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Yum!!! A 10 pound desiccant roast!
If you require dry compressed air, there are two common methods:
Refrigerated dryers - These cool the air down to just above freezing, and the moisture falls out of the air like dew does on a cold night.
Desiccant dryers - These normally use silica pellets in a porous bag which absorbs moisture. You will find small bags of them in various purchased products. But for severe duty, they make big bags as well.
To save money:
Clean your refrigerated dryers with compressed air frequently to remove dust. Do not put it in an air-conditioned room because it generates heat as a by-product, nor put it in a hotter area than is necessary.
Recycle your desiccant - Put large bags in the oven at 250°F for 24 hours. Small bags take just 2-3 hours. The moisture will "boil" out at that temp without damaging the bag or crystals. Use a higher temp at your risk. When done, put it in a double-layer sealed bag for future use.
Yum!!! A 10 pound desiccant roast!
If you require dry compressed air, there are two common methods:
Refrigerated dryers - These cool the air down to just above freezing, and the moisture falls out of the air like dew does on a cold night.
Desiccant dryers - These normally use silica pellets in a porous bag which absorbs moisture. You will find small bags of them in various purchased products. But for severe duty, they make big bags as well.
To save money:
Clean your refrigerated dryers with compressed air frequently to remove dust. Do not put it in an air-conditioned room because it generates heat as a by-product, nor put it in a hotter area than is necessary.
Recycle your desiccant - Put large bags in the oven at 250°F for 24 hours. Small bags take just 2-3 hours. The moisture will "boil" out at that temp without damaging the bag or crystals. Use a higher temp at your risk. When done, put it in a double-layer sealed bag for future use.
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