What to have in a spares kit? I am intending to build a spares kit for my Ormarod so as to limit downtime in the event of a failure. What parts are particularly prone to wear/fail and so should be included? I guess printing a set of all plastic parts, especially the gears would be prudent, but what do the old hands find need replacing from time to time? Nozzle - does it sometimes get blocked & need replacing? Extruder heater? Thermistors? Bed heater? Belts? Hobbed bolt? Stepper motors? Z-leadscrew & nut? Electronics parts? Dave (#106) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,297500#msg-297500 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:06:47 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298694#msg-298694 Re: What to have in a spares kit? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298694#msg-298694 KimBrown Ormerod Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:56:16 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298601#msg-298601 Re: What to have in a spares kit? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298601#msg-298601 dmould Ormerod Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:52:44 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298549#msg-298549 Re: What to have in a spares kit? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,298549#msg-298549 a fan.

Why don't you start building a backup printer?
It is a waste to not use expensive components!

The best replacement is an identical machine:
  • You know for sure that the parts actually work.
  • You know for sure you have all the spare parts.
  • You do not need storage space for spare parts.
  • You can print twice as much / as fast as before.
  • You can print a new part to replace a broken one.
  • You can exchange a part to test if this fixes things.
  • You can compare behaviour between both printers.
I think this should keep you printing 24/7/365. :)
I am currently waiting for the RRP hardware kit...]]> 3D-ES Ormerod Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:57:23 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,297500#msg-297500 What to have in a spares kit? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,297500,297500#msg-297500
Nozzle - does it sometimes get blocked & need replacing?
Extruder heater?
Thermistors?
Bed heater?
Belts?
Hobbed bolt?
Stepper motors?
Z-leadscrew & nut?
Electronics parts?

Dave
(#106)]]> dmould Ormerod Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:04:03 -0500