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Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (sue121507) — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:43:07 +0000

shields1.as wrote:

Just drill and tap the barrell with two set screws and it can't go anywhere.
sue121507 wrote:
I have also had the pipe turning problem, but if you let it keep turning eventually the pipe will tighten itself and stop, then you just rotate the whole thing with the flange so the hopper is in the correct position again.

My way was easier and I don't have the ability to drill and tap. It hasn't moved since.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (shields1.as) — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:01:25 +0000

Just drill and tap the barrell with two set screws and it can't go anywhere.

sue121507 wrote:

I have also had the pipe turning problem, but if you let it keep turning eventually the pipe will tighten itself and stop, then you just rotate the whole thing with the flange so the hopper is in the correct position again.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (sue121507) — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:19:50 +0000

I have also had the pipe turning problem, but if you let it keep turning eventually the pipe will tighten itself and stop, then you just rotate the whole thing with the flange so the hopper is in the correct position again.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (shields1.as) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:12:21 +0000

Got tire of fooling with this issue and fixed it for good. Took the filastruder back apart, drilled two holes in both the flange and pipe barrel and then I tap both holes for 10-32 sets screws. Wah Lah no more pipe twisting and it works perfectly now. If anyone would like me to tap yours for ya before you go through this mess holler at me

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (shields1.as) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:39:47 +0000

The first one. So it seems I didn't tighten it enough in assembly.

elmoret wrote:

When you say twisted, did the whole pipe rotate, or did it permanently deform?
If the former, you didn't tighten enough during assembly. If the latter, you didn't wait long enough for it to heat up (20 minutes after 180C has been reached).

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (elmoret) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 22:32:52 +0000

When you say twisted, did the whole pipe rotate, or did it permanently deform?

If the former, you didn't tighten enough during assembly. If the latter, you didn't wait long enough for it to heat up (20 minutes after 180C has been reached).

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (shields1.as) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:13:38 +0000

my pipe twisted as well today when I tried running it for the first time. I know i have the spacers correct and the flange up against the nylon bushing. Im gunna assume that I didnt wait long enough when letting it heat or I didnt tighten the pipe well enough

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:10:33 +0000

knowack wrote:

This thread is not at all about what (I thought) the title suggests!
***sigh***

I know right, I thought we where going to get a break finally from all the printer jargon..

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (elmoret) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:51:33 +0000

Glad to hear it!

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (dineshwong) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:40:06 +0000

Tim,

The extruder works fine after using the black spacers. I had to put those spacers in and pull the auger back so that the nylon bush sets against the flange (on the motor end).

The wordings were confusing. I was given only the black spacers.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (knowack) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:09:53 +0000

This thread is not at all about what (I thought) the title suggests!

***sigh***

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (elmoret) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:18:59 +0000

Yes.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (shields1.as) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:14:01 +0000

So if the bolts are less than 3 inches use one black spacer in the middle. Correct?

elmoret wrote:

You have assembled it incorrectly, for starters. the instructions don't say no spacers if bolts less than 3 inches, they say you don't need the SECOND set of spacers if bolts less than 3 inches.
7.) Lay out 4 main bolts, put a washer on each. If your main bolts are 3” or longer, put on a black spacer too.
8.) Slide bolts through the flange, then put a black spacer on each bolt, then slide through the wooden support, and then the flange. The flat side of the flange faces the wooden support.
So if less than 3", you end up with one spacer on each bolt.
If greater than 3", you end up with two spacers on each bolt.
If the nipple is twisting, either you did not wait long enough after 180C was reached (15-20 minutes after 180C, as noted in the instructions) or you did not tighten it sufficiently during assembly.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (elmoret) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:56:55 +0000

You have assembled it incorrectly, for starters. the instructions don't say no spacers if bolts less than 3 inches, they say you don't need the SECOND set of spacers if bolts less than 3 inches.

7.) Lay out 4 main bolts, put a washer on each. If your main bolts are 3” or longer, put on a black spacer too.
8.) Slide bolts through the flange, then put a black spacer on each bolt, then slide through the wooden support, and then the flange. The flat side of the flange faces the wooden support.

So if less than 3", you end up with one spacer on each bolt.
If greater than 3", you end up with two spacers on each bolt.

If the nipple is twisting, either you did not wait long enough after 180C was reached (15-20 minutes after 180C, as noted in the instructions) or you did not tighten it sufficiently during assembly.

Re: Pipe Nipple twisting

null@example.com (dineshwong) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:49:11 +0000

i.imgur.com/MKJPU5h.jpg

Here is a picture