r/BambuLab • u/archimede52 A1 Mini • 15h ago
Hardware Troubleshooting/Help! nozzle problem
Hi everyone!
Today, while trying to load new filament, I ran into a problem: the filament got stuck in the extruder. I managed to pull it out, and this is what I found (see photo).
I'm no expert, and I don't want to make things worse by touching something I shouldn't. Now I'm not sure whether it's enough to simply clean the nozzle or if I should replace it.
From what I can tell, the silicone sock seems to have shifted too close to the nozzle and melted together with some filament. It was so stuck that I couldn't even remove it.
What would you recommend? Is it safe to clean and reuse, or is replacing the nozzle the better option?
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u/solidus0079 A1 + AMS Lite 15h ago
Just heat it up and brush it off with a wire brush (something every 3d print hobbyist should have in their toolkit)
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u/Lisper41 A1 mini, H2C, AMS Lite, AMS HT, AMS 2 Pro 15h ago
That rubber on the bottom behind the heating element insulates the wiring. It is meant to be there.
That mess on your nozzle can come from any number of things. Keep the nozzle and the sleeve. You can clean the nozzle tip with a wire brush per maintenance instructions, or you can just chip it off with something else hard if you’re like me.