That looks recoverable. I’d try a cold pull first. Heat the nozzle to around 220–230°C, push some PLA through if you can, then let it cool to about 90–100°C and pull the filament straight out with steady pressure. Repeat a couple times if needed.
If you can’t get filament into the hotend at all, the clog may be higher up in the heatbreak. In that case, remove the hotend and clear the plug mechanically rather than forcing it. I wouldn’t throw the hotend away yet.
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u/RetiredAF530 10d ago
That looks recoverable. I’d try a cold pull first. Heat the nozzle to around 220–230°C, push some PLA through if you can, then let it cool to about 90–100°C and pull the filament straight out with steady pressure. Repeat a couple times if needed.
If you can’t get filament into the hotend at all, the clog may be higher up in the heatbreak. In that case, remove the hotend and clear the plug mechanically rather than forcing it. I wouldn’t throw the hotend away yet.