No drum
Motion-free
The cabinet dries the gear while it hangs, with no mechanical stress. Fabric, seams and reflective trim last longer than in a tumble dryer.
Gear care
Two drying jobs, one cabinet
Gear gets damaged when it is dried too hot. That is the reason for the condensation technology: it works in a closed loop at a very low temperature and without a drum. After a wash with re-proofing, things are different. The outer shell of turnout gear is often treated with fluorocarbon resins, and this water-repellent finish only cross-links again with heat. The ECODRY does both.
Very low
Operating temp.
Sollstar specifies a very low operating temperature for the ECODRY series, expressly to avoid damage to the material and to extend the service life of the gear.
above 70 °C
After washing
This is how warm the drying has to be for the fluorocarbon finish to cross-link again. The ECODRY reaches this temperature.
The 70 °C figure comes from the technical information on cleaning fire department protective clothing on atemschutzunfaelle.de, the low operating temperature from the 2025 Sollstar brochure. Your clothing manufacturer’s care instructions take precedence.
The difference in use
Drying without damaging the material
Sollstar explicitly names damage to the material from drying at high temperatures as the main problem in storage. Radiators, the apparatus bay and warm air without a closed loop work exactly that way, and they also release the moisture into the room. The ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM extracts it in a closed loop and drains it off as condensate.
Radiators, apparatus bay, warm air …
- Nachteil: dries with heat and stresses membrane, Velcro and seams
- Nachteil: releases the moisture back into the same room
- Nachteil: needs exhaust air or a ventilation system
- Nachteil: runs without a timer until someone thinks of it
- Nachteil: only dries what happens to fit on the radiator
… ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM instead
- Vorteil: condensation drying at a low temperature
- Vorteil: closed loop, the moisture stays in the unit
- Vorteil: no exhaust air, no additional ventilation system
- Vorteil: timer set to 6 h, 24 h or 7-day program
- Vorteil: 8 pairs of boots, 8 pairs of gloves and 8 helmets or masks at once
Interior
What the cabinet holds at once
Three views, the same footprint. The interior is modular: you mount hooks, hangers and shelves wherever you need them and change the configuration at any time.
Interior of the ECODRY 1300, illustration by the manufacturer Sollstar.
8 hangers
Full sets on hangers
The interior has room for 8 stainless steel hangers. You combine hooks, hangers and shelves as needed.
In the box
- 1 ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM drying cabinet
- At least one hanging rail
- Modular hang-in inner wall
Add-ons
- Special hangers for jacket and pants
- Additional hanging rails
- Shelves
8 + 8 pairs
Boots and gloves together
The cabinet holds 8 pairs of boots and 8 pairs of gloves at the same time.
In the box
- 1 ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM drying cabinet
Add-ons
- Boot hooks 260 to 500 mm
- Glove hooks 260 to 700 mm
8 helmets
For the station and SCBA shop
8 helmets or masks fit inside. You arrange the shelves and hooks to suit them.
In the box
- 1 ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM drying cabinet
Add-ons
- Helmet hooks, open or closed
- Shelves
Four steps
How a drying cycle works
From hanging the gear in to taking it out. The cabinet needs no more handling than that.
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Load
Distribute jacket, pants, boots, gloves, helmets and masks across hangers, hooks and shelves, close the door.
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Pick a program
Set 6 h, 24 h or the 7-day program on the timer. After that, the cabinet works without further input.
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Drain off
The water collects in the closed loop as condensate. We clarify for your installation whether it runs into a container or into a fixed drain.
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Unload
Take out the gear, hang in the next load. The cabinet stays plugged into the same outlet.
For the duty rosterSchedule the 7-day program for the nights after training drills. The gear then hangs dry on the hook in the morning.
For procurement
ECODRY SET 8 PREMIUM specifications
Figures from the 2025 Sollstar brochure and from our consultation with the manufacturer. What is listed here is also in the quote.
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 2,110 × 1,300 × 830 mm |
|---|---|
| Drying process | Condensation drying in a closed loop, ECO generator with condensate drain |
| Drying method | hanging without movement, no drum |
| Operating temperature | very low, so the material is not damaged |
| Reactivating the water-repellent finish | possible, drying above 70 °C |
| Power supply | 230 V Schuko, 1.4 kW, power cord 1.8 m, Plug & Play |
| Energy efficiency | Condensation technology, according to the manufacturer up to 60% less power consumption |
| Timer | 6 h, 24 h, 7-day program |
| Capacity | 8 pairs of boots, 8 pairs of gloves, 8 helmets or masks, room for 8 hangers |
| Room temperature | ready to run from 7 °C, for rooms with increased humidity |
| Exhaust air | none, no additional ventilation system needed |
| Condensate drainage | condensate container or direct drain, specified when ordering |
| Hygiene | ozone generator with air filters, standard |
| Alternative hygiene methods | ozone-free UV-C or plasma, on request |
| Door hinge | left or right, as you choose |
| Lock | turn lock; other locks and access control on request |
| Housing | hot-dip galvanized industrial steel, powder-coated, RAL 7035/7038 |
| Maintenance | once a year; ECO generator with a service life of up to 15 years |
| Warranty | We state the warranty terms in the quote |
| In the box | 1 drying cabinet, at least one hanging rail |
| Interior | modular, hooks, hangers and shelves can be hung anywhere and rearranged at any time |
| Delivery time | 1 to 4 months |
| Delivery | by freight carrier |
| Installation site | In the black (contaminated) zone with black-white separation, heatable, screened from view and weather |
| Manufacturer | Sollstar, a brand of A-Star Ltd, Ljubljana, active since 1995, Made in EU |
| Quality management | ISO 9001 per manufacturer, SIQ Q2522E0766, IQNet |
| Price | 6,067.00 € net, excl. VAT |
Documents
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.
| Feature | ECODRY 650 | ECODRY 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 650 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 2,110 × 650 × 830 mm | 2,110 × 1,300 × 830 mm |
| Boots | 4 pairs | 8 pairs |
| Gloves | 4 pairs | 8 pairs |
| Helmets & 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 × W × D)
- 2,110 × 650 × 830 mm
- Boots
- 4 pairs
- Gloves
- 4 pairs
- Helmets & 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 × W × D)
- 2,110 × 1,300 × 830 mm
- Boots
- 8 pairs
- Gloves
- 8 pairs
- Helmets & 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.
o3 hygiene
Ozone at work while the cabinet dries
The ozone generator is standard equipment on both ECODRY sizes, together with air filters. It complements the drying and is the reason why the gear is also free of odors again after the cycle.
Standard on the ECODRY 650 and ECODRY 1300
What the ozone generator does
- removes bacteria
- removes mold
- removes mites
- removes fungi
- prevents their growth
- removes odors from clothing and gear
Figures from the 2025 Sollstar brochure. We will only state percentages for germ reduction once a test report is available, not on the manufacturer’s word alone.
If ozone is not an option for you
Sollstar offers two ozone-free alternatives: UV-C Puritech, which treats only the recirculated air, and plasma technology for comprehensive hygiene. Both are available on request. Tell us which solution suits your station, and we will include it in the quote.
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
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.
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
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
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
Procurement and advice
Tell us your load, we do the math
Purchase on account for municipalities, fire departments and emergency services. We check your quantity and available width against both models and supply the pending manufacturer details in writing.
Procurement
A quote for your fire department
Tell us how many sets of gear need to dry at the same time after a call and how wide your available space is. You then get the model recommendation and the quote for your tender.
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.
Background
Choosing a fire department drying cabinet: what to look for
A fire department drying cabinet has one job: 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 with condensation drying in a closed loop at a very low operating temperature, with the gear hanging and no drum. This protects membrane, reflective trim, Velcro and seams, which are the first to suffer under heat.
Installing the cabinet requires no alterations: 230 V from a Schuko outlet, a 1.8 m power cord, no exhaust air and no additional ventilation system. It is ready to run from a room temperature of 7 °C and is designed for rooms with increased humidity, so it also suits the apparatus bay and locker room. The timer runs for 6 h, 24 h or as a 7-day program and can be aligned with the duty roster.
When choosing a model, what decides is the quantity that has to dry at the same time and the available width. The ECODRY SET 4 PREMIUM needs 650 mm and holds 4 pairs of boots, 4 pairs of gloves and 4 helmets. 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. Both are 2,110 mm high and 830 mm deep.
For procurement, the installation site matters as well as the quantity. A drying cabinet for PPE being reprocessed belongs in the black (contaminated) zone, separate from personal clothing, as provided for by the black-white separation in DGUV Information 205-035. It is also worth checking the care instructions for the turnout gear: the outer shell is often treated with fluorocarbon resins, and this water-repellent finish only cross-links again above 70 °C after washing. The ECODRY runs both operating modes, the very low temperature for everyday use and above 70 °C for the finish.
For life-cycle costs, three figures from Sollstar are relevant: one service a year, a service life of up to 15 years for the ECO generator and up to 60% less power consumption thanks to the condensation technology. The housing is hot-dip galvanized industrial steel with powder coating in RAL 7035/7038. The ozone generator with air filters is standard equipment on both sizes; if you want to work ozone-free, you can get UV-C or plasma on request.