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Hello everyone!

I was asked to print someone a case which would be placed in a bathroom and my question is:

What would be the best filament option for it? (We have PLA and PETG currently.)

Some general questions relating to this:

  • How long does PLA last indoors?
  • How does PETG & PLA in particular handle humidity after being printed?

Thank you guys in advance!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've had pla plant identification sticks outside for 3+ years in the sun, rain, and snow. One with a clear spray one without. Neither has deformed barely at all. Agreed, if it has no load it should be perfectly fine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I'd be more concerned about heat on PLA than anything else. Black PLA, or inside a car... makes prints all droopy and sad.