Drying cabinets

Fire department drying cabinet, gentle on your gear

Two models of the ECODRY series by Sollstar, 4,248.30 € and 6,067.00 € net. Both dry turnout gear, boots, gloves, helmets and masks by condensation at a very low temperature, with no drum and no exhaust air. We work out which model fits your station.

  • On account for municipalities & emergency services
  • Made by Sollstar in the EU
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Why a drying cabinet

Three reasons for the cabinet

A drying cabinet is not a convenience purchase. It keeps your gear ready for service longer, it keeps it hygienic, and it restores the water-repellent finish after washing.

Gear care

Dries without harming your gear

Heat is the enemy of turnout gear. The condensation technology works in a closed loop at a very low operating temperature, with the gear hanging and no drum.

  • membrane, reflective trim, Velcro and seams last longer
  • no mechanical stress as in a tumble dryer
  • longer service life for your gear

Sollstar itself names damage from drying too hot as the main problem in storing personal gear.

Hygiene

Ozone generator fitted as standard

Both sizes come with an ozone generator and air filters. It works during drying and also clears the odors, so the gear is ready for service again.

  • removes bacteria, mold, mites and fungi
  • prevents their growth
  • removes odors from clothing and gear
  • ozone-free option: UV-C or plasma on request

Figures from the 2025 Sollstar brochure. We will only state percentages for germ reduction once a test report is available.

After washing

Reactivates the fluorocarbon finish

The outer shell of turnout gear is often treated with fluorocarbon resins. This water-repellent finish only cross-links again with heat, and for that the cabinet runs above 70 °C.

  • above 70 °C for cross-linking after washing
  • very low temperature for everyday use
  • one cabinet, two operating modes

The 70 °C figure comes from the technical information on cleaning fire department protective clothing on atemschutzunfaelle.de. Your clothing manufacturer’s care instructions take precedence.

Model finder

Three questions to find your model

Quantity, load, width. Pick one answer per row, and the recommendation appears on the right.

How many sets of gear need to dry at the same time after a call?
What goes in?
How wide is your available space?

No selection yet

Answer question 1 and question 3, and the recommendation appears here. You can also jump straight to the comparison table.

The two models

Same technology, two sizes

Both cabinets dry by condensation in a closed loop, run on a Schuko outlet and need no exhaust air. They differ in width and in how much fits in at once.

Most popular Fire departments that turn out a full crew usually choose the ECODRY 1300, sold as SET 8: 1,300 mm wide, twice the capacity, 6,067.00 € net.

  • ECODRY 650

    Sold as SET 4 PREMIUM

    650 mm Width

    • Boots: 4 pairs
    • Gloves: 4 pairs
    • 4 helmets
    • 2,110 Ă— 650 Ă— 830 mm

    4.248,30 â‚¬

    Available

  • Most popular

    ECODRY 1300

    Sold as SET 8 PREMIUM

    1,300 mm Width

    • Boots: 8 pairs
    • Gloves: 8 pairs
    • 8 helmets or masks
    • 2,110 Ă— 1,300 Ă— 830 mm

    6.067,00 â‚¬

    Available

Comparison

SET 4 or SET 8: the difference in numbers

Both models are 2,110 mm high and 830 mm deep. They differ in width and in how much fits in at once.

Comparison of ECODRY 650 and ECODRY 1300, sold as SET 4 and SET 8
Feature ECODRY 650 ECODRY 1300
Width 650 mm 1,300 mm
Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D) 2,110 Ă— 650 Ă— 830 mm 2,110 Ă— 1,300 Ă— 830 mm
Boots 4 pairs 8 pairs
Gloves 4 pairs 8 pairs
Helmets and masks 4 helmets 8 helmets or masks
Hangers Room for 4 Room for 8
Drying Condensation in a closed loop Condensation in a closed loop
Power supply 230 V Schuko, 1.4 kW 230 V Schuko, 1.4 kW
Timer 6 h, 24 h, 7-day program 6 h, 24 h, 7-day program
Room temperature from 7 °C from 7 °C
Exhaust air not needed not needed
Ozone hygiene standard standard
Door hinge left or right left or right
Delivery time 1 to 4 months 1 to 4 months
Net price 4,248.30 € 6,067.00 €

ECODRY 650

sold as SET 4 PREMIUM, 650 mm wide

Width
650 mm
Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D)
2,110 Ă— 650 Ă— 830 mm
Boots
4 pairs
Gloves
4 pairs
Helmets and masks
4 helmets
Hangers
Room for 4
Drying
Condensation in a closed loop
Power supply
230 V Schuko, 1.4 kW
Timer
6 h, 24 h, 7-day program
Room temperature
from 7 °C
Exhaust air
not needed
Ozone hygiene
standard
Door hinge
left or right
Delivery time
1 to 4 months
Net price
4,248.30 €

ECODRY 1300

sold as SET 8 PREMIUM, 1,300 mm wide

Width
1,300 mm
Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D)
2,110 Ă— 1,300 Ă— 830 mm
Boots
8 pairs
Gloves
8 pairs
Helmets and masks
8 helmets or masks
Hangers
Room for 8
Drying
Condensation in a closed loop
Power supply
230 V Schuko, 1.4 kW
Timer
6 h, 24 h, 7-day program
Room temperature
from 7 °C
Exhaust air
not needed
Ozone hygiene
standard
Door hinge
left or right
Delivery time
1 to 4 months
Net price
6,067.00 €

Prices are net, excl. VAT. The shop lists net prices so tendering authorities can compare directly. Both models can be purchased on account, delivery time 1 to 4 months.

Tech

How condensation drying works

Three steps in a closed loop. That is the difference from drying on radiators, in the apparatus bay or with warm air without a closed loop, all of which leave the moisture in the room.

  1. Draw off moist air

    The cabinet draws the moist air out of the interior while the gear hangs. No fan blowing against the fabric, no drum.

    Ready to run from a room temperature of 7 °C.

  2. Condense the moisture

    At the ECO generator, the moisture condenses and is drained off, either into a container or straight into the drain.

    According to the manufacturer, up to 60% less power consumption than with warm-air drying.

  3. Recirculate dry air

    The dehumidified air goes back into the interior, filtered and treated with ozone. Closed loop: no exhaust air, no moisture in the room, no ventilation system.

    That is why a 230 V Schuko outlet with 1.4 kW is enough.

Figures from the 2025 Sollstar brochure on the ECODRY series.

Add-ons

Set up the interior around your gear

The interior is modular. You mount hooks, hangers and shelves wherever you need them, and rearrange the configuration when your gear changes. All parts are also available in anthracite or stainless steel.

Sollstar boot hooks and glove hooks, black, with wall plate

Boot and glove hooks

Boot hooks come in lengths from 260 to 500 mm, glove hooks from 260 to 700 mm. The length follows your gear, not the other way around.

Price on request

Itemized in the quote

Sollstar helmet hooks in open and closed versions

Helmet hooks, open or closed

The open hook holds the helmet in the airflow, the closed one also guides it. For the SCBA shop, the same holder is available for masks.

Price on request

Itemized in the quote

Sollstar special stainless steel hanger for jacket and pants

Hangers for jacket and pants

One hanger takes a complete set, jacket and pants together. So the number of hangers equals the number of sets.

Price on request

Itemized in the quote

FAQs

What to clarify before procurement

Will the cabinet fit through our doors?

The ECODRY SET 8 is 2,110 mm high, 1,300 mm wide and 830 mm deep, the SET 4 is 650 mm wide. Before ordering, measure the clear height and width along the entire route to the installation site. We clarify in the quote whether Sollstar delivers the cabinet lying flat or takes it apart.

Do I need an exhaust air outlet or a ventilation system?

No. The cabinet dries in a closed loop and needs neither an exhaust air outlet nor an additional ventilation system. A 230 V Schuko outlet is enough, and the power cord is 1.8 m long.

Does the cabinet run in an unheated apparatus bay?

The ECODRY is ready to run from a room temperature of 7 °C and is designed for rooms with increased humidity. That makes the apparatus bay, locker room and utility room possible installation sites. Sollstar does not specify operation below 7 °C.

Where does the condensate go?

The water collects in the closed loop and is drained off, either into a condensate container or straight into a drain. We specify the version when you order, as it depends on the installation site. A drain means no emptying, a container means no installation work.

What does it cost to run?

Both sizes run on 230 V and 1.4 kW from a Schuko outlet. For the condensation technology, Sollstar states up to 60% less power consumption. Add one service a year; for the ECO generator, Sollstar states a service life of up to 15 years. Tell us your electricity rate and your duty roster, and we will calculate the running costs for you.

Can I get a quote for my tender?

Yes. You get a written quote with net prices, line items and delivery terms that you can use directly for your tender. Request it using the form on this page. Your email address is all it takes.

Can you purchase on account?

Yes, for municipalities, volunteer fire departments, career and plant fire departments and emergency services units. The prices in the shop are net prices excl. VAT.

How long does delivery take?

1 to 4 months, depending on the version and on how busy the manufacturer is. Delivery is by freight carrier. We give you the binding date in the quote before you order. Allow for the time it takes to get budget approval, and the timing will work out.

What warranty is there, and how often does it need servicing?

It is serviced once a year. For the ECO generator, Sollstar states a service life of up to 15 years, and the housing is hot-dip galvanized industrial steel with powder coating. We do not yet have the warranty period in writing, so we will obtain it and state it in the quote.

What is included, and what is an add-on?

The cabinet comes with at least one hanging rail. The interior is modular, so you hang the fittings wherever you need them and rearrange them later: boot hooks from 260 to 500 mm, glove hooks from 260 to 700 mm, helmet hooks open or closed, special hangers for jacket and pants, shelves. All parts are also available in anthracite or stainless steel.

How long does a drying cycle take?

That depends on how wet the gear is, which is why no one can give a reliable blanket figure. That is exactly what the timer is for: 6 h, 24 h or a 7-day program that you fit to your duty roster. Tell us what typically comes back to your station, and we will go through the program choice together.

Where in the fire station does the cabinet go?

In the black (contaminated) zone, separate from personal clothing and clean gear. The separation of black and white (clean) zones is described in DGUV Information 205-035 and is the reason why a drying cabinet for PPE being reprocessed does not belong in the locker room. The room should be heatable and screened from view and weather; the ECODRY itself works from 7 °C.

Does the cabinet reactivate the water-repellent finish after washing?

Yes. The outer shell of turnout gear is often treated with fluorocarbon resins, and for this water-repellent finish to cross-link again after washing, it has to be dried above 70 °C. The ECODRY reaches that temperature. In everyday use, by contrast, you run it at a very low temperature, which protects membrane, reflective trim, Velcro and seams. One cabinet, two operating modes.

What if the care instructions for my gear say otherwise?

The care instructions from your clothing manufacturer. They set the washing temperature, drying method and re-proofing interval and take precedence over any general recommendation. Send them to us with your inquiry, and we will check them against Sollstar’s specifications.

Is ozone hygiene included?

Yes. The ozone generator is standard equipment on the ECODRY 650 and ECODRY 1300, together with air filters. It removes bacteria, mold, mites, fungi and odors and prevents their growth. If ozone is not an option for you, Sollstar offers two ozone-free alternatives: UV-C Puritech and plasma technology, both on request.

Proof

Who makes the cabinet

Sollstar is a brand of A-Star Ltd from Ljubljana, on the market since 1995. The ECODRY series is made in the EU from hot-dip galvanized industrial steel with powder coating. Sollstar cites more than ten years of project experience with fire departments and rescue services, including in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We will ask the manufacturer for a reference for your specific project as soon as we know what you are planning.

Telefon: +49 1522 8790057
E-Mail: sales@rescuevation.com

Production
Made in EU, Ljubljana
Active
since 1995
Quality management
ISO 9001 per manufacturer
Projects
incl. Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Procurement and advice

Two models, one decision

Purchase on account for municipalities, fire departments and emergency services. Net prices for your tender, reply within one working day. Delivery time 1 to 4 months.

Request a quote +49 1522 8790057Direct line to the founder

Procurement

A quote for your fire department

Tell us your quantity and your available width. You then get the model recommendation and the quote for your tender.

Only the email address is required.

Background

Drying cabinets for fire and plant fire departments and SCBA shops

A fire department drying cabinet decides whether the department has to keep second sets of gear in reserve. After a fire call, a drill or a wash, turnout gear, boots, gloves, helmets and masks have to hang dry on the hook again without being damaged. The ECODRY series from Sollstar does this by condensation in a closed loop at a very low operating temperature, with the gear hanging and no drum. Sollstar itself names damage from drying too hot as the main problem in storage.

For installation, a 230 V Schuko outlet is enough, and the power cord is 1.8 m long. There is no need for exhaust air or an additional ventilation system, and the cabinet is ready to run from a room temperature of 7 °C. That makes the apparatus bay, locker room and utility room suitable locations, even with increased humidity. The timer runs for 6 h, 24 h or as a 7-day program.

We carry two sizes. The ECODRY SET 4 PREMIUM takes up 650 mm of width and holds 4 pairs of boots, 4 pairs of gloves and 4 helmets, for 4,248.30 € net. The ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM needs 1,300 mm and doubles that to 8 pairs of boots, 8 pairs of gloves and 8 helmets or masks, for 6,067.00 € net. Both are 2,110 mm high and 830 mm deep. For larger quantities, we place several cabinets side by side and work out the layout with you.