Activated alumina desiccant has a number of benefits over silica gel beads and I think you should consider them for use especially in 3D printing applications.

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Retaining Clip: https://www.printables.com/model/6199...

Materials:
Aluminum Tubes: https://geni.us/oXpe (Amazon)
Alumina Desiccant: https://geni.us/k3Vu (Amazon)
JB Weld Epoxy: https://geni.us/GSWZ (Amazon)
Wire Mesh: https://geni.us/UGut (Amazon) (20 or finer mesh is fine)

Optional
Silica Desiccant: https://geni.us/tVhalq9 (Amazon)
Hacksaw: https://geni.us/QYleZXW (Amazon) (I love this hacksaw)
Wax Paper: https://geni.us/goOLMBi (Amazon)
Wax: https://geni.us/U89K (Amazon)

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00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Silica Gel Problems
1:25 - Aluminum Tube
2:33 - Glue Up
3:35 - Usage Tips


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