# House brand PETG issue? **URL:** \ **Category:** 3D Printing Materials\ **Created:** [May 6, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466 "2021-05-06T04:18:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Glenn](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/glenn/32/728_2.png) [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/41 "2021-05-07T16:48:22Z")
usually… and you might even see steam if the room is dark and you shine a light in there to light it up. It could be specks of filament from a diferent colour maybe? That’s the only other thing I can think of. I’ll get black specks from running the carbon fiber and then running a lighter filament ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/42 "2021-05-07T17:03:45Z")
> [@Glenn](#): > > It could be specks of filament from a diferent colour maybe? That’s the only other thing I can think of. I’ll get black specks from running the carbon fiber and then running a lighter filament Possible but it’s unlikely after probably 150m of the blue, and a new nozzle ---
**Author:** ![Glenn](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/glenn/32/728_2.png) [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/43 "2021-05-07T17:09:51Z")
yeah I see the contamination just in purging if I’m not vigilant ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/44 "2021-05-07T20:39:44Z")
![20210507_163626](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/8/84de29466f8216cb6f0efec788241984aba02dc5.jpeg) ![20210507_163638](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/6/6d27492ec03c5c59d21ed8680b9e9c06750f55fb.jpeg) Fresh nozzle looking the same as previous ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/45 "2021-05-07T22:28:02Z")
![20210507_180633](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/f/fac615c6560ad69391004d24528970e04440df5d.jpeg) ![20210507_180624](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/5/54ce98d119b27d4311797a408dbe288276524dd5.jpeg) swapped the blue to the mega Zero ![20210507_180736](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/6/60774a59a58884dbb9f556513f9b3285ec82ae84.jpeg) ![20210507_180746](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/9/9003ce0a1d8a5e3c667ef51d185c83115cd0d0de.jpeg) Ran the same test with green on my mega pro, bumped up the flow to 102.5 looking better… Printing a part to test it’s look and strength on the Zero ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/46 "2021-05-08T11:59:28Z")
![20210508_074400](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/6/6f90dbe90081a81535b23c39c347b750d10c548f.jpeg) ![20210508_074417](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/9/94e9e5edea8865db9a7f55d8a99914032df3a740.jpeg) Looking decent when I supported everything But Unfortunately weak and garbage ![20210508_075359](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/e/ec6f23671a3487257f7538604a1500ac89ca243a.jpeg) This is Polymaker polylite PLA it’s at least twice as strong ![20210508_075742](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/5/5ee49211ab6dac2a7bb0eb1d989e9461835dc9f3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/47 "2021-05-08T12:00:49Z")
> **[New video by cwcb08](https://photos.app.goo.gl/VtKBzSd1S9gh6txE8)** > **[New video by cwcb08](https://photos.app.goo.gl/2vS2uNYht3wydktY9)** Not sure if these links to videos will work? ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/48 "2021-05-08T12:54:23Z")
So I print house brand petg only I find best setting for me are 230 nozzle and 70 bed and 40% fan, and mine always comes out mint. Also what slicer are you using? ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/49 "2021-05-08T12:59:58Z")
All Pla is stronger then petg unless you use petg carbon. Petg is just more heat resistant, if you are after strong time to start printing nylon ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/50 "2021-05-08T13:00:25Z")
Too hot for sure 230 is best ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/51 "2021-05-08T13:01:36Z")
I just printed with year old petg house brand it still worked great ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/52 "2021-05-08T13:02:25Z")
If you are after something strong, try petg carbon it’s so good ---
**Author:** ![Glenn](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/glenn/32/728_2.png) [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/53 "2021-05-08T13:15:32Z")
My overnight print is just ending and I have some house brand black petg for something small like that, if you have a file I can print it and see if I get the same results. none of my parts are made the way yours are… actually I also still have the clear red … looks like your blue… just red heh ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/54 "2021-05-08T13:19:46Z")
Cura 4.9, 225 bed 80 ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/55 "2021-05-08T15:28:42Z")
> [@PJprincefpv](#): > > All Pla is stronger then petg unless u use petg carbon. Petg is just more heat resistant, if u are after strong time to start printing nylon ![Screenshot_20210508-104339_Adobe Acrobat](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/c/ca6ccb1423b37a3d9978eac1ada72517797065e5.jpeg) PETG is stronger and more durable - from the 3DPC Canada whitepaper on filament ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/56 "2021-05-08T15:31:08Z")
I’ll see if my wife can send me the .STL and I’ll post it, I’ve left for work and won’t be home for 36h +/- > [@Glenn](#): > > My overnight print is just ending and I have some house brand black petg for something small like that, if you have a file I can print it and see if I get the same results. none of my parts are made the way yours are… actually I also still have the clear red … looks like your blue… just red heh ---
**Author:** ![Glenn](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/glenn/32/728_2.png) [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/57 "2021-05-08T15:44:05Z")
Oh yeah that’s fine I just started an 18hr print and there’s another right behind it so that works. ---
**Author:** ![Cwcb08](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Cwcb08](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Cwcb08)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/58 "2021-05-08T17:38:30Z")
Here is the .STL [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DlauxRhWoWJnAAaVWR4DWbI39C0RZBA/view?usp=drivesdk](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DlauxRhWoWJnAAaVWR4DWbI39C0RZBA/view?usp=drivesdk) Let me know if it works ---
**Author:** ![Glenn](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/glenn/32/728_2.png) [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/59 "2021-05-08T17:56:10Z")
ok thanks. what settings for walls and infill were you using? I’ll run it tomorrow morning if you don’t mind waiting. Sorry, went back and read this in the buffer. 4 walls, top/bottom/sides 20% infill 225c 80bed ---
**Author:** ![PJprincefpv](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/pjprincefpv/32/262_2.png) [@PJprincefpv](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PJprincefpv)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466/60 "2021-05-08T19:42:23Z")
I said that backward sorry guys I meant to say all petg stronger than PLA and more heat resistant, also we have a petg carbon that Prints so nice [Previous page](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466.md?page=2) [Next page](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/house-brand-petg-issue/2466.md?page=4)