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I have a concept of a plan for desiccant spool weights

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@Krauerking @PlasticExistence they'll have subtly different drying profiles. Silica gel had a higher capacity but will maintain a generally higher relative humidity. Check the graph here out https://www.impakcorporation.com/desiccants
Activated alumina doesn't appear to be as effective as molecular sieve at low humidity from a lit. search.

You should check for air leaks in the system first. When I lose Desiccant this is usually why.

P. S. Silica gel can be regenerated.

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Continuous Print Fails

@KiloGex you need to tune your printer for the cold. Exposure times need to be longer and rise times slower. The set reaction is slower and the resin more viscous.
I managed with my printer in similar temps. Clean up is also more difficult in lower temps. I don't have the link I used, others may suggest.

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What resin printer should I get?

@charmed_electron printer type and size depends on what you want. Consider the software to use on it, printers may only like some slices. I've found FDM and Resin printers to be complimentary. I'd agree with person about getting a suitable space. I use my loft, getting a place away from you main living space is needed. Temperature is an issue but settings can account for some of this.
I think of my FDM printer as mechanical tool to build things. My resin printer feels more like cooking!

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PETG damaged plate

@user_6282638282 I've had similar problems. It may be the coating has been removed from the bed. It happens when filament sticks too much, PETG is pretty bad for it. I tend to leave my bed to cool so the piece pops off itself. That doesnt always work. Following other advice to reduce adhesion like bed temp, offset etc may work.

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Ideas on how to get a better surface?

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@Piecemakers3Dprints @CaptainFlintlockFinn as a one time chemist I'd agree that there is a real possibility some trace materials in the resin causing some harm in prolonged contact. The resin may be set but could potentially leach some of the other materials such as unreacted ingredients, catalysts etc. In the same way that cheap jewellery can release alloying metals that cause irritation. A dermatologically safe varnish seems a sensible call.