First 3D Printer (MK4) in High Humidity
Hi everyone,
I just got my first 3D printer, a Prusa MK4 3D Printer, and I’m planning to use it in a room that’s usually around 80% humidity, and (5 - 10 celsius ). My main concern is the electronics—especially the XBuddy board and the PSU—and the risk of condensation causing shorts or corrosion. Unfortunately, I don’t have the option to move the printer to a drier room.
For filament, I’ll be using a dry box with desiccant that feeds directly into the printer via a PTFE tube, so I think that side is covered.
To protect the printer, I’m planning to build a DIY MDF enclosure out of an old wardrobe. I’m on a tight budget, so a large dehumidifier isn’t an option, but I could consider a very small one, 30–50 watts, inside the enclosure if it would actually help.
Has anyone run their MK4 in a humid environment like this?
Would silica gel packs inside the enclosure be enough, or is a tiny dehumidifier worthwhile?
Would it make sense to put silica packs inside the XBuddy board cover to reduce the chance of condensation?
(Please forgive me that i used AI to help me write this topic)
RE: First 3D Printer (MK4) in High Humidity
I have run my mk3s in a garden shed in winter in the UK,
Biggest issue was Mintemp warnings due to low temperature
A hair dryer could be used to warm the heatbed and nozzle. Before stařting a print. .
I only used pla and petg.
Humidity was ok
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK
RE: First 3D Printer (MK4) in High Humidity
Thank you for your reply!
"Running a printer in the UK in a garden shed" this statement kind of gives me hope that i will make it somehow.
I guess UK humidity in that shed was crazy high.
Did you use a drybox with dessicant in it to feed fillament to the printer via PTFE tube, or something simmilar ?
Thank you for your time.
RE: First 3D Printer (MK4) in High Humidity
I had mmu3 on the mk3, a d i had 5 rolls of filament on a broom handle supported by two shel ing units... no special humidity control...
Regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK
RE: First 3D Printer (MK4) in High Humidity
mobile phone corrupting answers....
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK