Drying out filament
Temperatures and times needed to dry various filaments
- PLA - 45C (113F) at least 4 hours
- ABS - 60C (140F) at least 2 hours
- PETG - 65C (149F) at least 2 hours
- Nylon - 70C (158F) at least 12 hours
- Dessicant (Silica Gel) - 65C (149F) at least 3 hours
Note that though calcium chloride can be dried out it requires a more complex method that just sticking it in an dehydrator oven and because of that it is not recomended to do at home.