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SUNLU PLA 3D Printer Filament Clear Blue 1 kg: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-25

Summary

Transparent prints can show bright spots or cloudiness, and moisture control and temperature tuning matter. Yearly running cost is desiccant, dryer electricity and failed-print waste with no subscription or lock-in; no per-year dollar figure is given. Strong value at or below about $11/kg.

Common problems and fixes

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported.

Yearly running cost

Desiccant, dryer electricity and failed-print waste; no subscription or proprietary spool lock-in. No per-year dollar figure is given in the sources. Not enough data.

When it is a good buy

SUNLU store lists 1 kg PLA variants from $10.29 on sale (regular $18.99) as of the 2026-10-25 page check, and a US variant of PLA Basic Clear Blue at $12.99. [3][4] At or below about $11/kg is strong value for a documented PLA spool; $12-15/kg is fair; above about $15/kg, compare other transparent PLA options unless the exact color is required. [3][4][5][13] Standard SUNLU PLA (Cyan, Klein Blue) is the better choice when an opaque blue is acceptable; other transparent PLA brands when spending above about $15/kg.

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