much more to dehydrate(theoretically)

[@KevinGroninga3D]

Yeah, I don’t dry before pultruding, but if I use it to print right away, it prints fine. Pultruding is heating and pushing that moisture out. The filament I was using in this video had been sitting in my garage for about 9 months. Plenty of time to absorb more moisture.