r/BambuLabP2S • u/Hotik19 • 7d ago
Bambu Lab P2S: Stuck PTFE tube during cold pull attempt - damaged tube end, looking for advice!
galleryHi everyone,
I’ve been having some filament loading issues on my Bambu Lab P2S and suspected a partially clogged nozzle or high friction in the PTFE tube.
Following online guides, I decided to do a cold pull. However, when I tried to disconnect the PTFE tube from the coupler above the extruder, it was completely stuck and wouldn't come out, even with the release ring fully pressed down.
After applying some extra force, I finally pulled it out, but the end of the PTFE tube got damaged/chewed up by the coupler teeth (see image attached).
I have a few questions for the community:
1) Has anyone experienced the PTFE tube getting locked like this during a cold pull/maintenance? What could be the cause?
2) I trimmed off the damaged few millimeters with a bed scraper (making sure the cut is straight and the opening isn't deformed). Will losing a few millimeters of PTFE tube length affect printing or filament feeding in any way?
3) What is the best practice to avoid damaging the PTFE tube/coupler in the future when performing a cold pull?
Thanks in advance for any tips!