<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — nozzle usage]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/17108/nozzle-usage/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:37:38 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: nozzle usage]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/142231/#p142231 Unless you use abrasive filament, the cheap one ($1 each on amazon) should last very long. Nozzle too close to bed and bad leveling can wear it off or clog it very quick (in 3 month or so). I damaged 2-3 nozzle when I was newbie and struggling with bed leveling/adhesion. After that only changed nozzle when different size is needed.

Don't run filament out after switch different brand/color/type of filament can also cause partial clog on nozzles. Google Atomic pull for method to clean up nozzles. Also make sure to heat up hotend when change nozzles and avoid get burned.

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:37:38 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/142231/#p142231 <![CDATA[Re: nozzle usage]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/142226/#p142226 I don't use abrasive filament. I use PETG exclusively for the most part and my nozzles are going on 5 plus years of use with no signs of wear.

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:22:04 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/142226/#p142226 <![CDATA[Re: nozzle usage]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/142225/#p142225 A few days to over a year. Lots of factors . if it seems knackered try changing it out.

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:42:43 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/142225/#p142225 <![CDATA[nozzle usage]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/142224/#p142224 what sort of hours can a nozzle do before its knackerd ?.

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