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=== Moisture in Filament ===
=== Moisture in Filament ===
Our filament mostly isn't stored in an airtight container. This means that the filament will absorb water over time. Hydrolysis is when a water molecule breaks a plastic polymer chain. The water can also vaporize and create air bubbles and voids. This affects print quality in every aspect:
Our filament mostly isn't stored in an airtight container. This means that the filament will absorb water over time. Hydrolysis is when a water molecule breaks a plastic polymer chain. The water can also vaporize and create air bubbles and voids. This affects print quality in every aspect:
# Loss of strength
# Loss of strength (material becomes brittle)
# Poor finish
# Poor finish
# Poor adhesion between layers
# Poor adhesion between layers
=== Filament will not load ===
=== Filament will not load ===
Filament intake tension may be insufficient. This is typically adjusted via a long bolt inside of a spring.
Filament intake tension may be insufficient. This is typically adjusted via a long bolt inside of a spring.
=== Print head movement stalls during calibration ===
Something may be physically keeping bed from traveling to limit. Limit switches may not be operating correctly.
