<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/12715/e3dv6-25-or-40-watt-heater-cart/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:24:02 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108806/#p108806 Don't the installation instructions say to heat up to 285°C, and then tighten the nozzle?  Since the 25W element gets you to 285°C, I think you're okay.  If you haven't yet 'pre-heated' the E3Dv6 IAW the instructions, save yourself some heartache, and do it before you start running filament through it.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:24:02 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108806/#p108806 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108802/#p108802 I have printed with ABS PLA TPU AND TPEG. I have taken the hot end to 300 c with that heater cart.  had it that hot when I was doing the final tightening of the nozzle. as you want it hot when you do that

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:09:29 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108802/#p108802 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108796/#p108796 elmoret wrote:

25 watt heater cartridge is good to over 300C.


Thanks, then I think I will be good.  smile

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 04:11:41 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108796/#p108796 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108781/#p108781 25 watt heater cartridge is good to over 300C.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:52:25 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108781/#p108781 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108777/#p108777 Thanks I appreciate the replies.  Mark have you had any issues getting the higher temps?  What types of filament have you used (ie ABS, PLA, Ninja Flex, etc) ?

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:08:01 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108777/#p108777 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108751/#p108751 I am using the heater cart that came with my e3d its the 12 volt 25 watt and I haven't had any problems.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:42:05 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108751/#p108751 <![CDATA[Re: E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108748/#p108748 Why not reuse the stock heater cartridge?

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:13:50 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/108748/#p108748 <![CDATA[E3DV6 25 or 40 watt heater cart?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/108747/#p108747 I am wondering if the 25 watt heater cart (blue wires) that came with my E3D V6 is sufficient?  I can get a 12 V 40 watt one (red wires) if it would be better.  If I do would the default power supply be sufficient?

I have a upgraded glass bed, will be repurposing the fan on the DaVinci and will have the additional fan attached to the E3D V6.  Nothing else added.

If the 25W will work well then I will stick with it.  I simply have not had time to complete this upgrade yet and want to avoid having to take things apart to change the heater cart.

Thanks

Mark

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