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What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring?

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bdureau Full Member Posts: 123	What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring? Jan 29, 2015 2:09:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bdureau on Jan 29, 2015 2:09:53 GMT -5 I have removed my nozzles to try different size but the little o-ring that was between the nozzle and hotend as disapeared. It is now leaking a bit of plastic so what can I use to replace it?

AndyP New Member Posts: 25	What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring? Jan 29, 2015 6:16:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AndyP on Jan 29, 2015 6:16:18 GMT -5 I used Loctite 620 which is a high temp thread sealer, OK so far

bdureau Full Member Posts: 123	What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring? Jan 29, 2015 7:27:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bdureau on Jan 29, 2015 7:27:32 GMT -5 I haven't got any so I will give teflon tape a try and will post the results on the forum I am using PLA so max temp will be 200°C which shouch be ok because teflon is melting around 260°C

bdureau Full Member Posts: 123	What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring? Jan 29, 2015 7:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bdureau on Jan 29, 2015 7:33:35 GMT -5 Some people are doing it www.lulzbot.com/support/budaschnozzle-20-pla-fix-ptfe-nozzle-threads so it should be ok

bdureau Full Member Posts: 123	What do you use to replace the nozzle o-ring? Jan 30, 2015 1:54:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bdureau on Jan 30, 2015 1:54:55 GMT -5 I confirm that the teflon used for plumbing works well, the nozzle does not leak I have used it with PLA with temperatures between 170 -200°C during 3 hours

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