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How can I get the clogged filament out of this heatblock and nozzle? (files.catbox.moe)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have another one if neccessary, but I think the screw shafts on it are clogged with plastic, so it might take some work as well.

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[–] morbidcactus 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Softening and that, maybe? But it really depends on the filament brand too, as far as I'm aware, acetone doesn't readily dissolve in acetone which is what's meant by not doing much

Petg is pretty resistant, why PETs used for bottles.

Personal experience cleaning up clogged nozzles by immersing them, yeah acetone barely touched the petg