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reprap:anet:a8:nozzle [2019/01/03 08:00] – [Howto Change Nozzle] cj_elec_tech | reprap:anet:a8:nozzle [2019/01/03 10:29] (current) – [Leaking filament] cj_elec_tech | ||
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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' |
- | Usually at one end of the throat the PTFE Tube comes out slightly, this is the end that has to touch the nozzle inside the heaterblock. On the other end, the tube is not aligned with the throat and has a 40° chamfer | + | Usually at one end of the throat the PTFE Tube comes out slightly, this is the end that has to touch the nozzle inside the heaterblock. On the other end, the tube is not aligned with the throat and has a 40° countersink |
- | If it still leaks, heat up the hotend and tighten the nozzle against the throat. | + | If it still leaks, heat up the hotend and tighten the nozzle against the throat |
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