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DinoChickenSuit · Tuesday at 8:43 AM

Hi everyone, a newbie here.

What filament is everyone using for outdoor props?
I have a few kilos of PLA, but I have heard that PETG is better for outside (I live in Brisbane, so it gets hot).

Thanks,
Dino

Katekate · Tuesday at 8:50 AM

PLA wont last outdoors.

PETG is generally the go-to for outdoor use.

ASA is also an option but requires an enclosed printer.

macmanluke · Tuesday at 10:03 AM

I mostly use ABS or ASA
Have a few petg things outside that have seemed to last ok

Johnnyboy · Tuesday at 1:12 PM

Been using PETG for the last 3 years, none have failed with the Aussie sun.

Great filament

Freman · Tuesday at 2:35 PM

As a fellow Queenslander, I can tell you from experience, don't even bother with PLA...

I made some PLA bases for my arches, figuring being in contact with the ground they'd be cooler, half buried in grass etc... nope...
I have a PLA mount for the BBB on the back of the P10 panel... inside a conditioned house... but because it's mounted in the window... yeh nope...

PETG is the way to go at a minimum

DinoChickenSuit · Tuesday at 3:50 PM

Thank you everyone.

My Centauri Carbon should be able to print ABS and ASA, so might have a look at them.

Any good places that stock them?

Thanks,
Dino

Katekate · Tuesday at 6:12 PM

i get my filaments from siddament.com.au

macmanluke · Wednesday at 8:35 AM

+1 for siddament

or Sunlu on ebay 10 rolls for price of 6 (can mix and match) + normally a 10-20% ebay sale

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