Filament storage?

[ScoobyDoo]

What are people using to store their filament?.
Ive got 7 rolls now and ive tried vacuum bags but these dont last and let air in within a few days.
I purchased a some plastic purpose made storage boxes from technology outlet which have a one way valve on them but again they dont seal correctly and let air in within a day!.

Any better solutions?. I dont want to pay much so a dry box at £40 per box is out of the question.

 

[Feek]

Watching this with interest, I've got my first printer with a couple of rolls arriving on Tuesday and I know that Mrs. Feek has bought me some more for Christmas. I'd like to store this stuff properly.

 

[bulb66]

I've used the food vacuum bags with no issues, you have to make sure the bag is sealed correctly and I also push down on the little circle area you pump the air out of after I've done it. I have a spool sealed up for at least 6 months without letting air in.

But I also, for filament that's been stored for that long dry it in a food dehydrator for 5hr+ before use.

But honestly as long as it's even in a basic zip lock bag with most of the air out you should be ok. Of course some filament takes on more moisture than others so.

 

[mikedigitales]

I keep my all my rolls of PLA in the resealable bags they came with. I keep some of the little bags of silica in with each roll. The bags of filament live in a big plastic storage box with a clip lid. This keeps them pretty well dry for many months, but I do have a filament drier. I give new spools, or spools I haven't used for a while a good heat through for 6 hours or so.

 

[Haze]

All you had to do was scroll down the page, to see if this has been asked before...

 

[Haze]

You also made no mention of the type of filament, pla does not need vac sealing