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Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:44:26 +0000

Cant argue but having asked for Two replacement catches a week ago and getting 4 today no complaints
I did expect an e mail response but , hey they sent the parts and it took less than two minutes to install them
Tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (heartless) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:23:51 +0000

would have been nice if they had let you know they were sending them... just sayin...

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:40:06 +0000

Today I received a response from Iris USA a small envelope with 4 blue latches . Customer service is a live and well after all.
Tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (machinistjoe) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:15:47 +0000

I take for granted that I live in California. I treat my PLA just like I used to treat my ABS. I just leave it on the spool on the side of my printer until it's time for a new one : )

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:46:38 +0000

Like I said have been mosey happy with inland brand . Bottom line i need to manage storage/ Moisture control better and Probably order some filament from Makergeeks in Springfield MO.
Thanks for the input.

Tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:42:56 +0000

InlandPLA is iffy at best. Their ABS is much better, but still "meh" compared to Filastruder/Filawinder quality.
And sorry it took so long to jump in on this thread.
Here's my PLA comparison...granted, it is on separate mahines, extruder setups, and so on. But I never updated or too pics of opposite trials.

To add, the most brittle PLA I have ever used (the most brittle of all time in my case) is Proto Pasta's SS PLA as it would break even mid print. Look for my review a few posts down.
PLA is very bitchy, even with a good brand. Proto Pasta was the most notorious for breaking, but since they rely on PLA-based filament exclusively, that comparison goes out the window with other brands, especially since they focus on exotics.

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 17:59:23 +0000

Last Thursday I filled out the contact form on the Iris USA web page . No response yet. The customer service page states. Damage within 60 days of purchase is the sellers responsibility. So I probably could get a refund from Walmart. an exchange would not be convenient. Looks like i am on my own. And it would be so simple to send a couple handles. I have not given up yet. But dare not hold breath. There are some things I have learned do not order mail order and get shipped to the house . This item is added to the list.
Tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:43:09 +0000

if they were labeled as ZipLoc when you placed your order then they are illegally switching products.

Well not exactly the Ziploc product Brand name is owned by SC Johnson IIRC also know as Johnson wax. SC Johnson has some sort of agreement with Iris USA to make these boxes with the Ziplock label, Weathertight is a trade mark of Iris USA.
So these boxes are sold under the iris label the ziplock label and the Remington label.
the Boxes I received have the Ziploc label but Ziplock customer service passed me off to Iris CS. Iris CS is not answering there phone. As they close the offices @ 4pm CST

IRIS USA, Inc.
11111 80th Ave. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (heartless) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:47:15 +0000

yeah, definitely email them - if they were labeled as ZipLoc when you placed your order then they are illegally switching products.

We actually bought ours locally, but the store has since stopped carrying the largest ones.

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:20:11 +0000

The storage tubs arrived today.
two of the six latches on one of the large tubs were broken off and laying in the tubs.

And I find the boxes are not manufactured or sold by Zip LOc they are made By Iris USA.
So need to get a e mail off to them.
Tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (heartless) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:07:04 +0000

i swap colors far too frequently for something like that to be useful to me. If you only use 1 or 2, it may be something you might want, but me? nope.

If I simply remember to unload the hotend when I am done for the day, and put the spool away in one of the containers, I dont have any issues with moisture. Nylon is an absolute MUST to get put away when done with it. PLA & ABS, eh, I might leave them out for a couple of days at a time if I will be using them. If it isnt going to get used for a while, it gets put away

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:31:39 +0000

I was wondering has anyone here set up an enclosure to hold filament and desiccant to protect from moisture while printing??

should not be difficult to build .
something like this

tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:19:12 +0000

while out and about I picked up a couple refill bags of damp rid. Looks like it is basically calcium chloride aka sidewall salt. but a little research reveals it is a better desiccant.

http://www.absortech.jp/eng/downloads/ … ca-eng.pdf

tin

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (heartless) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:00:09 +0000

that should work, too.

Re: PLA Breaking when printer sits?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:53:46 +0000

I have a few pounds of industrial desiccant pack i need to run though the dehydrator.
Tin