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--- a5:drag-chain-cable-damage [2018/09/24 20:13] – samuelpinches
+++ a5:drag-chain-cable-damage [2020/12/25 02:13] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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   - The insulation on the wires is silicone, which is very flexible. Because of this, they do not have enough weight or stiffness to function correctly in the drag chain.
-The result is, that the drag chain does not function correctly, and actually CAUSES the cables to fail in the same spot over time. Example photos are shown below:
+The result is, that the drag chain does not function correctly, and actually CAUSES the cables to fail in the same spot over time.
+**This is an ESPECIALLY common problem on ALL A5 printers fitted with drag chains. **
+**This defect can:**
+  * Cause sparks and zapping sounds inside the printer
+  * Cause the bed heating mosfet to be damaged
+  * Result in a short circuit that may cause the printer to reboot/restart when the bed is heated.
+-------------
+==== Examples of this damage:====
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_1.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_2.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_4.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_3.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_5.jpg?400|}}
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 ==== SIMPLE OPTION =====
-One option, is to simply replace the cable, and remove the drag chain. This will work, but then you lose all the potential benefits that a drag cable chain offers. This is the option JGAurora chose to take on future A5 printers
+One option, is to simply replace the cable, and remove the drag chain. This will work, but then you lose all the potential benefits that a drag cable chain offers. This is the option JGAurora chose to take on future A5 printers.
 ====PROBABLY BETTER OPTION=====
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 ===== Spare Parts =====
-  * [[:contact-jgaurora|Contact JGAurora]] for replacement cables. They are using higher quality cables now.
+You can [[:contact-jgaurora|Contact JGAurora]] for replacement cables.
+For higher quality cables, you should search for 16 gauge (or 16AWG) silicone wire.
+Suppliers:
+  * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TFR664/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=samuelpinches-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B017TFR664&linkId=90f7fbcd106c43ea848606ab47937650|Amazon]]
+  * [[https://www.banggood.com/Dualsky-1m-12AWG-16AWG-20AWG-Silicone-Cable-Wire-DIY-For-Battery-ESC-Motor-RC-Drone-p-1296630.html?p=!P11034818912014032C|Banggood]]
+  * [[http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b8pGMRpA |Aliexpress]]

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