Filament diameter

Hi, 

Is it normal and something I need to live with that blobs occure on the filament? 

(2.61mm diameter, see picture)

Found this after 3 hours printing, the extruder tried to pull it but could not. 

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Never had that happen.. Been through about 10 spools now..

Strange... It should not happen and never happened to me. :huh:

Do you use enclosure?

As I know from my friend which have a big experience with materials, the black dye has high hygroscopicity and should be stored in an airtight container.