<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Hotend Clogged]]> 2014-01-16T02:31:18Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/5181/hotend-clogged/ <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> MolecularConcept wrote:

Proteus? i forgot you were a member here lol! i have an E3d hotend havent used it yet but i can tell its really nice quality though. ill be putting it in when i upgrade to lawsys carriages. i cant wait to upgrade

Hey tongue Yeah I'll be purchasing one soon so I can get back to printing.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/1669/ 2014-01-16T02:31:18Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46897/#p46897 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> Proteus? i forgot you were a member here lol! i have an E3d hotend havent used it yet but i can tell its really nice quality though. ill be putting it in when i upgrade to lawsys carriages. i cant wait to upgrade

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2211/ 2014-01-15T22:10:57Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46868/#p46868 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> Solidoodles use direct, with the extruder mounted over the hot end. Bowden uses a couple feet of PTFE in between. The stepper motor stays fixed, only the hot end moves around.

Direct extruders are simpler, bowdens are (potentially) faster due to less mass on the moving parts. Some people have converted their Solidoodles to bowdens:

http://i.imgur.com/PT59owsl.jpg

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/221/ 2014-01-15T01:43:06Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46793/#p46793 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> I think I'm going to pick up an E3D, what is the difference between Bowden and Direct? Thanks.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/1669/ 2014-01-15T01:34:10Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46792/#p46792 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> Proteus wrote:

Well it finally happened. Had my printer since May and it finally clogged. I can't get it to extrude, I've tried everything from needles to thin magnet wire in the nozzle to no avail. Left it extruding for long periods of time while I poke around, nothing.

I'm printing nylon 618 so Acetone will do nothing.

I have disassembled the Solidoodle extruder bracket before and it SUCKS BIG TIME. I DO NOT want to have to do it again if it is at all avoidable. Is there a way to remove the nozzle from the hotend without removing the hotend? Thanks

Also, does anyone know the shipping time on a new solidoodle hotend? hmm

You can remove the hot end completely without disassembling the acrylic holder.  I have done it many times with no issues...
http://vimeo.com/55528973

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/131/ 2014-01-14T18:22:36Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46756/#p46756 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> elmoret wrote:

2n2r5 used to do it, you could try PMing him.

Send Me a PM and I'll Do it.  All you have to do is ask.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2014-01-14T17:04:42Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46749/#p46749 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> I agree that an E3D is a fine solution but since you're "dead in the water" anyway, you can unscrewing the current nozzle and barrel from the peek. 

Just heat up the hot end, then shut it off and while it's hot, untape the thermistor and unplug the wires and try to unscrew the nozzle (preferably with some heat resistant gloves).  You might need to use a small tool to hold the peek in place while you turn.  My guess is that the barrel will unscrew from the peek and you can see if there is a plug between the peek and barrel.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/676/ 2014-01-14T16:57:49Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46748/#p46748 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> 2n2r5 used to do it, you could try PMing him.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/221/ 2014-01-14T16:04:24Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46739/#p46739 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> Look four posts above this one

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2014-01-14T15:54:28Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46734/#p46734 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> elmoret wrote:
Proteus wrote:

E3D has a wait time too. And the real problem is that I don't have any working replacement extruder brackets (I printed some earlier but I don't think they fit)

Incorrect, zero wait time. I'm staring at 200 hot ends right now.

In that case... But I wouldn't be able to mount it with the standard SD bracket sad

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/1669/ 2014-01-14T15:44:01Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46731/#p46731 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> Proteus wrote:

E3D has a wait time too. And the real problem is that I don't have any working replacement extruder brackets (I printed some earlier but I don't think they fit)

Incorrect, zero wait time. I'm staring at 200 hot ends right now.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/221/ 2014-01-14T15:42:33Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46730/#p46730 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> I bet if you ask someone would print you one up and send it to you.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2014-01-14T15:38:19Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46729/#p46729 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> E3D has a wait time too. And the real problem is that I don't have any working replacement extruder brackets (I printed some earlier but I don't think they fit)

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/1669/ 2014-01-14T15:34:32Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46726/#p46726 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> ronsii wrote:

Since your printing 618 anyways I would suggest getting a E3D hotend from Tim..


That's me! Link in signature. Soliforum members can get free shipping with coupon code NGGG7ZVM2N0K.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/221/ 2014-01-14T15:34:16Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46725/#p46725 <![CDATA[Re: Hotend Clogged]]> E3D and all your problems go away.  Order from Tim (filastruder) and you'll be very happy about your decision.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2014-01-14T15:33:03Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/46724/#p46724