BuckeyeStargazer Desiccant Caps

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Desiccant Caps
All desiccant caps come with rechargeable desiccant packs that can easily be recharged in the microwave and a vinyl cap when not in use. The 2" and 1.25" insert caps also come with an O-ring to to help seal any gaps between the cap and focuser.
- These simple Desiccant Caps will keep your scope dry while stored.
- The product name includes the style and/or size, and barrel length.
- Example: Desic-1.25-40mm is a 1.25" focuser insert with 40mm barrel length. The longer the barrel length the more desiccant can be used.
- Note: The above photos are representative only and may show items of various sizes/types.
Model:
- 1.25in-40mm (Desic-1.25-40mm): 1.25" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm barrel length.
- 2in-40mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
- 2in-100mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
To recharge the desiccant packs:
- Place all the desiccant packs in the microwave
- Using DEFROST ONLY, microwave for 2 minutes
- Repeat 3-4 times until the desiccant turns from green to orange
- NOTE: The green desiccant will first turn purple, then orange when drying is complete. After many recharges the color indicating beads may remain purple, but the desiccant is still effective.
Please note that this is a 3d printed plastic part.
- BuckeyeStargazer's items are made of PETG plastic and can handle temperatures of up to 80°C (175°F).
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: United States
Desiccant Caps
All desiccant caps come with rechargeable desiccant packs that can easily be recharged in the microwave and a vinyl cap when not in use. The 2" and 1.25" insert caps also come with an O-ring to to help seal any gaps between the cap and focuser.
- These simple Desiccant Caps will keep your scope dry while stored.
- The product name includes the style and/or size, and barrel length.
- Example: Desic-1.25-40mm is a 1.25" focuser insert with 40mm barrel length. The longer the barrel length the more desiccant can be used.
- Note: The above photos are representative only and may show items of various sizes/types.
Model:
- 1.25in-40mm (Desic-1.25-40mm): 1.25" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm barrel length.
- 2in-40mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
- 2in-100mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
To recharge the desiccant packs:
- Place all the desiccant packs in the microwave
- Using DEFROST ONLY, microwave for 2 minutes
- Repeat 3-4 times until the desiccant turns from green to orange
- NOTE: The green desiccant will first turn purple, then orange when drying is complete. After many recharges the color indicating beads may remain purple, but the desiccant is still effective.
Please note that this is a 3d printed plastic part.
- BuckeyeStargazer's items are made of PETG plastic and can handle temperatures of up to 80°C (175°F).
Desiccant Caps
All desiccant caps come with rechargeable desiccant packs that can easily be recharged in the microwave and a vinyl cap when not in use. The 2" and 1.25" insert caps also come with an O-ring to to help seal any gaps between the cap and focuser.
- These simple Desiccant Caps will keep your scope dry while stored.
- The product name includes the style and/or size, and barrel length.
- Example: Desic-1.25-40mm is a 1.25" focuser insert with 40mm barrel length. The longer the barrel length the more desiccant can be used.
- Note: The above photos are representative only and may show items of various sizes/types.
Model:
- 1.25in-40mm (Desic-1.25-40mm): 1.25" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm barrel length.
- 2in-40mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
- 2in-100mm (Desic-2-40/100mm): 2" focuser desiccant Insert. 40mm or 100mm barrel length.
To recharge the desiccant packs:
- Place all the desiccant packs in the microwave
- Using DEFROST ONLY, microwave for 2 minutes
- Repeat 3-4 times until the desiccant turns from green to orange
- NOTE: The green desiccant will first turn purple, then orange when drying is complete. After many recharges the color indicating beads may remain purple, but the desiccant is still effective.
Please note that this is a 3d printed plastic part.
- BuckeyeStargazer's items are made of PETG plastic and can handle temperatures of up to 80°C (175°F).
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: United States

BuckeyeStargazer Desiccant Caps
