Which Hotend does the MK3S use, the 12V or 24V version?
My Hotend leaks molten PLA during prints, ruining them.
I'm sick of it, so I want to replace the hotend, but don't know which version is the one the MK3S uses. I have an inkling that it is the 12V one (not the 24V), but I want confirmation before purchasing the spare one.
Thanks in advance.
Best Answer by karl-herbert:
You should make sure that the front surface of the nozzle seals well against the heatbreak.
(see position starting at minute 5)
wbr,
Karl
RE: Which Hotend does the MK3S use, the 12V or 24V version?
Your MK3 is 24V
But your leak is because your heatbreak is not seating firmly to your nozzle. (most likely)
Go back to the build instructions or surf a bit on this forum. Lots of pictures of proper assembly.
You could possibly solve your problem with an hour of your time, and not spend any money.
Don’t trust forum advice.
RE: Which Hotend does the MK3S use, the 12V or 24V version?
This is how my hotend looks like right now. White PLA used last. You can spot some orange PETG from the only time I used PETG and all of my problems came since that one time. I have replaced the nozzle twice since that time I used PETG.
It looks like PLA melts and comes out of the top of the hotend somehow. It probably overflows somehow.
What would you guys suggest or recommend?
RE:
You should make sure that the front surface of the nozzle seals well against the heatbreak.
(see position starting at minute 5)
wbr,
Karl
Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.
RE: Which Hotend does the MK3S use, the 12V or 24V version?
Thank you so much! This totally makes sense!
I will do that immediately.