Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Silent and efficient
Replaced my noisy fan-cooled hotend with this. The pump is whisper quiet, and the print quality improved immediately.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Root / Office Equipment, Supplies & Services |
| Origin | - |
| Brand | Phaetus |
| Model | Dragon Water Cooled (WST/WHF) |
| Cooling Type | Active Water Cooling |
| Max Temperature | Up to 500°C |
| Nozzle Compatibility | Standard V6 / Dragon Nozzles |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Material Construction | High-Temperature Resistant Alloy |
| Mounting Style | Direct Drive Compatible |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| Application | High-Speed & Engineering Filaments |
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Silent and efficient
Replaced my noisy fan-cooled hotend with this. The pump is whisper quiet, and the print quality improved immediately.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid upgrade for Voron users
Fits perfectly on my Voron 2.4. The thermal stability is noticeable. Deducted one star only because the tubing fittings were a bit tight.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great performance, setup takes time
Performance is outstanding once running. Just be prepared to spend an hour setting up the pump and radiator loop initially.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Handles engineering materials like a champ
I print mostly PEEK and PEI now. This hotend maintains temperature consistency better than any air-cooled unit I have tried.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Worth the investment
Expensive compared to standard hotends, but the reliability during long prints justifies the cost. Zero clogs so far.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for high-speed printing
The water cooling keeps the heat break incredibly stable even at 400mm/s. No more heat creep issues with PLA or PETG.
Q: What is the maximum safe operating temperature?
A: The hotend is designed to safely operate continuously up to 500°C, making it suitable for most high-temperature engineering filaments.
Q: Can I use this with abrasive filaments like Carbon Fiber?
A: Yes, but you must pair it with a hardened steel or ruby nozzle, as the standard brass nozzle included will wear down quickly with abrasive materials.
Q: Is this compatible with the Ender 3 stock motherboard?
A: Yes, it is electrically compatible, but you will need to modify the mount and add external water cooling components which require space planning.
Q: How often do I need to change the coolant water?
A: We recommend using distilled water and checking levels monthly. A full change is suggested every 6 months to prevent algae or mineral buildup.
Q: Does this come with the water pump and radiator?
A: No, this package includes only the hotend assembly. The water pump, radiator, and tubing must be purchased separately.