{"id":20888,"date":"2024-01-11T16:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/?p=20888"},"modified":"2024-01-15T16:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T14:55:59","slug":"new-sunlu-filament-dryer-review-filadryer-s2-2023-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/new-sunlu-filament-dryer-review-filadryer-s2-2023-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"New SUNLU Filament Dryer Review: Filadryer S2 2023 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The quality of 3D prints often drops when cold and wet weather arrives. High humidity in the air, rain, snow, and storms eventually negatively affect your 3D printing materials. For example, some filaments absorb moisture, resulting in failed prints<\/a>, and that’s when a good filament dryer comes in handy. Let’s unbox and review the new SUNLU filament dryer, Filadryer S2, to see how this small device can dry PLA, ABS, PETG, and other plastics and help you 3D print outstanding models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How much moisture can your filament absorb? Everything depends on its hygroscopicity characteristic. Hygroscopicity is the materials’ property to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. Some products, such as SBS, do not require the usage of filament dryers because they do not absorb any moisture. But others, such as ABS, PETG, and PLA, absorb it too well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUNLU Filament Dryer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new 3D printer filament dryer by SUNLU arrives in a small, neat box. You can find the SUNLU S2 filament drybox, a 48-watt power supply (quite powerful for such a device), and instructions inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The filament drybox appearance might not appeal to everyone’s taste because Filadryer S2 is a simple cylinder with legs. Some competitors offer more interesting filament dryer designs; however, SUNLU S2 is praised by many customers for its incredible performance and functionality, which is far more important than the looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also:<\/strong> Best Tips on How to Store 3D Printer Filament<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNLU S2 Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can turn on Filadryer S2 by double-tapping on its screen, which is incredibly large, bright, and touch-sensitive. You can easily read what it shows from approximately 9.8 feet (3 meters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can configure your SUNLU filament dryer on its touchscreen. There are no submenus. The display is 3.42 x 2.87 inches (8.7 x 7.3 cm) and very informative (the best one we saw in 3D printer filament dryer boxes). It lets you adjust humidity and filament dryer temperature and set the timer and target temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can turn on and off the ring light added for beauty. It comes with two glow modes: flashing and spinning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This filament dryer box has a timer. When time is gone, the heating stops. Still, the SUNLU dryer has an advantage. You can set the timer to infinite mode and stop worrying about the SUNLU S2 filament dryer turning off as you 3D print. It’s a convenient feature to set precise parameters for each 3D printing material type. You configure it once, and the temperatures are correct even when you switch the filament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cain 3D Printing Model<\/a> printed with filament dried in SUNLU filament dryer box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Filament Dryer Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SUNLU S2 allows users to switch between \u2103 and \u2109 on the touchscreen. You can find filament dryer temperature settings for ABS, PETG, PLA, and other types of plastic. Such recommendations simplify the setup and help you select the appropriate temperature for drying PLA, ABS, and PETG on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the manufacturer, the new SUNLU filament dryer box supports temperatures from 113 to 158 \u2109 (45 to 70 \u2103). It sounds mighty, and Gambody will test the S2 power. The announced temperature range makes it possible to dry both standard plastics and refractory types such as polyamide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover more 3D printing models on Gambody<\/a> to test your 3D printer filament dryer box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read also:<\/strong> Best 3D Printing String Fix Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNLU Dryer Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you watch the YouTube SUNLU Filadryer S2 review variety, you will hear either praise or criticism because of the lack of a fan to mix the air masses inside the filament drying box. On the one hand, no fan helps the SUNLU dryer to operate silently. On the other hand, it limits its functionality compared to competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our SUNLU S2 review, we can only note that the filament dryer received by Gambody has a fan inside. We first heard the cooler’s noise when we turned on this device. The company’s engineers consider customer reviews and add product changes to satisfy users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon closer inspection of the SUNLU S2 filament dryer design, we can confirm that this Filadryer S2 has a fan! It might be this device’s second revision, making it less silent but more functional. The fan helps mix the warm air inside the drying box. If the noise bothers you, turn off the fan manually, but remember to insulate the wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use SUNLU Filament Dryer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This cool filament dryer box has a simple design. The heater on the metal sheet at the top and bottom helps disperse heat inside the chamber. Each sheet is screwed with four screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The reel spins on iron rollers with bearings, which rotate easily and can be removed for maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow our simple guide on how to use SUNLU filament dryer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1.<\/strong> Open the lid and insert the filament spoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2.<\/strong> Turn on your Filadryer S2 by double-tapping on its screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3.<\/strong> Start 3D printing using your 3D printer. The S2 filament heater has a feed-out coil. Thus, you can keep drying PLA or other plastics while feeding it to your 3D printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sephiroth 3D Print<\/a> made with filament dried in SUNLU Filadryer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read also:<\/strong> Over 100 Fun 3D Printer Projects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3D Printer Filament Drying Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After running several tests, Gambody can confirm the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n