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reprap:anet:a8:nozzle [2019/01/03 07:50] – [Leaking filament] cj_elec_tech | reprap:anet:a8:nozzle [2019/01/03 10:29] (current) – [Leaking filament] cj_elec_tech | ||
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- | There are several reasons why you need to change or replace | + | There are several reasons why you might need to change or replace |
- | Unscrew the old nozzle. If it is stuck in the heatblock, heat it up. This way you can easily unscrew the nozzle. | + | |
- | Screw the new nozzle into the heatblock | + | Unscrew the old nozzle. If it's stuck in the heaterblock, |
- | If you changed the nozzle Diameter, | + | |
+ | Screw the new nozzle into the heaterblock | ||
+ | If you changed the nozzle Diameter, | ||
MK8 nozzles are compatible with the A8. | MK8 nozzles are compatible with the A8. | ||
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A badly assembled hotend is the reason for leaking. | A badly assembled hotend is the reason for leaking. | ||
- | To fix this, unscrew the nozzle and the throat and clean them. Screw the nozzle back in until there is a 1mm space between the nozzle and the heaterblock. Now screw the throat in until it' | + | To fix this, unscrew the nozzle and the throat and clean them. Screw the nozzle back in until there is a 1mm space between the nozzle and the heaterblock. Now screw the throat in until it' |
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+ | Usually at one end of the throat the PTFE Tube comes out slightly, this is the end that has to touch the nozzle | ||
- | If it still leaks heat up the hotend and screw the nozzle against the throat. | + | If it still leaks, heat up the hotend and tighten |
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