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bmorgenthaler
(@bmorgenthaler)
Eminent Member
Did I just destroy my hotend thermistor?

My was replacing my heatbreak from the Bondtech back to the original and I was being stupid and tightened the set screw instead of loosening it.  Did I just destroy my thermistor?

MINI+ with FW:4.3.3, Bondtech IFS Extruder, drilled out PC4-M8 couplers, 1 piece Capricorn bowden.

Posted : 21/09/2021 5:45 pm
BogdanH
(@bogdanh)
Honorable Member

Probably not (as seen on photo). Just put it back in and observe temperature on display.

[Mini+] [MK3S+BEAR]

Posted : 21/09/2021 8:29 pm
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
Member
RE: Agree

I agree with BogdanH.  Hook it back up and see if your sill register room temperature.  If it registers 0 then replace it.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 22/09/2021 12:16 am
bmorgenthaler
(@bmorgenthaler)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
It registers

Well that's a relief, it still works.  Hotend registers at 18C and the room is at 65F.

MINI+ with FW:4.3.3, Bondtech IFS Extruder, drilled out PC4-M8 couplers, 1 piece Capricorn bowden.

Posted : 22/09/2021 2:09 pm
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
Member
RE: Thermistors

As long as you are careful with the wires, you will likely not kill a thermistor.  The most common cause it trying to remove it form the heatblock and the wires will become for fragile with time and heat.   

Posted by: @bmorgenthaler

Well that's a relief, it still works.  Hotend registers at 18C and the room is at 65F.

 

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 22/09/2021 2:57 pm
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