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Re: How to clear an E3D clog

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Thu, 08 May 2014 13:06:54 +0000

Adrian- The nozzle I have on there now is a .4 and Slic3r setting at .48...I think the clog is due to swapping between PLA and ABS like 5 times in the last 2 weeks and I've been playing with the feed/flow quite a bit.

The tension arm started getting shavings on the bearing and giving me that "click". I tightened the arm a bit and I stopped getting the shavings. The click went away as well, but I would be a fool to not expect a proper clearing in my near future.

Re: How to clear an E3D clog

null@example.com (adrian) — Thu, 08 May 2014 06:34:34 +0000

I tend to just blowtorch the whole thing.. on the one occasion across multiple types of filament I've ever needed to. After removing the electrics of course (cartridge and thermistor).

Thats part of the whole advantage of the all-metal hotends - they wont melt like PEEK does so there really is no need to strip.. Justs torch it, give a good acetone douse to clear up the carbonised plastic crud, use a tooth pick, and done...

You using .25mm nozzles or something ? I have almost stuck hedge-clippings into the E3D and had it keep working - sure it isn't something more likely like tension on the filament (which leads to low nozzle output....) ?

Re: How to clear an E3D clog

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:57:21 +0000

These steroids get the best of me.

Re: How to clear an E3D clog

null@example.com (wardjr) — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:48:47 +0000

Sounds good to me but you have a record for using too much muscle

How to clear an E3D clog

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:36:19 +0000

Heat it up and unscrew it all while it is still hot to prevent any damage to threads, correct?
Just want to double check