Bowden size?

Discussion in 'E3D-v6 and Lite6' started by Hozza, Apr 24, 2015.

  1. Hozza

    Hozza Member

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    I have got a e3d-v6 ready to fit to my Makibox, however the heatbreak and bowden tube look massive compared to the 1.75mm filament, could it be I have a 3mm by accident? How can I verify?

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  2. elmoret

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    Measure the internal diameter. 1.75mm filament has a 2.0mm ID PTFE tube.
     
  3. Hozza

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    My PTFE tubing is ID 3mm / OD 6.36mm :cry:
     
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    Sounds like a mistake was made, contact whoever you bought it from and I'm sure they'll get you sorted out.
     

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