help with whatever this is

[still dune]

Asking for friend. He’s wondering A) why this happened, and B) how to fit it. I asked if he used the printer without the silicone sock on and he said yes for one print while he was “cleaning it”.

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[glossy nest]

First, tell your friend to use the silicon cup because it can cause heat damage. Second, i dont understand if that's thermal paste or molten filament. If it is the first, then dont worry, just clean it snd you're good, it's something that can happen. If that's plastic tell your friend to heat it up to 170-180 degrees and gently scrape it off with something that cannot scratch it

Next you wanna heat it up to 230 degrees and get off the nozzle, then put it back in (while still being at 230 degrees) and tighten it up, not too much cause you'll risk to break the thermistor, hold the thermistor with pair of tongs while removing and reinstalling the nozzle

Then cool evrything and the nozzle will stick good

If it's plastic it means that the nozzle wanst tightened up right and there was a loss

[still dune]

It’s molten plastic

[glossy nest]

Ok then, do what i said

[still dune]

I also think he cross threaded and may have fucked it up

[glossy nest]

Mh...

Well still tell him to do what i said

[still dune]

Aight

[glossy nest]

Let's see, at worst he's gonna have to change the hotend

[still dune]

Yep

[thorn orbit]

Being the friend he was asking for thank you for the tips and advice i will try all of this and update if it works 🫡

[glossy nest]

No problem, keep me updated

[glossy nest]

But dude, dont be afraid of saying that you have a problem, we're here to help 🙂

[still dune]

This is why i enjoy this server

[glossy nest]

The objective here is to learn from others and teach to others, so dont worry, nobody's gonna say it's stupid, maybe some people will be a little more direct, a little harsh sometimes, but they're always trying to help