Hey
Both my thermocouplers no longer give reading, but im really struggling to find replacement parts.
Where can I source new thermo readers for the CTC 3D printer?
Search for a Type K thermocouple on eBay. You can use those.
Contact Amie (ammjill) on Skype, this is one of the official CTC contacts - as official as it gets with the chinese manufacturer anyway - they do sell spare parts to somewhat resonable prices, there are other sources around the web where you can get parts but mine arrived after 4 days. I paid 24€ for 3 Thermocouples with a discount for buying 3 - normally they are 10€ each.
Suggy
January 15, 2016, 3:03pm
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Got mine fron here http://www.wanhaouk.com/ But I fixed mine. Was a brake in the wire.
This happened to me. I tried to go high quality with OMEGA and they didnt work properly. I would not just buy a k type from ebay, i would go to makergeek http://www.makergeeks.com/du3dprth.html , Thats where i bought mine. The length of these thermocouples dont seem to be standard so you might find yourself with a cable that is too short, as i did with the omega.
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Be very careful buying replacement parts on eBay. While you are correct, our printer uses a type k thermocouple, it must be electrically isolated from the sending lug. Remember our bots switch the heater on the low side, meaning both wires of the heater core have positive voltage until needed. If the heater core shorts out to the block it will send that voltage down the tc killing you motherboard. You must use a replacement from flashforge, Wanhao or ctc. In the US call uncle Chuck http://www.unclechucks3dprinterstuff.com
Thanks for th replies !
I should be able to source one from one of these palaces
The Next thing that will need replacing in assuming is one of the thermal cartridges as these are all essential consumables
Any advice on sourcing this part?
Does this look suitable?
its the only k type I can find that ships from Australia
http://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/151809482295
I also orders his one which looks suitable but will take weeks to arrive.
looks good value ?
How did you manage to find the break? My break is up near the ring connector and I cant even get the ring connector off, very solid.
I had one of mine go out about 6 months after I got my printer, the eBay seller I got my printer from sent me a replacement TC for just $5 shipping, since it was under warranty. Next time I have an issue, I’ll probably buy several from that “CoolCube 3D” eBay seller you linked to, I’ve had my eye on them for a while. Since all their parts look to be identical to the stock CTC/Wanhao parts, I hope to use them to build up an inventory of replacement parts so I’m ready the next time something breaks… Especially good to have at least one full set of replacement plastic parts, since those aren’t as widely available or interchangeable.
Iv ordered both the thermocouples I linked to and also some similar one from aliexpress
I’m also stockpiling three generic replacements, if they work fine I can be an Australian supplier for all the Aussies whom don’t want to wait weeks for replacements
That looks like the lug is to large, 8mm threads are listed. These guys are not cheap, but they have an impeccable reputation in the community. https://www.bilby3d.com.au
I had a look at biby3d but couldn’t see any ring type thermocouples, only the ones which screw straight into into the heating block
anyone tries one of these instead of the ring type ?
Basicly the lug screws into the hole the ring type was mounted. It seems to be the newer prefered method, both MBI and Flashforge have switched to these. You need to ensure the lug is M3 to be compatible with your block. Here is one thing that you may find, with the lug type sensor you tend to set your extruder temps a little higher. This is due to the lug type being a better heat conductor. While sensing 210 at the end of the eyelet type, the screw holding the eyelet might actually be 215.
B3D - Thermocoupler (K type) as used in Replicator 2/2X Details would be the one
