Special dryer needed for RC?... or drum dry is OK?

[glbeas]

I used to use the top rack in my old dishwasher to stand up my RC prints to dry. I've also used an old dish drainer for smaller batches. Now I use screens to dry prints on.

[Flotsam]

I have wire rack made by Falcon for the purpose. It's ancient. I think it came with a crank through roller device for removing the surface water. A squeegee and a letter sorter from Staples would do the exact same job. If you are really pressed for time, a cheap hair dryer would dry them quicker but I would rather just hang them, drink a beer, and come back. Sometimes it takes two beers.

[Dave Miller]

This link illustrates an RC paper drier, it may be of help.
http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/rk2/papdry.html

[Fintan]

2 years ago I bought one of these Ilford dryers on ebay for €200
http://www.adorama.com/ILD1250.html

[paul ron]

$3000 is alot of money to dry prints. I'll do like you guys, air dry.

I'm taking better care of my drum dryer too, it may buy me my retierment home some day. I bought that for $50, 30 years ago in mint condition and the seller thought he got over on me too... said it was a cheap one, needed a new plug.

[Fintan]

$3000 is alot of money to dry prints

I'm not suggesting buying new, as I said my one cost €200

[paul ron]

You really got a bargain. I'm looking for one u but will use the racks for now. Thanks