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stephen.e3
(@stephen-e3)
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Fitting the E3D thermal sock

I've just bought the E3D thermal sock for the hot end, and I am having difficulty fitting it.

http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Spares/V6-Sock-Kit-3-Pack

Do I need to dismantle the hot end to fit it? It seems like the thermister cable is too close to the block and the fan duck cover (printed with HOT on it) does not have enough space to fit the sock.

If anyone has these, how did you fit them?

Napsal : 10/12/2016 10:37 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

Stephen

Just remove the front fan and nozzle. I fitted my sock while assembling the extruder and ensured that the thermistor cable was not pulled tight. You may have to re-cable the bundle to loosen it somewhat.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Napsal : 10/12/2016 11:19 pm
MrMik
(@mrmik)
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Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

I've ordered socks as well, and a complete replacement hotend. I could not figure out if I have the newer version of the hotend (apparently there is an older version and the socks will not fit them).
I wanted spares anyways.

Napsal : 11/12/2016 12:20 am
neil.a
(@neil-a)
Eminent Member
Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

I do believe the older style is the one where the thermistor is held In by screw on the side of the block...

Napsal : 12/12/2016 6:32 pm
stephen.e3
(@stephen-e3)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

Thanks. I will try unscrewing the fan and cover, and cutting the thermistor cable ties to fit it.

Napsal : 12/12/2016 8:05 pm
patrizio.b
(@patrizio-b)
Trusted Member
Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

You can slide it in from the left side. No need to unscrew anything.

Napsal : 13/12/2016 11:34 am
stephen.e3
(@stephen-e3)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Fitting the E3D thermal sock

I don't think that will work, I have already tried.

The left hand side is where the thermistor is attached, and the cables are bound very tight to the back of the heater block.

Napsal : 13/12/2016 8:16 pm
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