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Author Topic: Agressive Schedules?  (Read 86285 times)

Offline TILLAMOOK

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Agressive Schedules?
« on: March 17, 2017, 01:45:18 PM »
How do I know when my schedule is too aggressive?

Offline HencoV

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Re: Agressive Schedules?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 11:21:59 AM »
Short Answer...
*excessive downgrade and/or
*dry outer shell, wet core
*longer drying times to try and get rid of wet core
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Re: Agressive Schedules?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2017, 07:33:35 AM »
I agree with the previous answer.  In addition, a large moisture content variability between pieces is an indication you are drying too fast.

Offline DrykilnsMan

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Re: Agressive Schedules?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2017, 10:23:34 AM »
Make sure your not running out of control, i.e. vents fully open & current wet bulb set points not being achieved. Same goes for dry bulb set points.

 


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