Player One Desiccant Tube for Cooled Cameras

Overview

The Player One Desiccant Tube is a rechargeable moisture-control accessory for Player One cooled astronomy cameras. It threads into the camera body through an M6×1 front thread and holds 2 g of molecular sieve desiccant inside a machined Aluminum 6061-T6 tube that measures 70 mm long. By drawing residual humidity out of the sealed sensor chamber, it helps prevent condensation and frost forming on the cold sensor window during long cooled-imaging sessions.

Who It's For

It is intended for astrophotographers running Player One cooled cameras who image in humid conditions, or who have recently opened the sensor chamber for cleaning and need to remove the moisture introduced during that process. It also serves as a maintenance item for cameras kept in storage between sessions.

Key Features & Design

• Molecular sieve desiccant (2 g): absorbs moisture from the sealed sensor chamber to reduce the risk of condensation and frost on the cooled sensor.
• Rechargeable: the desiccant is restored by placing the tube in a microwave for about 10 seconds, so it can be dried out and reused repeatedly rather than discarded.
• Aluminum 6061-T6 body: a 70 mm machined tube that resists handling wear and threads cleanly into the camera.
• M6×1 front thread: screws directly into the desiccant port on compatible Player One cooled camera bodies.

Recommended Uses

• Fitting to the camera for about 24 hours after cleaning the sensor chamber to remove introduced moisture.
• Keeping the tube installed during extended sessions in humid environments to limit long-term condensation.
• Leaving it fitted while the camera is in storage between imaging runs.

Compatibility & Accessory Notes

The tube uses an M6×1 front thread and is designed for Player One cooled cameras that provide a matching desiccant port. Player One does not publish a per-model compatibility list on the product page, so it is worth confirming that a given camera body has the M6×1 desiccant port before ordering.

Good to Know Before You Order

• The desiccant recharges with roughly 10 seconds in a microwave, which restores its absorbing capacity for continued use.
• The tube holds 2 g of molecular sieve desiccant in a 70 mm Aluminum 6061-T6 body.
• A shipping weight is not published by the manufacturer for this item.

FAQ

Is it difficult to set up? No. The tube threads into the camera's M6×1 desiccant port by hand, with no tools or wiring required.

Can the desiccant be reused? Yes. Placing the tube in a microwave for about 10 seconds dries the molecular sieve so it can be used again.

How long should it stay fitted? Player One suggests fitting it for about 24 hours after cleaning, or leaving it in place for extended periods in humid conditions or during storage.

Bottom Line

The Player One Desiccant Tube is a simple, reusable way to keep moisture out of a cooled camera's sensor chamber, helping preserve clean, condensation-free frames session after session.