Possible Thermal Protection Concept for 3D Printers with enclosure - Seaking Discussion!
I am a new Original Prusa i3 Mk3S+ owner and user. Many of the 3D Models I would like to print involve extended print times. How can I leave the printer alone and still feel safe with it's operation?
I have found two devices that may make this possible and would like the collective mind of the Forum users to evaluate and critique these concepts.
I have no connection to either of the companies and am just a user trying to find a solution to overnight and unattended use of my 3D printer. Also this is not a recommendation or consultation on the efficacy of these devices, but a effort to stimulate discussion.
If you have an enclosure for your printer you could:
1)Add a Thermal Cut-Off Fuse device inside the enclosure to stop the flow of electricity in the case of a fire. There are available from Home Depot (USA) under the brand name Inner Tite - OMCO. This fuse can be used to interrupt the hot AC line into the printer when the temperature exceeds 165 Deg. f. (about 73.9 C).
2) Add a fire suppression device such as a Blazecut T-Series in the enclosure. This plastic hose contains liquid HFC-227ea agent which evaporates to a gas on release suppressing the fire. A temperature of about 105 C releases the suppression agent.
The electric energy is cut off first (At A Lower Temperature) by the Inner Tite Thermal Fuse, then if the fire if still burning is suppressed by the Blazecut.
(The thermal fuse is less than $20 USD but the Blazecut is painfully expensive at $180-200 USD for my size of enclosure.
Please consider this and discuss below!
Thanks Evooch
RE:
Greetings and welcome to the forums.
I can’t speak to your questions directly but I can strongly suggest you get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of your new printer before attempting an overnight print.
If you have 3D printing experience with another make or model, this will certainly shorten the learning curve. If this is your first foray into the 3D printing world, there is much to learn and, patience, in addition to pouring over various threads on these forums, will serve you well.
Good luck & enjoy your new printer!
Cheers