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[–] 3 points 8 months ago (4 children)

What would be the benefit of designing them so the nozzle isn't replaceable? There are some filaments (i.e. carbon fibre) that are super rough on nozzles and require regular maintenance/replacement.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    It's to force people to buy the whole hotend. More revenue for them. Elegoo has been speed running a race to the bottom in the name of profit, so this isn't surprising to me at all.

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    It looks like there are a few aftermarket options available that don't have this limitation so when this nozzle/hot end bites it I may look at those. The replacements are only $20 but still, being able to purchase nozzles over the entire hot end would be preferable. Luckily it seems there are options after a quick glance online.

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