Sticky substance on heater? | 3D Printing | Page 1

tawdry belfry Feb 17, 2024, 2:17 PM

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Hi, i found this stuff in the hole when replacing the heater. Do i clean it off before inserting the new one?

deep marshBOT Feb 17, 2024, 2:17 PM

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tawdry belfry Hi, i found this stuff in the hole when replacing the heater. Do i clean it off ...

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AI Help

It's difficult to provide the best advice without knowing what the "stuff" is. If it's debris or residue from the previous heater, it might be a good idea to clean it off before inserting the new one to ensure a clean connection and proper functioning. Be sure to follow any manufacturer instructions for cleaning and replacing components.

fickle nymph Feb 17, 2024, 2:26 PM

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Its probably some kind of heat resistant adhesive or thermal compound. If it was there before, its probably fine to leave it

tawdry belfry Feb 17, 2024, 3:38 PM

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considering it was full of powder it has probably outlived its lifespan, right?

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i cleaned it off anyway and both heater and thermistor seem to be functioning fine. the PID didnt need tuning, and this time the filament is actually warm enough unlike with the previous parts even though the reported temperature is the same

fickle nymph Feb 17, 2024, 4:55 PM

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Looks like it yeah😅

#Sticky substance on heater?