Fastest method of drying coco fiber???

[MD_Frogger]

What methods do you guys use to dry coco fiber other than just waiting for it to dry out? I would really like to get started on my 18 cube background tomorrow during my day off!

[kawickstrom]

An oven set at 200 degrees and a cookie sheet.. Works like a charm

[eLisborg]

Yeah just don't light it on fire....

I usually let mine sit outside if its warm enough, and just turn the dirt every few hours.

[melas]

I'll second the oven. Keep it at 200F and stay nearby . . . it's definitely the fastest way I've found.

[Damian]

The oven works great. I don't think you're at any risk of fire at ~200 degrees, but I'm not an expert. One tip: Wedge the oven door slightly ajar to let humid air out and dry it faster. I use a tablespoon myself.

[eLisborg]

Originally Posted by Damian

The oven works great. I don't think you're at any risk of fire at ~200 degrees, but I'm not an expert. One tip: Wedge the oven door slightly ajar to let humid air out and dry it faster. I use a tablespoon myself.

I had it on a higher setting....

[DCreptiles]

i set mine to 350 lay a thick layer on a cookie sheet and just mix da dirt up every few mins till it looks sandy. then i dump it into a box and it cools while i do the next batch and it works for me. 350 for 15 to 20 mins depending how thick you lay the fiber in there.

[GBIII]

I tend to get impatient and just buy a bag of the already expanded dry coco fiber at a local pet store. It's a bit more expensive but the extra $12 is worth me not having to sit in front of the oven for two hours or so.

[jeffdart]

Peat moss works great and don't evan have to wait for it to dry. I like it better beause it has little twigs and leaf particals in it. Looks really cool.

[EXODUS1500]

Don't put it in the oven and forget about it.... not that I did that

It doesnt necessarily catch on fire so much as it starts smoldering and turning into charcoal... again, not I did that. haha