Question 1

will the seller be adding a temperature indicator, a timer, and a cooling fan?

Accepted Answer

I don't think that is ever going to happen.  Too much retooling and the cost would probably double.

My Experience with this product:  I'm on my second one.  First one worked a couple of times and the metal heating bar just fell out of the jaws.  The second one I've used probably a hundred times. (1) I Turn on the Filament connector letting it heat up.  (2) I flush cut each end of the Filaments to be connected.  (3) I open the Jaws and put one side half way in.  (4) I push the other Filament in half way.  (5) I start my first stopwatch timer for 4 minutes.  (6)  When the timer goes off I turn Filament connector off and grab both pieces of Filament close to the Filament connector and push them towards each other for 1/4" or so.  (6) Start the send timer for 10 minutes. (7) When 10 minute timer goes off I open the Filament connector and use a razor blade  to lightly cut along the filament in the Jaw.  Then I use a tiny screwdriver and working from each end "lightly" start to get under the filament in the jaw and pry up.  Doing so on both ends.  (8) trim most of excess with razor blade and sand with a Nail file emery board.  Works like a champ...

Question 2

I mostly use pla as i don't have an area to control the temperature for abs.  how does this work with pla?

Accepted Answer

The melting temperature of PLA materials from different manufacturers may be different. You need to control the heating time to achieve this. Of course, even if it is heated for a long time, its temperature will be constant at about 220 ℃, which can also meet the connection of all kinds of filaments.

Question 3

will this ever be available again?

Accepted Answer

Sure, on Amazon.

Question 4

Does this still break pretty easily or is it a good investment?

Accepted Answer

I have had mine for quite a while and it is still going strong. Nothing has broken and I have used it many times. I believe it is a great investment.

ASIN	B091Y9WSH6
Best Sellers Rank	#325,350 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #2,241 in 3D Printing Materials
Brand Name	VIT SPORT
Colour	Red
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (832)
Item Weight	150 Grams
Manufacturer	VIT SPORT
Manufacturer Part Number	5267
Material Type	Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polylactic Acid
Model number	5267
Number Of Items	50
UPC	734257461375
Unit Count	1 Count

1.75mm & 2.85㎜ Filament Connector | Easy Operate Filament Welder Splicer for 3D Printer | Filament Fuser Joiner for PLA/ABS/PC/PETG/TPU Filaments

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