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Wood Drying Topics => Drying Defects => Topic started by: TILLAMOOK on March 17, 2017, 01:45:18 PM

Title: Agressive Schedules?
Post by: TILLAMOOK on March 17, 2017, 01:45:18 PM

How do I know when my schedule is too aggressive?

Title: Re: Agressive Schedules?
Post by: HencoV 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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please feel free to add

Title: Re: Agressive Schedules?
Post by: PhilM 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.

Title: Re: Agressive Schedules?
Post by: DrykilnsMan 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.