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anti-seize and E3D-V6?

Posted by Rich K. 
anti-seize and E3D-V6?
March 10, 2015 06:18PM
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of an E3D-V6 to replace my J-head Mk. V-BV. I am wondering, though: should I put something like spark plug anti-seize compound (the grey, not the copper) on the threads of my heat-break and also the nozzle threads? I am concerned about dis-similar metal corrosion making it difficult to disassemble the hotend if (heaven forbid) I should have to replace the heat-break, or I want to change to a different size nozzle.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/10/2015 06:22PM by Rich K..
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Re: anti-seize and E3D-V6?
March 10, 2015 06:29PM
I've been running an E3D v5 for a while now, and a v6 since they were first released. I've never had a problem with the threads seizing.
Re: anti-seize and E3D-V6?
March 11, 2015 12:31PM
Galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals is usually only an issue in environments where the metals are in contact with an electrolyte, often just condensing humidity or similar contact with water. Unless you're operating your printer underwater you shouldn't have an issue.
Re: anti-seize and E3D-V6?
March 11, 2015 01:37PM
I use some dry PTFE based lubricant. Disassembly and mainly cleaning gets easyer !


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