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Topic: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

Hypothetically, if the melt filter is clogged with debris, could that make the machine hypothetically rip itself to little pieces and shred the gearbox and fold the pipe around like a wet noodle?  Hypothetically.

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Re: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

I don't think so, though I guess it's possible. I've run melt filters with 3-4mm of debris buildup with no signifigant decrease in output, so I can't imagine how much you'd need to totally block it.

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Re: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

Well crap.  Wonder what else hypothetically tore my machine up

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Re: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

Loss of heat would do it.

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Re: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

Even if it had been running fine for 2.5 hours before?

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Re: What happens if the melt filter totally clogs?

Yes, a heater or controller failure, or bad wiring.

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