Interesting results, I use Esun PLA + and its survived a year outdoors in Australian heat and winter. Threaded part holding decent wieght, might be a slightly different blend that handles it better.
For a place that can easy reach 90ºF outside perhaps you could design it both PETG and a metal frame in mind. In this case for the tiki torch holder you could design it where you can insert a metal L bracket. When it's mounted you wont be able to see the bracket at all it but will add some strength and rigidity to the part.
Ive been printing only for 3 mknths, but i ended up buying 7 bambu printers and i started with pla+, i finally tried petg last week and was severely disappointed. Pla+ from elagoo was stronger, more flexible, easier to print, and in white i can imagne it being pretty weather proof.
I like this follow up video! Your 1st video helped us to choose PETG for our outdoor pieces. Thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
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I love that you guys have a common hobby.
I'm thankful every day that we get to spend this time together while he is this age.
Interesting results, I use Esun PLA + and its survived a year outdoors in Australian heat and winter. Threaded part holding decent wieght, might be a slightly different blend that handles it better.
Definitely possible! That’s the thing about PLA +. Each manufacturer has different additive’s
For a place that can easy reach 90ºF outside perhaps you could design it both PETG and a metal frame in mind.
In this case for the tiki torch holder you could design it where you can insert a metal L bracket. When it's mounted you wont be able to see the bracket at all it but will add some strength and rigidity to the part.
Multiple years in the sun now and the PETG parts have held up great.
Ive been printing only for 3 mknths, but i ended up buying 7 bambu printers and i started with pla+, i finally tried petg last week and was severely disappointed. Pla+ from elagoo was stronger, more flexible, easier to print, and in white i can imagne it being pretty weather proof.
I quit using PLA a long time ago. I mostly print functional parts.
I print 99% of the time with PETG unless there is a very specific reason not to. It's easy to work with and stands up far better to forces.
I want to see white/grey pla vs the petg
I’ve tested white as well. It lasted longer, but still deforms in hours/days