Is My Filament Wet?

Step 1. Your material

Which filament are you printing? PLA PETG TPU ABS/ASA Nylon (PA) PC

Step 2. What are you seeing?

Check every symptom that applies. The more you check, the stronger the signal that moisture is the culprit.

Popping or crackling sounds while printing Stringing or wisps between parts Rough or bumpy surface Weak or brittle parts Visible steam from the nozzle Inconsistent extrusion

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Drying recommendation

Starting points by material

Highlighted for your selected material once you run the check. These are general starting points, not exact settings: always verify against your dryer and the material spec sheet.

Material	Temp	Time
PLA	45-55 C	4-6 h
PETG	60-65 C	4-6 h
TPU	50-55 C	4-6 h
ABS/ASA	60-70 C	4-6 h
Nylon (PA)	70-80 C	8-12 h
PC	70-80 C	6-8 h

PETG, TPU, Nylon, and PC absorb moisture fastest. PLA absorbs more slowly but still does in humid conditions, so do not assume it is safe just because it printed fine last month.