FAQS

What can I dry?

Stick pretty much whatever you want in this kiln? Just keep your expectations in check.  If you're trying to dry 24" beams they will crack, if you're drying 4/4 maple it won't.  

How much does it cost?

See pricing on all models: CLICK HERE

What is the operating cost?

Typically, the electricity costs are $0.04 to $0.06 per board foot

Do I need a boiler?

Nope, unless you want to use one. Most people go with the standard electrically heated version.

What is the power requirement?

iDRY MICRO: 208-240V 1PH 60A
iDRY Standard and PLUS: 208-230V 1PH 60A 60Hz
iDRY Turbo Mini: 208-230V 1PH 60A
iDRY Turbo: 480V 3PH 60A
iDRY Turbo Pro: 480V 3PH 80A

Can I put my kiln outside?

Nope. It will freeze, and it is designed to heat the wood, NOT the WORLD!

How much lumber can I fit?

iDRY Mini: Up to 800 board feet
iDRY Standard: Up to 2,000 board feet
iDRY PLUS: Up to 4,000 board feet
iDRY TURBO Mini: Up tp 2,500 board feet
iDRY TURBO: Up to 6,000 board feet
iDRY TURBO PRO: Up to 15,000 board feet

Ultimately,  It depends on the lengths and how tight you can make your lumber pack. 

How do I load this thing?

The iDRY Standard and PLUS kilns take a stickered pack of lumber or slabs.  You can load it up by hand, forklift, or tractor.  Keep your lumber within the length and width of the trolley as best you can.  The iDRY TURBO Models are heating plate kilns, so there are no stickers, and it’s faster to load.

Do iDRY people install it for me?

No. Your local licensed electrician and plumber can handle it…no problem. We’ll help over the phone if needed.

Is shipping cost included?

No. We can quote shipping, but rates change all the time, so we can only estimate the cost. GET A QUOTE HERE

How do I get it off the trailer when it arrives?

Crane, forklift, a couple of forklifts, a bunch of bobcats, or whatever works. This machine comes completely assembled and welded together. It can be picked up with care by lift points on top or from under the chamber. If you pick it with a forklift, use bolsters to spread across the frame of the chamber to prevent damage to the exterior sheet metal.

Play this “Loading a kiln” video in reverse: CLICK HERE

Do I need a moisture meter?

We recommend you take a temperature and species-calibrated reading at the core of the wood. Many people ship their wood thinking it is dry, but they use an inaccurate moisture meter that only reads 1/4” into the wood. We recommend the Delmhorst J-2000 Moisture Meter WITH a pin hammer.

Is this kiln difficult to run?

Can you press a button? Then no.

How do I know there isn’t too much competition for kiln drying in my area?

We’re about 1% of the way to saturating the market for lumber drying…relax. Think of how many Woodmizer sawmills are out there and how few kilns. Every portable size sawmill needs about three or more iDRY Kilns to dry the lumber they saw. There are THOUSANDS of little sawmills out there. Go get em’ tiger!