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how to stick the temperature sensor to the nozzle

ideatomake

how to stick the temperature sensor to the nozzle
February 19, 2016 04:41AM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 1

Hi all
I just fabricated my own 3d printer, but i have a serious problem, every time i try to clean the nozzle or replace the fan the temperature sensor just detaches from the nozzle.
do you khow any glue or other method appropraite for attaching the sensor to the nozzle?
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dc42

Re: how to stick the temperature sensor to the nozzle
February 19, 2016 05:29AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 14,672

Usual practice is to put the thermistor bead or thermocouple junction in a hole in the heater block, and use a screw or cable ties (not around the heater block!) to hold the wires in place, thereby preventing the bead from coming out.

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