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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: BartJY on August 18, 2018, 10:07:36 AM

Title: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: BartJY on August 18, 2018, 10:07:36 AM
Hi Folks,

Has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive units? https://www.ebay.com/i/332498115087?chn=ps (https://www.ebay.com/i/332498115087?chn=ps)

What do you think? Worth getting or should I spend my money elsewhere?

Thanks
Bart
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: Mr Tees!! on August 18, 2018, 10:32:10 AM
I had a cal-rod unit like this on my first Brown all-in-one unit. VERY inconsistent heat. In hindsight I would avoid at all costs 
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: Frog on August 18, 2018, 10:35:05 AM
Even if these dryers utilized proper IR panels, I almost always recommend quality name brand used over cheap new.
In the case of a flash dryer, if you want to go cheaper, and have the DIY ability, buy a panel from someone like BBC or INTEK and  build a sturdy stand.
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: Sbrem on August 18, 2018, 12:44:42 PM
Even if these dryers utilized proper IR panels, I almost always recommend quality name brand used over cheap new.
In the case of a flash dryer, if you want to go cheaper, and have the DIY ability, buy a panel from someone like BBC or INTEK and  build a sturdy stand.

You can go that route, our first one was a Chromalux 12" panel, with an SCR controller that used a thermocouple that inserted right into the panel. We put it on a metal framework stand that was solid. There were no commercial units available at the time, so we really had to build it. 6 months to a year later the commercial units started to show up. We've never built another one since...

Steve
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: mimosatexas on August 18, 2018, 03:39:06 PM
These are horrible. Call intek and have them send you a panel in whatever size makes sense for your needs and build the stand and housing. Cheapest route for a worthwhile flash.
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: screenxpress on August 18, 2018, 04:45:33 PM
What everyone above said.

These units basically use a modified Kitchen Oven Element wrapped up in a housing.
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: BartJY on August 18, 2018, 06:31:02 PM
These are horrible. Call intek and have them send you a panel in whatever size makes sense for your needs and build the stand and housing. Cheapest route for a worthwhile flash.

Do you have a link for Intek?

Thanks
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: Frog on August 18, 2018, 06:54:53 PM
These are horrible. Call intek and have them send you a panel in whatever size makes sense for your needs and build the stand and housing. Cheapest route for a worthwhile flash.


Do you have a link for Intek?

Thanks


Google is your friend
http://intekcorp.com/heaters-heating-elements/ (http://intekcorp.com/heaters-heating-elements/)
Title: Re: Inexpensive Flash Dryer
Post by: hoogie on August 23, 2018, 08:10:15 AM
These are horrible. Call intek and have them send you a panel in whatever size makes sense for your needs and build the stand and housing. Cheapest route for a worthwhile flash.


Do you have a link for Intek?

Thanks


Google is your friend
[url]http://intekcorp.com/heaters-heating-elements/[/url] ([url]http://intekcorp.com/heaters-heating-elements/[/url])


Plus one for Intekcorp. Talked to them the other day, they know there stuff new panels on there way.